Yoga Room Blog

by Joumana SaberA gentleman who goes by the name Nand Lal made his way into the Yoga Room in the beginning of October to immerse himself in one full month of practice. I was told that his plan was to travel to Mysore to study at the shala. Since the shala was fully booked at the time he intended to go, he searched the web for plan B. The result: traveling to Dubai. Needless to say, I was overcome with many feelings - curiosity, happiness, and admiration. Nand lives and works in Saudi Arabia. This is his story - happy reading!  Read More..

by Nea FerrierWhen Ashtanga yoga is practiced Mysore style, students of all levels of ability practice alongside each other. While they mostly share the same set sequence of postures, the differences in their physical practices are apparent. For some, bending the body comes easily, for others age, injuries, body proportions and past histories make things more difficult. Every student will encounter challenges along the way, it is meeting these challenges that makes the practice rewarding.   Read More..

by Jo Arganaraz Pregnancy is a time when many women start yoga and really do need the time for themselves (the plural now being literal)! Is it safe? What can and can’t be done? How does it feel?  Read More..

by Nea Ferrier It’s been a great start to the Mysore program at Yoga Room Dubai this week. While coming into yoga around 7am can seem like a very early start, this really is the best time of day to do your Ashtanga practice. After you finish, you will feel refreshed and energized, ready for the day ahead.  Read More..

by Jo Arganaraz Internal: what's really going on inside body and mind - an endlessly fascinating journey

Newness: 15 years of Ashtanga practice, every practice revealing further truth and light

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