Lauren’s Ashtanga Yoga Blog
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.
Finding peace within - the Katha Upanishad
The Katha Upanishad contains the first mention of yoga as a practice of liberation. In this post, I explore some of the main teachings from this Upanishad and how they can be used to cultivate an inner sense of comfort and peace.
Why do we chant OM in yoga classes?
A look at the meaning of OM in the Manduhkya Upanishad and its significance within the yoga tradition.