Thank you so much, what a delightful pace and I most appreciate that you included the closing mantra...its elusive! --have a lbeautiful day!

Michelle Thanks so much for the appreciation. The closing mantra is elusive! But it is far older and more wide-spread than the opening mantra, which is specific to the modern Ashtanga practice. No one can be sure where the closing mantra came from. Rumors that it appears in the Rg Veda are false; it's just not in there. But it is seriously ancient and it may very well be the introduction of the incredibly popular -- "Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu" (May all (beings within) the realms be joyous)  I'm glad pacing suits you and be in touch with any comments or queries. Keep practicing and LSSB ;) 

Hi again Dylan,

Thank you … this has started me on my Ashtanga journey ….

Thank you Dylan. Im doing your practise to go to Peter Sansons workshop end of Dec - Jan here in NZ. My left leg has ben very tight and now after your practise i feel the fascia has woken up. Thank you so much. I will go and find the closing mantra to practise. Om Shanti. Tina

ELIZABETH most welcome! Blessings on the path and enjoy the ride! 

Tina Anderson thanks so much for giving this a go! I think you'll find my approach compatible with your work with Peter. I am curious about the tight leg however. I really want you to take good care of that and make sure that it all feels easy and healing. Please give me a message with details as I'd love to keep that on the mend until you see Peter. Looking forward.

First time I've ever followed an Ashtanga lesson.  It was tough, found it challenging, had to adapt a lot along the way and even pause on occasions but loved it!  I found the breath counting really hypnotic to the point that I achieved asanas that I didn't know I could!  At the age of 54 I just love still exploring new practice and continually challenging myself although I think after this I'll need a Yin Yoga practice tomorrow! :)  Thank you again for these teachings and I love the fact that you include these wonderful mantras. 

I wanted to do an ashtanga practice today in honour of Sri Sharat Jois, the grandson of Sri Patabhi Jois (who first elaborated the Ashtanga Vinyasa system) who passed away yesterday. Om shānti, shānti, shāntihi.

Dear friends at YA: what do you think about organizing one of your thematic practice recommendation emails as a remembrance of Sharat Jois with links to your various Ashtanga practices?