Is there a perfect forward fold?
Have you been told there is a right way to fold forward, and that once you have found it you should repeat it? The deep ache at the sit bone that students call yoga butt is what that belief costs, and the way out is variety and strength rather than a better version of the same fold.
Why does your mind get louder the moment you lie down?
Have you noticed that your thoughts get louder the moment you lie down? Most people think it is because the day has gone quiet. A practice you can use tonight, and the real reason it works.
Why do you sigh? What your body already knows about calming your nervous system
You sigh around a dozen times an hour, mostly without noticing. The reasons are in your lungs and your heart, and you can use a sigh on purpose to calm your nervous system.
Why do muscles get tight, and why stretching does not make them longer
Tight muscles are not short muscles. A one minute test you can do at home, what tightness is, why stretching works, and what it changes about how a stretch is held and cued.
What trauma informed actually means in a yoga training, and what it does not
Trauma informed teaching is clear teaching, not soft teaching. What the standard actually requires, where a group class stops being the right room, and the questions to ask a training that advertises it.
How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training in Bali When Every School Looks the Same
Hundreds of Bali trainings, identical websites. Six questions, asked by email, that sort your shortlist in ten minutes.
The four most common yoga injuries, and how to avoid them
A physiotherapist on the four places yoga injuries actually happen, why the usual cues make them worse, and the self tests that show you your own limits.
Deconstruct. Reconnect. Blossom. The Philosophy Behind Samasti
The three stage philosophy at the heart of every Samasti yoga teacher training in Bali: deconstruct the conditioning, reconnect with who you are, and blossom into authentic sharing.
What Makes a Good Yoga Teacher Training: 8 Things to Look For
Choosing the right yoga teacher training (YTT) is a big decision. With so many trainings available—ranging in style, quality, and depth—it’s important to find one that truly supports your growth, both as a practitioner and a future teacher. At Samasti Yoga, we’ve been running trainings for over a decade, and in this post, we’ll share […]
5 Tips To Yogic Eating
People looking to better their health and diet can spend so much time and money on what they eat, but unfortunately, if your body is not able to absorb it, it becomes a complete waste. Each of us have a highly intelligent system at work in our bodies that regulates what tasks our bodies will […]
