Welcome To Yoga Pug

Larry St Aubin, RYT

Where Yoga and Pug Rescue intersect on the path to strength, flexibility, inner peace and snorts

What's New

February, 2009: I completed the teacher training sessions with Cora Wen
Unwinding the Belly was an informative exploration of that area between the breast bone and just below the belly button using Chinese Energy Meridians as our guide.
Blooming from the Roots was building the foundation of our yoga with an eye to the sky

January 28, 2009: I am now assisting in Restorative Yoga every Saturday from 1:30 - 3:00 pm at Yoga Plus. It is located in the office building at 40 Eglinton Ave. East, 8th Floor. This is Sachne Kilner's regular class, the person I took my Restorative Teacher Training with in November. She is an amazing Restorative Yoga guide. If this winter cold has got you frozen in your joints then try the class and feel the relief come to your body and spirit.

Well, my Advanced Teacher Training course at The Yoga Sanctuary has been rescheduled to September. Therefore I will be taking an intensive weekend workshop with Cora Wen - hips, shoulders, spine and belly will be the areas of exploration. This will be Feb 20, 21 and 22.

Finally, I'm taking a Yoga Geeks weekly session with Cynthia Funk of The Yoga Sanctuary. With typical Geek fervour, we explore the depth of poses and breath - muscle and joint - mind, body and spirit

November 15, 2008: I am taking a 30 hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training module with Sachne J. Kilner. Restorative Yoga is an amazing healing practice that helps people in pain to gain the benefits of a yoga practice. It heals on different levels - physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.

We use a variety of props: blankets, bolsters, pillows, straps and blocks to support the body - muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, organs - and allow the yogi to surrender into the pose. You are gently relieved from the force of gravity, breathing deeply, oxygenating the blood stream and clearing the mind. 

Once I've completed the course, I will be assisting Sachne in her group classes at Yoga Plus.

In the new year, I will be offering to help people privately using this method.

October 25, 2008: I have received my RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher), from the Yoga Alliance. It is an international body with it's head office is in the United States. Receiving RYT designation from the Yoga Alliance means that I have completed the necessary skills to teach you Yoga within the standards that YA has established.

It's Mission Statement is:

"Our mission is to lead the yoga community, set standards, foster integrity, provide resources, and uphold the teachings of yoga..."

September 15, 2008: I have registered for the 250 Advanced Teacher Training at The Yoga Sanctuary

This series, entitled "Refining Your Guidance" begins in January and goes for 10 months - about once a month on Saturday and Sunday. It will explore different lineages of Yoga which will greatly enhance my understanding of the tradition. I will then be able to pass this on to you. I'll provide updates once the course begins.

August 21, 2008: I went to the week long Ashtanga Mela Gathering at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Stockbridge, Massacheusitts. It was a celebration of 30 years of Ashtanga Yoga in North America. The event was attended by yogis from around the world and our hosts where David Williams, David Swenson and Danny Paradise. Together they have a combined yoga experience of 108 years. David Williams was the first Westerner to be taught the Ashtanga Yogs system by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. He returned to Maui where he continued the teaching lineage - right down to me - so I can continue the tradition.

It was a week of exploring the poses, breathing techniques, stories, tall tales, jokes, laughter and meeting new friends. The Power of Community was emanating through the Berkshire Mountains that week. My sense of Ashtange was enhanced and my teaching of the series has improved as a result of listening to my teachers. The week translated into 23 Continuing Education Credits as per the guidelines of the Yoga Alliance.

About Larry

I am a certified yoga instructor specializing in teaching Ashtanga Yoga Basics. I also substitute teach Hatha Yoga at Body and Soul Fitness 

I have my RYT designation - Registered Yoga Teacher - with the Yoga Alliance

My Karma Yoga involves running a pug dog rescue organization - Pugalug Pug Rescue.

Donations made to Larry's yoga teaching classes go to helping unwanted and abused pug dogs get the medical care and nurturing they need before being adopted to new, loving homes.

My Downward Dog companions-in-life: (from left) Dante, Odin and Dublin

Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga is a series of postures (called asanas in Sanskrit) designed to improve health and calm the mind. The postures are linked with a flowing, balanced movement and energizing breath.

Contact: Larry St. Aubin -  larry@yogapug.com
for more information on either the classes or pug rescue.

Namaste