My Life as an Ashtanga Student in Mysore: Heard on “The Yoga Trail”
In this essay series, advanced Ashtanga practitioner and writer Leslie Hendry shares an inside look at her experiences on a special yoga path and the important teachings she has learned along the way.
An In-Depth Look at Yamas and Niyamas
The practice of Ashtanga yoga involves eight parts, or limbs, of which the first two are yamas and niyamas. Learn more about how these basic guidelines help create the conditions for real yoga to germinate within you.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga, Explained
There’s more to yoga than beautiful postures and deep breathing. Learn about the eight limbs of yoga that eloquently define the guidelines of this life-enriching practice.
The Meditative Magic of Tristhāna in Ashtanga Yoga
The secret to heightened clarity and peacefulness lies in how well you implement tristhāna. Done correctly and consistently, it can help you achieve a more meditative state in your daily life and practice.
Sharath Jois on the Nature of Effort and Surrender
In spite of what may seem like a devout nature of the yoga practice, learn how its essence is all about balance and finding equilibrium.
How to Use the Throat Lock in Yoga
Enhance your understanding of the subtle body and the bandha practice with this tutorial on the throat lock.
A Master’s Insights on How to Live a Yogic Life
The benefits of yoga can transcend your physical practice and stay with you long after you’ve left the mat. Here’s what it means to live the practice 24/7.
Why Yoga Is Beneficial for Children
A yoga master reflects on the practice's effects on young children for cultivating good health and overall balance.
A Breathing Technique for Labor and Pregnancy
Follow along with this five-minute breathing tutorial meant to calm the mind during pregnancy and prepare the body for labor.
Reflections on Paramaguru Sharath Jois’ U.S. Tour
Get inspired by these Ashtangis' reflections on the experience of practicing with the brilliant yoga master from Mysore, India. Then sign up for Paramaguru Sharath Jois' 2019 U.S. Tour that's happening now!
A Basic Introduction to the Abdominal Lock in Yoga
Enhance your physical and mental stability when you become familiar with the power of the belly lock.
An Introduction to the Bandhas
Demystify these essential aspects of the yogic toolbox to stabilize and advance your physical and subtle practice.
Finding the Benefits of Standing Twists
If these foundational poses are approached with proper alignment and intention, their effects on the body are monumental.
A Yogic Meditation on Love and Kindness
Discover yoga's vast potential for mental transformation with this introduction to loving-kindness practice.
The Fundamentals of Pranayama Breathing
Explore the philosophical origin of yoga's subtle breathing practices, and learn how to incorporate these techniques into your own routine.