Yoga
My Yoga Practice in the B.K.S. Iyengar Method
Yoga in the B.K.S. Iyengar tradition is more than just physical exercise — it’s a path toward mindfulness, balance, and a deeper understanding of the body. In my life, this practice has become a daily ritual that teaches patience, precision, and presence. In this post, I share my yoga journey — from my first classes in Poland, through learning with wonderful teachers, to my home practice in Switzerland.
Other Articles:
The articles I create are my way of deepening my understanding of yoga, bodywork, anatomy, and the mechanisms behind how and why our bodies respond in certain ways. I don’t have a medical background — these texts are more like my personal knowledge base and a space for conscious growth.
Twists in Yoga
Twists in yoga: a natural way to support spinal health and improve digestion.
Women’s Bellies — Why Did Nature Design Them This Way?
A few days ago, I was talking with friends about how women’s bellies are shown in the media — perfectly flat, tight, without an ounce of softness. But in reality, women’s bellies look different, and they have every right to. From that conversation came the need to gather in one place some facts, reflections, and knowledge about why a super-flat stomach shouldn’t be a goal in itself if we truly want to care for our health and well-being.
Joint Hyperextension — What You Should Know Before You Go Deeper Into an Asana
I used to wonder why some people on the yoga mat slip into the splits right away, while others struggle with a simple forward fold. Or why someone in “cat pose” bends like a circus acrobat, while I can barely see any stretch at all!
It’s possible that these “super-flexible” people have joint hyperextension (hypermobility). Sounds like a superpower? Turns out — not necessarily. Here’s what I learned.
Hypomobility — When Your Joints Don’t Want to Move
If hyperextension is “too much movement in the joints,” then hypomobility is the opposite — joints that move too little, stiff and restricted. It’s like having hinges that have rusted and no longer open easily.
Sounds like a typical “lack of stretching”? It might be something more.