Author: adarsh
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Don’t ghost your practice! 👻
As we move into autumn and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with our yoga practice or establish a new routine. In Ayurveda and traditional yoga philosophy, autumn is associated with the qualities of vata: movement, dryness, coolness, and change. This is traditionally considered a time when establishing routines, keeping warm,…
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November Schedule is LIVE!
November Schedule at Ashtanga Yoga Groningen: Find Your Practice Looking for Ashtanga yoga classes in Groningen? November is a great time to establish a consistent practice, build strength and mobility, and discover the benefits of traditional Ashtanga yoga. At Ashtanga Yoga Groningen, our November schedule offers a welcoming space for both beginners and experienced practitioners.…
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Intention
What is your reason for practicing yoga? I’m genuinely curious, and I’d love to hear your answers. I’m also pretty sure your reasons change over time, and perhaps even from day to day. Personally, I originally came to yoga to help with anxiety, insomnia, and my mental health. Over time, my goals shifted. I became…
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Workshop – Pranayama & Meditation: The Inner Path of Yoga
Sat, 24 October 2026 08:00–09:00 Explore the inner dimensions of yoga through the traditional practices of pranayama (breath regulation), meditation, and deep relaxation. Drawing on traditional yogic teachings on breathing and cleansing practices, this special one-hour session invites you to turn your attention inward, refine your awareness of the breath, and explore the relationship between…
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The New Shala
I have some big news to share. This past week, I officially leased a new studio space that will become the new home of Ashtanga Yoga Groningen. 📍 Gorechtkade 2, Unit 226 For now, all of my classes at Plaza Sportiva will continue as usual. Beginning next week, the new shala will offer classes in the late mornings,…
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Ashtanga & Mysore Room Etiquette
How to Create a Space for Practice Traditional Ashtanga and Mysore classes can be quite different from a conventional yoga or exercise class. The Mysore room is not simply a place to perform postures; it is a space to develop an independent practice within a supportive community. Ashtanga has often been described as “meditation in movement.” Through…
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Gurupurnima
This week is a particularly auspicious one for the Ashtanga community. We celebrate the full moon of Guru Purnima, the traditional day of honoring the lineage of gurus who have passed this knowledge from one generation to the next. This full moon of July also corresponds with the birthday of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, my…
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Kriya & Pranayama
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is one of the most influential texts of the Hatha Yoga tradition. Compiled in the 15th century by Yogi Svatmarama, it presents a practical path that uses the body, breath, and mind as tools for spiritual development. The word Hatha refers to the union of opposites; Ha (sun) and Tha (moon), symbolizing the balancing of…
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Sensing, Feeling, Action
I’ve been spending these last weeks re-reading the classic book Sensing, Feeling, and Action by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. This seminal work in experiential anatomy and embryology has influenced generations of movement educators, dancers, bodyworkers, and yoga teachers. In her teaching, Cohen describes a simple progression that reminds me of the meditative process of yoga: Raw physical experience…