The Artistic Language has been my main channel of expression and development as an actor, dancer and acrobat, for almost 20 years.
In 1999, as I was a professional dancer, I took my first
Iyengar Yoga classes, shortly followed
by Hatha Yoga classes.
In 2002, in the course of my insomnia,
Ashtanga Yoga came into my life.
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga very quickly became a daily practice.
Charley Bensusen was my teacher and my guide for many years during which he taught me the
art of “being present”.
Quite naturally, I followed his 9-months’ training course in
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
In 2005 I started to teach. I met renowned
Yoga figures such as
Rolf Naujokat, John Scott, David Swenson, BNS Iyengar…
I discovered
Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Anusara Yoga, and complemented my training.
Numerous trips to India and around the world enriched my explorations.
I graduated with diplomas in
Thai massage and
reflexology from the
school of Wat Po in Bangkok and
Chang Mai (Thailand) .
After several extended stays in
Mysore (Southern India), studying at the
KPJAYI, in Mysore, I was given the permission to teach, (the “blessing” ) from
Sharat Jois himself.
He also encouraged me to create a
Mysore Programme in Paris. Thus, the
“Mysore Practice in Paris” was born.
Today,
internal alignment (dristhis, bandhas and breathing) remains a priority practice for me. Yet, combined with my
knowledge of anatomy (drawn from my training as a body actor, and the study of
Iyengar and
Anusara yoga), I can create
safe spaces for the practitioners in my classes, without distorting the practice of
Ashtanga.
I transmit the technique with my heart, with love for the
Art of Yoga.
My teaching is in line with
the tradition and its evolution, as it continues to be transmitted to me during each Yoga stay in
Mysore.
Patrick Frapeau likes:
Shri Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute, Mysore India //
www.kpjavi.org
Flora Brajot, Inde-France //
www.ashtangafloor.com
Rolf Naujokat, Goa, India //
www.yogabones.org
Hamish Hendry, London, U.K. //
www.astangayogalondon.com
Anokhi Garden, Mysore India //
www.anokhigarden.com
Santosh Puri Ashram, India //
www.yoganga.org
Mysore Yoga Oslo, Norway //
www.mysoreyogaoslo.no
