Ashtangis doing the 1st, 2nd and 3rd series will enjoy spotting-the-asana in this elegant piece entitled, "Panalangin" which means Prayer choreographed by my yoga teacher Jon Cagas. This was included in the U.P. Pep Squad's Elevate 10 concert last month and is performed to Middle Eastern music. The hatha poses Jon weaved seamlesslessy into the number run the gamut from Sun Salutations, to Bakasana, Parsva Bakasana, Bhujapidasana, Eka Pada Sirsasana C, Pincha Mayurasana, Tittibhasana, Vrishchikasana, Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A & B, Astavakrasana, Eka Pada Galavasana and Vasistasana to name some.
I can't help but gush about the talent and artistry overflowing among Ashtangis. You should also catch the travel photography from another yoga teacher, Tesa Celdran, and the paintings of fellow practitioner Susan Hao. Will try to post their work with their permission.
Om.
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Hi Mel,
The music was not Middle Eastern but Indian and Irish... from Jack Harrison's album, Wind Across the Sea.
The Hindu chants in the piece were: vakra tunda, om mahaganapatye, and the Gayatri om, while last chant was Buddhist... om mane padme hum. There's an Irish folksong.
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