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One of the most common questions I get from my students is how to develop a personal asana practice. Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, offers clear and practical insight into how to do just that. It he...

Sanskrit Name Trikonasana 
Trikona triangle 
Āsana posture or seat 

Triangle Pose is a foundational standing posture that integrates strength, mobility, and balance. The pose involves lateral extension...

Phalakasana (फलकासन)

Phalaka (फलक) – plank, board, or slab (referring to a flat, solid surface)
Āsana (आसन) – posture or seat

Plank Pose, or Phalakasana, is a fundamental strength-building posture t...

Añjaneyāsana (अञ्जनेयासन) 

• Añjaneya (अञ्जनेय) – a name for the divine being Hanuman, meaning "son of Anjani" 

• Āsana (आसन) – posture or seat 

Low Lunge, or Anjaneyasana, is a dynamic and acc...

Vṛkṣāsana 

• Vṛkṣa (वृक्ष) = tree 

• Āsana (आसन) = posture or seat 

Tree Pose, or Vṛkṣāsana, is a graceful standing balance that embodies the spirit of steadiness and ease. With one foot rooted...

What does it really mean to progress in your asana practice? 

Is it about achieving advanced postures, holding longer balances, or increasing strength and flexibility? 

Maybe. But not entirely. 

Tr...

A well-rounded practice designed to stretch and strengthen your spine. This class will help you reduce tension in your back, enhance flexibility, and build strength.

Theme: Relaxed Flow 
Duration: 60 mi...

A relaxing slow flow that invites your mind and body to let go of control, tension, expectations – any ‘should’s’ you may unconsciously place on your practice or self.

Theme: Relaxed Flow 
Duration: 60 ...

Holding onto resentment is like carrying a weight that blocks us from fully receiving and surrendering into love. This practice invites you to let go of anything you may be holding onto, releasing tha...

Cobra Pose is a foundational backbend that strengthens the back, shoulders, triceps, and gluteals while opening the chest and rib cage to promote deeper, more easeful breathing. Its gentle nature make...

Cat-Cow Pose is a gentle flow between two postures (Cat Marjaryasana and Cow Bitilasana ) that stretches and mobilises the spine, neck, shoulders, and abdominals while promoting spinal flexibility. Th...

Staff Pose, or Dandasana, is a foundational seated posture that is unique in its ability to build foundational strength in the quadriceps, core, and erector spinae while simultaneously promoting good ...