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, balances, and...

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...