Lotta Sebzda, a 57 year old Swedish Ashtanga yoga practitioner and hairdresser, shares her love for Ashtanga yoga and her journey with the practice. She discusses the benefits of a consistent practice, the importance of listening to your body, and the joy of teaching workshops. Lota also talks about the evolution of social media and its impact on the yoga community.

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Key Takeaways:

Ashtanga yoga is a consistent practice that can be done anywhere and provides different experiences each day.
Age is just a number in yoga, and it’s never too late to start or continue your practice.
It’s important to listen to your body and modify poses as needed to avoid injury.
Social media has made yoga more accessible and allows for connection and inspiration within the yoga community.

The Evolution of Ashtanga Yoga: A Conversation with Lotta Sebzda

In this thought leadership article, we explore the main themes discussed in a podcast interview with Lotta Sebzda, a renowned Ashtanga yoga practitioner. Through a detailed analysis of the transcript, we delve into the evolution of Ashtanga yoga, the benefits of the practice, and the impact of social media on the yoga community.

Introduction

In a recent podcast interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lotta Sebzda, a dedicated Ashtanga yoga practitioner with over 25 years of experience. Lotta shared her journey with Ashtanga yoga, her love for the practice, and her insights into the physical and mental benefits it offers. We discussed the evolution of Ashtanga yoga, the role of social media in the yoga community, and the importance of finding joy and contentment in one’s practice. In this article, we will explore these themes in detail, using verbatim quotes from the interview to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis.

The Evolution of Ashtanga Yoga

Lotta Sebzda began her Ashtanga yoga journey over two decades ago, and she has been practicing the same sequence ever since. She explained that the beauty of Ashtanga yoga lies in its consistency and repetition. Each day’s practice is unique, offering new challenges and opportunities for growth. Lotta emphasized that Ashtanga yoga is not about achieving perfection or mastering advanced poses; it is about showing up on the mat every day and embracing the practice as it is. She shared her love for the traditional Mysore style of teaching, where students practice at their own pace and receive individualized attention from the teacher. Lotta believes that the Mysore style allows for a deeper connection with the practice and a greater understanding of one’s body and mind.

The Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga yoga offers a multitude of physical and mental benefits. Lotta explained that the practice helps to build strength, flexibility, and balance. It also improves focus, concentration, and mental clarity. Lotta shared her personal experience of how Ashtanga yoga helped her regain her strength and immune system after experiencing health issues. She emphasized that the practice is adaptable to individual needs and abilities, and it can be modified to suit different body types and levels of fitness. Lotta also highlighted the importance of breath control in Ashtanga yoga, as it helps to calm the mind and create a meditative state during the practice.

The Impact of Social Media on the Yoga Community

The rise of social media has had a significant impact on the yoga community, and Lotta shared her thoughts on this phenomenon. She acknowledged the benefits of social media in making yoga more accessible to a wider audience and connecting practitioners from around the world. However, she also expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of social media on the practice. Lotta emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective and not comparing oneself to others based on their social media presence. She encouraged practitioners to focus on their own journey and to find joy and contentment in their practice, regardless of their level or ability.

Finding Joy and Contentment in the Practice

Throughout our conversation, Lotta emphasized the importance of finding joy and contentment in the practice of Ashtanga yoga. She encouraged practitioners to approach their practice with a sense of curiosity and playfulness, rather than striving for perfection or achievement. Lotta shared her own experience of how the practice has brought her immense joy and fulfillment, and she encouraged others to cultivate a similar mindset. She reminded us that yoga is a lifelong journey, and that the true essence of the practice lies in the process, rather than the end result.

Conclusion and Future Outlook

In conclusion, my conversation with Lotta Sebzda provided valuable insights into the evolution of Ashtanga yoga, the benefits of the practice, and the impact of social media on the yoga community. Lotta’s passion for Ashtanga yoga and her dedication to the practice were evident throughout our discussion. Her words serve as a reminder to all practitioners to approach their practice with an open mind, a sense of joy, and a commitment to self-care. As the yoga community continues to evolve, it is important to stay true to the essence of the practice and to find joy and contentment in the journey.

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Yoga makes me happy because every time I practice, I feel lighter and more calm.

Watch this video so I can share with you reasons why I think yoga can make you happy too.

Before I started to practice yoga, I was very unhappy. I went through a very difficult time in my life. And when I started practicing yoga a little over 30 years ago, I noticed that I began to be able to change my negative thinking into positive thinking. And that simple shift created such a profound change for me in my life. So through a consistent yoga practice, Yoga has brought me tremendous happiness.

So you might be thinking, I’d like to feel some happiness, too. So I just want to share a few reasons why I think yoga can bring about more happiness.

The first reason that I think yoga helps to make me happy is breath and movement. The simplicity of practicing yoga, creating exercise, and coordinating the breath in the movement always has a profound effect on my nervous system, my mood and my general well being. Plus, yoga is designed to improve longevity. And it really is aimed at harnessing the fullness of our human potential.

The second reason yoga makes me happy is that it forces me to take my mind and place it on an object and an object of concentration. The practice of holding attention steady, at a single point of concentration has a profound effect on mood and overall sense of well being.

The third reason that yoga makes me happy is that every time I feel aches and pains, the yoga practice helps me to do something proactive to actually change the situation.

Four, I love sharing yoga. It brings me so much joy. The act of sharing the yoga practice brings me so much happiness.

And the fifth reason that I know yoga makes me happy is that it gives me a profound sense of purpose. Having a daily practice and staying consistent to my practice really helps me to stay focused on something that’s positive and consistent. Through this process of maintaining consistent practice, and really developing a sense of purpose gives me a reason to get on the mat every day.

I know that when I practice, I feel better. So the simple act of just getting on the mat no matter what can cultivate commitment. And whether it’s sitting on a cushion and practicing meditation or getting on the yoga mat and practicing yoga asana. If it’s just simply working with the breathing or, on some days I just lay down on my back and practice Shavasana.

By putting my attention into the practice and maintaining consistency gives me a sense of purpose. I believe that through sense of purpose, immense happiness is available for all of us.

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Check out the links below and join in and come practice. Just start breathing and moving and bringing your attention to a point of concentration. Start to observe how by taking care of your aches and pains and actually doing something proactive and the art of sharing and when you start to feel the joy and the happiness that comes from practicing yoga, your friends and family will feel that to.

You’ll get a sense of the fact that you’re spreading a little bit of positivity in the world, which double feedback loops into your own happiness. And also just keeping your focus and feeling a sense of purpose and all of these things included can be found by just simply getting on your mat.

So if you need some assistance or you need some help, just start practicing and we’re here for you.

If anything I mentioned here makes sense to you remember to leave a comment below and I will happily answer you back. Remember… just keep practicing!

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