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The Eight Limbs of Yoga - A Journey into Space
Through the darkness of emptiness, Patanjali tells us, we can experience the light of truth. It’s as if he’s whispering: “Sit in the void. F
The Quadratus Lumborum & the Magic of Gate Pose - Yoga Anatomy Series
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) is an underrated powerhouse of the core, often overshadowed by its more well-known counterparts like the...
The First Yogi: Part 3 (updated)
Original Post - 21/03/2017 The previous blog explained how Parvati, wishing to illuminate the universe, asked her husband Shiva to...
Sun Salutation (Sūrya Namaskāra): How to & The Anatomy Part 1 - Updated inc Videos
The following anatomical breakdown of the Sun Salutation is detailed and divided into three parts. If you’re someone who simply loves flowin
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 loo
How to do - Warrior 1 (Vīrabhadrāsana I)
Continuing from my last blog on Warrior 2, here’s a look at Warrior 1—this time from my perspective, emphasizing biomechanics rather than...
How to do - Warrior 2 (Vīrabhadrāsana II)
In this first of many videos, I break down the often misunderstood Warrior 2 pose (Vīrabhadrāsana II). But here’s the thing: you don’t...
Yoga and Boxing: 🥊 Exploring Parallels in Movement and Philosophy
In the world of movement, whether you're flowing on a yoga mat or moving in the ring, there's no single "right" way to do things—just the...
Clinging to the Past
The Tale of Shiva and Sati: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Letting Go India, a land rich with stories that carry profound spiritual meaning,...
There is NO such thing as Traditional Yoga.
There is no such thing as traditional yoga. We are often told to perform a pose in a specific way because it’s “traditional. ” This...
We Won 🎉🎈🍾 Favourite Yoga Studio - Om Yoga Magazine Awards 2024 🏆
So, yesterday (Saturday 19th October, 2024), the Akram Yoga crew, including some of our fabulous teachers and a few of our more...
The Paradox of Yoga: A Journey Through India’s Myths and Misinterpretations
Remember, yoga is not just a practice; it is an exploration of the human condition, of the divine, and of everything in between.
Is Yoga a Religion? Who is Shiva?
Yoga is not a religion, but it has influenced religious belief. This is an important distinction.
What is Yoga? Exploring Yoga’s True Essence
The following is the introduction to the online Yoga Philosophy course that will be available soon. Please click on the relevant link...
The Basic Principles of Teaching Yin Yoga: A summary
The following is a summary taken from the "How to Teach Yin Yoga" lesson in our Yin Yoga Teacher Training. This summary will also be...
