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Ashtanga Lab

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 423 581 056

Address: 10 Watson Street 2612 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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25.01.2022 Starting this week, I will only be teaching on Tuesday mornings and have the rest of the week Wednesday to Friday for self-practice. And while Ill be practicing alongside everyone on those three days, I will still be helping out here and there checking in on everyones drop back and headstand progression. Kidding! And due to the cooling weather, Im happy to push it to 7am start. Ive decided to take Mondays off to make time for family / furrkids, doctors and physio appoi...ntments and sometimes just a proper sleep in. The past few months have been difficult for me on all levels and I appreciate everybodys care and support. Post-traumatic stress is a B#%cH and its currently sucking my will to live. Five years ago, I came to Australia depressed about being so far away from my family and my Yoga family in Singapore. I even travelled to Mysore, India thinking I HAD TO, to prove my dedication to the practice only to be preyed on and assaulted by an KPJAYI / Sharath Authorized teacher. I mustve been mad because I even came back to Mysore for a second time. I thought if I reported it, things would be different. But instead, it did me worse than good. But I guess everything happens for a reason. Apparently, I didnt have to look anywhere else to belong... home was right here. P.S. Lets make Yoga great again! No gurus... just individuals trying to do good on and off the mat. X Jordan

25.01.2022 The power behind the abuses committed by Pattabhi Jois and permitted by the Ashtanga community still stands until the tower of illusion built around the Jois tradition of Ashtanga Yoga is fully deconstructed.

24.01.2022 Back from a quick respite due to travel and $#%t injuries, but looking forward to giving February a shot. Join me for Mysore class this Tuesday, 7am. My broke back cant stop me from seeing all you lovely people!

24.01.2022 THANK YOU so much Dan the Man for spending the past week with us (unfortunately not all are in the photo.) We cant wait for your next visit!

22.01.2022 WHAT'S UPDOG!!! Fingers crossed that this will be the last time in a long time that I have to shuffle my teaching day. But due to another work placement that I need to complete for school on Tuesday, I would need to postpone class to Thursday morning at 7pm. Doors will be open for self-practice on Tuesday nonetheless so do come along if you're keen for a regrinding sesh post the long weekend! =)

22.01.2022 WHATS UPDOG!!! Fingers crossed that this will be the last time in a long time that I have to shuffle my teaching day. But due to another work placement that I need to complete for school on Tuesday, I would need to postpone class to Thursday morning at 7pm. Doors will be open for self-practice on Tuesday nonetheless so do come along if youre keen for a regrinding sesh post the long weekend! =)

22.01.2022 For the whole month of January, we will be on an easing-back-into-Yoga schedule which would be just self-practice from 7:00 - 9:00am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Its going to be a $5 drop-in fee alternatively, you can use your class pass where $5 will go to the Senior Centre and the rest of it will go to WIRES Please look after yourselves especially now that the Canberra air-quality is pretty s#%t. The Yoga poses are not going anywhere.

21.01.2022 When everything is stripped bare, theres your real practice. When everything feels numb, disorienting and this-cant-be-happening, thats your deepest dharma. Its got zero to do with the size of your malas, your hyper-mobile backbends or your $108 tights with the chakras printed on the legs. Its got nothing to do with feeling good no matter what, or making the most of it, or whatever other irresponsibly fluffy meme is hammering your feed and making you feel even worse. Keep practicing! J

20.01.2022 The narrative around Pattabhi Jois's sexual violence has been controlled by the enablers, bystanders, and people who profited by ignoring and denying his actions. As long as they have control of the narrative, there will be no justice. Karen Rain

