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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


Finding Strength Within: Physical Confidence Through Yoga
As I mentioned in my last blog post, I was a sickly child and wasn’t allowed to participate in PE or other physical activities in primary...

Atsuko
Oct 25, 20242 min read


I Was a Sick Child: A Childhood of Health Struggles
People who know me now are often surprised when they find out that I was a sick child. Because of the job I do, many assume I’ve always...

Atsuko
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Why You Should Never Skip Savasana, Final Relaxation: The Bliss of Stillness
I remember what a friend of mine told me when she started teaching yoga. She taught a gentle, relaxing class, and when it came to the end...

Atsuko
Sep 20, 20242 min read


The Healing Journey: How Yoga Teaches Us to Work with Injuries
In April 2023, I picked up a knee injury. There wasn’t any specific incident that caused it, but I believe it developed over a couple of...

Atsuko
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Commit to Yoga: The Importance of Consistency on the Mat
Commit to your yoga
practice and reap the benefits!

Atsuko
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Is My New Teacher Wrong?
“Let’s start the class with mountain pose. Stand with your feet together….” You might be thinking, “Hang on! I was taught to keep my feet...

Atsuko
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Yoga Sangha : Why Being Early to Yoga Class Matters
What is the hidden benefit of getting to your class on time and hanging around afterwards?

Atsuko
Jul 19, 20242 min read


From Fear to Freedom: Headstand As a Path to Inner Strength
Is headstand part of your practice? Have you tried it? Or do you think you will never achieve this? In his book Light on Yoga, B.K.S....

Atsuko
Jun 28, 20243 min read


Establishing Your Yoga Sanctuary: The Importance of Personal Practice
Most of the classes I teach are general-level physical yoga with a mixture of styles, but when I practise at home, I always practise...

Atsuko
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Navigating Menopause: My Journey to Better Sleep
In my younger days, I always stayed up late and slept in as long as I could. As a student, I had to get up for lectures, and when I...

Atsuko
May 24, 20242 min read


The Magic of Morning Affirmations: Simple Practices for a Positive Mindset
Do you know what an affirmation is? It's any statement you make. Too often, our minds are filled with negative affirmations. Do you wake...

Atsuko
Apr 26, 20243 min read


Mastering the Art of Sleep: 7 Tips for a Restful Night
If you want to have a beautiful morning and start your day positively, you need to pay attention to your sleep. Beautiful mornings...

Atsuko
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Writing Your Way to Clarity: 7 Tips for Journaling
Do you journal? Let's define what journaling is and what it involves. Journaling is keeping a written record of one or multiple elements...

Atsuko
Mar 22, 20243 min read


Beyond Asanas: Nourishing Your Mind with Morning Yoga Bliss
I have been hosting online morning yoga classes every weekday since the first Covid lockdown, marking four years this month! Except for a...

Atsuko
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Lighting the Path: Your Winter Guide to Circadian Harmony
As I feel low in winter, last year I invested in a simple light therapy box. There were so many to choose from Amazon, with a few...

Atsuko
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Early Asanas, Lasting Impact: Embracing the Physical Perks of Morning Yoga
In 2020, during the lockdown, I unexpectedly launched my online morning yoga class. Initially, I had no plans to teach yoga online—partly...

Atsuko
Feb 9, 20243 min read


The Morning Phone Trap : Reclaiming Your Sunrise Bliss
It's funny how habits sneak into our lives, isn't it? For the past few years, I've found myself reaching for my phone almost...

Atsuko
Jan 27, 20242 min read


Harmony at Dawn : The Power of Morning Meditation
In my last post, I talked about hopping onto my yoga mat right after waking up. Following that, my routine seamlessly moves into a...

Atsuko
Jan 12, 20242 min read


Sunrise Serenity: The Benefits of Starting Your Day with Yoga with Posture Suggestions
I'm not a morning person, so for a long time, I did my yoga in the evening. Evenings were great because my body felt more flexible, and I...

Atsuko
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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