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

by Tom Richter

Yoga Teacher Tips

9 tips to help you succeed in your practical yoga teaching exam

Teaching a class is part of every teacher training exam I know of. And even people that are used to teaching and standing in front of people get a bit

by Tom Richter

Yoga Teacher Tips

Starting your own Yoga studio: Six important questions to ask yourself

After finishing their teacher training many new yoga teachers start out teaching in various studios first or rent a room on a hourly basis and start creating their own practice

by Tom Richter

Yoga Practice

Yoga Teacher Tips

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

by Tom Richter

Lifestyle Design

Yoga Teacher Tips

On parting from your yoga students & 5 tips on how to deal with the transition

A Yoga teacher friend of mine is moving to another town, leaving behind her group of practitioners in a small place. She asked me what my thoughts on the subject are. "What is our

by Tom Richter

Yoga Practice

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

by Tom Richter

Lifestyle Design

Yoga Teacher Tips

The Power of Community, shared Experience, a proven Process and a common Goal

photocredit: sandra db Many if not most Yoga practitioners participate in a teacher training at one point in their life, whether they have the intention to teach after or to just

by Tom Richter

Yoga Practice

Yoga Teacher Tips

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

by Tom Richter

Yoga Practice

Yoga Teacher Tips

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

by Tom Richter

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