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Should You Complete A Yoga Teacher Training Course? March 9, 2025 |
Considering becoming a certified yoga teacher? Ask yourself these six questions before signing up: 1. Are you a good fit? In my opinion, yoga teacher training only benefits people who want to teach. It’s a good idea to have at … |
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The Essence of Yoga: Why Asana Is Only a Small Part of the Equation March 4, 2025 |
As a yoga practitioner, you are part of an ancient tradition that dates back at least 5,000 years and has produced great spiritual and philosophical geniuses who have provided answers to some of life’s biggest questions. Questions such as, “Who … |
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6 Reasons to Practice Yoga at a Studio (Instead of With a Laptop)….. February 23, 2025 |
With the proliferation of online yoga tutorials and even YouTube, more and more yogis are practicing at home in front of their laptops. But as a yoga teacher who even has a few online videos of his own, I still … |
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When The Student Is Ready The Guru Appears….. February 16, 2025 |
“A wise teacher guides and sustains our momentum and discipline but can’t do it for us; ultimately we empower and uplift ourselves.” There are many reasons why a first experience of yoga can be off-putting. Or, later down the line, … |
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Change And What We Can Learn From Yoga…. February 9, 2025 |
Change is profoundly challenging. How many times in your life have you seen change rolling toward you, and deemed it unacceptable, not your plan? Found yourself working wildly to prevent or ignore it? Of course, it happened anyway. And how … |
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Why Practice Yoga……. February 2, 2025 |
“Yoga is not about self-improvement or making ourselves better. It is a process of deconstructing all the barriers we may have erected that prevent us from having an authentic connection with ourselves and with the world.” – Donna Farhi Each … |
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What is Yoga?……………. January 27, 2025 |
Yoga is a way to restore our lost wholeness, our integrity as complete human beings, by unifying the personality around a centre that is silent, unbounded, spacious, and joyful. The techniques of yoga are methods of purifying the nervous system … |
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Breaking Patterns……. January 24, 2025 |
We go into change rehearsing the history that brought us to this point ~ Parker Palmer “Often we rehearse the truth until we find the courage to live it. When feeling the press of the patterns that govern our lives, … |
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Yoga: The Freedom to Be Whole……. January 19, 2025 |
As humans we all experience various forms of suffering. While caught in the midst of our universal patterns of suffering we have a tendency to get stuck in states of mind that decrease our ability to process what is happening. … |
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Evolve or Remain……. January 13, 2025 |
“You are being presented with a choice: evolve or remain. If you choose to remain you will be presented with the same challenges, the same routine, the same storms, the same situations, until you learn from them, until you love … |
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Note To Self……. January 6, 2025 |
Welcome to a New Year! Below are some gentle reminders of the teachings for your successful, healthy and fulfilling Yogic New Year as per Swami Sitaramananda. Happiness is within, calm the mind with Yoga practice to find happiness. Peace inside … |
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To A New Year….. January 1, 2025 |
2025 starts on a Wednesday. Named after Mercury, Odin, and Athena. Wednesdays afford opportunities to seek wisdom, change circumstances, and improve skills. it is also the day to embrace music, art, poetry, and home in on communication and writing. Within … |
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Festive Wishes……….Stillness December 25, 2024 |
In music, it is the quiet moments, the pauses that give structure and beauty to the sound. I like to structure my day around silent meditation breaks and in those breaks I remember to be as TS Eliot suggests, ” … |
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Being Mindful…… December 8, 2024 |
“Smile, Breathe, Go Slowly..” This mindfulness mantra from Thich Nhat Hahn is powerful in its simplicity. Try it now and notice how it affects the state of your awareness in the body, heart and mind! There is so much expectation … |
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Beat the Heat – Sitali Breath December 4, 2024 |
It’s hot out there! Practice Sitali breath to cool you down. Deep in the Himalayas, ancient sages observed and imitated the world around them in the noble attempt to master body, breath, and mind. They noticed the curve of a … |
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A Sensory Moon Meditation for Emotional Healing….. November 27, 2024 |
“If you’re the moon, it’s not the sun that affirms your light: it’s the darkness that makes you shine.” 1. You can sit, stand, or lie down on the earth for this meditation. Begin by relaxing your body and taking a … |
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By The Light Of The Moon – Chandra Namaskar / Moon Salutations…….. November 21, 2024 |
