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Inspired by my recent class teaching theme I wanted to add more depth to the conversation about the topic of Sthira and Sukha, so here we are. Before we delve into understanding this sutra (verse) in more detail I’d like to take a moment to explain more about the yoga sutras as a whole. "Patañjali’s Yogasūtra is one of the most important texts on the practice of yoga and essentially an instruction manual for living a satisfying and meaningful life. Of course, as the gold stan

Chaturanga Dandasana, such a desired asana, often considered the epitome of a strong flow practice! But what commonly happens with this posture is that we try to do it when our bodies are not quite prepared, and when we don’t fully understand the best technique for us (remember we all have different bodies so it can’t be a one type fits all approach). Chaturanga can feature many times in a typical vinyasa flow class, sometimes as much as 20 times! We don’t do any other asan

For yoga beginners and more experienced practitioners alike: this series of blog posts is designed to help you refine your practice - so you can find a sustainable practice that suits your body! We’re now exploring some of the backbends common within the vinyasa stye. The common backbend options of cobra and upward facing dog can be easily confused and misunderstood, so I’ll explain some of the key differences and how you can find a version of them that feels good for you. Th

Whether you’re a beginner looking for yoga tips , or a more experienced practitioner: these articles are aimed at helping you refine your practice - so you can find a sustainable practice that suits your body. In this piece we explore one of the most common seated postures: Paschimottanasana. This pose is a forward bend. Forward bends offer a great opportunity to lengthen the whole back of the body. It’s really interesting posture to practice as it’s useful way to feel the c