ASHTANGA
YOGA
TOKYO

KRANTI MYSORE CLASS

KRANTI PROFILE

Only the person who risks in life is truly free

Kranti was born in Italy, under the sign of Cancer in 1970, in Chinese astrology’s year of the dog. Since childhood, he’s had an instinct for expansion and growth. His interest in the human mind and self-inquiry ignited at age 14, after reading his first book on meditation written by Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh).

Eventually, Kranti developed an interest in Yoga. In 1991, he traveled through India, and a few years later, he started a daily practice.

In Milan in 1996, he took a one-year teacher training with Carlo Patrian, one of the yoga pioneers in Italy. A few years later, while in Berlin, he was introduced to the Ashtanga method and fell in love with the practice. Since then, although Kranti’s yoga experience was complimented with the Iyangar method, Ashtanga became his daily practice and passion.

A few years later Kranti moved to Copenhagen, teaching Ashtanga and Hatha Vinyasa. He taught different yoga enthusiasts, dancers, actors and athletes; one of his regular students was the Crown Princess of Denmark, Mary Donaldson.

In Paris in 2002, Kranti attended a workshop with Richard Freeman. He was deeply inspired by Richard’s versatile and open approach to yoga and yoga philosophy, and the following year he traveled to Boulder, Colorado, for Richard’s one-month intensive teacher training. This experience further deepened his understanding of the Ashtanga method, meditation, and philosophy.

In 2004, he attended a course in Yoga Therapy at the Yoga Biomedical Trust of London, England. He worked with students with heart disease and was moved by the powerful healing aspect of yoga as a complementary alternative therapy.

Since 2005, Kranti has routinely studied in Mysore, India, under the guidance of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath Jois. He received Authorization Level 1 to teach Ashtanga Yoga from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in 2008, and on July 5th, 2010, Kranti received Level 2 Authorization.

In 2012, Kranti was Certified by the K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Institute (KPJAYI) – the only official institute in the world able to certify students to teach the traditional Ashtanga Yoga method by the Jois family.

Kranti & Gabriele Severini, who teaches in Rome, are the only two certified teachers from Italy . As of 2012, there were only 38 certified teachers recognised in the world by KPJAYI.

Kranti is also a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance (RYT and E-RYT 500 hours), and he completed the Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah Powers.

Through his teachings, Kranti will help you tapping into your own true, unique potential.
“In addition to Yoga studies, Kranti has trained and self-studied ‘Life Coaching,’ NLP, Body Language and psychology, incorporating aspects of these fields in his daily teaching and private lessons.”

PRACTICE

YOGA – 99% practice and 1% theory

Ashtanga Yoga

The system is divided into 6 separate series:

The 1st Series:

known as Yoga Chikitsa (yoga therapy or Primary Series) detoxify, strength and realign the body.

The 2nd Series:

known as Nadi Shodhana (nerve cleansing or Intermediate Series) is for purification of the nerve system, and takes the practitioner into a deeper level.

The 3rd-6th series (advanced A-D):

are known as Sthira Bhaga and require strength, flexibility and strong will power.Each series of Ashtanga utilizes the element of vinyasa, a specific sequence of breath-synchronized movements used as a transition between sustained postures; When vinyasa is combined with bandhas and gazing points (drishti), the meditative quality is known as tristana takes place in the student.

Mysore style

Mysore Style is a particularly effective way to practice yoga. it is named after the Indian City of Mysore where Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the “Guru of this Yoga system, lives and teaches.
In a Mysore class, the students (Sadhaka) gradually learn the system of Ashtanga Yoga posture by posture, moving according to their own capacity and pace, making the learning process safe and individual.

Learning process

New postures (asanas) will be taught as the students become familiar and comfortably steady (Patanjali Sutra 2.46 Sthira Sukham Asanam ) with the previous ones. Following the Ashtanga system, previous asanas prepare you for the future ones in a logical, progressive way. Variation or modification will be given in particular situations such as injury healing processes, age or physical obstacles and/or limitations. During class, students will get (whenever needed) verbal directions and physical adjustments; this allows for a better and safer understanding of the practice and helps the students to become more independent. Over time, the student takes personal responsibility for his or her practice, facilitating a growing process that goes beyond the physical aspect of the practice. The true teacher is always within us.

TIME

Do your practice and all is coming

Schedule

UTL Yoga School (underthelight.jp)

Mysore style:
Monday to Friday from 6:01-9:13
(no class on new moon and full moon days).

Doors open at 5:45. Teaching happens from 6:01 to 9:13
By 9:29 the Shala and changing room have to be empty.
Last Friday of the month 2 full primary led classes.

Prices (Mysore class )

One month valid ticket:

5 days per week 20000 Yen
Three months valid ticket:

10 times 22000 Yen
4 times 11000 Yen
Drop in:

3000 Yen

Private class : contact directly Kranti

Rental mat for
Mysore class (black mat)

200 yen /day
1.000 yen /month
＊ for information regarding Mysore`s class and purchase of relative ticket , please contact directly Kranti

＊　For students new to Ashtanga Yoga (to Mysore class), A one-month commitment (3 or 5 times per week) is required. No “drop-ins” for absolute beginners. Visiting students

In the Shala and before

Stop eating (solid or heavy meals) at least 3 hours before practice.

Take a shower, and don’t wear any perfume or deodorant before practice, please.
In the case of injury, pregnancy or specific illness, please consult the teacher before practicing.

During the first 3 days of menstruation, take rest from practice… known in Mysore as “lady’s holiday”.

Suggestions

Remember that the body is made of bones, muscle, ligament etc.. and not of rubber, So be gentle with yourself!

Look for a practice balance between effort and letting go, Abhyasa Vairagya . Don’t push and don’t get lazy.

Changes are happening all the time, be patient, present, and alert. Remind yourself that there is no hurry.

As Guruji (The affectionate name for Sri K. Pattabhi Jois) says : Do your practice and all is coming.

HAPPENING

EVENTS

2016

＊ WS in Nagoya
May 20th – 22nd
haano-yoga.com/kranti-2016

2015

＊ WS in Nagoya
August 29th – 30th
haano-yoga.com

＊ WS in Osaka
August 7th – 9th
yoga-momo.com

＊ WS in Hokkaido
Jun12th – 14th
ease-space.com

＊ ORGANIC LIFE TOKYO
2015 April 25th
organiclifetokyo.com

PUBLICATION

Please request the English edition at UTL reception

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WHERE

UNDER THE LIGHT YOGA SCHOOL

代々木1-53-4　奨学会館別館4階
Shibuya, Tokyo

TEL.03-5351-5501

UNDER THE LIGHT YOGA

ACCESS

6 minutes walk from JR/Subway Shinjuku sta., Keep forward to Yoyogi direction.
2 minute walk from JR/Subway Yoyogi sta.,
1 minute walk from Odakyu Minami-Shinjuku sta.

Approximately two minute walk from Yoyogi station (JR line) or Oedo station (Toei Oedo subway line)

Take Exit A3 if you are coming from Toei Oedo subway line. Take the North Exit if you are taking the JR line.

You will find Tully’s coffee shop when you exit. Take a left until you reach Doutor Coffee Shop (you will see Pronto Coffee Shop on the other side of the road).

Turn right, pass McDonalds, and you will find the sign for Under the Light yoga school on the left. (If you reach the railroad crossing, you have gone too far.)

We are located on the 3rd floor.

CONTACT KRANTI

EMAIL KRANTI

kranti70@gmail.com

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