キノ・マクレガ―のインスタグラム(kinoyoga) - 7月12日 23時09分

It has taken me nearly two years (way too long by many standards) to write this blog. I have needed all this time to come to the staggering conclusion that K. Pattabhi Jois, who was one of my yoga teachers, sexually assaulted women under the guise of adjustments. This realization has shaken me to the core. I am not here to swear off Ashtanga yoga, nor am I here to defend his actions. What I am here to do is say that what he did was wrong.

Read the full blog here: https://www.kinoyoga.com/why-ashtanga-yoga-still-matters-at-least-to-me-by-kino-macgregor/

Link to blog in my story 🙏🏼

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fasahyoga Thank you for supporting the Ashtanga Sangha to keep on practicing with awareness of reality that we always need to take care of ourselves. I agree with a comment I've read on your post; "that there could also be some guidelines for Astanga Teachers to be aware of and/or rectify what kind of adjustments are not ok/what body areas are off limits." It doesn't only count for Ashtanga but for all yoga practices! I studied with educators that really understood this. Manju Pattabhi Jois teacher trainings are also great and I never seen or felt any inappropriate adjustment from him. There are so many ways to adjust a practice effectively, without needing to even come close to private or genital areas. But I also noticed Ashtanga teachers that do touch to close for my opinion and I decided not to practice with them. After a talk I had about that with my husband we thought that some of the people might actually enjoy this teachers way of adjusting. Who am I to play the police.. but now I feel more confident to talk with the teacher if I notice the discomfort. And ask them if they recognize what I see. Or where they learned this adjustment. Maybe even suggest alternatives if they ask. I don't know, but what I do know is that it helps all of us to be aware of the way your practice feels. And have the courage to be honest to yourself and others, to double check. Much love to you Kino. Namasté ???

siouxieohm I think the biggest mistake we make is to put people on pedestals and expect them to have different urges/temptations to us. We do this to most people in the public eye. Then, we are invariably disappointed when they turn out to be human after all...I did a YTTC where our ‘guru’ was also accused of trying to seduce some of the female pupils. It was a big wake up call, but I decided that we are responsible for our own beliefs...and most of what we think about others is mostly made up by us. We are all subject to the same temptations, some people are better at controlling or channeling these urges into something else. The lesson I took away from my experience is, don’t worship human beings, or expect them to be different to us in any way, we are all equal, perfection does not exist. It also has not stopped me from practicing yoga, “don’t throw out the baby with the bath water.”

alenapassion Kino, thank you so much for this post. It made me think of a related #metoo rape that happened to me in 2007 in upper west side in Manhattan and I never shared it with anyone. It wasn't in yoga circumstance, but I was raped by a photographer who invited me for a photoshoot to his premises and I don't even remember his name as this was so long time ago and at that time I just wanted to forget everything as a worst nightmare and never shared with anyone... I am realizing now that there's a high chance I wasn't the only one and he might still be doing with other women what he's done to me.. I'm not sure if I should do something about it to protect other women, potential victims.. The thing is I don't even remember his name... And I destroyed all the photographs to not remind me of this trauma I've been through...

lathamjanice Beautiful and painful. Thank you for sharing and honouring Ashtanga. I with you believe in the practice of Ashtanga, it has saved me. I condone all types of abuse, of which there are many. I speak from experience of abuse but not from Yoga, yoga, especially Ashtanga under a experienced teacher helped me to heal. We as humans are flawed and this proves there are no exceptions. As you have said, the practice is far bigger then just one person. Kino you are an amazing teacher of Ashtanga and have helped me through some tough times. We've never met but your truth shines. Maybe one-day we will. Love in abundance to you always ??

essaycare @kinoyoga This blog post is significant in so many ways. I thank you for your brave and honest reflection on the community and on yourself. I couldn't agree more on the need of shifting the focal point from the physical to a more subtler levels of practise. The goal of all yoga for me is to serve others selflessly and love fearlessly. I thank you for representing these values. You give me strength and insight as a teacher and a fellow human being. We need a union of people more then we need a new guru. We need to hold each other and ourselves accountable, and for that we all need a voice.

natmuyres Yes to rethinking a 'guru culture'. Ashtanga teachers (and all individuals in roles of perceived and real authority) must understand their responsibility and influence they have on others - on their thinking and what they care about. This practice comes to people sometimes when they are in need and searching, so 'teachers' should have a humble respect for each student and encourage them to seek the power within themselves, and not to follow blindly and without question. Thank you for your words Kino. - a fellow long time ashtanga student

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