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Cheyyur, South of Mahābalipuram

This village is located outside the tourist circuits, 30 km South of Mahābalipuram, before Merkanam, a little away (6 km on the right) from the road that goes…

26 November 2014 · 2 min
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The key point of the « garland of postures » (Yoga Mālā), taught by Sri K.…

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According to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’ teachings, this prayer expresses the wish/desire to liberate…

21 October 2014 · 4 min

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Travelling in India

Cheyyur, South of Mahābalipuram

This village is located outside the tourist circuits, 30 km South of Mahābalipuram, before Merkanam, a little away…

26 November 2014 · 2 min
Practice of Yoga

The three points in the Ashtanga Yoga pra…

The key point of the « garland of postures » (Yoga Mālā), taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois is called…

21 October 2014 · 1 min
Practice of Yoga

Invocations or chants in Ashtanga Yoga pr…

According to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’ teachings, this prayer expresses the wish/desire to liberate oneself from illusions (Māyā)…

21 October 2014 · 4 min
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When one starts to take an interest in yoga, one is surprised and sometimes overwhelmed by the number…

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