MorningMysore

Posted by Ken and Elaine.

May 22, 2006. This morning found us at Ashtanga Yoga Shala in Stockholm. The shala opened at 6, we got there around 6:20, the teacher started adjustments at 7. We enjoyed the opening chant and found it had a slightly different intonation. Today’s teacher, Maria Boox, is authorized. Her adjustments (and those of her assistant) were strong and good. They both know what they are doing. Ken got an excellent adjustment in Kurmasana, getting his legs higher on his arms than ever before, and I got an excellent adjustment in Baddha Konasana B, which stretched my neck down while lengthening my body. In drop backs, Maria suggested that I keep my hands together until I see the floor, to get a different opening in my upper back.

The shala is fairly small, there were about 24 people practicing in a narrow room, face-to-face. Pine Pergo-like floors, lots of light. Finishing postures done in place, no moving to another area. People there ranged from beginners to second or third series practitioners. Alex Medin’s calendar was hanging on the wall in the reception area. Then a woman walked in who looked very familiar. I thought, “Funny how all the ashtangi’s look alike.” After we were done practicing, she came and re-introduced herself to us: Margarete had been studying under Alex and assisting him when we were in Hong Kong six months ago. This is her home studio.

We will practice again tomorrow, then we leave for Rome.

Robyn asked me to post this:

“Do you have athletic related aches and pains? I am currently working on my sports massage certification and need bodies
to practice on. I am offering 5 free sports massages for the morning mysore crew. Please contact Robyn at lotusyogini@sbcglobal.net or 650-219-8342 if you are interested.”

She teaches a Vinyasa class at YiY and you may have seen her occasionally at the Mysore classes.

In the May YIY newsletter, David Roche’s upcoming workshop is featured. Here are a few more details for the Mysorites:

- David will be assisted by his son Youngblood
- There will be a Get to Know David Roche Potluck the evening before the first Mysore class on May 28 at 6pm
- Since Moon days fall on Sundays both times during David’s stay here, we thought we’d have normal classes instead
- There will be the 108 Sun Salutations on Wednesday June 21 if you need a rest - The schedule will otherwise be as usual, with Fridays as a led Primary Series taught by David

Here is the pdf file of the schedule., and here’s David site if you want to learn more about him.

For those of you who are not receiving the monthly YIY Newsletter, all I can say is subscribe now!

This is the Mysore teacher schedule for the next couple of weeks (assistants will help depending on the size of the class):

May 14: Lizzie assisted by Philippe
May 15: Lizzie assisted by Beata
May 16: Lizzie assisted by Dave
May 17: Lizzie assisted by Philippe or Beata
May 18: Lizzie assisted by Dave
May 19: Philippe
May 21: Lizzie assisted by Philippe
May 22: Lizzie assisted by Beata
May 23: Adarsh (guest teacher from Monterey) assisted by Lizzie
May 24: Adarsh
May 25: Adarsh
May 26: Philippe
May 28: Lizzie assisted by Philippe (Lizzie’s last class)
May 29 until June 27: WORKSHOP - David Roche assisted by Youngblood

I’ve been to a few Indian restaurants in the area, and while I can’t vouch for their authenticity, I can say which ones I like.

Shiva’s Indian Restaurant at the corner of Castro and California is probably my favorite. For lunch (the only time I’ve been there) they have a buffet with many tasty vegetarian and meat dishes. There is also salad, fruit, and desert. Naan is included, and is usually fresh and hot. Drinks are extra. With tax and tip, this will set you back $15.

Another place I tried recently is Sue’s Indian Cuisine another block or two down Castro. Again, for lunch they do a buffet. Not as big a buffet as at Shiva’s, but tasty. I found some things that I don’t see at Shiva’s, like Idlies. The price is a couple of $ less than Shiva’s.

Flavors is at 867 E. El Camino Real in Mountain View. Their buffet also has both meat and vegetarian dishes. They don’t fill up like the other two places, and the price is even less.