top of page



Search


How to Overcome Fear in Headstand: A Step-by-Step Yoga Guide
Feeling nervous about headstand? You’re not alone. In this post, I share simple, practical steps to overcome fear, build confidence, and enjoy going upside down safely. Learn how strength, mindset, and patience can turn fear into freedom — both on and off the mat.

Atsuko
Nov 73 min read


Common Headstand Mistakes: Tips for Perfect Alignment
Discover the most common headstand mistakes yogis make—and learn simple tips to fix them. Improve your alignment, strengthen your core, and practise headstand safely.

Atsuko
Oct 42 min read


Seeing the World Differently—What Headstands Teach You About Life
Going upside down isn’t just a yoga pose – it’s a journey in trust, resilience, and seeing the world – and yourself – in a whole new way.

Atsuko
Aug 222 min read


From Myth to Mat: Where the Magic of Yoga Really Lives
I practise Ashtanga yoga, a set sequence of postures once believed to be ancient, but actually shaped by modern influences. At first, I thought the magic was in the system itself — the sequence, the poses. But the real magic lies in the commitment to your own practice: showing up, breathing through the hard moments, and slowly transforming over time. Yoga helps you come home to yourself — and that, to me, is true magic.

Atsuko
Jul 252 min read


Yoga Doesn’t Fix Everything, But It Helped Me Remember Who I Am
Discover how my daily Ashtanga yoga practice helped me cope with stress, anxiety, and exhaustion—and reminded me of my inner strength.

Atsuko
Jun 202 min read


Flexibility Without Strength? Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Many people think yoga is all about being flexible. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people say, “I can’t do yoga because I...

Atsuko
Jun 82 min read


Why Do People Let Their Yoga Practice Slip (or Give Up Altogether)?
Let’s face it—most of us have dropped off our yoga practice at some point. Life gets in the way, motivation dips, or something just...

Atsuko
Apr 252 min read


Not Urgent, But So Important: Making Time for Yoga
Have you heard of the Eisenhower Matrix? It’s a simple tool for figuring out how to prioritise different tasks. Former U.S. President...

Atsuko
Apr 42 min read


Too Busy, Too Stiff, Too Tired? Why Yoga Is STILL for You
Over the years of teaching, I’ve heard countless reasons why people don’t start yoga—even when they know it could do them a world of...

Atsuko
Mar 132 min read


Ashtanga Yoga: Discipline, Breath, and a Sense of Humour
Why I Love Ashtanga Yoga My relationship with Ashtanga yoga goes back over 30 years, and I can honestly say it’s the longest relationship...

Atsuko
Feb 283 min read


Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and How to Make Yours Stick
How’s Your New Year’s Resolution Going? I hope you’re still keeping up with it and feeling better for it! As for mine, it’s still going...

Atsuko
Feb 143 min read


It’s About the Journey, Not the Pose: Celebrating Yoga Milestones
Do you remember the lockdown in 2020? Do you remember what you did? I did lots of yoga. Partly because I could only teach online and had...

Atsuko
Jan 92 min read


Why My 2025 Resolution Is Still a Free Handstand
For over 25 years, I’ve had the same New Year’s resolution year after year: to learn to do a free handstand. Around the time I learned...

Atsuko
Dec 6, 20242 min read
bottom of page