20.01.2022 Without sounding like a broken record, I MUST apologise again for having to cancel classes for the past two weeks as I battle with this bad Shingle virus. Nevertheless, I hope you are as excited as I am to spend almost an entire week practicing with our guest teacher, Dan Fanthorpe from Auckland, New Zealand. Schedule is as follows: ... 28 January, Monday 6:30 - 8:30am Self-Practice Only 29 January, Tuesday 6:30 - 9am Mysore Style with Dan Fanthorpe 30 January, Wednesday 6:30 - 9am Mysore Style with Dan 31 January, Thursday 6:30-9am Mysore Style with Dan 1 February, Friday 7 - 8:30am Led Primary Series Class ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE WELCOME. YEEEEW! And if you have any questions, feel free to send me a message, text or call. =) xx Jordan

20.01.2022 The Canberra Senior Centre is opening its doors again next week... who’s keen to start practicing again?

20.01.2022 This is happening VERY soon... Have you bought your tickets!?!

20.01.2022 Due to the upcoming fete (18 May, Saturday) there will only be one class this week, Tuesday 14 May at 7am and no self-practice for the rest of the week. Also, if anybody has things they would like to donate that the Seniors can make a little bit of cash to cover their yearly expenses, I am sure they will appreciate it. They are also in need of volunteers who would like to help out for a couple of hours on the day of the fete if anybody is free. Without asking for much in ret...urn, they have opened their doors to our thriving community, and for this I am very grateful. #itschaosbekind

20.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE, OMIES! ... *Spaces are limited. Please email Jordan at [email protected] to pre-register for the event.

20.01.2022 The narrative around Pattabhi Joiss sexual violence has been controlled by the enablers, bystanders, and people who profited by ignoring and denying his actions. As long as they have control of the narrative, there will be no justice. Karen Rain

19.01.2022 Sorry to get in your way... but Yoga is on tomorrow! 7:00 - 8:30am. Lets get physical --- erm, spiritual! x Jordan

18.01.2022 Just a remember that tomorrow, FRIDAY, we will be having a Guided Primary Series class with Dan Fanthorpe 7:00 to 8:15am. Please try to be there at least 5 minutes before. Post-yoga cuppa is optional but highly recommend to prevent FOMO.

18.01.2022 Apologies for the inconvenience, but I've caught a train-wreck of a cold and do not wish to share it to anybody else. That said, I am postponing tomorrow's class, 30 July to Thursday (tentatively.) I will be posting on this thread should there be any changes. Thank you for your understanding.

17.01.2022 FYI: Due to conflicts in my work/school/Yoga teaching schedule, I have to move this Tuesdays class to Wednesday morning instead. There will be no other class for the rest of the week as I will be in and out of the Can, but we shall be back with our regular programming on the 30th. Double tap the #westiebutt if you see this message!

15.01.2022 When everything is stripped bare, there’s your real practice. When everything feels numb, disorienting and this-can’t-be-happening, that’s your deepest dharma. It’s got zero to do with the size of your malas, your hyper-mobile backbends or your $108 tights with the chakras printed on the legs. It’s got nothing to do with feeling good no matter what, or making the most of it, or whatever other irresponsibly fluffy meme is hammering your feed and making you feel even worse. Keep practicing! J

15.01.2022 Yup!!! Hence, I have to cancel classes this week. Nonetheless, the kindest of practitioners have offered to hold the fort so that anybody who is keen to practice still can in my absence. Apologies for the inconvenience. This weeks pass will be carried over to next week. ... Thank you! #shingleandreadymingle #signsofaging #alltheshingleladies #fml

15.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder... #yogaruinsyourlife #FML

15.01.2022 YOGA-NOUNCEMENT: Switching up my teaching schedule due to some appointments that I need to go to on Tuesday. Mysore Style with me will be tomorrow and Thursday; self-practice will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. ... Same time, same place! x

15.01.2022 I'm not exactly looking forward to facing the Canberra cold again, but I'm excited to be back on the mat with you! Again, the current Shala schedule is: Tuesdays - Mysore Style @ 7am - 9am... Thursdays & Fridays - Self-Practice ($5 drop-in) Peace and love, Jordan P.S. Thank you for baring with my ever-changing timetable as I cram my way through my studies.

