What to focus on when modifying asanas - in your own practice and when teaching I practice and teach based on the Ashtanga Vinyasa System. I am not entirely sure how other

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What you can learn from Krishnamacharya’s story about having a purpose as a Yoga teacher

Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888 - 1989) is considered one of the most influential Yoga teachers and is referred to as the „father of modern Yoga“ - and with good reason as his

by Tom Richter

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Are you taking your business moon day?

As I am writing this, it's a Moon day. That means no practice today, taking the day off to allow the body to rest, to reset and to simply acknowledge

by Tom Richter

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The importance of taking a Teaching Shavasana

Last week I was quite busy. Teaching Mysore classes in the morning, led classes in the evening, writing some guest articles for other blogs, recording an interview for a Podcast,

by Tom Richter

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Why the best teaching always goes back to the fundamentals

I have been consistently practicing yogasana (in the form of Ashtanga Yoga) for over 10 years. And I love to explore, I am motivated by digging deeper, understanding why things have

by Tom Richter

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10 Ways Of Making A Living As A Yoga Teacher

You can only be successful as a Yoga teacher if you choose your ideal channel for sharing your knowledge The past few weeks have been quite exciting for me as a

by Tom Richter

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About Mental Stiffness & Surrender – And how India can help you letting go of it all

Today’s article might seem a bit off topic as it’s not specifically concerned with a Yoga teacher’s life or practice in a narrower sense, but rather with the idea of

Your New Morning Ritual I: Why you should start a wake-up routine

Great things have been written about the benefits of having a recurring morning routine. Many famous historic figures that had a great impact on the world are known to have had some

by Tom Richter

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Why your approach to teaching a certain asana doesn’t work (for every student)

Don't tell your students how it works - give them what they need to figure it out I love to practice and teach Yoga as a self practice in Mysore classes. One of the main

by Tom Richter

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Stop Worrying About Your Teacher Training Exam – And Trust In Your Practice

Plus 3 tips if you are still nervous The world is full of Yoga teacher trainings. There seems to be a TT-course on every corner and many people want to become a Yoga teacher. One

by Tom Richter

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