Between Tradition and Adaptation: A Conversation with Adam Keen Adam Keen has spent more than twenty years teaching Ashtanga yoga, and for many of them he has returned to Purple Valley in Goa as one of our teachers. Alongside his teaching, he hosts the Keen on Yoga podcast, where he speaks with teachers and … Between Tradition and Adaptation: A Conversation with Adam Keen
The Art of Cultivation – A Conversation with Kia Naddermier – Kia Naddermier has been practising Ashtanga yoga for more than thirty years. Her teaching weaves together an embodied approach to Mysore practice, classical Pranayama and the Buddha Dharma. Drawing deeply from both Yogic and Buddhist traditions, it has grown into Yoga Bhāvanā, an … The Art of Cultivation: A Conversation with Kia Naddermier
The Blossoming of Black Lotus Yoga – A Conversation with Ty Landrum about creative vitality, compassion, and Black Lotus Yoga – For more than two decades, Ty Landrum has been immersed in the practice and teaching of yoga. A devoted Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher and somatic explorer, Ty is celebrated for his beautiful vinyasa practice and … The Blossoming of Black Lotus Yoga – A Conversation with Ty Landrum about creative vitality, compassion, and Black Lotus Yoga
“Not a Battle, but a Balance”: An honest conversation with Adam Keen on Reclaiming the Purpose of Practice. Adam Keen has been walking the path of Ashtanga yoga for over 25 years, but his journey began in the most unexpected place: a university philosophy classroom. Authorised Level 2 by Sharath Jois in 2012 and one … “Not a Battle, but a Balance”: An honest conversation with Adam Keen on Reclaiming the Purpose of Practice
“I had to go very far and for long time to find myself”: An Interview with Laia Yañez This monsoon season at Purple Valley Goa, we’re thrilled to welcome Laia Yañez – an Ashtanga Yoga teacher authorised Level 2 by Sharath Jois at the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute. Laia’s journey began from … “I had to go very far and for long time to find myself”: An Interview with Laia Yañez
Why Monsoon is the Magic Season for Ayurveda: Nature’s Perfect Timing for Healing While most travelers avoid India during the rainy season, wellness insiders know a secret: monsoon might just be the perfect time for Ayurvedic healing. When the skies open up and the world turns lush and green, something remarkable happens to our bodies … Why Monsoon is the Magic Season for Ayurveda: Nature’s Perfect Timing for Healing
Introduction to Ayurveda: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness Ayurveda often shows up in yoga classes, wellness retreats, and Instagram captions. But what is it really? More than just herbal remedies or oil massages, Ayurveda is a system of natural health that has been practiced for over 5,000 years in India. What is Ayurveda and why … Introduction to Ayurveda: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness
Featuring John Scott, this guided class was filmed in the beautiful shala of Purple Valley. In March 2020 India went into lockdown together with many other parts of the world due to the Covid pandemic. Johns retreat had just started and the retreat was still filled with guests. It was a bizarre situation; everything was … Practice with John Scott – Video & Tutorials
On Practice : Are you practicing correctly? Practice, in some form or the other, has always been an important part of each of our lives. Whether it is lessons in math, writing, sport, music, dance, art or running a business, teaching, therapy or even socialising. There is something to be said for the learning through … Deliberate Practice
Mamiko, the very loved chef of Purple Valley muses about the ancient amaranth plant and shares a great recipe for a nutritious amarant dip.