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Maty is THE ultimate conservative, sensitive leader of what the essence of Yoga truly teaches. I could not agree more with her philosophy of teaching, her approach to practicing, and how to blend and shape the practice to suit the practitioner. Only a very well-practiced, deeply studied and sensitive instructor can do what she does as well as she does. She is priceless to the current environment of Yoga practice. Thank you, Miss Ezraty!
she missed entirely the philosophy and reasons ashtanga is taught as it is / she grazes upon the sort of knowing the reasons but really just focuses on physical development and what she sees as yoga as loving where you are - but ashtanga is not taught the way she alludes to by anyone of the masters i’ve seen - it’s not taught to force or do all regardless - in fact there are modifications and shortened versions- as long as you are not changing it at it’s core or you are identifying what is being modified the physical asana is not the big goal in ashtanga like it is in iyengar the mental practice is the big goal and you’re not to put asana or alignment aims above the mental focus for meditation seems she is speaking from the perspective of seeing many students over do it but that is not the way it’s taught she doesn’t say why she herself prefers ashtanga and i’m not sure she even understands why it feels better mentally/ she just says - hey why not it’s- a beautiful series she also forgot to mention- (not sure if she knows ) that jois and iyengar where students of the same teacher - but iyengar was sickly and he was taught slow and detailed because of it- because he needed that whereas a regular bodied person doesn’t in order to do the flow practice in the elder years - iyengar was well enough and he flowed even more dynamically than the way ashtanga is taught- as it it’s ashtanga on very advance physical level. you can find that video on you tube and it’s just hilarious when iyengar devotees speak illl of ashtanga and how undetailed the cues are and then to see iyengar at warp speed that they think he would be totally against as maty did correctly allude to but didn’t say outright/ when someone can’t just flow with it at a basic level- that’s the time we can stop and break down the postures as in iyengars publicized methods but props? that’s never really the go to in ashtanga - and why? because you’re you adjust your body instead and not have to compromise the flow of single pointed focus. it’s a good point that you can indeed grab a prop mindfully but iyengar doesn’t teach it that way and most teachers do not. it’s all about getting the posture. and the discussions endlessly about all the alignment and what’s needed physically does not lend to picking up the prop in a meditative mindful way --she also didn’t understand much about vipassina and why goenka is different- he modified it for a 2 week retreat - that’s not all of vipassina practice and he is not even a buddhist monk Maty knows a lot about postures and the body- but not so much about yoga
I didn't know or practice with her but after watching this, I see what an exceptional yoga teacher she was and what a loss it is to the yoga community. Rest in peace.
Maty's message is so refreshing. The amount of times I have been exhausted by the practice and forced myself to get up and go to my mat day after day; because I thought not to do so was weak; and that I would not be a good yogi. Her message removes all of that pressure.
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I cannot get enough of this interview. This talk with Maty Ezraty is so so freeing and relieving and wonderful. I watch this regularly, like every 2-3 3 months. She is a wonderful wonderful person and Stu, you are such a wonderful interviewer. You listen, you are interested, and you ask the exact questions I would wanna hear the answers to if I was there in your place :) THANK YOU !
Oh God she is amazing, love to hear the way she approach the concept of Ashtanga, I myself came to Yoga on my 50th and yes I know its a way to go, but to me I feel that way , not a robot but a human being cultivating my inner spirituality . Namaste
Wow, I finally found one yoga teacher that thinks like me about using props and the whole concept of yoga and ashtanga yoga for all people. Being inclusive and not exclusive, adapting the practice to accommodate all physical abilities and ages. Love the concept of not being dogmatic.
I can relate to the segment on 'dogma' and ashtanga teachers who blindly X-out anything outside the tradition, missing the forest for the trees, the poses for the point ... I got screamed at across the shala by a teacher for an unorthodox stretch I do before Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana (taught to me by my home teacher) despite me being a one-day drop-in, and only dropping in because I was visiting town for my little brother's funeral. I told her about what happened; she knew I was in a raw and vulnerable state. And yet, her 'commitment' (or pride?) to the tradition justified screaming 'NOT IN MY SHALA!' and lecturing me in the middle of the studio as if it was incredibly important I didn't ruin the 'sanctity' of ashtanga the one day I was coming to practice in her space, after burying my teenage brother. It was completely senseless and rude. I remember that as a signpost for when ashtanga can feed the ego instead of dismantling wrong ways of thinking.
