Atsuko
Flexibility Without Strength? Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Many people think yoga is all about being flexible. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people say, “I can’t do yoga because I...
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Atsuko
Oct 252 min read
Finding Strength Within: Physical Confidence Through Yoga
As I mentioned in my last blog post, I was a sickly child and wasn’t allowed to participate in PE or other physical activities in primary...
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Atsuko
Oct 113 min read
I Was a Sick Child: A Childhood of Health Struggles
People who know me now are often surprised when they find out that I was a sick child. Because of the job I do, many assume I’ve always...
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Atsuko
Sep 202 min read
Why You Should Never Skip Savasana, Final Relaxation: The Bliss of Stillness
I remember what a friend of mine told me when she started teaching yoga. She taught a gentle, relaxing class, and when it came to the end...
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Atsuko
Aug 302 min read
The Healing Journey: How Yoga Teaches Us to Work with Injuries
In April 2023, I picked up a knee injury. There wasn’t any specific incident that caused it, but I believe it developed over a couple of...
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Atsuko
Aug 162 min read
Commit to Yoga: The Importance of Consistency on the Mat
Commit to your yoga
practice and reap the benefits!
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Atsuko
Aug 22 min read
Is My New Teacher Wrong?
“Let’s start the class with mountain pose. Stand with your feet together….” You might be thinking, “Hang on! I was taught to keep my feet...
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Atsuko
Jul 192 min read
Yoga Sangha : Why Being Early to Yoga Class Matters
What is the hidden benefit of getting to your class on time and hanging around afterwards?
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Atsuko
Jun 283 min read
From Fear to Freedom: Headstand As a Path to Inner Strength
Is headstand part of your practice? Have you tried it? Or do you think you will never achieve this? In his book Light on Yoga, B.K.S....
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Atsuko
Jun 142 min read
Establishing Your Yoga Sanctuary: The Importance of Personal Practice
Most of the classes I teach are general-level physical yoga with a mixture of styles, but when I practise at home, I always practise...
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Atsuko
May 242 min read
Navigating Menopause: My Journey to Better Sleep
In my younger days, I always stayed up late and slept in as long as I could. As a student, I had to get up for lectures, and when I...
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Atsuko
May 102 min read
Yoga Beyond Walls: Embracing Nature in Your Practice
I have been a yoga teacher and practitioner for nearly three decades, but only last year I discovered the joy of yoga outside. The reason...
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Atsuko
Apr 263 min read
The Magic of Morning Affirmations: Simple Practices for a Positive Mindset
Do you know what an affirmation is? It's any statement you make. Too often, our minds are filled with negative affirmations. Do you wake...
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Atsuko
Apr 123 min read
Mastering the Art of Sleep: 7 Tips for a Restful Night
If you want to have a beautiful morning and start your day positively, you need to pay attention to your sleep. Beautiful mornings...
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Atsuko
Mar 223 min read
Writing Your Way to Clarity: 7 Tips for Journaling
Do you journal? Let's define what journaling is and what it involves. Journaling is keeping a written record of one or multiple elements...
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Atsuko
Mar 82 min read
Beyond Asanas: Nourishing Your Mind with Morning Yoga Bliss
I have been hosting online morning yoga classes every weekday since the first Covid lockdown, marking four years this month! Except for a...
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Atsuko
Feb 232 min read
Lighting the Path: Your Winter Guide to Circadian Harmony
As I feel low in winter, last year I invested in a simple light therapy box. There were so many to choose from Amazon, with a few...
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Atsuko
Feb 93 min read
Early Asanas, Lasting Impact: Embracing the Physical Perks of Morning Yoga
In 2020, during the lockdown, I unexpectedly launched my online morning yoga class. Initially, I had no plans to teach yoga online—partly...
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Atsuko
Jan 272 min read
The Morning Phone Trap : Reclaiming Your Sunrise Bliss
It's funny how habits sneak into our lives, isn't it? For the past few years, I've found myself reaching for my phone almost...
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Atsuko
Jan 122 min read
Harmony at Dawn : The Power of Morning Meditation
In my last post, I talked about hopping onto my yoga mat right after waking up. Following that, my routine seamlessly moves into a...
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