So some time ago, the great German philosopher Nietzsche said that God is dead. And those who hear that line and have heard it posted on social media, when they see it out of context, it sounds something quite bizarre. Because God cannot die. Because if there is a God—if there is an all-powerful, all-knowing, benevolent God—then by its own nature it cannot die.

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The following is an expanded version of my video above. Yin Yoga: Why It’s More Than Stretching When most people think of yoga, they...

Why Do Arm-Balances? I’ve often said it, and I’ll keep saying it: the strength-based poses in yoga—like arm balances—are more important...

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The following is extracted from the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Programme. Preface - I’m not asking you to believe me. I’m not saying...

If you're a seasoned yogi, this video and breakdown probably isn’t for you. You either already know what you’re doing—or you think  you...

Originally published 09/11/2017 The following blog post on the psoas is primarily aimed at our current Teacher Trainee group and forms an...

Amid the endless debates over the true meaning of Namaste , the conversation often spirals into questions of cultural ownership and...

Yoga is not a religion, but it has influenced religious belief. This is an important distinction.

For those who have trained as yoga teachers with us at Akram Yoga, you will know the deep affection I have for a classical text—the...

I'm a big fan of Mountain Pose. When practised at the start of a class, it becomes the anchor for the entire standing sequence. If your...

In the yoga world, many students, teachers, and influencers talk a good game. They claim to understand yoga—a movement system guided and...

In this blog, I will guide you through a brief history of the Triangle Pose, share various variations, and include a video tutorial to...

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