Аштанга-йога — это традиционный метод йоги основанный на йога-сутрах Патанджали и включающий в себя различные техники хатха-йоги: сурьянамаскары, асаны, виньясы, особый вид дыхания, бандхи и дришти.
Он передан нам по цепи ученической преемственности (парампара) от Тирумалая Кришнамачарьи (1888-1989) и Паттабхи Джойса (1915-2009). В настоящее время хранителем традиции является Шарат Джойс (род. 1973), школа которого (kpjayi) находится в городе Майсур (Южная Индия).
Alexander Smirkin is a KPJAYI Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher. He is one of the founders of Prana Ashtanga Yoga School (Moscow, Zoologicheskaya St., 4), where he conducts daily morning Mysore program (Mysore Classes Mon-Fri, 6.30-9.30a.m.; Led Class Sun 8.30-10.00a.m.).
Alex has been a committed student of Petri Räisänen since 2007, he is the organizer of his yearly workshops in Russia (more than 15 in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Volgograd, and Magnitogorsk), and is his assistant and interpreter. Alexander translated and published two of Petri’s books “Ashtanga Yoga” (2011) and “Nadi Sodhana” (2014), which provide the most accurate and illustrative description of the traditional Primary and Intermediate series in Russian.
Он передан нам по цепи ученической преемственности (парампара) от Тирумалая Кришнамачарьи (1888-1989) и Паттабхи Джойса (1915-2009). В настоящее время хранителем традиции является Шарат Джойс (род. 1973), школа которого (kpjayi) находится в городе Майсур (Южная Индия).
Alexander Smirkin is a KPJAYI Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher. He is one of the founders of Prana Ashtanga Yoga School (Moscow, Zoologicheskaya St., 4), where he conducts daily morning Mysore program (Mysore Classes Mon-Fri, 6.30-9.30a.m.; Led Class Sun 8.30-10.00a.m.).
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| With Guruji Sharath R. Jois |
Alex has been a committed student of Petri Räisänen since 2007, he is the organizer of his yearly workshops in Russia (more than 15 in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Volgograd, and Magnitogorsk), and is his assistant and interpreter. Alexander translated and published two of Petri’s books “Ashtanga Yoga” (2011) and “Nadi Sodhana” (2014), which provide the most accurate and illustrative description of the traditional Primary and Intermediate series in Russian.
Alex attended the workshops of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (Helsinki, 2006), Saraswati R. Jois (Moscow, 2011) and Sharath R. Jois (Moscow, 2013), also Lino Miele, Dominic Corigliano, Mark and Joanne Darby, Govinda Kai and Eddie Stern.
Alex completed a postgraduate conversion course on Applied Psychophysiology at the Department of Psychophysiology of Moscow State University (2007), specializing in Stress Management and Biofeedback/Neurofeedback. He studied Heart Rate Variability at the Ivanovo Cardiologic Dispensary (2009), examines the application of these techniques and methods in yoga therapy, and attends and reports on various conferences.
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| Heart Rate Variability Test |
Alex takes a keen interest in yoga history and philosophy.
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| Pashupatinath, Nepal |
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| Muktinath, Nepal |
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| Hemis, Ladakh |
In his teaching approach Alexander tries to combine the dynamics and intensity of Ashtanga Yoga with asana alignment “through bandhas” and adjustment within the flow of breath.
“It’s crucial to follow the principle of Yama/Niyama: ahimsa—be abstinent from malign violence towards your body; satya—impartially accept the limits of the body; asteya—do not pursue the practice results of others; aparigraha—to move forward with patience and moderateness without greed for progress; and, finally, santosha—do not lose your heart and feel gratitude for each moment on your yoga mat. The faith in practice (shraddha) and perseverance will inevitably lead you to success”.
