Advanced Asana Part 1: What's the Point? with Lily Dwyer Begg

Most people view "advanced asana" as a flashy, performance-based practice driven by natural talent and aesthetics. This common misconception can lead people to dismiss asana as just preparation for real yoga or treat it as a casual activity that everyone can do equally. In this episode, we explore what it means to advance as an asana practitioner and the benefits of a consistent and systematic approach. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 02:15 Defining Advanced Asana 08:33 Challenge vs. Intensity in Practice 16:22 The Role of Asana in a Sedentary Culture 19:50 Why Basic Postures can be Harder than Advanced Postures 26:27 Do Mirrors and Cameras Have a Place in Asana Practice? 32:11 The Role of Home Practice and Opportunities Online EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga Follow Lily on Instagram @lilydwyerbegg Follow Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga on Facebook LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

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Advanced Asana Part 1: What's the Point? with Lily Dwyer Begg is an episode from Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast by Mado Hesselink.

This episode is 35:25 long.

This episode was published on Dec 4, 2025.

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