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
How to practice Setu Bandhasana from the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series
How to practice Setu Bandhasana from the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series
How to master Cakrasana (Backward roll) in Ashtanga Yoga
Lean how to master cakrasana, the backward roll transition in Ashtanga Yoga.
How to stop wobbling in Parivrtta Trikonasana (revolved triangle asana)
Do You Often Find Yourself Wobbling in Revolving Trikonasana?
In this video I Offer Some Tips And Modifications To Help You Bring More Balance And Ease To This Tricky Standing Asana.
Bujapidasana transitions - How to master jumping in and out
This Post Is For Those Of You Who’ve Got The Basics Of Bujapidasana And Want To Work On Refining It By Jumping In And Out.
Foundations - How to create a strong and stable yoga practice
Find out how you can use your foundation to master tricky asanas (yoga postures) and create a strong and stable practice
How to do Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
Padmasana is the most iconic of yoga asanas. It’s often synonymous with yoga and meditation.
When practiced safely padmasana can open the hips, stretch and strengthen the knee and ankle. It improves posture by creating strength and stability in the spine. It also tones the abdominal area which is said to improve digestion and alleviate menstrual cramps.
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.
The Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa Count Explained
Have you ever asked yourself why the vinyasa count in Ashtanga yoga is so important?
Perhaps you’re confused about the correct count and when you should be inhaling and exhaling.
In this post, I explain everything you need to know about the vinyasa count in Ashtanga Yoga and give you access to a full online counted-led primary recording.
5 Ways to Kick-Start Your Ashtanga Yoga Practice and Keep it Going All Year
Has your yoga practice fallen by the wayside? Are you wanting to start back up but struggling to find the motivation to get on your mat? Read on to kick-start your yoga practice and more importantly keep it going
Why Ashtanga Yoga is more than a workout
Have you ever found yourself wondering how the physical practice of Ashtanga yoga or any yoga asana practice connects with the philosophy of yoga? In this post, I explore some definitions of yoga we can use the foundation of the ashtanga practice (tristhana) to overcome obstacles to practising yoga.
Top tips to bring comfort and ease to your Nāvāsana
Nāvāsana, or the boat pose, is possibly the most unpopular āsana in the primary series. This post aims to shed some light on nāvāsana, and why it’s important so that you can shift your perspective, learn to appreciate and maybe even enjoy nāvāsana.