Ganesha Yoga Shala Phuket

27/02/2024

16/01/2024

Ajay will be with us here again for his 9th trip to Phuket, April 6,7,8,9,10, 2024. Ajay is one of Mysore's most celebrated teachers, and it is a great honour to have him here at Ganesha Yoga Shala Phuket again. There will be a full weekend workshop followed by three days of Mysore morning practices. Keep watching this spot for more coming information.

These are a few pictures from the 2023 workshop....

29/09/2023

For those of you who weren't in on my secret trip to Mysore to surprise my dear sweet girl Becky, I'm here to let you know the Ganesha Yoga Shala will be closed until November 12th. We are presently having a laugh together at Ajay's Sthalam 8 Ashtanga Yoga Vedanta Center , in Mysore. All laughing will stop on Sunday at backbending class, under the watchful eye of Ajay, that is for sure, and the real work begins, when these people pull the magic from me once again.🙏❤🧘‍♀️

29/06/2023

How about these two with those fabulous head stands! Always so proud of my students hard work.

11/06/2023

I have been meaning to post these pictures of the "survivors" of our AJAY KUMAR Ashtanga Yoga Workshop and practice days we hosted back in April, but as most of you know I was sick for the last couple of months, but good news, I am fully recovered now. And once again THANK YOU Ajay🙏❤.

06/03/2023

We are very honoured to host Ajay Kumar again at the Ganesha Yoga Shala Phuket , April 7,8,9,10,11,12. Ajays contribution to yoga has been awarded the prestigious Yogadhusasa Award from the Himalayan Foundation, and he is one of Mysores most celebrated young teachers, for his dedication to his students. I can tell you, from years of personal experience, he has an uncanny way of getting the best from you, he "sees you" in the truest from of the words.

This 6 days with him is not to be missed for any serious ashtanga yoga practitioner. However if time does not allow, you can participate in any part of the workshop or the practice days. Early bird fees avaliable until March 15 (only for the full 6 days participation.)

Early bird price (all 6 days) B 8000.- paid in full by March 15
6 days total B 9000.-
Weekend Workshop B 7000.-
3 Mysore style classes B 2500.-
Individual classes B 1500.-/ each

Space is limited, so don't delay, call Julie @ +66898682639 for information and to book your spot.

04/03/2023

The Ganesha Yoga Shala will open again Sunday, March 5 with the 9:00am class. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. The regular schedule will be in effect immediately. ❤🙏🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

31/01/2023

The Ganesha Yoga Shala Phuket will be closed from Feb.1 until March 4, 2023. First class will be Sunday, March 5 @ 9:00am. While I'm away in Mysore🙂@ Sthalam 8 Ashtanga Yoga Vedanta Center with Ajay don't any of you forget ⬇️...❤🙂🙏

24/01/2023

Well....what to say about this.....our neighbour who owns the vacant lot next door is claiming her vacant space back.....and has blocked us from using it for the short time we use it, during class times, for motor bike parking. (Our neighbour up the back probably used it more, but that is the end of it anyway.) From now on I will open the gate of our rental house and motor bikes can park in the driveway there, anyone who comes in a car will have to park in our front yard. DON'T drive up to the front of the shala anymore, as it will be difficult to reverse out.

01/01/2023

The new flooring done! The Ganesha Yoga Shala Phuket will be open tomorrow January 2, with the 8:00am class. A new year, the same schedule....

Monday 8:00am
Tuesday 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am
Thursday 5:30pm
Friday 5:30pm
Sunday 9:00am

Looking forward to a renewed energy from you all in 2023.🙏❤🕉😁

21/11/2022

This is one of my favorite pictures of Ajay Kumar, of Sthalam 8 Ashtanga Yoga Vedanta Center, Mysore. It just embodies who he actually is. It was taken a few years ago, but he is still very much this person.....full of life for his chosen profession, and so unbelievably present for his students!

I am VERY honored to announce that Ajay will be once again at the Ganesha Yoga Shala Phuket in April 2023, to give a full Weekend Workshop followed by three days of Mysore morning practice. Exact dates to be announce in the New Year, so keep watching this spot for more information regarding Ajay's 8th workshop here in Phuket at the GYS. 🙏🧡🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

This time with Ajay in invaluable, and not to be missed for any serious student of ashtanga yoga.

