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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


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


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


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


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
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