One hour on the mat

One hour on the mat

It feels always good afterward. To practice with this back pain is a challenge....

Back bending, an overview

Back bending, an overview

My focus is back bending.How many back bending asanas has Ashtanga yoga, I wondered.Primary:1....

Strength training

Strength training

I started with strength training. This time I found an approach that works. It's...

Is there protein in it?

Is there protein in it?

When I started Yoga over 30 years ago it was clear, a yogini doesn't eat meat. It's...

Different levels of flexibility

Different levels of flexibility

There are different levels of flexibility.Very flexible people can do a yoga pose...

Saturday is rest day

Saturday is rest day

Saturday is rest day. Really?At least it is a yoga free day.I try to do every day...

A long way down

A long way down

 A long way down, but I'm on my way.To take pictures forces me to hold the...

Advice to my younger self

Advice to my younger self

The first picture is from 2010. The second picture is taken yesterday. One can also...

Wall walking

Wall walking

Wall walking is a very effective technique. It helps to stretch the arms. It's possible...

Stretching pain is fading

Stretching pain is fading

I practiced again this morning. Oh, I'm so disciplined again, how I love it. Being...

Time - keep it simple

Time - keep it simple

Ashtanga yoga is time-consuming. It's not only the practice, it's pranayama and...

Accepting the pain

Accepting the pain

I don't think anymore that my back pain will disappear that fast, perhaps it will...

High pain tolerance

High pain tolerance

40 min of intensive yoga practice are behind me. I sweat. My attitude: Do it. Don't...