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Ashtanga Yoga and the Athletes

"If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter - if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental and spiritual happiness, and our minds will flood towards the Self."
— Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Ashtanga Yoga Master of Mysore, India
Elite training for Athletes, Dancers, Musicians and Artists



The principal of great performances, that of Athletes, Dancers, Musicians and Artists, is AWARENESS. The ability to be AWARE during a performance is pure and free flowing creative expression. The practice of Traditional Ashtanga Yoga as set out by Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India is a "MASTER KEY" to the cultivation of focused attention in action.

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois lived into his 94th year teaching the traditional method of Ashtanga Yoga. His service in teaching this method of Ashtanga Yoga covered 70 years time. Today, Guruji's grandson R. Sharath is now furthering this wonderful tradition and practice for generations to come.

A true effort should be made to travel to Mysore, India to receive the direct instruction from R. Sharath on this method of Ashtanga Yoga at the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute. However if travel to South India is not possible at this time, please find a "Authorized" or "Certified" Ashtanga Yoga teacher to learn the method correctly and with safty.

To practice on the Island of Kauai please see the CLASSES page or contact Eagle via email at:
or direct at 808. 826.8788

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Professional Athlete Development

The practice of tradition Ashtanga Yoga as a daily lifestyle is the most complete and balanced system in and of itself. When taking a look at repetitive motions during training, resting and performance, over time we begin to see a undenied relationship to the re-balancing of the Athlete with daily practice. The Athlete soon finds "ease" in any and all of the movements needed to perform to their HIGHEST! The development of control of the breath, lifting of the pelvic floor with a stable lower abdomin, Mula Bandha & Uddiyana Bandha and how your feet are making contact with the ground plus our ability to maintain DRISHTI (focus), form the foundation of "Balance and Freedom" in motion. It is Ancient Science!

Athletes often already have a sense of "Inner Radar" to a range of degrees. Over time the Athlete will become very sensitive to the inner workings of his body, breath and mind. This will serve to decrease the amount of injuries that occur as well as increase the athletes recovery rate. The mind will sharpen to the task at hand as it has a sense of the present breath. As the individual transforms into a "lighter" Athlete, it will allow the PERFORMER to REVEAL their GREATEST POTENTIAL. FREEDOM !!!

It is the intention of "Ashtanga For Athletes" to support and empower each PERFORMER for each PERFORMANCE. Mahalo to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois for maintaining the tradtion for the benefit of Athletes all over the World!





Applications of Ashtanga Yoga FOR an Athlete FROM an Athlete!

Please contact Eagle for more INFORMATION regarding "Ashtanga for Athletes" and classes on Kauai. No LIMITS... Just FREEDOM!

INSTRUCTOR: Eagle. To see how Yoga and Pro-Sports worked hand in hand to serve in saving this Athlete, please visit this link: About Eagle.

Daily practice with an intention to EXPAND will bring you to your best!


Contact Eagle via email at:
or direct at 808. 826.8788

"The practice of YOGA is the single most important tool to the MODERN ATHLETE"
— Eagle (Ashtanga For Athletes)


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"To learn how to achieve concentration, the body first must be purified, and then mental strength developed. The method for purifying and strengthening the body is called asana. When the body is purified, the breath also becomes purified, and the diseases of the body are eliminated."
— Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India


"Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that's the essence of yoga, too. So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing. I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered. As preventative medicine, it's unequaled."
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar NBA All-Star Center
"Let an Athlete cultivate their INNER WITNESS and watch out as they display 'GRACE in MOTION'."
— Eagle (Ashtanga For Athletes)
"I am moving and not moving at all. I am like the moon underneath the waves that ever go on rolling and rocking. It is not, 'I am doing this', but rather, an inner realization that 'this is happening through me,' or 'it is doing this for me.' The consciousness of self is the greatest hinderance to the proper execution of all physical action."
— Bruce Lee (from the TAO OF JEET KUNE DO - 1975)
"If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter - if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental and spiritual happiness, and our minds will flood towards the Self."
— Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois of the ASHTANGA YOGA RESEARCH INSTITUTE in Mysore, India
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