Most yoga students are familiar with the Sun Salutation, but what about its lesser-known counterpart, the Moon Salutation? Known as Chandra Namaskar in Sanskrit, the Moon Salutation has a cooling, relaxing effect on the body and mind. Also known as Lunar Salutation, the name … |
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Align with Your Sign: Combining Yoga and Astrology for Deeper Wellness……… November 18, 2024 |
The connection between our bodies and the universe around us has long been acknowledged in ancient wisdom traditions. Both yoga and astrology are tools that help us tune into the cycles of life, explore the depths of our inner selves, … |
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Amazing Space…….. November 11, 2024 |
Moving from the stability of earth, through the flow of water, the passion of fire, and lightness of air, we reach the element that makes everything else possible: ether or ‘space’. Ether is both nothing and everything at the same … |
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Creating Space in the Body….. November 7, 2024 |
Our minds and bodies are interconnected, and the condition of one affects the condition of the other. This is why meditation is such a powerful tool for healing the body, as powerful as physical therapies. When our minds are cluttered … |
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Happy Diwali…. October 31, 2024 |
“Diwali is a reminder of our inner light. When your mind is calm, your heart is open and you will feel that light, you will feel that love.” Sri Swami Vishwananda. The YTF wishes all our Hindu members a Diwali … |
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Returning To The Body…… October 30, 2024 |
“Go within. Use the inner body as a starting point for going deeper and taking your attention away from where it is usually lodged, in the thinking mind.” – Eckhart Tolle How do we re-learn … |
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Lightness of Being…. October 20, 2024 |
“When an asana (pose) is done correctly, the body movements are smooth, and there is lighhtness in the body and freedom in the mind. When an asana is felt as being heavy, it is wrong. You must try to impart … |
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Yoga and the Koshas – The Layers of Being…… October 16, 2024 |
Just as salt dissolved in water becomes one with it, so the union of Self and Mind is called samādhi. When the breath becomes exhausted, and mind becomes still, they merge into union called samādhi. This equality, this oneness of … |
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Your Whole Being….. October 10, 2024 |
” You are a multidimensional creature. Your awareness manifests on many different planes. Yoga introduces you to yourself and trains you to live fully and gracefully at every level of your being. From the Hatha postures that strengthen and tone … |
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Baddha Konasana – Bound Angle Pose….. October 6, 2024 |
Are you looking to improve your flexibility, strengthen your hips, and find a sense of inner calm? Look no further than Baddha Konasana, also known as the Bound Angle Pose or Butterfly Pose. This iconic yoga posture is not only … |
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Yoga: The Freedom to Be Whole……. September 29, 2024 |
As humans we all experience various forms of suffering. While caught in the midst of our universal patterns of suffering we have a tendency to get stuck in states of mind that decrease our ability to process what is happening. … |
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Freedom In The Physical Body…… September 26, 2024 |
“Freedom in the physical body is more important than material wealth. To feel or be fragile in your bones and joints is to live inside a shaky home. For some, tripping over in the garden would have dire consequences. For … |
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What is Therapeutic Yoga?……. September 20, 2024 |
In a world bustling with stress and constant movement, finding solace and balance is essential for our overall well-being. Therapeutic yoga offers a gentle yet powerful practice that embraces yoga’s basis in mindfulness and presence to promote physical and mental … |
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4 Keys to Relieving Back Pain with Therapeutic Yoga……. September 18, 2024 |
If you are a chronic back pain sufferer, you are not alone! It’s a leading cause of disability worldwide. The good news is that in most cases therapeutic yoga can help decrease pain and protect your back from further injury. … |
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Unfurling the Spine…… September 12, 2024 |
Our spinal health is at the core of wellbeing, and it is vital to maintain daily movement through all the vertebrae if we are wanting to maintain a pain free back. Spinal Rolls are an effective yet easy practice to … |
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A Healthy Spine: Strength Through Curves…… September 6, 2024 |
One of the most interesting structures in nature is the human spinal column. When the spine is aligned, the unremitting force of gravity flows easily through it. If the spinal curves are habitually disturbed, gravity becomes the enemy. As a … |
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The Unfolding Of Life….. September 1, 2024 |
“Wrapped within young leaves: the sound of water.” ~ Soseki Wrapped within young leaves is the sound of water that will nourish them once they have opened. It’s already there prompting them to unfold and grow. To believe that this … |
