Durga and the Demon Mahisha (updated)
Mysore: The Abode of Transformation Mysore (officially renamed 'Mysuru') is the third largest city in Karnataka, India, and a sanctuary...
Mythology of the Warrior Poses
The Warrior asanas are named after the mythical warrior, Virabhadra. His story is told by Kalidasa, in the epic Sanskrit poem Kumarasambhava
The Origins of Surya Namaskar
This body is a piece of earth powered by the sun. You are a solar-powered life. If the sun does not come up tomorrow, the scientific data s
The Story of the Hanuman Splits - A Leap of Faith
As always, the following is not religious, nor does it promote any sort of deity worship. I ask that you suspend belief, and your own belief
The Magic & Mythology of The Dancer Pose
In yogic lore, Shiva and Parvati, often referred to as the "cosmic couple," represent the ultimate balance of life.
The Story Behind Aṣṭāvakra (updated Sept 2024)
Many times you would have seen this pose Aṣṭāvakra-asana; on social media, in publications and perhaps even tried this posture in a...
What is Yoga? Bruce Lee Can Help
Yoga is a journey and a destination, but what does that even mean? The answer requires a great deal of context. In our Yoga teacher...
A Unique Approach to Yin Yoga Training
At Akram Yoga, we offer a distinctive approach to Yin Yoga teacher training that you won’t find anywhere else. While Yin Yoga is often...
Science vs Intuition
A recent study conducted by someone who, I imagine, has never lifted a dumbbell a day in their life revealed that if you lift weights as...
From Anatomy to Energy: Exploring the Deep Connections in Yin Yoga
Our anatomy is intricately linked to our physiology. The functioning of our muscles, tendons, ligaments, and even our heart is governed...
The City of Joy - Laura's Trip to India
Originally published 01/29/2018 As I prepared for my trip to Kolkata, the irony was not lost on me that the home of the street children...
(updated) Teacher Training Class of 2023: A Journey of Love, Growth, and Self-Discovery
Here we go again, embarking on another 200-hour training journey. But this time, something feels different. It's our second training...
Rethinking Anatomy in Yoga: Is Knowing Every Bone and Muscle Necessary?
Before diving into this post, I'd like to share some background. My exploration into the intricacies of human movement began around 25...
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training 2023-24
Our 2023-24 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training is complete. Although a few administrative pieces are left for them to tie up, most...
The First Yogi Part 1 (updated)
A very long time ago, perhaps as much as 15,000 years ago, before anyone had heard of Yoga or the Bhagavad Gita or even Tantra, a unique...
