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.

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.

A Life Transformed by a Simple Breath

The profound impact of Ashtanga Yoga on my well-being, relationships and perspective on life.

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.