I am not an anatomy expert, but here I am – writing another review on an anatomy book (see my review of David Keil’s Functional Anatomy here). I do, however, teach...

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Is there Hope that my Leg will stick behind my Head? – Perspectives on physical Limits in Asana-Practice

I posted a picture on instagram in Dhurvasana, a leg-behind-the-head posture of Ashtanga’s third series. The picture (see the same picture in the header of this article)...

by Tom Richter

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Hands-On Adjustments: Review of David Keil’s great DVD

Adjustments are a big challenge for many teacher trainees. They are an excellent tool to guide a student, give clear direction and communicate intention. On the other hand,...

by Tom Richter

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Always come back to your breath – Tom’s interview on the Freedom Meditation Podcast

I was interviewed by Sicco Rood, who does the Freedom Meditation Podcast. In the interview I talk about how I started with Yoga, the principles of the Ashtanga Vinyasa System,...

Have a Relationship with your Yoga Practice – An interview with Paul Dallaghan

This summer I once again returned to Samahita Retreat on Koh Samui, Thailand to study with my teacher Paul Dallaghan. Paul has been a helpful guide and great source of...

by Tom Richter

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How to help Yoga students overcoming mind blocks & discomfort

A couple of days ago I was helping a student that was attempting to bind in Marichyasana D (don’t we all love this asana). It was during Mysore Class which gave me the...

by Tom Richter

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Why Asanas should be modified every Day

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...

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...

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 surrender...

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...

by Tom Richter

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