Ashtanga Blog

My thoughts, experiences and advice all around Ashtanga Yoga. Enjoy reading, and if it inspires something in you: please share it with me :)

Struggle Poses: Trust the Practice, Not the Stretch

Should you warm up before your struggle pose?

A tribute to my teacher Shri R. Sharath Jois.

The profound impact of Ashtanga Yoga on my well-being, relationships and perspective on life.

The Transformative Potential of a Yoga Retreat.

How injuries help us shift perspective, trust our body and mature in our practice.

What progress in Yoga really means and how to work through plateaus and limitations.

Which characteristics make Ashtanga Yoga stand out when compared to other Yoga styles.

The reasons why Yoga is much more than a workout according to its ancient texts.

Why persistence, dedicated effort and trust in yourself will take you further than mere talent.

Tristhana, the inner mechanism that makes Ashtanga so special and different from other yoga styles.