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A Sensory Moon Meditation for Emotional Healing….. August 25, 2024 |
“If you’re the moon, it’s not the sun that affirms your light: it’s the darkness that makes you shine.” 1. You can sit, stand, or lie down on the earth for this meditation. Begin by relaxing your body and taking a … |
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Shakti Mudra – Gesture of Feminine Power…… August 21, 2024 |
Shakti mudra, known as the gesture of power, is a powerful mudra that symbolizes the divine feminine energy, creativity, and inner strength. This mudra is particularly beneficial for calming the mind, enhancing emotional stability, and evoking deep relaxation. By focusing … |
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Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana) August 18, 2024 |
The Goddess Pose is a powerful yoga pose to promote grounding and strengthening of lower body parts. It is a hip-opening pose that will ignite a fire within that area. While it builds your hip, legs, and glutes muscles, it is also … |
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Shiva and Shakti: The Divine Energies Within Us All……. August 14, 2024 |
According to Shaivism, one of the major branches of yogic philosophy, there is a divine masculine energy that takes the form of the Hindu god, Shiva, and a divine feminine energy that takes the form of the goddess, Shakti. Both Shiva and Shakti are alive in both men … |
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Yin and Yang….. August 9, 2024 |
Patterns define our lives. Look around you right now; look carefully and you will notice the patterns surrounding you. Look up; you will see things that are high. Look down; you will see things that are low. Listen; you will … |
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Understanding Women’s Role In Yoga History…. August 4, 2024 |
“The Divine Goddess. The Powerful Devi. Prakriti, That Which Is Manifested. The Mother of All Creation. The Sorceress. The Destroyer of Evil. The Seductress. The One Who Danced with The Lord. The Earth Mother. The Seen. The One Who Brought … |
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What Is Ayurvedic Dry Massage and Why You Should Try It…… July 28, 2024 |
Ready to try dry brushing? This traditional Ayurvedic practice, also called garshana (pronounced gar-shun-uh), promotes lymphatic cleansing and is a powerful way to support the natural process of detoxification in the body. Garshana is traditionally done using raw silk or linen gloves, … |
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Ishnaan (Cold Water Therapy)…… July 21, 2024 |
Cold showers are almost universally loathed – but what if they could be used as a tool for healing and well-being? It might make you cringe, but many yogis and other wellness experts say they can. Ishnaan, or cold- water … |
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What to Do When You Feel a Bug Coming On… July 14, 2024 |
Lowered immunity is primarily a vata imbalance, and a state of depletion, dryness, and low digestive fire (agni). Below are various Ayurvedic tools to reduce vata when you first start to feel the onset of something: Avoiding any cold … |
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Igniting Inner Fire: The Importance of Building Heat in Yoga Practice…… July 9, 2024 |
Yoga isn’t just about stretching and bending; it’s about igniting the internal fire within us. It’s about kindling that energy, nurturing it, and allowing it to flow through our body, mind, and spirit. This is where the importance of building … |
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Tune Into Winter….. July 1, 2024 |
As the vivid red, orange and gold of Autumn have said their goodbyes, we find ourselves in the coldest, darkest yet cosiest season of the year – Winter. Whilst Summer holds the peak of energetic, dynamic ‘yang’ energy, Winter is … |
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International Day Of Yoga…. June 21, 2024 |
“This day is a special day, it is yours. Yesterday slipped away, it cannot be filled with more meaning. About tomorrow nothing is known. But, this day, today, is yours, make use of it. Today you can make someone happy, today you can … |
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Finding Stability In Vrkasana….. June 19, 2024 |
“The tree of wisdom has fibres of forbearance, deep roots of steadfastness, flowers of virtue and branches of awareness”- Buddhist Proverb When practicing Vrkasana (vrksa=tree; asana=pose) balancing can be very difficult at first, so take it easy, try to relax. … |
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The Mighty Core: Your Intrinsic Superpower……. June 15, 2024 |
The advice to “use your core” is often given in yoga classes to help us do poses more effectively. And yet, many of us have less knowledge of the core than we care to admit. Being capable of using our … |
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Stability Leads To Freedom……. June 10, 2024 |
The Sanskrit word ‘tapas’ is most often translated as ‘discipline’, which for most people, is not a very attractive word. We tend to feel that discipline is something that that binds us and keeps us from going with the flow. … |
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Sthira Sukham Asanam – That Which Is Steady And Which Is Comfortable…. June 6, 2024 |
When we are comfortable we are not steady. We are not sitting erect. But when we are erect, we are so stiff. We are not comfortable. You get it? You are erect, steady and at the same time comfortable. Sthira … |
