This Yoga Life is your guide to all things yoga—from honest product reviews and practice tips to mindful lifestyle insights and exclusive member content. Whether you're new to yoga or deep in your journey, we’re here to help you stay informed, inspired, and grounded.

Tried, Tested, Loved.

Looking for the right mat, the perfect read, or props that actually help? I’ve done the practice (and the cleaning), so you don’t have to guess. Every recommendation is something I’ve personally used, loved, and stand behind.

Browse by category below to explore step-by-step tutorials, honest gear reviews, cleaning tips, and book recommendations.

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Editor’s Picks

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The 5 Best Yoga Books for Every Yogi

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Yoga vs. Stretching: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

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How to Deepen Your Yoga Practice: 7 Practical Tips

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What Yoga Style is Right for You? A Beginner’s Guide

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The voice behind This Yoga Life

Hi, I’m Alexia Koletsou, PhD. I’m the writer, researcher, and mat-tester behind This Yoga Life. I’ve been practicing Ashtanga since 2009 and have traveled to Mysore, India five times to deepen my studies. I love reading yoga books, recommending the ones that truly resonate, and testing out mats and props to find what actually works.

This space is where I share what’s helped me (and what hasn’t), so you can feel more grounded, informed, and inspired in your own practice. From favorite reads to real talk on practice highs and lows—This Yoga Life is yoga as it really shows up, on and off the mat.

Flow With Us: Exclusive Membership

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Join KPJAYI Authorized Level 2 teacher Cathy Moran—my teacher—and me in Flow With Us, a supportive membership space for yogis who want to go deeper, stay consistent, and feel truly connected.

Inside the membership, you’ll find:

  • Practice videos in Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Hatha, and Restorative styles

  • A growing Posture Lab for technique, alignment, and modifications

  • A dedicated Teacher Hub with resources for yoga teachers and aspiring teachers

Whether you're refining your Ashtanga journey, building a home practice, or simply seeking space to reconnect, Flow With Us offers the support and structure to help your practice grow—on your terms, in your time.

Featured Classes

  • A yoga instructor assists a student performing a downward-facing dog pose on a mat in a studio with plants and decor in the background. Text overlay reads 'POSTURE LAB.'

    Posture Lab is dedicated to breaking down yoga poses step by step. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, these videos provide clear instructions, tips, and modifications to help you safely and confidently get into specific asanas.

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    Dive into the transformative practice of Ashtanga yoga with our comprehensive video series. From step-by-step classes to help you build your practice, to short flows for busy days, and full Primary Series sessions, this collection is designed to meet you wherever you are on your yoga journey.

  • Yoga instructor assisting a student in a triangle pose on a yoga mat, with the text "TEACHER HUB" overlayed.

    A video series designed to support and inspire yoga instructors. From hands-on adjustments to teaching tips and creative class ideas, this series offers practical advice and insights to help you grow as a teacher and better serve your students. Whether you’re new to teaching or looking to refine your skills, Teacher Hub is here to guide your journey.

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