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We always begin class with a few moments in samasthiti - arriving, letting the day fall away before we step into practice. And I invite everyone to turn their attention to the breath. To breathe into the back ribs and the side ribs. But why? When the breath moves three-dimensionally, the diaphragm works fully, the ribs gain mobility, and the spine finds space. But more importantly, the nervous system settles. Shallow, upper-chest breathing is often a sign the body is in alert

Many of us older Ashtangis, including those in midlife and beyond who attend my classes, are noticing just how powerful Ashtanga is for building strength. Here’s how… 1. Bone Health Your bones can strengthen at any age - you just need the right kind of load. All Ashtanga’s postures gradually guide your joints toward their ‘end range’, making the surrounding muscles work harder. When muscles work hard, they pull on bones and signal the bones to strengthen. Standing postures, b

The Ashtanga yoga Primary Series is called ‘Yoga Chikitsa’ (meaning ‘yoga therapy’) because of the grounding, cleansing and strengthening...

Worry changes nothing, but it robs us of our peace.....Ashtanga yoga, also known as a ‘moving meditation‘ can help us feel calmer and...

Some people think Ashtanga yoga is a challenging, powerful practice but, in reality, it is highly adaptable, offering numerous...

There was a time I couldn’t do this…..something a student said to me recently when they first managed to fold in the posture pictured…....

Ashtanga Yoga’s spiritual path is rooted in the connection of body, mind, and soul through committed practice. Originating from ancient...

Ashtanga Yoga is the most traditional form of flow yoga. Flow, rhythm and moment are very beneficial to our mental health, and the...

Movement is one of the best things we can do for our mental health. And in my opinion, a necessity and priority. It’s not just the feel...

All sorts of movement and exercise throughout my life have helped me settle my overactive and anxious mind and find some focus, but...

As we enter each and every posture in class, I always remind students to engage their bandha (core) While headstands and other more...

When I first started Ashtanga yoga in my 40s, I wasn’t naturally strong, mentally or physically. That’s why strength postures are...

As many of my older students in particular are finding, Ashtanga is actually extra-protective for older people and especially beneficial...

I’m very proud of all my students, but especially the over 50, 60, and even over 70 year old students that attend class, as aging can...

Those of us that practice Ashtanga Yoga know that taking deep inhales and exhales calms the brain and can send us to a deeper state of...

I had a phone enquiry earlier today from a chap who was looking for a yoga class where he’d feel comfortable as a middle aged man and not...

I’m often asked this and the answer is that it depends what you mean….Ashtanga is always the same sequence and within that I give lots of...

Ashtanga yoga supports our mental, emotional and physical well being. The mind and the body are intrinsically linked. When the mind is...

Having long hamstrings isn’t very beneficial to our health, but stretching and strengthening the muscles of the spine and the spine...

Foundation postures are the key to establishing and improving our Ashtanga yoga practice. While arm balances, inversions, and other more...