About

HI! I’m Adarsh Williams – Ashtanga Yoga & Movement Specialist here online and in Groningen, Netherlands.

This is the blog where I share tutorials related to yoga and wellness. Perhaps you found your way here through my YouTube channel, or know me from yoga class? However you found your way here, thanks for visiting.

I believe that everyone can develop and meaningful movement practice, and one that lasts. My background with Ashtanga Yoga, Assisted Stretching, and Movement Therapy gives me a flexible repertoire to work with students of all types, ability, and experience.

Who I Work With

Yoga Practitioners (total beginners – advanced 3rd series) who want a sustainable, intelligent Ashtanga practice.
Individuals with chronic tightness, mobility restriction, or post-injury looking for assisted stretching and movement therapy.
Teacher trainees & wellness professionals wanting to deepen their skillset (philosophy, pranayama, kriya, asana, anatomy, teaching methodology, therapeutics) * credits for Yoga Alliance Continued Education available

My Approach

I enjoy bridging the gap between classical yoga and modern techniques. The ancients believed that the body is the vehicle for the spirit and that we should “optimize” the vehicle for the Journey. Of course, everyone will come to me with their own goals and I try to meet them there. I work with people seeking a wide variety of outcomes:

Mastering Peak Poses – Intelligent sequencing to build the skills (and strength) for Peak Poses (Headstand, Backbend, Arm Balance, etc)
Flexibility – From basic stretching such as AIS or PNF, as well as advanced stretching techniques for athletes, yogis, dancers, gymnast
Sustainable practice – preventing burnout, injury, & plateaus

Background

Yoga

+ Ashtanga Yoga – KPJAYI, Level 2 (Authorization by Pattabhi Jois in 2004, Level 2 by Sharath Jois 2009)

+ Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainer – RYT 200, RYT 500, Continuing Education Provider

Wellness

+ Assisted Stretching (AIS, PNF) – Smart Stretch

+ Movement & Mobility Specialist – The Ready State Level 1,2

+ Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) – 25 years, thousands of client hours

+ Integrative Massage (CMT) – Certified Massage Therapist

+ Pilates Teacher – Certified Mat Pilates

Creator

+ Smart Stretch: A Visual Guide To Active Isolated Stretching

+ Mysore Challenge: 20 Days to Level Up Your Yoga

Work with me

My mission is to inspire and support you on your yoga and wellness journey. With a lifetime of practice, research, and integration behind me, I offer a flexible and personalized approach tailored to your needs.

Book a Private Lesson – Online or in The Netherlands

Join the 20-Day Ashtanga Challenge or another Online Course

If you’re ready to deepen your practice or simply want to explore what’s possible, let’s connect for a quick video call!

Bio

Adarsh Williams is a Yoga Alliance Trainer (E- RYT 500, CE Provider), Ashtanga Yoga teacher (KPJAYI -2), and Movement Specialist (TRS-2). With over twenty years of professional experience, Adarsh has traveled the world assisting organizations and individuals in developing yoga, movement, and wellness programs.

A direct student of Pattabhi Jois, Adarsh received Ashtanga Authorization in 2004 and has completed numerous certifications with luminaries such as Richard Freeman & John Scott in yoga, and training under Dr. Kelly Starrett as a Movement & Mobility Specialist.

Integrating traditional yoga and physiotherapy, Adarsh has created and trained teachers in numerous innovative programs including Banded Mobility, Active Stretch, Sculpt Yoga, to name a few. His YouTube channel has become a popular resource in the fitness community and has led to the release of three feature-length instructional videos: Smart Stretch – Active Isolated Stretching, Smart Stretch – Assisted & Ashtanga Yoga – Strength, Mobility, Skill, and his first book: Smart Stretch – A Visual Guide To Active Isolated Stretching.