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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) 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

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

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

How to best guide your students as a Yoga teacher

What the Magic of teaching a Mysore program taught me As Yoga teachers, we are guiding people on a path that we are still on ourselves. As my dear teacher Tiwariji

Boost Your Confidence & Release Your Stress With Yoga In Just 2 Minutes

People who do Yoga regularly know how it makes them feel more confident and calm. The body feels better, vibrant and healthy! And that feeling usually stays for the rest

Developing A Self-Practice In Mysore Classes

Every great skill starts with the first step, followed by many additional steps. Great results are not due to superhuman efforts but rather small and simple steps, consistently and devotionally

Benefits Of The Daily Ritual Of Practicing Ashtanga Yoga In A Mysore-style Class

Since I started my loving relationship with Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga I have been exploring and studying this yoga system day in and day out. It is not always easy but

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