James Rafael Yoga

What I teach now is shaped as much by years of quiet self-practice as it is by all the studies and trainings I took.
We tend to think as students of yoga and as teachers that we need more knowledge, more tips, more tricks.
While that’s helpful and technique is important, it only carries you so far.
Eventually you have to take a leap of faith and start trusting in yourself, your own embodied wisdom, your own awareness; and share from that space.
We talk about authenticity a lot these days, but it’s hard to be authentic when there’s so much noise, so much conflicting opinion, so much antagonism.
Quietly coming back to self-practice is a deep refuge, a source of great stability and peace.

You’re not stiff because your body hates you. You are stiff because your body is an incredibly efficient organism that is trying to help you survive the modern world ➡️

Your workouts should not make you more stiff. Muscle shouldn’t cost you movement.
There are efficient ways to lift weights that increase your flexibility, range, and control - without costing you strength.
Comment ‘mobility’ if you’re curious for tips how