Posts Tagged ‘Ashtanga’
Why We Practice Asana
Ashtanga is much more than just fancy asana. It’s not all handstands, and legs behind the head. It’s about connecting with your breath – learning to still the mind even in the most challenging of postures. After all, as David Robson says, asana without breath is just shitty gymnastics.
This week we’re uncovering why we actually practice asana in the first place, featuring a brand new video from our very own David Robson!
Read MorePregnancy and Practice: The Paradigm Shift
A pregnant woman, a midwife and an Ashtanga teacher walk into a film studio…
There’s no punchline, that’s just how this video got started.
If you’ve been following our blog since the beginning, you may be familiar with our very first article on pregnancy. Well, this conversation goes far beyond that.
I sat down with David Robson and Safire Naranjo to have an in-depth discussion about all things pregnancy and practice. And what started out as a project to discuss the idea’s around a safe pregnant practice, turned into something much more profound.
Read MoreThe Best Teachers Are Not Perfect
Your teacher probably isn’t perfect. Don’t get me wrong, it takes a special kind of person to teach this practice. To have the wherewithal to do the inner work every day, to set an example for their students and to teach in the tradition of the lineage. While these special people do their best to be decent practitioners and human beings, we need not forget they are just that – human.
Read MoreHow to Improve Digestion for a Happy Poo Year
What’s better than a Happy New Year? A Happy Poo Year! Let’s be honest, there is nothing better than a good, cleansing poop right before your morning practice. Nothing. It makes the jump throughs easier, the back bends more graceful and the twists less stressful. In this article we’re giving you some great tips on how to improve your poop’s so you can improve your practice.
Read More5 Tips for an Amazing Morning Practice
Most Ashtangis practice in the morning. Many of us, at some crazy early hour, before the sun has even thought about coming up. If you’re a seasoned Ashtanga practitioner, you may have already developed a routine that works for you, to set yourself up for a great practice. Whether you have your own tricks or not, we’re giving you 5 simple tips to have an amazing morning practice.
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