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Meditation in Movement

I am often asked by friends who know I practice yoga: “do you also meditate”? Most people think of meditation only as something that happens when sitting in lotus, with eyes closed and an expression of great focus. But does that have to be the only way to meditate? What is meditation if not a mindful observation of the self, and being truly present in this moment? When you spend quality time with yourself in solitude it can become your meditation. For me, my daily ashtanga yoga practice is my own meditation in movement. A steady flow of breath connects with the way I move into asanas with awareness and focus. But how do we go from just making shapes into something more, something deeper? Today I wanted to take a look at the most important aspects of asana practice that elevate it into something more meaningful.

YogaMilka Hutna15 July 2020yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, AshtangaComment

YOGA & KINDNESS: Practicing kindness on and off the mat

Sometimes the worst day can change around with a stranger’s smile. The smallest things, the tiny moments are what matter the most. I try to live each day, remembering to spread a little kindness around to others; family, friends or total strangers…

YogaMilka Hutna26 April 2018Yoga, Ashtanga, Mindfulness, KindnessComment

Mysore Magic - Part 3 "The Practice"

In the last few posts I shared with you how I felt the "Mysore Magic" during my trip to India, today a bit more on this topic...It is 4:30 am Monday morning: waking up for morning led class, walking to the shala in the dark, sitting in a long line down the street to the shala. It might seem a bit insane to those that haven’t done it.

Yoga, TravelMilka Hutna13 April 2018Yoga, Ashtanga, Mysore, IndiaComment

Manju Jois, the most positive yoga teacher

A few days ago, I finished my fifth workshop with one of my favourite Ashtanga Yoga teachers. As both a yoga student and teacher myself, I strongly feel we need to be constantly inspired to keep our own practice and teachings on the highest level. One teacher training course will never make a great yoga teacher, it is a lifetime journey we have to commit to, and I am on it all the way and not turning back.

YogaMilka Hutna30 March 2018Yoga, Ashtanga