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Ashtanga Yoga Blog
Raw, honest reflections on the Ashtanga practice: what it asks of us, what it gives back, and everything that happens on and off the mat.
New to Ashtanga? Start here: What is Ashtanga Yoga?
Why I still show up: 10 years of Ashtanga Yoga
All the reasons I keep coming back to the mat.
3 ways yoga changed my life (and no, putting my leg behind my head isn't one of them)
What Yoga taught me about finding purpose, confronting anxiety and befriending my body.
10+1 golden rules for a thriving home yoga practice
The truth about practising yoga alone, and the habits that have kept my home practice thriving for years.
Is your comfort holding you hostage?
The hidden cost of a comfortable life, and why stepping out of my comfort zone has made me stronger and happier.
The Ashtanga series: the method behind the magic
The marvellous benefits of each Ashtanga series.
Chasing dopamine hits: why Ashtanga is the antidote to the restless mind
How Ashtanga Yoga helps find balance in a world of constant stimulation.
A new era of studying in Mysore
My thoughts about the future of the Mysore Ashtanga community after my last trip.
4 surprising benefits of Ashtanga Yoga
Some Ashtanga Yoga benefits not so many people know about.
How to eat vegetarian without ruining your health
My tips for a balanced vegetarian diet and how to avoid deficiencies.
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, and how to find a calm, natural breath in your Ashtanga practice.
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.
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.
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.
Yoga communities vs the real world
Thoughts on the value of community, living an authentic life and how not to fall into the trap of spiritual bypassing.
How to build a solid and consistent home practice
Tips on how to overcome the most common obstacles and become your own teacher.
Yoga is not a quick fix
Do you ever wonder why your yoga practice doesn't seem to yield the results you expect? In a world of instant gratification, we have turned yoga into another quick fix. But true transformation takes time, effort, and a willingness to embrace discomfort.
When is a student ready to start Intermediate series?
The things to look for as teachers before we move on a student, what is important and what holds people back.
Ashtanga Yoga: discipline as a path to inner freedom
How structure and discipline make us stronger and unconditionally free.
Four common myths about physical pain
Thoughts on the origins and meaning of pain and how to move past it.
Is Ashtanga Yoga really for everyone?
Ashtanga has the reputation of being accessible only to the young and physically talented. Truth or myth?
Ashtanga Yoga and diet: what should yogis eat
What is the right diet for yogis according to the ancient texts and how strict we have to follow it.
The 30 days that saved me from myself
The story of how I found my path: from an empty life as a lawyer in Paris to a 30-day yoga challenge that never ended.
Beyond the mat: can yoga really improve your health?
Is yoga enough to lead a healthy lifestyle? Let's explore the relationship between yoga, health, awareness, and positive lifestyle changes.
Ashtanga Yoga and injury
Thoughts on injury, pain and healing, and why not every ache on the mat means Ashtanga is hurting you.
Mysore diaries: Comparison is the killer of joy
How not to turn our yoga practice into yet another way of proving our worth to others and ourselves.
Mysore diaries: The practice of letting go
How this trip is teaching me to do less and feel more.
Type A personality and Ashtanga Yoga
Should Type A people practice Ashtanga Yoga? Or is this practice “bad” for overachievers?
Why is the teacher-student relationship so important in Ashtanga yoga
Thoughts on the role of the teacher in Ashtanga Yoga and why it is so crucial and valuable.
Why practicing 6 days per week is life changing
How daily yoga practice can transform your life and a few tips to get there.
Why practicing in Mysore is different than back home
The things that make Ashtanga practice in Mysore very special and why you should not compare it with your practice back home.
How to take care of your body during winter
How to soothe your body and counterbalance the harming effects of exposure to cold and humidity and absence of sun.
Why is routine important for the body
Why is sticking to a routine important and how Ayurveda helps us follow the natural rhythms and be healthy.
India, I'm coming home
All the reasons India is in my heart and will always feel like home.
Are we doomed to crave what makes us unhealthy?
Is it true that our unhealthy cravings are inescapable and if not how can yoga practice help rewire ourselves to crave what is good for us?
Is your spirituality closing you off?
How to make sure our spiritual journey does not alienate us from our fellow humans.
Yoga and anxiety
How yoga practice helped me deal with chronic anxiety.
Be your own teacher first
When is someone ready to be a teacher? Are teacher trainings necessary? How many hours of training are “enough”? How many trainings?
It is never too late to find your path
Why age does not matter when it comes to chasing your dreams and reinventing yourself.
Practice when you don’t feel like it
Why you should totally practice yoga when you’re lazy, sleepy, stiff and when your body doesn’t want to cooperate.
Practice with patience devotion and faith
The key components to a sustainable and life changing Ashtanga practice.
Yoga, nutrition and body image
How yoga practice helped me overcome negative body image and befriend my body and myself