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 […]
Ashtanga Opening Mantra: Meaning & Significance (Plus Closing Mantra)
If you have ever practiced Ashtanga yoga, you will most likely have heard the ashtanga opening mantra at the very start of the class. Plus, if you are lucky, you may have heard the ashtanga closing mantra too. Chanting mantras is something that sets yoga and Ashtanga yoga in particular apart from your average exercise […]
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in Europe: The Top 7
There is a growing number of yoga retreats around the world and yet, if you are looking for an Ashtanga yoga retreat, you may notice there aren’t that many. When we focus our attention on Europe in particular, you may find that there are not that many exclusively Ashtanga yoga retreats. And so this article […]
Ashtanga Yoga Equipment And Accessories (Beginners, Home and Travel)
There are certain key pieces of accessories and equipment you may want to own whether you are a beginner to Ashtanga yoga, a home practitioner or you are a traveling Ashtangi. I remember as I complete beginner I practiced in my local studio on a cheap mat I had found online, wearing my gym clothes. […]
Best Ashtanga Yoga Mats (& what reviewers are saying)
Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic practice and for this reason, it requires a durable yoga mat. If you were to look even at the most graceful Ashtanga yoga practitioner, you will notice that their yoga mat is prone to a lot of tough love. Given the nature of the practice, it is generally where we […]
The 3 Reasons we don’t Practice on Ashtanga Moon Days
Ashtanga moon days are considered special in the Ashtanga yoga world. These refer to both the new moon and full moon. We treat both days like a little holiday or a break from practice. So why do we not practice on ashtanga moon days? We don’t practice during Ashtanga moon days as it is a […]
What To Eat Before & After Ashtanga Yoga (Plus a post-yoga recipe)
For anyone who practices yoga or Ashtanga yoga in particular, what to eat and when to eat questions will eventually make its appearance. How much? How little? What is best for me? When? As a general rule of thumb, try to practice yoga on an empty stomach. This means waiting at least 3 or 4 […]