Nikola Kendis. I was reprimanded by a teacher sub (who happened to be dating the head teacher shortly after she started) for going to forward folds after urdva danurasana and not doing drop backs. I was told it was extremely disrespectful to the lineage and that another teacher would make me do them. Insanity. And I was I scolded by the main teacher when I told him what happened and he said that I had no right to be so disrespectful to the substitute teacher when I said I did not feel comfortable doing them. I’m over six feet and she was barely five feet and always injured so I’m sorry if I don’t feel safe. ( I should not have even been doing them in the first place.my back was so stiff. I am just now opening up two years later to do standing drops backs with assistance from my current teacher). That same main teacher then told me he was trying to keep me in a place of fear by having me do them every day into the blocks and that I would be better off going to a yin class. And I’m a jitsu black belt and very strong and skinny and athletic and now practice second series. There are bad teachers with serious issues. Sorry about your experience and hope you have a good and healthy teacher now and so sorry about your brother. Condolences to you and your family. ❤️🙏🏾
I am so heartbroken after watching this ..knowing we have lost a truly great teacher . One who teaches and embodies the most beautiful truths of what Yoga is. RIP xx
I love ashtanga, it is the most happy yoga I have practiced, if any teacher in the past told me to beat myself up, I told her XX off, I know my body, I love my body, I don't need to come to yoga to be a cookie cutter or to look good, I want to enjoy my yoga, challenge myself in a moderate way.
Maty so beautifully articulates the importance and benefit of incorporating all embracing all yoga. Her wisdom is wonderful .I'm so grateful to see this video Really nice to get this confirmation of what I have felt for very long time both as student and yoga instructor. it is not either or that this system of yoga is wrong or this one is right. Theres a huge benefit from Iyengar, Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow restorative. All yoga is beneficial and can all be *eclectively embraced*. What Maty said about Ashtanga Primary Series is a excellent reminder especially for those feeling frustrated with first series postures many of those poses are not necessarily beginner postures by comparison to other systems of yoga certainly not for someone who starts off at Yoga in their forties or their fifties. That's not to say that someone older cannot accomplish those postures as many certainly have can and will master those poses at a myriad of Ages but it's important to remember to be patient with oneself and to ☆enjoy the process of the practice☆ through doing what works for you and taking your time and being present in the moment and backing off when you need to. This is such an important message for yogis, students and teachers alike everywhere. Thank you Maty, from the heart for this fantastic video wonderful interview much respect to you dear Teacher. ♡ Namaste ~
What a awesome, wise and inspiring lady she is!! I've also just realised she was a student in the Ashtanga premier series video with Sri K Pattabhi Jois. Great interview!
It's only been 15 months on my yoga journey so I just learned about her ,and I wish I knew her sooner.What she said went straight to my heart , because that's exactly how I feel about yoga . Beautiful conversation ,eye opening and totally worth to watch.RIP Maty 🙏🙏,You were truly humble and wonderful teacher
Just came across this video today... I'd never heard of Maty Ezraty before. I just LOVE her and her philosophy. All at once I'm grateful to have heard of her and so sad that she is no longer with us. RIP precious light.
I especially LOVE her discussion on Trikonasana!!! This is one of the most challenging poses to me in a way. Would love to have a trikonasana workshop with her :)
I've watched this about 5 times. I really love Maty. There are so many gems to take out from this interview. Thank you, for reminding us the point of yoga. xxx
You are the cutest and the realest person ever!!! thank you for your interview and sharing your thoughts-I enjoyed this with my morning tea today!!! I don't know if I'm "built" to do ashtanga but I keep plugging along--and I practice with you almost on a daily basis!!! smile your lines and practice are sooo clean
omg, maty i love you! the sweetest soul. wish more people had your philosophy of 'teaching the human in front of you'; and how restorative is magical. ha ha ha the triple A type: when i used to practice ashtanga, it was sometimes a twice a day practice to feed my perfectionism. to get that pose. to beat myself up. oh! but i learned. you are a true yogini. rip.
Love this flexible and loving acceptance approach. This interview really gave me clarity and confirmed my own thoughts on the approach I should take. my practice hs been a process of self-exploration guided by an eclectic mix of dvds lovingly made by some of the world's amazing yoga teachers. Maty is definately someone I would love to teach me!! Thanks again to Stu for his intelligent questions and giving Maty the space to reveal her love and wisdom xx
Great and wise insight as you might expect from a lifetime practitioner!! I quoted it before and cannot quote it enough from the teacher of all teachers Tirumalai Krishnamacharya and keep it in your hart when you teach yoga.. " Teach what is inside you, not as it applies to you, to yourself, but as it applies to the other"
Wow! What a great interview! Although I haven been practicing Asana since 1999 I only recently stumbled upon Ashtanga V. I cannot believe how this woman, who seems to me like a reasonable, caring teacher, has to apologize to offer modifications to her students so that their body can actually benefit from their practice...Really? "Outside the sequence", "inside the sequence" is there a law of nature that I haven't heard of? "Getting only further instruction on Pranayama after mastering third series - is that a selection for the strongest and the fittest? I thought humanity had left that idea behind in the last century... Sounds like a lot of identifications and attachments are being created - "The perfect pose is that from which spontaneous meditation arises" (Yoga Sutra)
I could say so much. Really glad to hear her defend progress in practice for older people. Not in yoga, but in acrobatics ,Joe Price on Broadway had bent old people against the wall doing a back bend stretch. Adapt. And, Trikonasana..."any one who's not fascinated"...that is such a big one for me. I can do handstands, headstands, shoulder stands more effectively than Trikonasana. I would like to study with this instructor.
