Journal
Notes from our teachers on breath, styles, philosophy and everyday practice.
Three breathing techniques for beginners
Before the first pose, there is breath. Three simple practices you can try anywhere.
Hatha or Vinyasa: which one is for you?
The two styles we get asked about most at the front desk. Here is the difference.
Yin yoga and connective tissue
Why holding a pose for five minutes feels so different from ordinary stretching.
Practising yoga in a tropical climate
Humid, hot, and sweaty. How to enjoy practice in Bali without burning out.
A little class etiquette
Arrive early, phone on silent, and a few more habits that make class better for everyone.
A 15-minute home routine
Can't make it to the studio? This short sequence keeps you connected.
Savasana, the hardest pose
Lying still sounds easy. So why do so many people fidget through the last five minutes?
Yoga for surfers
Shoulders, hips, and breath — the three things you need most when paddling out at Canggu or Uluwatu.
Choosing the right yoga mat
Thick, thin, natural rubber, or TPE. A quick guide before you buy.
Meditation is not an empty mind
The most common misunderstanding about meditation, and a more realistic way to begin.
The eight limbs of yoga, simply
Asana is only one of eight. A plain-language summary of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
You don't need to be flexible to start
The reason we hear most for putting off a first class, and why it isn't true.
