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Celebrating Life and Legacy: A Tribute to Ashtanga’s Guiding Lights

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In this special Christmas Eve episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony Slater and Russell Case reflect on an emotionally charged year in the Ashtanga Yoga community. With warmth and sincerity, they honor the lives and legacies of three pivotal figures: Nancy Gilgoff, Rolf Naujokat, and Sharath Jois. Through heartfelt conversations and shared memories, this episode pays tribute to the profound impact these teachers had on their students and the global yoga community.

Guests featured in this episode include:

  • David Swenson, sharing humorous and heartfelt reflections on decades of friendship with Nancy Gilgoff and his memories of Sharath Jois.
  • Emma O’Neill, recounting her life-changing journey through yoga, including time spent with Nancy, Rolf, and Sharath in Goa, Mysore, and Maui.
  • Sebastian Arbondo, offering personal and touching insights into his experiences with Rolf Naujokat.
  • Sasha Regier, reflecting on over 17 years of practice with Nancy Gilgoff and the profound lessons she imparted.
  • Iain Grysak, recalling his transformative experiences practicing with Rolf and Sharath over nearly two decades.
  • Kate O’Donnell, discussing her years living and practicing with Nancy Gilgoff and her deep gratitude for the teachings of Rolf and Sharath.

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    Key moments include:

    • Harmony and Russell’s candid reflections on grief, legacy, and the power of community.
    • Stories from David Swenson and Emma O’Neill that capture the essence of the Ashtanga practice and its transformative power.
    • Sebastian Arbondo’s deeply personal anecdotes, including a spiritual encounter with Rolf Naujokat.
    • Harmony and Kate’s discussion on the energetics of practice and the lasting gifts left by these guiding lights of Ashtanga.

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      As you celebrate the holidays, this episode serves as a reminder to cherish the simple, magical moments that shape our lives. Whether you’re wrapping presents, reflecting on the year, or practicing yoga, this is a tribute to the beauty of life, legacy, and the power of presence.

       

      Connect with our guests:

      David Swenson 

      https://www.instagram.com/davidswensonashtanga/?hl=en 

      https://www.ashtanga.net/ 

      https://www.facebook.com/davidswensonashtanga 

       

      Emma O’Neill 

      http://www.mysoreto.com/ 

      https://www.instagram.com/mysoretoronto/ 

      https://www.facebook.com/mysoretoronto/ 

       

      https://emmaoneillvo.com/ 

      https://www.instagram.com/emmaoneill 

      https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaONeillVO 

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaoneillvo/ 

       

      Sebastian Arbondo 

      https://www.facebook.com/sebastian.arbondo/ 

      https://www.instagram.com/sebarb/?hl=en 

       

      Sasha Regier 

      https://www.facebook.com/groups/8583498469/ 

      https://www.instagram.com/stregier/ 

       

      Iain Grysak 


      https://spaciousyoga.com/iain-grysak/ 

      https://www.instagram.com/iain_grysak 

      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC53DHdqxcjiiVFgOl26P7ng 

      https://www.facebook.com/spaciousyogaashtanga/ 

       

      Kate O’Donnell 

      https://healwithkate.org/ 

      https://healwithkate.org/book-tour 

      https://www.instagram.com/kateodonnell.ayurveda 

      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_7q5okagCbDMuGFKVBzBQ 

      https://www.facebook.com/AyurvedaBoston 

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