10/07/2019
Maty Ezraty - eine unglaublich inspirierende Übende und Lehrende - ist ganz unerwartet verstorben. Es lohnt sich sehr, nach Interviews und Videos von ihr zu suchen - ihre Worte sind klar, menschlich und weise. Nur schwer vorstellbar, dass sie nicht mehr in ihrer weltlichen Form weiter lebt und lehrt.
“I see Ashtanga as a map and not a mandate. If we view Ashtanga as equaling first and second series and think we have to do the entire series in order to consider it a good day of practice, we are bound to suffer. We will have days and times in our lives when we need to do less. I see the Mysore room as a place for students to learn how to practice yoga as well as learn how to practice what is good for them. Yoga should support our life and not be another demand that we put on ourselves. Our practice should cultivate inquiry, sensitivity, and kindness to ourselves. If we force ourselves to stick to the series no matter what is happening in our body and mind, we have missed the whole point of yoga. Some days we might be better off going for a walk in nature.
Let’s also keep in mind that not everyone should or can do all the poses in first series. As teachers, no matter what yoga style we teach, we should know how and when to modify for our students needs. What better place than the Mysore room, where everyone can go at their own pace? It is a wonderful way to learn to listen to your body and to your needs. The practice can always be modified so that Ashtanga can support you”
Maty Ezraty
