Ashtanga Blog

I share reflections from inside the practice — personal, unapologetic, and rooted in tradition. It’s a space for depth, doubt, discipline, and the kind of questions that don’t always have easy answers. Enjoy reading, and if it inspires something in you: please share it with me.

5 Yoga Myths not to fall for

Why some extremely popular beliefs about Yoga are actually wrong.

The 5 things to look for in a Yoga teacher

Which are the qualities that make a great Yoga teacher and which are the red flags.

How should we breathe in Ashtanga Yoga?

Why less breathing is actually more.

4 mistakes I made in my first years of practice – and why you should avoid them

Why being too ambitious can backfire and how to build a sustainable Ashtanga practice instead.

Adjustments that harm: when overzealousness backfires

How ego and ambition can prove harmful when it comes to yoga adjustments and what to look for instead.

Shala or home practice? Two different pathways to growth

An overview of the benefits and downsides each way of practicing has to offer.

Vinyasa: the quintessence of Ashtanga Yoga

The main functions of Vinyasa and how it makes Ashtanga Yoga so unique.

The ideal of the undisturbed Yogi: is it still relevant?

From unrealistic expectations of complete transcendence to the achievable goal of enhanced awareness.

Struggle Poses: Trust the Practice, Not the Stretch

Should you warm up before your struggle pose?

Yoga will show us the way

A tribute to my teacher Shri R. Sharath Jois.