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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 Buddha & Yoga
For many people, yoga and Buddhism are virtually synonymous. Those who practice yoga often find themselves drawn towards Buddhist...
Finding Wisdom Beyond the Words of the Gita
In a village nestled between green hills and crystal streams, there lived a wise old monk known for his serene and thoughtful nature. One...
The Art of Teaching
The Harmonious Balance: Teaching Yoga Beyond Choreography In the world of yoga, the distinction between teaching and choreography...
Nepal with Love - A Yoga Journey
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHES OCTOBER 2017 My Yoga journey in Nepal began with a 7-day Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga retreat at the Neydo Buddhist...
