Journal
Wellness notes
Practical notes on posture, breath and the classical Sivananda tradition, written from the mat in Montpellier.
The Stretch Reflex: Why Your Muscles Resist a Deep Stretch
Why muscles tighten when you stretch too far, and how slow holds and steady breathing help you release safely and gain flexibility.
Read article →The Meaning of AUM: The Sound at the Root of Yoga
What AUM means, why it's chanted in class, and what its three sounds represent in classical yogic philosophy.
Read →Why Sivananda — Compared to Other Styles
How Sivananda differs from Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and generic studio "Hatha", and why one fixed sequence builds depth through repetition.
Read →What Ten Years of Practice Actually Taught Me
From a runner who made fun of yoga to a teacher: lessons on discipline, the mind, and why steady practice beats flexibility.
Read →Why I Teach Sivananda Style (And What That Actually Means)
Postures, breathing, relaxation and philosophy: what Sivananda yoga actually is, and why I chose to teach this classical style.
Read →An Expat's Guide to English-Speaking Wellness in Montpellier
New to the city? A practical guide to finding English-speaking yoga, wellness and calm, from a teacher who made the move himself.
Read →The Science of Vagus Nerve Regulation Through Classical Hatha Yoga
How slow breathing, held postures and Savasana stimulate the vagus nerve and move you out of fight-or-flight.
Read →5 Postural Adjustments for Desk Workers to Decompress the Lower Back
Five simple adjustments to relieve lower-back pressure, from a yoga teacher and former engineer.
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