15.01.2022 WHAT DO YOUR CHAKRAS SAY ABOUT YOU?! This weeks schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:45 to 8:30am self practice Tuesday and Thursday 6:45am to 8:30am Mysore Style (beginners are welcome to come anytime between 6:45 - 7:30) ... See you on the mat! For questions, please sms at 0423581056

14.01.2022 The Canberra Senior Centre is opening its doors again next week... whos keen to start practicing again?

12.01.2022 CLASSES CANCELLED Dearest friends, Due to a chest infection, I am cancelling all classes for the rest of the week. ... Fingers crossed I will be good as spanking new next week! Thank you for your understanding. Keep practicing.

10.01.2022 Sorry to get in your way... but Yoga is on tomorrow! 7:00 - 8:30am. Let's get physical --- erm, spiritual! x Jordan

09.01.2022 Im not exactly looking forward to facing the Canberra cold again, but Im excited to be back on the mat with you! Again, the current Shala schedule is: Tuesdays - Mysore Style @ 7am - 9am... Thursdays & Fridays - Self-Practice ($5 drop-in) Peace and love, Jordan P.S. Thank you for baring with my ever-changing timetable as I cram my way through my studies.

09.01.2022 PSA: I am off to see TOOL in Sydney on Monday and back Tuesday mid-day. Self-practice will be on and I will be teaching on Thursday morning in lieu of the cancelled class! Thank you for your understanding! ... xx Jordan

08.01.2022 Apologies for the inconvenience, but Ive caught a train-wreck of a cold and do not wish to share it to anybody else. That said, I am postponing tomorrows class, 30 July to Thursday (tentatively.) I will be posting on this thread should there be any changes. Thank you for your understanding.

07.01.2022 PSA: I am off to see TOOL in Sydney on Monday and back Tuesday mid-day. Self-practice will be on and I will be teaching on Thursday morning in lieu of the cancelled class! Thank you for your understanding! ... xx Jordan

07.01.2022 Teaching my last class tomorrow, before heading down the South Coast for 10 days! Hope to see you guys bright and early, otherwise, see you on 20th August. Teaching my last class tomorrow, before heading down the South Coast for 10 days! Hope to see you guys bright and early, otherwise, see you on 20th August.

05.01.2022 That time when we were all hot and sweaty doing Mysore-Style Ashtanga in Siargao last August. Whos keen for another workshop/retreat in 2019?!

04.01.2022 Most of you may know by now that I struggle with post-traumatic stress from a Yoga teacher-related assault that occurred in Mysore, India a few years ago. Thats why it is VERY important to me that all students who I hold space for feel safe and confident that they can approach me if there is something troubling them with the practice. So, lets keep talking! #contentwarning #metoo #theyogamovement #yogaisdead

04.01.2022 Effective Monday, 23 March, all Ashtanga Yoga classes/self-pratices that run at the Canberra Senior Center will be postponed until further notice. This has been a very difficult decision to make as Ive grown very attached to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU (whove come, gone and STUCK AROUND) in addition to the folks that run the Centre. However, I believe that this decision is for the best. Some of you may also know that I have been struggling with some chronic physical and menta...l health issues for the past few months and I have been thinking that this may be a good time to practice mindfulness and looking after myself whatever that means. I hope that all of you would do the same for yourselves. Be it by maintaining a practice (I am a only a private message, call or text away if you are struggling in this dept.), keeping your immune system in check, eating and sleeping better and what not. This is no goodbye... just later, alligator. Dont forget your . Jokes! Lets be in touch and watch this space. ITS CHAOS. Be kind and look after each other, J P.S. Please DM to discuss any pending passes or pretty much to discuss any issue you have regarding this PSA. :p

03.01.2022 Buy your ticket and save your spot here! P.S. Looking forward to seeing everybody next week.

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Tuesdays, 21 May, class is cancelled due to conflicts with my school placement schedule. That said, class will be moved to Thursday and Wednesday and Friday will be self-practice. Keep practicing and see you then! ... Xx

02.01.2022 Bring your (or your neighbours) dog OR not!