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About Me

Aloha, my name is William. As a second generation Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga practitioner, I grew up around yoga and had an early and direct exposure to the benefits of a yogic lifestyle.My Mother took me to my first Ashtanga classes in 1999 with Dennis Dean and her teacher, Tim Miller, and I've been practicing daily pretty much ever since.From 2000-2002 I lived in Upcountry Maui where I apprenticed under Senior Ashtanga Instructor Nancy Gilgoff at the House of Yoga and Zen.Since returning to the mainland in 2002, my main teacher has been Tim Miller. I have completed both the Primary (2003) and Intermediate (2008) Series Teacher Training with Miller at the Ashtanga Yoga Centers in Encinitas and Carlsbad, CA, respectively.In 2004, I traveled to Mysore, South India to initiate direct studies with Ashtanga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute (AYRI). During my stay I was honored to be selected as a Delegate from the AYRI at a national conference to promote Indian tourism.I now live with my two beautiful Indigo children in Palm Desert, CA where I have been teaching yoga throughout the Coachella Valley since 2002.Teaching Schedule: I am presently available for private lessons, workshops, and retreats. Please see my blog for class descriptions.Mahalo for visiting my MySpace page. May you be filled with LovingKindness.

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Haiku Yoga Shala P Palm Desert, CA USAAshtanga Yoga with Aloha Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient practice for the cultivation of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. This unique combinati...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:43:00 GMT

By request--India Diary, 2004 (under const.)

In 2004, I made my first (and to date, only) trip to India and kept a journal which I shared with many of my friends by email. My friend, Shannon, a Los Angeles mom, lawyer, screenwriter an...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:43:00 GMT

Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing

Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing "Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out." 1) "Breathing in a long breath, I know I am breathi...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Breathe! You Are Alive

Breathe! You Are Alive Breathe and you know that you are alive.Breathe and you know that all is helping you.Breathe and you know that you are the world.Breathe and you know that the flower is br...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:27:00 GMT

Ashtanga Yoga Sanskrit Vinyasa Count

Ashtanga Yoga Sanskrit Vinyasa Count For this example, we will use Supta Padangusthasana at Full Vinyasa, beginning with Samasthitihi: Count ...
Posted by on Wed, 14 May 2008 17:40:00 GMT

Ashtanga Yoga-Eight Limbs

Ashtanga Yoga (Eight Limb Yoga) 1) Yama - Universal Moral Commandments a) Ahimsa - Non-violence b) Satya - Truth c) Asteya - Non-stealing ...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:54:00 GMT

More Yoga Chants

More Yoga Chants Gaayatri Mantra Om Bhoor Bhuva suvaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaate Om (May there be peace on mortal, immortal, and Divine planes. I me...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Ashtanga Yoga Chants

Ashtanga Yoga Mantram (Opening Prayer). Note: This chant is traditionally recited immediately prior to the beginning of asana practice. In Mysore, India it's typically done about 30 ...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:52:00 GMT

"Oh Yogi! Dont do Asana Without Vinyasa."

VINYASA Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, renowned for the Scientific Vinyasa, originates from the Yoga Korunta, an ancient yogi's text written by Rishi Vamana. The famous words o...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:32:00 GMT

Pujaris Blessing

Pujari's Blessing Heavenly Father Bless this food Make it holy Let no impurity or greed defile it The food comes from Thee It is for Thy temple Spiritualize it We are the petals of Thy manifestation B...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:02:00 GMT