20/11/2022

Just a reminder to you all that the Ganesha Yoga Shala Phuket, will be CLOSED from December 5 to January 1, 2023. Last class (before my departure to Australia, to finally see my beautiful daughter,🤗,) is Sunday. Dec. 4 at 9:00am. First class of the New Year is Monday, Jan. 2 at 8:00am. All card holders will have their cards extended, not to worry. 🙏❤😁

16/04/2022

This is just so good and so true......Thank you John Scott....(and Derek Ireland, may he rest in peace.) Such a hard concept to get across to students....

21/01/2022

"In the practice of posture there must always be a linking to who where are now to who we are unfolding into, and it is only through the deep acceptance of the present now moment we unlock what is bound. This is healing."

Such exceptional words of wisdom, 🙏 Thank you Laruga❤️

In Ashtanga there are no secrets. For the path shown is the one you must walk. It is here and here alone that all is revealed. Effective teaching is a guide and support on the journey that not only touches the physical, but highlights the spiritual and energetic. Through the mechanism of breath and awareness, maturity arises, expanding to levels beyond the thinking mind. For in the end, it is an experience, and through the experience wisdom is acquired.
As a teacher one starts to understand the importance of naturally allowing things to unfold in the right time. Just as a dose of medicine can be poison to one person, it might also be healing to another. Giving teaching at the right time is an essential part to this and has nothing to do with someone’s inherent worth. All are worthy. However, timing and the integration of foundational practice will gage when, where and how. One reason to dive into deeper study with those who inner—stand this on a unified level.
One thing I often say is, “āsanas are not toys.” Now, I don’t mean we can’t bring joy into what we practice, but what I am driving at is offering a more multidimensional perspective to what is at play. It can be a challenging conversation to have for those who only stay on the surface, but I am always willing to try.
In the practice of posture there must always be a linking to who where are now to who we are unfolding into, and it is only through the deep acceptance of the present now moment we unlock what is bound. This is healing. When we grasp, look for quick fixes to the end goal, we miss multitudes along the way. What is here—now in this moment?
Sure, some may demonstrate impressive physical feats with the body. However, without the sensitivity of each breath and each movement, no matter how mind-blowing, the real juice may be entirely missed. The taste of ultimate fulfillment. Because it isn’t waiting for you somewhere down the line. It’s here. Right now. In this perfectly imperfect moment.
Respectfully studying these methods is a start. However, what is obvious to the eye is only beginning. There are infinite resources beneath the surface.

12/12/2021

This is from today, and I still can't maintain it for more than about 3-4 seconds, even after 6 months of working on it, but I'll be damned if I'm giving up on this very challenging pose from the ashtanga second series.....I will not be beaten by a posture.......😝🙏💖🕉

01/11/2021

I took these pictures of my dear friend Vanessa from the computer screen yesterday, demonstrating the three versions of Setu Bandhasana. She is very proficient at this pose as you can see. I will never get past modification #1 because of my brain trauma, but this Zoom class with Ajay was fabulous for understanding how to do this posture correctly.🙏❤

10/09/2021

Happy GANESH CHATURTHI! May you be blessed, one and all.🙏❤

23/08/2021

I just saw this..... and it spoke volumes to me. If it wasn't for my ashtanga yoga practice I would not have recovered as well as I have from my TBI. It was a long road back, but one well worth taking...I have to modify a few postures, but really not that many. Head stands are off the sequence for me, but forearm stands (pinch mayurasana) took their place. It's all about continuing the learning.🙏❤🧘‍♀️

Yoga can help patients connect with their bodies and relax in the face of tough symptoms.

15/08/2021

Attention Phuket Students of GYS!

As of August 17th - 31st, 2021 the shala can remain OPEN, to ONLY vaccinated students that have had two Sinovac shots, or one AstraZeneca shot. This is an official statement from the government in Phuket, to get a hold on the local transmitting of the virus. I know this will affect some of you, so please continue your practice at home, and stay safe.🙏

The shala has to remain a safe space for ALL students, be it for physical or mental health reasons. Thank you for your understanding.

25/05/2021

One of my regular private students, Pete. He went from a VERY stiff guy to one that really has transformed himself. We have some fun with picture taking this day........🙏🧘‍♂️

13/05/2021

The latest news.....we will keep closed until June 1 now. Stay Safe everyone❤🙏

All the current levels of Phuket restrictions will remain until the end of the month after the Phuket Governor announced the continuation.

19/04/2021

The shala will be closed from today April 19 to April 30 due to this ongoing Covid thing. I will keep you informed of any changes as soon as I have the all clear from the Public Health Dept. Keep practicing at home, and stay safe please!🙏❤

03/04/2021

The girls were really focused at last nights class, l love small intense classes, quiet and high energy. They were just shining.