Guest guest Report post Posted July 10, 1999 Here's some questions for those that have visited Pattabhi Jois's shala. Just how intense is the practice there? Are people still getting injured from overly intense adjustments, or is this kind of thing rare these days? <br><br>One yogi with experience at Jois's told me that if I went to India as a beginner, Jois would "break me apart." That is, not in a good way. I heard of one lady getting her knee blown out because of Jois stepping on it. On the other hand, a veteran told me of how Jois stood on his legs while in baddha konasana; after the agony, guruji offered: "no longer problem with pose, however problem with walking for awhile," or something along those lines.<br><br>I wonder if any of you have had such adjustments at the hands of guruji or his assistants, and what your experience has been pro or con. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 10, 1999 All your questions are answered in a video called:<br>Mysore,India : A day in the life of a yoga student.It can be found on the net at www.ashtanga1.com.Mr. Sewell took a camera inside PKJ's small studio and videotaped a day of practice and adjustments for your benefit. <br><br>I consider this mandatory viewing especially for women who want to travel to Mysore and receive the blessed teachings of PKJ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites