Saraswathi was born in 1941 and practiced steadily under the guidance of her father Sri K. Pattabhi Jois from the age of 10-22. She was the first girl ever to be permitted admission to the Sanskrit College in Mysore where she studied the basic Sanskrit works and learnt yoga from her father. For many years she assisted her father, but since 1975 she has been teaching her own classes. In 1986 she created a little Yoga revolution here in Mysore by being the first woman ever to teach men and women together. Saraswathi welcomes all yoga students who come to Mysore. She is the steady link in the Jois family that looks after her father as well as her son, keeps them in line and makes sure they behave properly. For Saraswathi Yoga has always been the major influence of her life. Playfully she begun exploring various Yoga postures from an early age, but took up a consistent practice from the age of ten. At the age of twenty-two her mother fell really sick and got admitted to hospital. Saraswati naturally took on all household responsibilities and cared for her mother as well as her younger brothers. Her asana practice suffered a little, but she grew strong in other areas of Yoga. (Read more about Saraswathi here.)
The mother of modern day Ashtanga Yoga.Here's a youtube tribute to the Divine Mother.
Mother and Child(Mama and Johann)
To all mothers who may come across this entry... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.
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You’re nice...[this compliment is for today only!]
Hahaha.. thanks grass.
And funny when you’re suicidal! Previous post: “I checked the label. It has MSG though. I'd say make your own stock but we live in the Big City so why bother? We'll all die anyway - ok it's the full moon.)” (Stop! Death by one gram of vetsin. Don’t do it!!! Call me! we’ll interview you for TV Patrol first )
The new McCormick stir fry mix is MSG-free. Have some samples but haven't tried it yet.
Hehehe... death by vetsin. Di dapat andami ng Pinoy na namamatay dahil sa Chinese food. :-p
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