Theresa

The Meaning of Tristana

The Meaning of Tristana Tristana translates to three places. The term was first coined by Pattabhi Jois to describe the techniques involved in his method...
Read More about The Meaning of Tristana

The 5 Kleshas – Obstacles to Yoga

The 5 Kleshas It's good to know well our enemy. Or, put another way, along the spiritual path it's extremely helpful to have some understanding...
Read More about The 5 Kleshas – Obstacles to Yoga

David Williams – The Export of Ashtanga From India

David Williams and the export of Ashtanga out of India The first Western student to learn from Pattabhi Jois was a Belgian named Andre Van...
Read More about David Williams – The Export of Ashtanga From India

The Purusharthas  

The purusharthas are Artha, Dharma, Karma, and Moksa. These are the four pillars of Vedic life. In other words, the useful objects of our aims...
Read More about The Purusharthas  

Recommended yoga books

Adam is often asked for his recommended yoga books. The list below will help to give you a broader perspective of yoga, including the Ashtanga...
Read More about Recommended yoga books

Glossary of yoga terms

This is a list of yoga terms that come up in yoga philosophy texts and discussions that you may not be familiar with. If you...
Read More about Glossary of yoga terms

timeline of important yoga texts

Below is a timeline of important yoga texts having an emphasis on hatha yoga. 1800-1000 BCE RG Veda  There are four Vedas; Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda,...
Read More about timeline of important yoga texts

60-Hour Online Ashtanga Yoga Intensive

Dates (Saturday & Sunday 7.00am to 1.00pm UK Time) October 1st & Sunday 2nd October 15th & 16th 2022 October 29th & 30th 2022 November 12th & 13th 2022 November...
Read More about 60-Hour Online Ashtanga Yoga Intensive

What is Samsara?

What is Samsara? The term samsara, literally turning, refers to a never-ending chain of cause and effect that we are subject to. One circumstance exerting...
Read More about What is Samsara?

What is Dharma?

What is Dharma? Dharma is at the very centre of yoga philosophy. When thinking about the very foundation, what brings all the diverse viewpoints and...
Read More about What is Dharma?

ADAM KEEN ZOOM – ASHTANGA INTERMEDIATE SERIES FOR ALL

Saturday 24th September | 9.00 am UK | 10.00 am Paris | 4.00 pm Bali 2 hours | recording available for 14 days (if you can’t...
Read More about ADAM KEEN ZOOM – ASHTANGA INTERMEDIATE SERIES FOR ALL

When Should I Start Ashtanga Intermediate Series?

When should I start the Ashtanga intermediate series? This is a question that often comes up pretty early in Ashtanga practice. The second series was...
Read More about When Should I Start Ashtanga Intermediate Series?