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.

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.

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.