The fourth in the series of yamas (moral limitations) and perhaps one of the most misunderstood and much debated in our times … Can I, ask many yoga practitioners, to apply this quality to my life in the modern world? The common misconception that Brahmacharya only refers to celibacy means that it is often overlooked …
Let’s admit it: The moment that we have finished the dynamic part of our practice and we prepare for the restorative asanas is our best. These relieving and well-supported poses are offering us the opportunity to relax and enjoy the sweet side of life. Of course, ideally, and according to Patanjali, all the asanas must …
There are many forms of breath-work in yoga (called pranayama). Some are very active and stimulating, and there are times when these pranayamas are beneficial. But to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system, which is our rest-and-digest system, we need the slow, deep pranayama known as ujjayi. Jaya means victory. Ujjayi means victorious or conquering. …
This an amazing text for breath or Prana. I found it in the book The Art of Vinyasa of Richard Freeman and Mary Tailor. It is a “must read” for all the ashtanga practitioners and and for the vinyasa practitioners in general. It is a journey at the breathing function on physical and energetic level, …
The new year is here and everywhere on the network you will find advises that will help you accomplish the goals you want this year, ways to cut habits that are not good for you, steps for a better life etc. On the holidays I was also scrolling down at the social media and at …
When I hear the request “stretch to your limits”, I remember the time when I started practicing yoga. Long before I realize the depth that the yoga practice can have, I used to think that it was just about flexibility. So, I was pressuring my body in every way to accomplish the “perfect” asana, something …
Asteya(non-stealing) is the third from the five yamas(self-restrictions) that are mentioned in the text Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It says “to not steal or desire something that is not yours, to not borrow something without the permission of the owner, to not take others ideas”. As to the rest of the yamas there is a …
The way I see the practice of yoga through my journey changes and evolves, exactly as the way I see life. As the years go by, experiences help you learn, develop, grow, bloom. I always believed that this is a never-ending journey, that we have the duty to taste different things, to challenge ourselves in …
I am often asked about why I do yoga, why other people should do it, and what it can do for them. I started practicing yoga because it seemed challenging. In the process I realized that not only did it challenge me in a way that I didn’t expect but also it helped me with old …
All the practitioners of Ashtanga Yoga know what a Mysore class is. The mysore practice of ashtanga yoga is the traditional way of practising ashtanga – as non-guided practice. Mysore is named after the south Indian town, where the late K Pattabhi Jois, the establisher of ashtanga yoga taught until his death, whereas his relatives …