AYC Hosting John Bultman Jan 5/6

Yes, that's right folks!  Ashtanga Yoga of Cary is hosting its first workshop!  I'm so excited that John has agreed to come and share some of his insights with us.  I hope you can make it!  Details below- contact me directly to reserve a space: Stacy Ingham

Ashtanga Yoga of Cary Presents:

A Weekend workshop with John Bultman

January 5-6, 2013

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• ·         Saturday, January 5, 7-10am at AYC*: Mysore followed by Chanting 10:10-10:30; $25
• ·         Saturday, January 5, 1-3pm at Yoga Garden** in Apex: “Asanas of Antiquity” talk and short practice; $15
• ·         Sunday, January 6, 7-10am at AYC*: Mysore followed by Chanting 10:10-10:30; $25
• ·         Sunday, January 6, 1-3pm at Yoga Garden** in Apex: Led Primary Series; $25

Early Bird Special: $75 for the entire workshop if paid by December 1. After December 1, $90 for entire workshop

 John Bultman is a KPJAYI authorized Level 2 teacher and head of the UVa Contemplative Sciences Center's Mysore Ashtanga Initiative. John grew up in a spiritual family and has studied and practiced science, dharma, music, and art his whole life. He has previously been a sponsored skateboarder, a touring musician/songwriter, a professional Geologist, and Geology instructor. He has studied with several great teachers including: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, R. Sharath Jois, John Campbell, Geshe Kelsang Wangmo, Dr. Jayashree, Narasimhan, and others. He strives to practice and teach yoga and as it was graciously taught to him so that he and others may find lasting happiness.

*Ashtanga Yoga of Cary – 207 Joseph Pond Lane, Cary, NC 27519  ashtangayogaofcary.blogspot.com

**Yoga Garden - 101 East Chatham Street,  Apex, NC 27502 www.yogagardennc.com

 

Ok...I give up...for today

Practice today was short...like they have been frequently lately.  Last week, with my studio doors being installed, and various other things that came up, there were several days where my practice was short, or non-existent...oh well.  This week it has been an energy problem.  Probably I have overcommitted myself - which is typical for me - and my energy for practice is sapped...oh well.  I know my energy and enthusiasm will come back to me, and I'm looking forward to my mat time tomorrow to see if it is back.

David Swenson says we should think of our practice in terms of decades.  I took my first class in 1998, so that make only 14 years.  Definitely my practice has changed, become more...well...more.  But I'm not one of those Ashtangis who can say I've practiced 6-days a week for 14 years.  For me it's always been a tricky balance.  During those 14 years, I've had a baby, moved, and settled in deeply to domestic life as a homemaker.  So there have been many times when someone else's needs came first - even ahead of (Shocker!) my yoga practice.  Of course there were times when that was frustrating - ok, more than frustrating...Oh well.  I've still managed to work my way through all of Primary Series and Intermediate Series of Ashtanga, and some of Advanced A with the help of many wonderful teachers, and diligent, patient practice.  I've been fortunate enough to study with Matthew Sweeney and learn some of his complementary sequences, as well as balance out my physical practice with meditation. 

My kids are older now, and have their own interests, and I can spend more time in my yoga studio.  I know soon I'll miss  them needing me, and I'll have all the time in the world for yoga - decades more.  So knowing it will all balance out in the long term is what helps me stay in balance now...its still tricky, but it's enough to come to my mat each day and see what happens.

Namaste