finding my path to yoga

finding my path to yoga

Yoga has and will always be a practice that has introduced me to an incredible assortment of people. A large majority of the people I’ve...
the future of yoga

the future of yoga

is the future of yoga asana only – or are we all ready to take a more spiritual ride These days I question myself on...
how to pronounce haṭha

Haṭha Pronunciation

In my experience in the yoga world, the word ‘haṭha’ is routinely mispronounced as if the first syllable was like the first syllable in ‘mathematics’; with the...
women in a yoga pose on a mat in studio kakasana bakasana meaning

Bakasana is not the Crow!

A little while ago I found out that I was regularly mistranslating a yoga pose in my classes. You know what crow pose is, don’t...
the consequences of being myself

The consequences of being myself

Yoga is the practice of tolerating the consequences of being yourself.” – Bhagavad Gita The consequences of being myself, huh? Sounds pretty damning if you ask me.  Self-Reflection...
the magic of sanskrit

The magic of Sanskrit

In the Western yoga movement, it has become common to find people chanting, singing, and praising God in Sanskrit as an essential adjunct to a...
Yoga and Rejuvenation

Yoga and Rejuvenation

yoga practice calms the nervous system Do you ever wonder why people who practice yoga seem so calm and happy? Many people suffer from hypertension,...
10 tips to strengthen your yoga practice

10 tips to strengthen your yoga practice

After years of practicing yoga and learning from countless instructors, fellow yogis, and even personal experience, I’ve gathered these essential tips that have greatly helped...
max strom

Max Strom

Max Strom’s yoga classes have always been dedicated to opening the heart and enriching the lives of his students so they can make better choices...
hanumanasana | monkey pose

Hanumanasana | Monkey pose

How to ease into Hanumanasana As a certified yoga instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience, I’ve guided hundreds of students through Hanumanasana (the...