Laruga - Ashtanga Yoga - Advanced A - Rāja Kapotāsana to Eka Pāda Rāja Kapotāsana

In the tradition of Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga Yoga, Advanced A, Rāja Kapotāsana to Eka Pāda Rāja Kapotāsana.
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NOTE
The above video is for demonstration purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of the Ashtanga yoga practice. On the outside it looks to be only physical in nature. However, precious jewels are often hidden from view as in the true gift and beauty of the Ashtanga yoga practice. Based upon the foundation of the Yamas and Niyamas, and reflected through conscious breathing, prescribed postures (asanas), and intent gazing (dristhe), the mind calms, the body settles, and the light of awareness emerges.
If this practice speaks to you I recommend studying under the guidance of a qualified and experienced teacher who is connected to the vast lineage of this profound method. It is with gratitude and respect as I honor Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson R. Sharath Jois for their devotion and passion for passing this knowledge forward and onward. Namasté
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Since a young age, Laruga has been fascinated with mind/body connections and spiritual philosophy which later attracted her to the practice of yoga in early 1996 after a sincere connection and study of yoga philosophy. It wasnʼt until she stumbled upon Ashtanga Yoga when she fully immersed herself into a devoted practice a few years later in 1998. Since then, she has continued to draw inspiration from her daily visit to the mat, along with long term studies with her teachers, the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and now his grandson R. Sharath Jois, of Mysore India. An advanced level practitioner and student of yoga, as well as, a Level 2 Authorized Teacher from KPJAYI of Mysore, India, Laruga entered into teaching after many years of sustained practice and brings with her a combined total over 20 years experience instructing body movement. In turn, she is dedicated to teaching the method of Ashtanga yoga to its fullest capacity, cultivating transparency to the tradition, and the deeply rich lineage the practice originates, otherwise known as parampara.
Through it all, Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual; facilitaing space to open, challenge, and inspire those to experience their inherent potential.
Currently Laruga heads the Mysore program at Yogayama in Stockholm, Sweden and teaches workshops and retreats internationally. www.larugayoga.com
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[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

I love how you do everything at a smooth steady pace and you keep your breathing even too.

[@thebigduke]

I agree, your videos are always perfect. Merci Laruga

[@DebzShakti]

thank you for your videos - you are a beautiful expression of yoga!

[@larugayoga]

Merci!

[@garybd58]

As always, beautiful and instructive to watch. Thanks for posting!

[@larugayoga]

Oh yes, I see. Sorry for the mix up. Well, from my experience having the knee at 90 degrees is a more advanced form for opening the hip. Meaning, only until there is proper opening in the hip is it suitable to bend the leg 90 degrees. However, in this video the camera angle seems to represent that the bend is 90 but really it isn't. I don't think there is any harm in placing the leg 90 degrees, if and only if, the hip is open enough. I hope this answers your question properly. :)

[@lindsay2loo]

i love your videos! i just had a question - when you set up for this pose you adjusted your shin from 90 degrees. is this something specific to this pose? or did you do that for alignment purposes? the reason I ask is I've heard conflicting things - that I should go for 90 degrees in pigeon pose, or no, that's bad for your knees, adjust your shin to less than 90 degrees instead. what is your take?

[@lindsay2loo]

@peaceloveyoga sorry i wasn't clear. i meant that i've heard 90 degrees is hard/bad for the knees. i was wondering if you adjusted yourself to less than 90 for that reason or some other.

[@larugayoga]

I can't say I agree that going less than 90° is bad for the knees. No, that has not been my experience.