Utthita Hasta Pādānguṣṭhāsana

Everybody who hasn't donate this year still has an opportunity! 1 NADA bought = 1 toy donated for Mothers in need via Fundación Madrina whttp://madrina.org/♥️

Our location for this summer is more than surprising and more than great:

from the 15th of August our team will wait for you in a beautiful small traditional house in Austurias, Spain!

Lots of yoga, nature, adventures and veggie food!
Stay tuned for the detailes.

https://www.facebook.com/casaderibatarano

Casa De Riba: Tárano Rural Getaway in Asturias, Spain.

Some info about Yoga Chants. Turn on Madonna singing the opening ashtanga mantra (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hprYoupKgg) and read our text about it.

Ashtanga Yoga traditionally has both an opening chant and a closing chant. Because of Yoga's ancient roots, chants (or mantras) are offered in Sanskrit, however their meaning is said to be universal as Sanskrit is the language of the heart.

Chanting acts to shift the consciousness of the individual practicing the chant to a higher level of vibration. This in turn brings us closer to our Source or Higher Self – the aspect of ourselves that remains eternal – and leaves the practitioner filled with peace and feeling calm and centred.

Studies have shown that when a person chants it can stabilise their heart rate, lower blood pressure, produce beneficial endorphins in the body and boost metabolic processes, so it perfectly compliments the physical practice of asana.

THE ASHTANGA YOGA OPENING MANTRA.

The Opening Prayer is a blessing of gratitude offered to the lineage of teachers and their students who have enabled this ancient practice to survive through thousands of years so that we can experience its benefits today. The recitation of this mantra cleanses the energy of the space we have chosen to practice yoga, as well as preparing the mind, body and emotions for the forthcoming Ashtanga sequence.

ॐ
auṁ
OM

वन्दे गुरूणां चरणारविन्दे
सन्दर्शित स्वात्म सुखाव बोधे ।
vande gurūṇāṁ caraṇāravinde
sandarśita svātma sukhāva bodhe |
I bow to the lotus feet of our great teachers,
who uncovers our true self and awakens happiness

निःश्रेयसे जङ्गलिकायमाने
संसार हालाहल मोहशांत्यै ॥
niḥ-śreyase jaṅgali-kāyamāne
saṁsāra hālāhala mohaśāṁtyai ||
Like a Shaman in the Jungle he brings total complete well-beeing.
He can even heal the most awful poision of conditioning and illusion.

आबाहु पुरुषाकारं
शंखचक्रासि धारिणम् ।
ābāhu puruṣākāraṁ
śaṁkhacakrāsi dhāriṇam |
The upper body of human shape, carrying
a mussel horn (original tone), a discus (infinity) and a sword (power of differentiation)

सहस्र शिरसं श्वेतं
प्रणमामि पतञ्जलिम् ॥
sahasra śirasaṁ śvetaṁ
praṇamāmi patañjalim ||
having 1000 bright heads,
I bow to Patanjali.

ॐ
auṁ
om

here is a good tutorial about prononciation the mantra http://youtu.be/AFx3JbQvUk8

Let's talk about mantras today! A little.

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest and most powerful Vedic chants. It is chanted by many people all over the world every day to bring forth consciousness and light.It is said to facilitate physical, emotional and mental healing and helps to purify the subtle body.

This is a chant that we recite often to help create mindfulness and awaken our insight. When reciting the chant, the vibration, sound, rhythm and prana work to balance out the chakras and energy systems in the body, leaving one feeling inspired and at ease. Gayatri Mantra is a form of connection to the oneness that is the universe.

GAYATRI MANTRA

Aum
Bhuh Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yo Naha Prachodayat

MANTRA MEANING

On the absolute reality and its three planes,
On that finest spiritual light,
We meditate, as remover of obstacles
That it may inspire and enlighten us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwRoHC83wx0

Gayatri Mantra 108 times Anuradha Paudwal Gayatri Mantra (It Contains Powers, Energy and its singing repeatedly Benefits Mental, Physical and Spiritual Health) "Aum Bhoor Bhuvaha Swaha, Tatsavitur Va...

Incredible Kino MacGregor Kino Yoga is in Rio!!

We have an amazing chance to meet her, to practise with her (https://www.facebook.com/coparampa) and to get inspired by her. Don't loose it.

http://instagram.com/p/t-7YMKMOmp/?modal=true

Instagram kinoyoga's photo on Instagram

Happy World Vegetarian Day! And a good start of Vegetarian Awareness Month!

Vegetarian day is a day of celebration established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, "To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism." It brings awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.

It's a great time to ask non-vegetarians in your life to give it a try too.
Together we can make the world a little bit better.

http://www.worldvegetarianday.org/pledge-vegwin/

India Prime Minister calls for International Yoga Day!
Could be one of the best days in year!


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Narendra-Modi-calls-for-International-Yoga-Day/articleshow/43665102.cms

Narendra Modi calls for International Yoga Day - The Times of India Yoga is not just about fitness or exercise, it is about changing one's lifestyle, Modi said.

So if this day has started with video clip, let's continue! There is another amazing one.

"my friend erik lang was in india on vacation and he shot this amazing video. i didn't even know he was shooting or making a video for me, he just called me up when he got back and said, 'here's your video!' and it was amazing"
(c) Moby

http://youtu.be/x5Dpz6w_jz4

Moby - The Last Day (with Skylar Grey) - Official video my friend erik lang was in india on vacation and he shot this amazing video. i didn't even know he was shooting or making a video for me, he just called me u...

Almost 6 minutes of delight for your eyes! Amazing ashtanga with amazing dances.
And you, what are you passionate about?

http://youtu.be/V2Q4F7OVIOo

D O U B L E B O O K I N G with Les Twins, featuring Magnolia Zuniga and Jessica Walden Filmed on location at the City Dance Annex in San Francisco by Sandy Lee and Tom Hunt Dancers: Les Twins Yoga Practitioners: Magnolia Zuniga and Jessica Wald...

Bom dia!
A little bit of namaste_humor from newyorker.com.

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/uses-of-namaste-at-my-local-yoga-studio

Uses of “Namaste” at My Local Yoga Studio - The New Yorker “Namaste, everybody. ‘Namaste’ is a Sanskrit word that means ‘The divine in me recognizes the divine in you.’ ” —A benediction, delivered by yoga instructors at the end of practice. * * * “Hey, girl! Namaste!” —A greeting, delivered by yogis in the entryway. * * * “Attention, yogis! PLEASE PLEASE…

The best inspirational movie. Made at the most inspirational place, Mysore.

http://youtu.be/soRFMMoY7hk

Laruga Glaser. Ashtanga Yoga Demo in Mysore (part1) Laruga Glaser is an ashtanga yoga teacher authorized level 2 by KPJAYI. This is the first of 4 demos shot in in Mysore, India, showing postures from first to...