The goal of yoga is self-realisation. Yoga as a spiritual tradition is infused with immense power from many immortal masters. When we practice with integrity, devotion and correct intention, we can tap into this power as well. Through yoga, and…
1. Don't ever stop practicing 2. Don't ever think that you understand the practice fully. Stay humble. 3. Be willing to hear and integrate opposing viewpoints. 4. Meditate. In my experience this is what will make your Asana practice loads…
I partially agree that the essence of yoga is spiritual. However asana being a physical practice doesn't take away from yoga's spiritual dimension. The only possession we (the soul) bring to this life is our physical body. We must first…
In asana practice we use physical postures as a means of pushing our boundaries (physical + mental) in healthy ways. When we master one set of asanas, we progress to more advanced asanas, again to push ourselves outside our comfort…
The field of yoga is like an ocean. Some people come and sit on the shore, enjoying the cool breeze. Some wet their feet. Some swim and surf. Yet others dive deep and get the pearls. It is up to…
I see my body as a temple. It is a space where I have the opportunity to realize the soul. It's an amazing tool for the soul to manifest it's vision in physical, 3rd dimensional reality. The human body is…
Practice. Practice what you preach. Whatever aspect of yoga one is teaching one must be practicing regularly. Past practice is important but doesn't qualify if it is not continued into the present. Practice for long periods of time, without breaks…
My Ashtanga teacher is Ajay Kumar from Sthalam8, Mysore. He is an incredible teacher who taught me that the only way out of suffering is through it. To quote him, he would always say, "you have to go through that…
In terms of Asana, I am drawn to Ashtanga because I find it deeply meditative. Once learned, it is a self-practice. My focus is not directed at a teacher but at myself. The combination of the breath, Bandha and drishti,…