The 8 Angle pose or the "Crooked 8" Pose The "Crooked 8" pose, as labelled by the great Dharma Mittra , is dedicated to the sage...

Mayurasana: A Short History Lesson (before the How) For a long time, the word asana simply meant "seat" or "throne"—a stable, steady...

The following anatomical breakdown of the Sun Salutation is detailed and divided into three parts. If you’re someone who simply loves flowin

Continuing from my last blog on Warrior 2, here’s a look at Warrior 1—this time from my perspective, emphasizing biomechanics rather than...

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...

Tight quadratus lumborum causing lower back pain? Learn how Gate Pose (Parighasana) stretches the QL muscle and relieves tension safely.

I have written before about the mythical origins of the Sun Salutation: how baby Hanuman thought the sun was a ripe mango and leapt into the sky, only to be struck down by Indra, the god of thunder (not Thor). Over time, as Hanuman grew, he learned of the immense significance of the sun (Surya) and adopted it as his guide and guru. One that would expel his darkness. Thus, legend has it, the Sun Salutation grew. Each morning, Hanuman would perform a series of movements in salu

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

Original Post - 21/03/2017 The previous blog explained how Parvati, wishing to illuminate the universe, asked her husband Shiva to explain to her how man could end his suffering. Shiva in response manifested the existence of the tantras by explaining to her 112 different yoga techniques. By mastery of just one of these techniques, one can reach a state of Bhairava. Shiva finishes by pointing out to Parvati that the ultimate truth (a state of supreme bliss/ultimate freedom/Bha

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...

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. We are often told to perform a pose in a specific way because it’s “traditional. ” This...

So, yesterday (Saturday 19th October, 2024), the Akram Yoga crew, including some of our fabulous teachers and a few of our more...

Remember, yoga is not just a practice; it is an exploration of the human condition, of the divine, and of everything in between.

The following is the introduction to the online Yoga Philosophy course that will be available soon. Please click on the relevant link...