Posts Tagged ‘Yoga’
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 MoreThe Beginners Guide to Dropbacks
Dropping back, and back bending can be some of the most challenging of the asanas. If done incorrectly, they can also result in a host of injuries, and can potentially cause a lot of undue pain. Whether you do primary series or are deep into third, there are some fundamental things you should be doing to support your backbends. In this weeks blog post we’re giving you a little tutorial on dropping back with our very own David Robson!
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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