i learned much in the beginning through Iyengar also so got a great education on alignment that helps the body move into deepening practices correctly so you remain relatively free of injuries and great attention to detail which slows and focuses the mind...I integrate this practice into whatever yoga I do and even with qi gong and other movement forms(like work) and movement forms of meditation. Im 58, I have been practicing yoga for over 20 yrs, I am appalled when a young athletic, enthusiastic "teacher" that has minimal life, teaching, healing modality, kinesiology, different forms of movement and yoga practice and experience goes gangbusters and treats every student as if they need to adapt to THEIR program and will, instead of the teacher adapting to the student and helping them find their way. This is partly because people are focused on the wrong things in life and that sometimes requires maturity and experience
Can't agree more.... I really believe the questions(which ever yoga practitioners has it in his mind) were very challenging as it was getting into the space of two dynamic identities ... But i would say the way the questions were Asked was very smart and the way they were answered was must smarter.... ❤❤❤❤❤.. Absolutely delightful to watch.. 😇😇
Thanks for this post. It’s very sad this wonderful woman has passed away. Her wisdom about modifying techniques to the individual echoes so much the Viniyoga tradition. So much of one’s learning experience is so reliant on the teacher’s student relationship. Form vs Function.
Love this interview. .to be able to really see the other and cater to his needs for him to grow, to heal and realise his potential, in my understanding, truly is what teaching yoga is all about.
Oh wow, amazing interview with such an incredibly intelligent and wise woman! This has really opened my mind up to exploring a more mindful practice on the mat and elsewhere. Thank you!
Beautiful interview, Maty was awesome. Miss her badly. Note on backbends @ 31 minutes....... All taken care of with "as it was"... As Guruji taught "the original method" to Nancy David and '73... Actually takes care of many of the points Maty brings up... It moves Blessed bodies along quickly and opens UN-blessed bodies (most of us) quicker than 50 vinyasas do too..... Dogma is staying stuck on only what worked for you, and claiming you're preserving the original method. You ain't the world of different bodies, and that ain't Yoga Chikitsa ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Bless you, for seeing through all the dogma Maty. Hope " as it was" takes the ball from there. And thank you Stu for following in my original anatomy footsteps, and expanding to bring the knowledge of these foundational teachers out where it is so desperately needed. And please, Ashtnga Vinyasa Yoga still gets a Rough Rap. Let's all of us blessed to have studied significantly with Maty, not shy away but bring the Chikitsa back to the overly Westernized practice. 🙏
I've got injured several times being pushed/ forced to catch the ankles or even further in urdhva dhanurasana, when I was totally unready! it hurted my lower back and psoas, I coudn't even move or walk, I had long trauma after this experience and had to stop practicing for many months.
Beautiful interview, Maty was awesome. Miss her badly. Note on backbends @ 31:00 minutes....... All taken care of with "as it was"... As Guruji taught "the original method" to Nancy David and '73... Actually takes care of many of the points Maty brings up... It moves Blessed bodies along quickly and opens UN-blessed bodies (most of us) quicker than 50 vinyasas do too..... Dogma is staying stuck on only what worked for you, and claiming you're preserving the original method. You ain't the world of different bodies, and that ain't Yoga Chikitsa ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Bless you, for seeing through all the dogma Maty. Hope " as it was" takes the ball from there. And thank you Stu for following in my original anatomy footsteps, and expanding to bring the knowledge of these foundational teachers out where it is so desperately needed. And please, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga still gets a Rough Rap. Let's all of us blessed to have studied significantly with Maty, not shy away but bring the Chikitsa back to the overly Westernized practice 🙏
Me encanta esta entrevista. De hecho me tomé el trabajo de subtitularla al español para que más personas puedan apreciar las palabras de esta gran maestra. Abajo dejo el link Love this interview. I created a version with Spanish subtitles. Here it goes: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--xSpO5hkWiU.html
Maty express a lot of wisdom, I am especially found what she commented people with narrow mind to my understanding flow is a state of mind . it is so great and that apply as well as in yoge , even Aiïki do a martial art that I love do and teach, we have also fundamentalist etc... I have been doing yoga for sometimes Iyenga, but now I do Ashtanga if I were rich enough I would be doing the two ...
