YOGA NAMASTACY

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HOW YOU THINK

When I began studying under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, founder of the Ashtanga Vinyasa method, I learned a foundational truth: in traditional yoga, agni — the heat that transforms the body — comes from within. It’s cultivated through rhythmic breathing, unwavering focus, and subtle energetic locks (bandhas) that generate warmth from the inside out.
Even in Mysore, India, where Jois taught, practice traditionally began in the cool, pre-dawn hours. The body’s warmth was earned through movement and breath, not given by the thermostat.

I could see he was seeking a deeper answer — one that made sense beyond the poses. Working at a resort, he witnessed countless western guests who, despite having material abundance, often seemed unhappy, stressed, or in conflict. It was clear he wanted to understand more.
I shared with him that many people believe their “home” is their house or their car — something external. But the only true home we ever have is our body.

    • A house can be lost and replaced.
    • A car can be taken and bought again.
    • But our body? It’s the only true home we are given.

250 DOGS NEEDED!

Even though my dogs passed away last year, I’m not adopting 250 dogs, but trying to help break the Guinness Book of World Records for Doga Yoga. Along with Leash Your Fitness and the Humane Society, we are teaching a huge class for all Dogis and Yogis. Come help us set the world record for the LARGEST dog yoga class!  250 dogs are NEEDED to set the record!  No yoga experience is necessary, just a love of nature and an open mind.

We are so excited to break this record and we want to PROVE to the country that 250 dogs can be in one place, working out and it be a peaceful experience!  There is going to be a lot of video, photos and media there!!

A few things to make this class run smoothly.  There are a lot of rules that must be followed to “officially break” the record and one is that we have to have 250 dogs.  In order to have that many dogs in one place without any trouble

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

·         No dog treats or food (very distracting)
·         NO retractable leashes (very dangerous)
·         No aggressive dogs or puppies (for obvious reasons)
·         One dog per person (Guinness Rules)

Remember that this is a YOGA CLASS & we want to be CALM

·         Once on the field, NO TALKING (we want you to focus on your dog)
·         NO socializing the dogs. (it isn’t play time plus we don’t want any dog fights)
·         To help calm your dog, gentle massage behind the ears helps

PLEASE COME EARLY!!!  CLASS STARTS PROMPTLY AT 10 A.M. GATES WILL BE CLOSED & YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE CLASS

COST: Suggested donation $10. 100% of donations go directly to the San Diego Humane Society.

Class location: Carmel Valley Rec Center,
3777 Townsgate Drive, San Diego CA 92130

Doga Yoga World Record

Doga Yoga World Record

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