Beginner's Expert: Natasha Rizopoulos

Beginner's Expert and Ashtanga teacher Natasha Rizopoulos coaches students on all aspects of a beginning practice.

Ashtanga yoga teacher Natasha Rizopoulos is the latest and greatest addition to our team of experts here at YogaJournal.com. The star of our Step-by-Step video series, Natasha teaches at Yoga Works in Santa Monica, California and has studied with K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India.

Natasha loves teaching beginning students for the enthusiasm and earnestness they bring to class. "We all need to try and incorporate that early eagerness and receptivity to instruction into our practice, no matter how experienced we become," she says. "It's that 'beginner's mind' that allows us to learn and grow."

Natasha enjoys hearing from you. If you have a question for her, please submit a comment at the bottom of this page. You can read the archive of Natasha's expert advice below.

Practice with Natasha's DVDs.

Morning Routine

Padmasana Preparation

Tackling Transition

Warrior Priorities

Yoga Before or After Weight Loss

Savasana Solution

What's the Frequency, Natasha?

Inversion Inquiry

The Ticket for Taut Hamstrings

Home Practice 101

Camel Conundrum

Core Strength for Smooth Transitions

Pranayama Primer

Cross-Training Compatibility

Fashion for Function

Too Much of a Good Thing?

Chaturanga from Top to Toe

Mindfulness of the Mouth

Asana by Appointment

Determination vs. Intention