Ashtanga, a discipline to imbibe
Why is the Ashtanga form of yoga considered tough to sustain? Sonakshi Dhamija lists out its benefits and suggests a few asanas As one of the oldest and most traditional forms of yoga, Ashtanga is considered to be the hardest form of physical asana (posture practice) in the world because it demands your full participation […]
The Groundwork: Sonakshi Dhamija on Ashtanga, Stillness, and the Long Game
Demanding practices, quick fixes, and why real transformation requires showing up—especially when it’s hard. There’s a particular kind of discipline that comes from doing the same thing, in the same way, at the same time, for years. Not because someone’s watching. Not because it’s trending. But because the work itself demands it—and because you’ve learned […]
Why movement is one of the most empowering things ever
It taught me how to trust myself. The beginning of the most important relationship. The one with yourself. I have always been interested in what movement does to the mind. When I went to Mysore to practice yoga for the first time, at 22, it wasn’t my weight I was trying to fix. It wasn’t […]