by Gregor Maehle | Jan 22, 2016 | Anatomy/Rehabilitation, Asana, Ashtanga Yoga
I had a query from a student who usually practices in a hot, tropical climate with temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit). She travelled to a cold place and her body seized up when having to practice at 5 degrees Celsius (40 Fahrenheit). After a...
by Dr Monica Gauci | Jan 9, 2016 | Anatomy/Rehabilitation, Asana, Ashtanga Yoga, Teaching
When I was young and naïve I used to say “the good thing about practicing yoga is that as you get older you only get stronger and more flexible!” This is true up to a point and that point is different for every body. The fact is that as we age our body slows down. All...