Ghosh Yoga
with Scott & Ida Jo
Why do we practice the way we do? Why do the postures follow a sequence and what is the purpose of doing so? How does history impact our present? Scott and Ida Jo have devoted their lives to answering these questions and more…
History matters.
Scott Lamps and Ida Jo are yoga scholars and practitioners of asana/postures, pranayama/breath control, and meditation. They are the head teachers of Ghosh Yoga in the West.
They were awarded the title Yoga Acharya (Master of Yoga) by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, an ashram founded by Swami Vishnudevananda. They hold Master's degrees in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS University of London.
They are the authors of 4 Ghosh Yoga Practice Manuals, which strive to clarify and simplify the purpose and practice of over 100 postures and therapeutic exercises. They also authored a book of modifications for the postures of Bikram Yoga, entitled 26+2 Modifications.
They compiled, edited and published the lost manuscript of 84 Yoga Asanas by Buddha Bose, and edited the English translation of Gouri Shankar Mukerji's works from German and Bengali.
Where to find them:
Scott and Ida Jo are longtime teachers at the PYI Teacher Training focusing on Yoga History and Philosophy. Their teachings are also the basis for the PLUS classes here at PURE.
Their approach balances a deep knowledge of history and tradition; the most up-to-date scientific knowledge about the body and mind; and commitment to personal practice.
They are knowledgeable, kind, observant, and patient teachers with a heart of gold and endless curiosity.
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