Ashtanga yoga is a rigorous and complete yoga practice system, passed down by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois from his teacher Krishnamacharya and spread worldwide. This system centres on fixed sequences of postures, with practitioners integrating three key elements — Ujjayi breathing, Bandha (energy locks), and Drishti (gaze points) — to cultivate deep focus and awareness through dynamic flow.

Ashtanga yoga practice not only builds a strong physique — improving strength, flexibility, and endurance — but more importantly, it tempers the mind. Facing the same sequence each day, you discover that the real challenge lies not in the postures themselves but in how to maintain patience, accept the present state, and find new layers within repetition. This is exactly why Ashtanga is called "moving meditation."

Yoga Tung's articles offer in-depth sharing on all aspects of Ashtanga practice, from posture techniques to practice mindset, from breathing methods to philosophical foundations, helping you comprehensively understand and deepen your Ashtanga path.

Finding Strength in Breath: Mysore Practice Reflections
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December 23, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Finding Strength in Breath: Mysore Practice Reflections

Every time you step onto the mat, it's a conversation with yourself. Mysore practice teaches you to stay present and find strength in your breath.

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2025 Tapas 2nd Led Class & Conference | March 15
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March 10, 2025 Events & Community

2025 Tapas 2nd Led Class & Conference | March 15

Tapas' 2nd Led Class and Conference of 2025 is on March 15 at Yuen Long. Features mantra chanting, Sanskrit-led practice, and yoga knowledge sharing.

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5 Common Chaturanga Dandasana Mistakes and How to Fix Them
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February 18, 2025 Yoga Lifestyle

5 Common Chaturanga Dandasana Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Chaturanga Dandasana is one of the easiest poses to get wrong -- and one of the most important. Here are 5 common mistakes and how to fix them.

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Yoga and Freedom: The Path to Mind-Body Harmony
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February 11, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Yoga and Freedom: The Path to Mind-Body Harmony

Yoga goes beyond physical training -- it's a practice for body, mind, and spirit. Steady practice and mindful breathing lead to real ease and inner peace.

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How Drishti Improves Focus and Stability in Ashtanga Yoga
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February 9, 2025 Yoga Sharing

How Drishti Improves Focus and Stability in Ashtanga Yoga

Drishti -- your gazing point in Ashtanga yoga -- sharpens focus, builds balance, and calms the mind. Here's how it changes your practice.

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Ashtanga Primary Series: Detox Benefits and Practice Tips
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February 8, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Ashtanga Primary Series: Detox Benefits and Practice Tips

The Ashtanga Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa) combines postures and breath to help detoxify your body, boost metabolism, and support overall health.

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The Power of Not Giving Up: From Yoga to Life
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February 3, 2025 Yoga Lifestyle

The Power of Not Giving Up: From Yoga to Life

Yoga teaches persistence -- on the mat and in life. Every moment you choose not to give up is where real growth begins.

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Mastering Drop Back: A Mind-Body Challenge
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January 25, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Mastering Drop Back: A Mind-Body Challenge

Four key Drop Back techniques broken down: core stability, chest opening, grounding your feet, and letting go of fear to find balance.

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Parsvottanasana Breakdown: Master the Intense Side Stretch
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January 22, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Parsvottanasana Breakdown: Master the Intense Side Stretch

Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch) alignment breakdown -- arm placement, core stability, foot positioning, and hip alignment for a safer practice.

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Yoga Tips: Prep Moves for Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
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January 15, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Yoga Tips: Prep Moves for Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana gives even Moon a hard time! Four key prep positions to help you get into this standing balance more steadily.

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Marichyasana C: 4 Key Points to Deepen Your Twist
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January 14, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Marichyasana C: 4 Key Points to Deepen Your Twist

Four key tips for Marichyasana C (Sage Twist C): foot placement, leg rotation, toe activation, and spinal extension to help you twist deeper and safer.

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Mastering Pincha Mayurasana: 3 Tips for a Stable Forearm Stand
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January 13, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Mastering Pincha Mayurasana: 3 Tips for a Stable Forearm Stand

Struggling with Pincha Mayurasana? 3 key tips on elbow placement, shoulder opening, and core control to help you hold your forearm stand steady.

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Pincha Mayurasana: 3 Ways to Enter Forearm Stand
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January 12, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Pincha Mayurasana: 3 Ways to Enter Forearm Stand

Three ways to get into Pincha Mayurasana (forearm stand)! Whether you're a beginner or advanced, find the entry that suits you and build balance and upper body strength.

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Eka Pada Sirsasana: Balancing Strength and Surrender
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January 11, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Eka Pada Sirsasana: Balancing Strength and Surrender

Eka Pada Sirsasana isn't just a flexibility test -- it challenges the mind too. Practicing in Mysore taught me that real softness comes from patience and awareness, not from forcing it.

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Test Your Strength and Endurance: Utplutih Pose Breakdown
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January 11, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Test Your Strength and Endurance: Utplutih Pose Breakdown

Utplutih (Lift Up) really tests your endurance and willpower! Korean teacher Moon and I break down the key points to help you build strength and stability.

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From Baddha Padmasana to Yoga Mudra: Key Tips
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January 10, 2025 Yoga Sharing

From Baddha Padmasana to Yoga Mudra: Key Tips

Starting from Baddha Padmasana, we go through how to move into Yoga Mudra plus the key tips and things to watch out for in this transition.

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Precious Moments of Mysore Practice with Friends
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January 9, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Precious Moments of Mysore Practice with Friends

Practicing with friends who share the same passion -- that's something rare and special. Every year I look forward to being in Mysore and feeling that energy.

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How to Practice Baddha Padmasana with Teacher Moon
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January 8, 2025 Yoga Sharing

How to Practice Baddha Padmasana with Teacher Moon

Korean Ashtanga teacher Moon demos Baddha Padmasana (Bound Lotus Pose) with me! This pose boosts flexibility, circulation, and body-mind balance. With practice, anyone can do it.

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Learning Yoga in Mysore: Inner Strength Through Locust Pose
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January 7, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Learning Yoga in Mysore: Inner Strength Through Locust Pose

Learning yoga in Mysore isn't just physical training -- it's a journey inward. Salabhasana (Locust Pose) showed me how much a solid foundation and inner strength matter.

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Mysore Week 5: A Practice Journey Between Old and New
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January 5, 2025 Daily Yoga Practice

Mysore Week 5: A Practice Journey Between Old and New

Week five in Mysore, India -- people come and go, but the practice energy stays strong. Closing 2024 on the mat and starting the new year with fresh goals.

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Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025 | Year-End Mysore Thoughts
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December 31, 2024 Yoga Lifestyle

Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025 | Year-End Mysore Thoughts

2024 was so busy I couldn't even sleep early -- hoping 2025 changes that! Year-end reflections from Mysore on finding balance through practice.

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Mysore Week 4: Challenges and Growth | 20-26 Dec
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December 29, 2024 Daily Yoga Practice

Mysore Week 4: Challenges and Growth | 20-26 Dec

Fourth week in Mysore. Every day on the mat brings something new -- pushing limits while learning to stay focused and patient through the tough moments.

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