MYSORE is a charming, picturesque city situated in the hill country
of southwestern India in the state of Karnataka. Renowned for the
silk and sandalwood industries and it's many opulent palaces, Mysore
has in recent years also gained recognition as the home of Ashtanga
Vinyasa Yoga, or as it is more commonly known in the west, Power
Yoga.  Besides yoga, there are numerous enjoyable ways to pass the
time. The best shopping can be found in silk (which can be bought
straight off the loom in shades that can only be imagined) and
sandalwood products. Silver is also quite inexpensive. Fresh produce,
colourful dyes and exotic spices can be bought at the famous local
Devaraja's Market.
MYSORE, KARNATAKA - ASHTANGA VINYASA  (Feb 21st - Mar 7th, 2009 )
THE COURSE in your retreat package includes 2 hours of daily
yoga practice with Sheshadri. In addition, The  Mysore  Mandala  
offers a  varied  curriculum of courses that can be supplemented or
substituted in order to better meet your individual needs.  Some may
require additional fees  and are subject to a class minimum.

* Hatha Yoga -  1 hour daily
* Pranayama  -   1 hour daily
* Yoga Therapy - 10 hours
* Intro to Ayurveda - 10 hours
* Ayurvedic Massage - 18 hours
* Yogic Meditation -  15 hours
* Teacher Training -   4 weeks  






 
ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA is an ancient system of yoga practice rediscovered by Krishnamacharya, personal teacher, ayurvedic
physician and astrologist to Mysore's Maharaja.  Ashtanga means "eight limbs" and refers to the eight principals of yogic philosophy;
yama (ethics), niyama (conduct), asanas (postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (sense control), dharana (concentration),
dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (super conciousness), as they were set forth in THE YOGA SUTRAS, an ancient text penned by the
Hindu sage, Pantanjali.  Vinyasa means breath and movement system. It was through Krishnamacharya's teachings that this discipline
was refined and promoted by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the Guruji of Ashtanga.  Another famous pupil is BKS Iyengar  who developed
The Iyengar Method of Yoga.
THE MYSORE MANDALA
YOGA SHALA is located on a quiet
residential street in Laksmipuram, the
central district of Mysore.  It has its
own Ayurvedic Centre with doctors
and masseurs available to minister to
the health needs of the students, as
well as an outdoor Garden Cafe
offering delicious vegetarian cuisine.
V. SHESHADRI is an international,  
national  and state yoga champion.  
Early on in his training,  Sheshadri  
expanded his practice to include
volunteer  teaching at  a local school
for blind children. It was here where
having to rely mainly on touch to
articulate the postures, he  developed
the extraordinary  teaching  style that
he has become best known for.
TO REGISTER: Call: 416-466-8152 or email: AtmaShaktiYoga@gmail.com
COST INCLUDES:
*  Ground transfer via train between Bangalore and Mysore.
*  Accommodations in local guest houses near to the Yoga Shala.
*  Daily Ashtanga Yoga classes with V.Sheshadri, one of Mysore’s finest instructors.
*  Complementary class in either cooking, music, bajans, classical dance or Sanskrit.
*  One  massage.
*  Vegetarian Breakfasts at The Mandala Garden Cafe.
*  Brunch and swimming at The Metropole (a local 5 Star Hotel).  
*  Afternoon tour of the city and its many attractions.
*  Day excursion to ancient temples and historical sites.