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For me, the most important recognition for a Mysore teacher is that we serve the students. As a teacher, we must be humble enough to realize that teaching happens in relationship. Practice is co-created by the teacher, the student, and the Divine energy. The asana practice is the tool that we use to help the students explore the depths of their body and mind. It is important not have an agenda or be assertive in our approach. Rather we hold space and energy for the students’ own exploration. Often, teachers act as a mirror to help students see their own physical and mental blind spots, offering insights based on the teachings we have received from our own teachers in the method of Parampara. And we support them in meeting attainable challenges so they gradually cultivate a deeper understanding of the potential that Yoga has for uncovering the light of the boundless human spirit.
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It is normal to sometimes go through times when the practice just feels hard and the motivation for practice is low.  For almost a decade of practice, there have been times when I’ve lost my spark for practice. I remember what my teacher, Sharath-ji told me years ago and definitely is the anchor of my daily asana practice, he said that I must have one of two things in my practice at all times, first is the value and second is the joy. You might not always have both but you must have at least one.
I stayed on my mat for the simple reason that I value my yoga practice.
I have faith in the yoga system and its lessons to help connect me to all of the aspects of life. I believe it is good for me physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, without a doubt.
You are not alone in your struggles, no matter what they are. If you believe in the yoga practice and value it, have faith and never give up!  Be creative, be kind to yourself, and be patient.
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It is very obvious to say that the Ashtanga Yoga Method is a very physical practice. That it helps us develop deep focus, a strong will, stamina and a vibrant and healthy body. But it’s worth remembering that these attributes really help to change the awareness we have of ourselves, both in positive and negative ways. Positive because it helps wake us up to new feelings, sensations and processes in the body. Negative because if we are not careful it can reinforce old subtle habits. But to develop a daily, or very regular, personal Ashtanga Yoga practice shows a high commitment and regard to changing something about ourselves. And either way, with the right intention, that is not a bad thing.

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Featuring the Celestial Rise 5mm mat designed by @celinaborromeo. The design is so beautiful it just invites you to show up on your mat every time ✨

Stay safe and dry, everyone! ☔️

Yoga mat by @naturayogaph
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Yoga has so much to offer if we are ready to accept it. We should be open to these endless enlightening surprises! We will learn so much from this amazing practice. All we have to do is open our eyes and gaze at the tip of our nose.
A non-kosher post ✌
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Today marks my fourth month living in the island. Thankful and grateful to @sadhana.siargao for giving a wonderful and a lovely place to stay close to nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city and of course a place for me to share and teach this wonderful practice called the Ashtanga Yoga Method.
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The only way out of the struggle phase and into pose mastery is through daily and consistent practice. When many of us enter the struggle phase, we do the exact opposite. We practice less or stop all together. This only gets us stuck in the struggle phase. Dig down and keep going. The breakthrough is coming.
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Surrender requires faith and it is itself an act of faith. If we do not believe in a power greater and grander than ourselves we might think that we have to bear the weight of the world on our shoulders. We might carry blame and shame around like chains around our hearts. It is so easy to judge every experience as a pass or fail test. When we succeed we feel like a hero, but when we fail we feel like a victim. But faith allows us to see from a totally different perspective, from a Divine perspective.
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One month living in the island and I’m grateful beyond words!
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One year in lockdown and quarantine and I bet we are still in our own processes of transition, release and surrender, yet in the midst of such intensity there is a reflection of hope amidst a sea of doubt and disbelief. We usually see in the world what we have cultivated within ourselves. Yoga teaches us to have faith in our own ability to change and grow, to know and evolve our own values and literally to become the change we want to see in the world. Accordingly what change we can believe in is a direct reflection of our own strength and grace.
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We are excited to announce that we are finally resuming classes starting March 2nd! Patrick Santos will be teaching in Sadhana over the next few months and we are looking forward to seeing new and old faces in the shala!

Patrick was first introduced to yoga in 2006 while pursuing his Culinary Studies and fell in love with ashtanga yoga 7 years ago. He introduced Ashtanga Yoga in the tradition of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Saudi Arabia and has taught in different parts of the Middle East. He currently resides in Manila, where he started Ashtanga Yoga Manila in 2017.

As a chef and an Ashtanga Yoga practitioner, Patrick hopes to unite his two passions: promoting healthy living through food and spiritual wholeness through the practice.

Patrick goes to Mysore, India every year for an extended stay to further enrich his studies at the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute/ Sharath Yoga Center and was given the blessing to teach both the primary and intermediate series.

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