Why do yoga teachers always emphasize the breath? The method of the yoga practice is not simply doing one pose after the other. There’s more ...
How to make backbends effortless and effective
Some people are naturally good at backbending, they’re flexible in their back and they love backbending. And some people, like me, are not! I struggled ...
VIDEO: My Best Tips for KAPOTASANA
My best tips for Kapotasana and backbending are revealed! Kapotasana is one of the deepest backbends in yoga and the peak pose of the backbend ...
Thoughts on practice from a mom’s perspective
Lately I’ve been thinking about what “practice” is to me. Mostly triggered by the fact that on some days I simply cannot find the time ...
The Magic of Repetition
The Magic of Repetition … or why ashtangis practice the same poses every day Many times I hear people criticize the Ashtanga Yoga Method ...
How to motivate yourself to practice
As much as we love the yoga practice, there are those days where we simply can’t find motivation to practice. That’s why it is said ...
How to wake up early easily – 4 steps to get yourself out of bed and practice
Traditionally yoga practice is advised to be done first thing in the morning, ideally before sun rise. It wakes you up, gives you energy and ...
Ashtanga Yoga Opening and Closing Chants
Traditionally, we open and close every Ashtanga practice with chanting the renowned Opening and Closing Chants. They have become an innate and much loved part ...
Morning Routine and Kriyas to cleanse and detox your body
Recently I got asked about Kriyas (yogic cleansing techniques and practices), which one of them to do on a daily basis and how to easily ...
How to Maintain a Six Days a Week Yoga Practice
The number one question students ask me is how they should ever manage to maintain a six days a week yoga practice. Here I want ...