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Where Old Meets New
Balancing traditional lineage-based yoga approaches with the demands of the modern world. By Zahir Akram - originally featured in OM Yoga...
What is Hatha Yoga?
In a previous blog I spoke about the meaning of Yoga. The Journey and the Destination. In this blog I wanted to talk about Hatha Yoga. So...
Back Pain & Me
The following is excerpted from my Book - 'Yoga, Madness or Meditation?' "We all encounter moments where we feel like we are being beaten...
The Importance of the Glute Medius
The Gluteus medius originates on the outer surface of the ilium (see image below), just below the crest and inserts on the greater...
Yoga Knees: Can the Knee Travel Over the Toe?
Edited & Updated from "Yoga - Madness or Meditation" (Available on Amazon) Disciple: I am always told the knee should never travel over...
Yoga Teachers should be guided by Science. And NOTHING else.
As yoga teachers we have a responsibility to the students who spend their hard earned money on the service we provide. Can we really...
Yoga - Madness or Meditation?
The following is the preface for my book; 'Yoga - Madness or Meditation'. It is available now via Amazon on paperback and kindle. BUY...
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - A Long Read
The following post is an extension of what I talk about in my book. Please note, these opinions are mine alone and do not necessarily...
The Yoga Teacher - Losing your Way
Khalīl Gibrān was a Lebanese-American writer and poet. He lived in Lebanon between 1883 and 1931. He has written that once he was roaming...
How Long Should You Hold a Stretch?
The optimum length of time to hold a yoga pose is approximately 30-60 seconds if the goal of that particular pose is to increase...
Teacher Training - The Rāmāyaṇa of Válmíki
The Rāmāyaṇa - "The Life of Râma" The Rāmāyaṇa is an epic tale set in prehistorical India. One of the countries most beloved and enduring...
What is Prāṇāyāma?
What is Prāṇāyāma? The two words broken down 'Prāṇā' and 'Ayāma' mean the following; 'Prāṇā' is the subtle life force. It also means...
Who Owns Yoga?
There were rumours some time ago of Hindu's creating a campaign to reclaim Yoga. They said it belonged to their tradition and to their...
Sun Salutation: How to & Anatomy Part 1
Understanding Sun Salutations: Anatomy, Origins, and Variations This blog is primarily for our Teacher Trainees but can also be helpful...
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Nepal
Some snaps of my Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga week in Nepal. Arranged by Mahalaya Yoga. Above: Real men do Yoga 😉 Above: Lying down in the...
