by stefan | May 28, 2026 | Yoga & Lifestyle
It’s not a prerequisite to know every pose name in Sanskrit to be a good yoga teacher. Almost no one expects that of you. What is useful is recognising the words that show up constantly in the practice, understanding what they actually mean, and using them well...
by stefan | May 21, 2026 | Yoga & Lifestyle
Honestly, “how long” is the wrong question. Most blog posts will tell you one or two years, or “at least six months of consistent practice.” The numbers sound authoritative. They don’t track reality. What actually predicts who does well...
by stefan | May 12, 2026 | Yoga & Lifestyle
Short answer: no. If anything, it’s the people who think they aren’t flexible enough who tend to get the most out of yoga. The worry itself is usually a sign that you’re paying attention, and that’s a good place to start. This post sorts out...
by stefan | Apr 24, 2026 | Yoga Anatomy
Shoulder pain is the most common complaint I hear from yoga practitioners. It’s usually felt at the front of the shoulder, comes on slowly over months or years, and shows up most in Chaturanga, Downward Dog, and anything arms-overhead. Most yoga blogs treat...
by stefan | Apr 21, 2026 | Yoga & Lifestyle
The 8 limbs of yoga come from a 2,500-year-old Sanskrit text called the Yoga Sutras, written by a sage called Patanjali. Until Patanjali wrote them down, yoga was taught through myth and story. The Sutras were the first time anyone really simplified it, and the 8...
