Your Body, Your Yoga by Bernie Clarke Book Review
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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Yoga Practice
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) shows quite nicely the
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, poorly executed
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, how
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 inspiration on
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
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 other
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
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