It has been brought to my attention that something I posted on the blog could be misconstrued to reflect negatively on my teacher David Garrigues and fellow student Katie Gehn. I want to share my deepest remorse for my thoughtless comments. Anyone who knows me well knows that I have the greatest love and respect for David. He holds more of the spirit of Ashtanga yoga in his baby toe than I have in my whole body and I owe almost everything that is strong and good in my practice to him. I don't know Katie so well, but I have practiced next to her and she is a very powerful lady with a beautiful practice. She obviously has great devotion to this yoga as she managed to uproot her life and leave her three children at home while she spent time studying here.
My intention, obviously not well thought out, was in response to some requests from back home for form corrections - are there any differences here from what we are practicing in Olympia? It's a little similar to how once was asked, "how are they wearing it in Paris this season?" now we ask "what is the current asana fashion in Mysore?" It pains me extremely that I may have offended anyone, teachers, students, or friends. Please accept my apology. I will give more careful consideration in future to what I put out in such a public space.
Vivian
3 comments:
Hi Vivian - I read your blog when you wrote that about the differences between here and home and I thought nothing of it. From my perspective you were just reporting what you saw - I thought there was no judgement whatsoever - I also appreciated the one about tittibasana - same thing - thanks and I hope you have an amazing rest of your trip. Much love, Katie
Vivian, I also so absolutely no judgement, just a "fashion" report from mysore. We all love and appreciate your guidance so much,
Kara
Your description of the pose was so amazing that it inspired me.
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