Mathew Sweeney workshop

June 27 - June 30 2008

Matthew's knowledge of Yoga encompasses 20 years of practice and 14 years experience as a teacher. His education includes Shiatsu massage, Yoga therapy, Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. Matthew's teaching combines the tradition of Ashtanga Yoga with the therapeutic needs of each student. He provides an individual approach to the Mysore method and is renowned for the attention he gives to both novice and advanced students.

Matthew is widely regarded as one of the world's most advanced exponents of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as taught by Shri. K. Pattabhi Jois. His Asana practice includes "Advanced B", or 4th Series. He studies regularly at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore India where he completed "Advanced A", or 3rd Series in 1996.

After many years of Ashtanga practice Matthew has developed his own unique Vinyasa sequences which he promotes and teaches as suitable alternatives to the standard series. These unique Vinyasa classes are conducted to encourage students to apply a therapeutic approach to their personal practice and to encourage a creative and adventurous heart.

please visit his website at WWW.YOGATEMPLE.COM

Mysore with Manju

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Manju integrates the core teachings of Ashtanga yoga, including asana, pranayama, and vedic chanting. He offers a truly authentic guidance for all who wish to follow Ashtanga’s life enriching path to enlightenment.

Manju is the eldest son of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, who is recognized as the foremost authority and creator of the Ashtanga yoga practice. Manju and his father brought Ashtanga yoga from India to America in 1975.

VISIT WWW.MANJUJOIS.COM

View Pictures from Manju's video
filming in May at Shiva Shala.

photo by Garvey Rich