June 15, 2015
The Five Vayus
With my midterm YTT exam fast approaching, I have been reading up on all the aspects of yoga and/or yogic philosophy that I needed to…
June 14, 2015
Beyond the Gatekeeper (Marichyasana D)
Marichyasana D For about five months I was 'stuck' on Marichyasana D in the Ashtanga Primary Series - by which I mean until I got…
April 26, 2015
YTT Essay: The Impact of Yoga on Mental Health
Psychology and, specifically, mental health are topics I have always been interested in. I have alluded to my own personal history in previous posts, but have…
March 19, 2015
Preparation, Preparation, Preparation
It’s not entirely surprising, I guess, that preparation, organisation and confidence build the foundation for a good class. It’s a bit of a tripod situation…
March 10, 2015
8Limbs Series: Yama – Satya
Satya: Truthfulness Sorry that this post has been delayed so much. I was hoping to make this a weekly series, but suddenly two and a…
March 4, 2015
First Yoga Class Taught By Me!
Last night found me teaching my first yoga class! I've been promising people at work that I would start teaching as soon as my YTT course…
February 18, 2015
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – 1.2 and 1.14
My YTT mentor set me some homework based on two of the most significant Sutras in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Although I have read the…
February 9, 2015
8Limbs Series: Yama – Ahimsa
Ahimsa: non-violence For most people, yoga starts with asana (physical practice; the third limb of yoga). When you begin studying yoga philosophy, a whole world…
January 25, 2015
Review: Ocelot Chocolate
I have the worst luck in competitions. Like, The Worst. I had gotten to the stage where I just entered online competitors out of habit,…
January 19, 2015
The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
Patanjali taught in the Yoga Sutras that the mind can serve as either the gateway or a barrier to spiritual liberation. The mind holds the…
