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Vande Gurunam Caranaravinde

I had an interesting conversation the other day with a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher who...

Parampara- The Importance of Lineage in Yoga

Later this year I will celebrate 20 years of Ashtanga Yoga practice. My first year of practice was...

First, Master Asana

My Guru, Sri K Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India said to me on numerous occasions “First, master asana, then take Pranayama. When you have mastered Pranayama, then take meditation”.

An Interesting Year in Review 2024: Yoga, Te Reo Māori, and Personal Reflections

A year in review 2024. Growth, reflection, and resilience, insights from Te Aro Astanga Yoga, learning Te Reo Māori, and losing loved ones in 2024

Mula Bandha

What is this mysterious “root lock” and how do we access it in our daily asana practice? A quick...