

Online Learning for Teachers - Coming Soon!
Unlock Your Potential: Online CPD Courses for Yoga Teachers - Coming Soon As yoga teachers, we know the journey of learning never stops....


The First Yogi: Part 4 The Wanderer’s Legacy
Part 4: The Wanderer’s Legacy As the teachings of the first yogi began to ripple through the valleys and villages of the Himalayas, the...


Is Yoga a Religion? Part 2
Is Yoga a Religion? Part 2: The Spiritual Science of Yoga In exploring whether yoga is a religion, it's essential to return to the...


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 Yoga 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 Natarajasana - 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...
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