Ashtanga yoga for everyone
Manduka vs Jade, both names that elicit feelings of quality and performance in the yoga world. Both companies are known as industry leaders for quality yoga mats, but how do Manduka and Jade compare to each other. I have been practicing on a Manduka Pro for 10 years and on my Jade Harmony for 5 […]
Looking for a power yoga mat? I still remember my very first experience with a power yoga class. The sweat was dripping off me! And so very early on I realized the importance of a good quality yoga mat that would be long lasting, have excellent grip and that would keep me from sliding all […]
There are so many yoga mats to choose from nowadays. Some are tailored to more dynamic yoga practices while others are better for more grounding practices. And so if you practice a dynamic form of yoga, such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa, or Power yoga, you want a durable mat that ticks certain boxes. So which ashtanga […]
Are you planning your next yoga holiday or planning to travel with your yoga mat but don’t know if you can bring it on the plane with you? The two options are to either bring your mat on the plane as carry-on luggage or check it in. There are several things to consider and so […]
Let’s talk about a question I get asked a lot as a yoga teacher: Yoga Mat vs Exercise Mat. Are they similar? What are the pros and cons? Both have wonderful things that they are useful for. Having had lots of experience with both of these types of mats, I want to shed some light […]
As a yoga practitioner with bad knees, you need to find a mat that checks all the boxes, with one of the most important being that you will be able to protect your bad knees during practice. Nobody wants sore knees when they’re doing their practice. So in using that as a starting point, I’ve found […]
As a yoga practitioner, you need to find a mat that checks all the boxes, with one of the most important being that you won’t be sliding all over the place, especially if you have sweaty hands. Nobody wants to be sliding all over the place when they’re doing their practice! So in using that as […]
I still remember the moment as if it were yesterday. As I was finishing my practice and I had done my 3 dropbacks, my teacher came up to me, looked at me with a smile, and said: “Pashasana?” And that was it. That was the start of the Ashtanga intermediate series for me. **If you’re […]
For anyone who has been to a studio where they practice Ashtanga yoga, you may have heard the term Ashtanga Mysore style. It isn’t your typical yoga class and it differs greatly from a more common Ashtanga led class. So what is Mysore style Ashtanga yoga? Ashtanga Mysore style is how ashtanga yoga is traditionally […]
Have you ever been to a yoga class, and only to realize halfway through that you have an urge to fart? Or worse yet, you just did? Well, as embarrassing as it may have been, you’re not alone. In fact, farting is a very normal thing to do, even in a yoga class. So why […]
