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| I've heard in various yogavideos that the instructor does some kind of counting during the Sun Salutes. It sounds like something in Sanskrit, a different word for each movement. I've searched the internet but haven't been able to find what it might be.
Anyone who has an idea?
Namaste.
/Jenny |
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| Jenny,
It's the numbers in sanskrit, one count for each vinyasa/breath. Don't ask me to quote them though!
Ian |
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| Thanks! I suspected that it was numbers.
I hope that someone can write them down, I can't seem to find them on the internet. |
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| Jenny,
Try this link:
http://ashtangayoga.info/asana-vinyasa/pdf/Ashtanga-Yoga-Fundamental.pdf
They're written down next to the pictures. Pronunciation isn't always obvious though!
Ian |
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| Okey, now I'm embaressed, since I have that site as a favourite.  Though, I was so sure that I had not seen what I was looking for on that site, but there it was...
Thank you so much!
Edited by Isola 2007-05-14 7:25 AM
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| Dear Isolated:
I think you mean:
ekaM inhale, dve exhale, trini inhale, chatvaari exhale, etc. by respected Pattabhi Jois.
this is = one inhale, two exhale, three inhale, four exhale, etc. that is all.
There is no other significance of this numbering. If you like you can say:
uno inhale or whatever in Spanish.
If you wish to learn my mother tounge (Marathi, my wife married me because she wanted a Marathi person!) , take my private classes (Now, my wife will be mad with you.)  |
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| My first ashtanga class had the teacher counting in Sanskrit--although I didn't know it--thought it was Bulgarian as in Bulgarian it's: edno, dve, tri, chetri. |
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| I'm a curious person, as you know. ;)
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| The whole sequence is counted, not just the sun salute.
It's interesting to use this method, and you will notice lots of similars in the counting.
For example, Trini inhale chin up repeat several other times in the sequence. For example in Padangustasana, Ekam inhale (take waist seperate feet), Dwi exhale (take big toes), trini inhale (chin up)
If you practice this way you will really feel how the sun salutes build the foundation and set the tone of your practice.
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| Counting is a relatively new concept in Ashtanga Yoga.
At the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, the Mysore style of teaching is used but when SKPJ is 'on tour' and leading classes of hundreds of students, managing that size of class is impossible. Hence the counting system.
The main problem with the counting method is that it assumes that everyone breaths at the same rate (which of course we don't) and the main benefit is that the teacher can control the class pace and ensure that they finish in 90 mins.
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| they count in Mysore.
I think you'll find led classes every Friday and Sunday in Mysore, my friend.
In fact, Friday, everyone does led Primary.
The counting is just a guide. Guruji's count is very fast. I try to stick with the count. He has this way of slowing down the count when you want him to go fast and vice versa. It's brillant.
If someone is counting slow or fast, I try to respect it. Otherwise, I don't go to their classes. It's not perfect, but it gives you a structure to work with.
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| I still prefer the Mysore style
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| I prefer mysore too..
I just converted my Friday led primary to Mysore. Time will tell, how it will all work out.
The advanced students love it, and the new ones don't know what they heck is going on.
Eric
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| TampaEric - 2007-05-15 10:46 PM
The advanced students love it, and the new ones don't know what they heck is going on.
Eric
That's funny.
I believe that counting classes definately have their place in Ashtanga Yoga. They are an excellent transition from taught classes to Mysore style classes.
Jonathon |
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| I did a Friday class a few months ago and really enjoyed it. Although the counting was faster than I was used to, I ended up being pulled along with the rest of the class and there was an energy in the room that you don't get when everyone is doing their own thing.
Ian |
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| Hey Ian,
Yes, it is special. I'm trying to get my students to learn the sequence on their own. That way they can practice more than the two classes a week that we offer.
The only way to learn it is to practice it.
PS: Been following the headstand thread. So close....I wanted to add that Uttana Padasana is a great prep for this sirsasana. Really focus on the baddhas on Uttana and you will rise right up when headstand comes. |
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| Thanks TE,
I have often wondered what uttana padasana is actually good for. Now I know. Will give it my full attention next time I practice.
Cheers,
Ian |
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| Hey Ian,
Yes, Uttana is a lot like Sirasana B (legs horizontal) or going up and down.
I just know you are going up. I'm excited for you.
Eric
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Counting during Sun Salutes?
