Lauren’s Ashtanga Yoga Blog
5 Ashtanga Yoga Myths We Should Let Go Of
In this post, I’ll address five common myths surrounding Ashtanga yoga, explain why they no longer serve us, and why it’s time to let them go.
Uttitha Trikonasana Ashtanga Yoga Standing Sequence
Learn how to practice this foundational asana from the Ashtanga Yoga Standing Sequence
Why having a yoga community is important for your yoga practice
These days life changes all the time. Jobs are often temporary, and working from home can be isolating. We may live separated from our family and close friends and it’s not unusual to find oneself in a completely new city with very few social connections. All of these things mean we’re lonelier than ever and as we get older it can be harder to meet people we truly connect with.
Mysore, interrupted…- Guest Blog From Tom Norrington Davies
Some thoughts on convenience and devaluation in the age of High street Yoga).
Improve your Headstand - Take your yoga practice upside down
Headstand is one of those asanas that takes time to master. It requires a certain amount of core strength as well as strong and flexible shoulders. Inversions are reversing our relationship to gravity, so for that reason, we also have balance and fear to contend with.
In this post, I look at the benefits of inversions, including the so-called “King” of asanas, and provide you with some tips and drills to help you take your practice upside down.
Start your yoga practice! 3 reasons why Ashtanga Yoga is the perfect practice for beginners
Here I share with you why I think Ashtanga Yoga is a great practice to start exploring the benefits of yoga.
4 tips to help when Ashtanga Yoga Second Series makes you feel crazy
The Ashtanga Yoga Practice can get intense at this stage. Different people react to it in different ways. For some, it becomes physically exhausting, for others intense feelings like anger or sadness come up. Some students report trouble sleeping or changes to their appetite.
If you’re finding your second series ashtanga yoga journey intense here are some things you can do to make it a little smoother.
Top 5 tips for a sustainable home yoga practice
Here are my Top 5 tips to help you practice ashtanga yoga at home consistently.
Why do we remove our shoes before entering a yoga shala?
Find out why we remove our shoes before entering a yoga shala