Gabi : Shala registration and first practice

I’ve settled into Mysore pretty well. It is a very easy going sort of place. Its not too busy in Gokulam, near KPJAYI, Sharath’s Shala, and is only slightly busier in Jayalakshmipuram where I am now staying.  Gokulam itself it full of yogi’s and goras, or foreigners. Consequently there are lots of healthy living, vegetarian, vegan westernized cafes. … Read more

Gabi : About to fly out to Mysore

Before I begin… My name is Gabi and I am currently in my final year of my PhD. I started practicing yoga years ago, when I was 17. It was offered as an alternative sport at school for those of us who weren’t competitive. Except I was competitive, and quickly switched sports when I realized … Read more

Mel : Going back to Mysore

I have practised at Live and Breathe Yoga for four years, and am in the process of completing my Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training. I first started practising ashtanga yoga with Allison and Harry in 2010, and have been hooked ever since! I have returned to Gokulam, Mysore in India after studying at KPJAYI in … Read more

Biannka : India’s funny way

I am now two weeks into my time in Goa. I hired a scooter to make it easy to get around and explore.  Plus, there seems to be a hierarchical system on the roads with cows, trucks, buses, cars, scooters, pushbikes all coming much higher on the pecking order than pedestrians.  Wednesday is the Flea … Read more

Biannka : Heading to Goa

Helllloooo from Anjuna, Goa! Some of you may know me and many won’t.  In any case, I thought I’d kick off with a bit of a story about my Ashtanga journey so far, how I know Allison and Harry and why I’m in India! I have also attached a selfie for those who don’t know … Read more