ADARSH WILLIAMS (www.ashtangayogagroningen.nl | www.smartstretch.com | @ adarshw)
Adarsh Williams shares his journey into yoga and how it helped him overcome anxiety and insomnia. He started with self-taught yoga practice using library books and later transitioned to Ashtanga Yoga. Adarsh emphasizes that yoga is a tool that can be applied in various ways and does not necessarily require a spiritual context.
He also discusses his experiences with Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois, highlighting their consistency and dedication to the practice. In this conversation, Adarsh Williams discusses his time with Sharath and the transition he went through after the passing of Pattabhi Joyce. He reflects on Sharath's pressure to fill his grandfather's shoes and how he has grown into his role as a teacher.
Adarsh emphasizes the importance of tolerance and understanding in the yoga community, as well as the need for a pragmatic approach to the Ashtanga method. He shares his experience with injuries and how he incorporates functional movement into his teaching. Adarsh concludes by revealing his guilty pleasure of being a professional wrestling fan and expressing his inspiration from his yoga students.
In this conversation, we discussed the importance of effective communication and explored various strategies to improve communication skills. We covered topics such as building trust and rapport, active listening and empathy, non-verbal communication, managing conflict, cultural sensitivity and diversity, and effective feedback.
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Key Points
• Yoga can be a powerful tool for managing mental health issues such as anxiety and insomnia.
• Self-taught yoga practice can be effective, especially when combined with reading and learning from various sources.
• Ashtanga Yoga offers a structured and efficient practice that can lead to physical and mental transformation.
• The guru-disciple relationship in yoga can vary, and it is important to maintain a balanced perspective and not idealize the teacher. Transition and growth are natural processes in any practice or role.
• Tolerance and understanding are essential in the yoga community.
• A pragmatic approach to the Ashtanga method can benefit students of all levels and abilities.
• Incorporating functional movement can help prevent injuries and enhance the practice.
• Finding inspiration in yoga students and their dedication can motivate teachers to continue their work. Effective communication is crucial for successful interactions and relationships.
• Building trust and rapport is essential for effective communication.
• Active listening and empathy help in understanding others and fostering better communication.
• Non-verbal communication plays a significant role in conveying messages.
• Managing conflict requires effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness are important for inclusive communication.
• Providing constructive feedback is essential for personal and professional growth.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Yoga as a Tool for Mental Health
06:00 Self-Taught Yoga Practice
10:00 Transition to Ashtanga Yoga
15:00 Formal Training in Ashtanga Yoga
20:00 The Role of Yoga in Daily Life
25:00 The Guru-Disciple Relationship
30:00 Positive Qualities of Pattabhi Jois
32:00 Transition from Pattabhi Jois to Sharath Jois
34:55 Personal Time with Sharath and Transition
36:14 Pressure and Growth
38:48 Public Perception and Projection
39:16 Tolerance of Different Opinions
41:13 Approach to Ashtanga Method
42:28 Injuries and Functional Movement
46:08 Pragmatic Approach to Ashtanga
49:29 Connection to Mysore and Ashtanga Community
52:25 Complex Movements and Simple Movements
54:38 Importance of Collective Practice
56:21 Injuries and Treatment
01:00:16 Strength vs Flexibility
01:02:39 Movement Education and Teaching
01:07:43 Guilty Pleasure: Professional Wrestling
01:10:42 Inspiration: Yoga Students
03:00 The Importance of Effective Communication
09:30 Building Trust and Rapport
15:45 Active Listening and Empathy
22:10 Non-Verbal Communication
28:40 Managing Conflict
35:20 Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity
42:10 Effective Feedback
48:55 Conclusion