30/10/2025
So many people think Ashtanga is about getting deeper into postures — but the real depth has nothing to do with the shapes.
It’s about patience when things don’t move.
Humility when they fall apart.
Consistency when it’s boring.
And self-awareness when the ego wants more.
These are the lessons most students skip — not because they’re hidden, but because they’re uncomfortable.
As a teacher, it can be disheartening to see how easily frustration gets projected onto the person guiding the room.
When things feel stuck, we blame the teacher.
When the practice feels hard, we start looking for someone new — someone who might give us more poses, more attention, more affirmation.
But practice doesn’t owe us constant growth or excitement.
It asks for steadiness, trust, and respect — for the process and for the people who hold space for it.
Because in the end, the real work isn’t in the postures.
It’s in how we meet the practice — and the teachers, mirrors, and moments that challenge us most.