by stefan | Jul 3, 2025 | Yoga & Lifestyle
Every year I get the same question from students: “Why Sri Lanka?” Why not Bali, or India, or Thailand. Places with bigger reputations for yoga? The short answer: I built my yoga school here for a reason. The long answer? Here are ten. This is what makes Sri Lanka—not...
by stefan | Jul 3, 2025 | Yoga & Lifestyle
You don’t need designer gear to practice yoga. But you do need to move without fidgeting. I’ve taught thousands of classes, and worn everything from surf shorts to secondhand compression tights. Here’s a simple guide to what works best when you’re on the mat, whether...
by stefan | Jul 3, 2025 | Yoga & Lifestyle
When I first started teaching, I thought I had to read everything. My bookshelf filled fast, but most of it sat unopened. Over time, I came back to a small group of books that actually helped me teach better, think sharper, and stay curious about the practice. These...
by stefan | Jul 3, 2025 | Yoga & Lifestyle
Not everything I’ve learned about teaching came from a yoga mat or yoga book. Some of the most important shifts—like how I listen, reflect, or show up—came from books that had nothing to do with yoga poses. These seven books helped me become a better teacher and...
by stefan | Jul 3, 2025 | Yoga & Lifestyle
Option 1: Yoga, done right, doesn’t stay on the mat. The people who keep showing up are the ones who treat practice as part of a bigger system. I’ve spent years experimenting with what that system looks like to me. And while sequences shift and seasons change,...
