Posts Tagged ‘Asana’
How to Stay Accountable When Your Teacher is Away
Do you struggle to stay accountable to your Ashtanga practice when your teacher is away?
This week we’re talking about why it feels so hard to show up on our mat when our teachers aren’t here, and some tips on how to stay consistent.
Read MoreDon’t Blame the Mirror
There are some people out there who vehemently oppose Ashtanga, it’s method and postures. They do so for a variety of reasons, and this week on the blog I’m making the case that it has nothing to do with Ashtanga.
Check it out, and let us know what you think!
Read MoreYou Don’t Need To Do Fancy Asana to Have a Deep Practice
You don’t have to do tick tocks, or kapotasana to feel like you’ve worked your ass off in your practice. This week we’re covering three “basic” Asanas, that when done correctly can challenge your practice and build strength.
Read MoreThe Power of Primary Series
You may not know this, but the Primary series of Ashtanga Yoga is called “Yoga Chikitsa” in Sanskrit which means, “Yoga Therapy.” In this post we’re going to discuss why it’s so important to practice primary series correctly, under the guidance of a qualified teacher.
Read MoreWhy The Fundamental Asanas Are So Important
I’m not going to lie, for the first year or so of practice, I didn’t think much of the fundamental asanas.
To me, the standing sequence was just something I had to “get through” until the real practice started. I spent a lot of time rushing through it, and not really focusing on my alignment because, at the time, it seemed like just a warm-up.
Over time, I realized the importance of these postures, and the impact they can have on our practice. In this post I share the importance of the fundamental asanas, and how to improve!
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