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Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Surrender May 31, 2024 |
Bhakti means “devotion” or “love”, and this Sanskrit term originates from the root word “bhaj,” which translates as “devotion, worship or to serve God”. The word “yoga” translates as “union” or “to yoke”. Thus, Bhakti Yoga is understood as the … |
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Is Peace Even Possible?……. May 27, 2024 |
Meditation: Focus on the pause between stimulus and response I know I am preaching to the already converted, this is a reminder…… use a snippet in your classes. Doctors recommended yoga to those who want to kick, not only punch … |
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Surrender in Savasana…… May 26, 2024 |
Surrender to the present moment.In this moment, in this place, you are safe.There is no danger here: no need for fight, no need for flight. So slow your breathing…Relax your muscles…You can rest now. Surrender yourself to the space around you, … |
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Ishvara Pranidhana – A Practice of Surrender May 20, 2024 |
Surrender can be described as the practice within yoga of letting go of struggle and control. It is linked to the concept of trust. Surrender, as a practice, is referred to by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras as the niyama of ishvara pranidhana, which means “to … |
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Surrender…… May 14, 2024 |
” Surrender to what is. Say yes to life – and see how life suddenly starts working for you rather than against you” – Eckhart Tolle, The Power Of Now |
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Between Awakening and Surrendering…. May 5, 2024 |
“We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender. Each morning we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day in the world of time; each night we surrender to the dark to be … |
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Embracing Change: Yoga For Autumn April 23, 2024 |
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”, says the renowned Chinese Philosopher, Lao Tzu. Change is hard and … |
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Bumblebee Breath: The Power of Bhramari Pranayama…. April 19, 2024 |
In a fast-paced world full of digital distraction and endless demands on our time and energy, more and more people are living with chronic stress and anxiety. The causes of mental health issues are varied and complex, but if you … |
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Change And What We Can Learn From Yoga……. April 13, 2024 |
Change is profoundly challenging. How many times in your life have you seen change rolling toward you, and deemed it unacceptable, not your plan? Found yourself working wildly to prevent or ignore it? Of course, it happened anyway. And how … |
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Everything Changes – On The Mantra Aum April 7, 2024 |
From the frequently quoted ‘sound of the universe’ to its reported power as a means to unite those around us, Om (or Aum) is a small word that carries a multitude of meaning. We’ll take a brief look it the … |
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Change Is The Law Of The Universe….. April 3, 2024 |
Whatever has happened, has happened for good. Whatever is happening is also for good. Whatever will happen, shall also be for good. What have you lost that you cry for? What did you bring that you have lost? What did you create … |
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Holiday Wishes….. March 30, 2024 |
The YTF wishes all of those members who celebrate a very happy and restorative Easter. May life’s healing and richest blessings realise us all! |
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Preventing Yoga Injuries: The Breath, Prana And The Vayus…… March 23, 2024 |
“When life’s strong winds come blowing, bend with them and let go. By bending you will become stronger in new places. By letting go you will be making room for the new and better.” – Karen Salmansohn Just like wind … |
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Pranayama And The Human Machine…… March 19, 2024 |
The practice of Yogic breathing affects the human body in very predictable ways. The Sanskrit word, “pranayama” literally means the control of our life energy (prana). Prana is a bright and lively form of energy that is more subtle than … |
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Beat The Heat – Sitali The Cooling Breath…… March 12, 2024 |
It’s hot out there! Practice Sitali breath to cool you down. Deep in the Himalayas, ancient sages observed and imitated the world around them in the noble attempt to master body, breath, and mind. They noticed the curve of a … |
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Complete, Square and Interrupted Breathing….. March 7, 2024 |
Breathing in rhythmic formations will help you to concentrate and gain control of the breath and hence, control of the mind In most cases of so-called “normal breathing”, the breathing action is concentrated in the upper part of the chest. … |
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The Importance Of Breath In Yoga…. March 3, 2024 |
The importance of breath in the spirit of yoga cannot be overstated. In fact, the practice of yoga is often referred to as “the union of breath and movement.” Breath is considered the life force energy that flows through our … |
