Blog - Tag: Ashtanga | Yuen Long & Tsuen Wan Yoga | Tapas Yoga HK

The 2025 Tapas Second Led Class & Conference will be held on March 15 (Saturday) at Tapas Yuen Long Studio! This session includes chanting, count-led asana practice, and a teacher-led Conference sharing yoga knowledge, letting you experience the essence of Ashtanga Yoga more deeply.

Chaturanga Dandasana is one of the most commonly performed yet frequently misaligned poses in yoga! This article breaks down the 5 most common mistakes to help you practice more safely and with better stability.

Yoga is more than physical exercise - it's a practice for mind, body, and spirit. Through consistent practice and focused breathing, we can achieve true freedom and inner peace.

In Ashtanga yoga, the gazing point (Drishti) is a crucial practice element that helps practitioners improve focus, stabilize body and mind, and cultivate inner peace. This article explains how drishti affects your practice and takes your yoga journey deeper.

The Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, known as Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga Therapy), combines flowing asanas with breath to help detoxify the body, boost metabolism, and promote overall health.

When facing challenges, we often think about giving up. Yet yoga teaches us the value of persistence - not just in practice, but in life. Let's explore the power of perseverance and discover inner resilience and growth.

A detailed breakdown of how to practice Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose) correctly—from arm placement and core stability to foot positioning and hip alignment. Learn to safely and effectively improve flexibility and stability.

Utthita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose) is a balance-challenging yoga pose - even Moon finds it tricky! This article shares key preparation tips to help you enter this pose with stability and improve your technique.

Learn the four key techniques for Marichyasana C (Sage Twist C), including foot placement, spine extension, and twisting technique to help you improve your yoga practice.

Want to improve your Forearm Stand (Pincha Mayurasana)? This article shares three key techniques: elbow and palm positioning, shoulder and neck openness, and core and glute control.

Tung Sir returns to teaching in February! Tapas Yoga's first Led Class & Conference of 2025 will be held on February 8th at our Yuen Long studio, featuring mantra chanting, breath-guided asana practice, and yoga knowledge sharing.

Eka Pada Sirsasana challenges not just flexibility, but the mind itself. In Mysore practice, I discovered that true softness comes from patience and awareness, not force.

Utplutih (Lift Up) is a yoga pose that challenges endurance and willpower. Korean yoga teacher Moon joins me to break down the key points of this powerful pose.

Starting from Baddha Padmasana, learn how to enter Yoga Mudra with key techniques and essential tips to optimize your practice experience.

Practicing with friends who share the same passion is truly special. Each year I look forward to Mysore practice, feeling its unique energy and atmosphere.

Learn the proper technique for Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Pose) with Korean Ashtanga teacher Moon. Improve flexibility, circulation, and mind-body balance.

Downward Facing Dog appears in nearly every yoga class and is actually a mini inversion. Learn proper alignment, common mistakes, and the benefits of this foundational pose.

Studying yoga in Mysore, India goes beyond physical training - it's a journey of inner exploration. Through Salabhasana (Locust Pose), discover the importance of building a solid foundation and cultivating inner strength.

Week five in Mysore, India. People come and go, but the practice energy remains strong. Ending 2024 with practice and welcoming the new year with intention.

Ever felt stuck in your yoga practice due to tension? This article shares how relaxing the mind helped me break through a challenging pose.

2024 was so busy I barely had time to sleep early. Hoping 2025 brings more rest and reflection. Looking back and welcoming new possibilities.

Four weeks into my Mysore journey. This week brought both challenges and rewards as I continue exploring the depth of yoga practice.

Let the Yoga Sutras guide us into 2025. Through yoga practice, quiet the mind and release mental clutter. January schedule is now available!

Explore the Mysore style of Ashtanga yoga practice and the meaning of Guru. Personal reflections on yoga as a discipline and Sharath Jois's legacy.

The October Ashtanga Led Class and Yoga Conference will be held at our Yuen Long studio, offering a deep dive into yoga philosophy and breathing rhythm. Suitable for students with regular practice experience. Register now!

Learn about the content and structure of Ashtanga Basic classes. This course is designed specifically for beginners, helping you build a solid yoga foundation and gradually deepen your Ashtanga Yoga practice.

Join the Ashtanga LED class and yoga conference on August 3, 2024. Experience mantra chanting, practice breathing rhythm following Sanskrit cues, and deepen your yoga knowledge!

Experience a brief but enriching day of practice at AYBKK, filled with energy and deep inspiration, looking forward to continuing this learning journey in the future.

Join the Ashtanga LED class and Yoga Conference on July 6, 2024 at Yuen Long. Through chanting, asanas, and breathing techniques with professional guidance, deepen your understanding of the wisdom of yoga.

Through Ajay's workshop, I rediscovered the depth and inspiration of the Ashtanga Primary Series, reflecting that yoga practice is not just physical training but also mental and inner growth.

The key to learning Ashtanga yoga lies in maintaining disciplined practice even after the initial enthusiasm fades. Congratulations to all students who persisted with early morning 7AM to 9AM Mysore practice for an entire year!

Supta Urdhvapada Vajrasana is the most challenging pose for me in the second series. After a year of practice, I finally broke through on the left side during Kino's Mysore class, though the right side remains a mystery.

This year's precious Christmas gift was taking a photo with admired Ashtanga Yoga senior Teacher Daniel, with gratitude for his contribution to spreading this art.

A yoga practitioner from Hong Kong shares how, despite global challenges and travel restrictions, being able to visit Mysore to learn Ashtanga Yoga is a journey filled with challenges and preciousness.

The Ashtanga Mysore teaching method is like learning piano - each student has their own rhythm and pace. Here, teachers provide individual guidance based on your needs, allowing you to focus on your own practice.

My first Ashtanga class left me drenched in sweat and ready to quit. But this challenging practice became my source of strength.

Mysore practice isn't just for experienced yogis - it's actually the ideal starting point for beginners entering Ashtanga yoga.

The Ashtanga Second Series 'Nadi Shodhana' focuses on nerve purification with challenging consecutive headstands in advanced practice.

After years of practicing Ashtanga yoga, I've found its sequencing to be flawless - like a combination lock that must be opened in order.

In Ashtanga practice, precisely coordinating each breath with every movement is essential for achieving optimal results.

October marks the start of Sharathji's Ashtanga course. I'm joining the December session in Mysore.