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.

A Week of Growth, Reflection, and Renewal

The Transformative Potential of a Yoga Retreat.

Injury in Yoga: Disaster or Blessing in Disguise?

How injuries help us shift perspective, trust our body and mature in our practice.

Beyond the perfect shape: Redefining progress in Ashtanga

What progress in Yoga really means and how to work through plateaus and limitations.

The 5 big Whys of Ashtanga Yoga

Which characteristics make Ashtanga Yoga stand out when compared to other Yoga styles.

Is Yoga a Workout?

The reasons why Yoga is much more than a workout according to its ancient texts.

Dedication beats talent

Why persistence, dedicated effort and trust in yourself will take you further than mere talent.

What are the main characteristics of Ashtanga Yoga

Tristhana, the inner mechanism that makes Ashtanga so special and different from other yoga styles.

The best books about yoga, philosophy and spirituality

A list of my favourite books about Yoga, Philosophy and Spirituality.

Truths and myths about practicing in Mysore

What you need to know if you are considering practicing in Mysore - and the common myths not to fall for.

The art of adjustments in Ashtanga Yoga

The different intentions behind adjusting Asanas and how to best serve the student.