Sharath Jois guides the Primary Series in Moscow (2013), teaching breath-led practice and steady attention.
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The Shala Daily
YOGA • PHILOSOPHY • LIFE
February 20, 2026
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✦ PRACTICE ✦
Sharath Jois — Led Primary Series (Moscow, 2013)
Sharath Jois guides the Primary Series in Moscow (2013), teaching breath-led practice and steady attention.
🕉️ KEY CONCEPTS
Ashtanga
Eight-limbed path: the broader framework of practice and life.
Vinyasa
Linking breath and movement into a flowing sequence.
Bandha
Energetic locks that stabilize and direct the flow of prana.
Drishti
Focused gaze used to steady attention and intention.
"The practice itself is the teacher."
— Sharath Jois
Let the breath lead; let the practice teach.
— MJH
Original Article: "Sharath Jois — Led Primary Series (Moscow, 2013)" by Sharath Jois (teacher); video recording, YouTube
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