Yoga is Everywhere: Practicing Beyond the Mat

Finding my Hanumanasana (splits) in a tree. Practicing in nature adds a playful and grounding element to the challenge of deep flexibility poses.

Bringing my balancing skills to new depths. Here I am practicing Natarajasana (Dancer's Pose) in the pool. Aqua yoga is a great way to challenge balance while being gentle on the joints.

Creating art with every pose. Here is a creative split variation on a staircase, using the environment to explore flexibility in new ways.

Day 2: Pincha progress with extra cuteness. My little one decided to join the practice, adding about 20kg of weight to my forearm stand. It was a joyful test of power, play, and presence.

Day 4 of the inversion challenge. Practicing Pincha Mayurasana at home with my furry supervisor, followed by a headstand variation using blocks to deepen the shoulder opening.

Day 10 of my inversion challenge took me outdoors. I found nature's own aerial yoga setup in the roots of a banyan tree. A playful way to hang upside down.

Ustrasana, or Camel Pose, practiced outdoors. This backbend opens the entire front of the body, and practicing it in nature feels incredibly energizing and heart-opening.

A standing split variation against a tree. Using the tree for support allows for a deeper stretch in the hamstrings and a greater challenge to my balance.

Snapshots of a week well-lived. Here I am practicing an aerial split using the yoga swing, which allows for a deep stretch without putting pressure on the joints.