If you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably heard someone say, “You should try yoga.” For many people, yoga becomes a powerful part of managing persistent pain. For others, however, a yoga class can leave them feeling more uncomfortable than before. So, is yoga good for chronic pain? The answer is yes, but how you

Triangle pose — Trikonasana — looks simple, doesn’t it? Three points of contact and one long line from your back foot through the crown of your head. But if you’ve taught a few classes or spent time in different lineages, you know that the same pose can be taught in very different ways. That’s not

There is a certain satisfaction in getting yourself into balance during yoga. It may start with standing on one foot, but every balanced posture asks you to slow down, listen, and trust your body. It teaches that balance is not about standing perfectly steady, but knowing how to respond when you start to wobble. The

There is a certain appeal to the way in which a yoga session begins. Even before getting into the difficult asanas and stretching exercises, there is always a certain protocol to be followed. This is Namaskara, also known as salutations, an introductory process that does so much more than get you physically prepared. Salutations are

What many travellers miss in the low season on Koh Phangan is silence. The island feels softer, quieter, and more intimate. Without the normal crowds, you’re not competing for space, time or attention. Instead, you enter a setting that naturally encourages rest and self-discovery. This change makes the whole Ananda Yoga and Detox Center vacation

Here in Thailand, April is our hottest month — and at Ananda we always offer morning practices that make you sweat. Sweat can feel purifying and powerful, but in tropical heat it can also be depleting. Who benefits most, and what are the real advantages and risks? As contemporary teachers we honor traditional teachings about