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Meeting Yourself…….. February 27, 2024 |
When you are so graced, there is a refraining from the habit of distraction and a turning inside. Instead of being reactive to what is arising in the play, you turn inside to feel into the internal response. It is … |
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Loving Kindness Meditation…… February 23, 2024 |
” … in reality, the practice of loving-kindness is about cultivating love as a strength, a muscle, a tool that challenges our tendency to see people (including ourselves) as disconnected, statically and rigidly isolated from one another. Loving-kindness is about opening … |
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The Roots of Suffering: Sprouted from the Mind, Healed by the Heart February 15, 2024 |
Our thoughts have power and our minds are like windows through which we see and interpret the world. Cleaning these windows until they are clear is what we aim to do in Yoga. We do this so that we can see … |
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Allow For More Space With Heart Opening Asanas….. February 10, 2024 |
If you’ve been to even just a few yoga classes, you’ve probably heard the term “heart opener”. This term, though often used to describe back-bending, chest-opening postures, actually digs so much deeper than that. Heart opening in yoga can happen … |
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Heart Opening Meditation…. February 5, 2024 |
Heart awareness visualization meditation is one of the best practices you can do to get really present with the intelligence and awareness of your heart. Studies show that the heart’s intelligence is way more attuned to the truth of your … |
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Listening To The Voice Of Your Heart…. February 1, 2024 |
“Cultivate the art of listening to your intuition, your inner voice. This is the guidance of your heart. It’s a voice that speaks differently from the one in your head. The heart whispers softly; the head rambles loudly. The head … |
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6 Reasons To Practice Yoga At A Studio (Instead Of With A Laptop)….. January 25, 2024 |
With the proliferation of online yoga tutorials and even YouTube, more and more yogis are practicing at home in front of their laptops. But as a yoga teacher who even has a few online videos of his own, I still … |
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Finding A Suitable Yoga Teacher Who Is Right For You…… January 13, 2024 |
“A wise teacher guides and sustains our momentum and discipline but can’t do it for us; ultimately we empower and uplift ourselves.” There are many reasons why a first experience of yoga can be off-putting. Or, later down the line, … |
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Welcome To A New Year……. January 4, 2024 |
Welcome to a New Year! Below are some gentle reminders of the teachings for your successful, healthy and fulfilling Yogic New Year as per Swami Sitaramananda. Happiness is within, calm the mind with Yoga practice to find happiness. Peace inside … |
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Festive Wishes…. December 25, 2023 |
“May all beings be peaceful. May all beings be happy.May all beings be safe.May all beings awaken to their true nature.May all beings be free.”- Metta Prayer Wishing you peace and love in abundance over the festive season going forward … |
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Holiday Meditation….. December 23, 2023 |
“Let us now move away from the demands and needs of our chaotic world and slip into our inner world, into the quiet, still room of the mind. it is a place, a space of calm, stillness and peace. Here, … |
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Sitting In Stillness…… December 11, 2023 |
“When we are constantly doing something, we are simultaneously constantly stimulating our nervous systems to the point of exhaustion – and an overexerted, depleted nervous system can most certainly give birth to an array of health problems, as well as … |
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Rest and Renew……. December 6, 2023 |
Resting is an art. We continually try to relax but don’t really know how to do it. Often, we feel that we should do more important things first, so that we can enjoy a well-deserved rest later. But somehow the … |
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Rest In Being……. November 29, 2023 |
Sitting quietly, feel what sits there. Observe the scintillating field of sensation we call the body. Notice sensation’s wordless quality. It’s sense of simply being humming through the body. Go within sensation to that subtle presence by which the sensation … |
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Resting In Balasana ( Child’s Pose)…. November 22, 2023 |
Balasana (Child’s pose), is a restorative pose that is known for its calming, grounding, and relaxing effects. It gently stretches the lower back, hips, and thighs, while calming the mind and relieving stress. Child’s Pose (Balasana) centers on creating a … |
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Trumpet Like and Elephant……. November 16, 2023 |
Many foundational yoga poses come from things we see in nature. Animals, plants, mountains, celestial bodies and the elements. In this way, our yoga is not just a union of our mind, body and breathing but also a way to … |
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The Celebration of Diwali……. November 12, 2023 |
YTF wishes all our Hindu members a Happy Diwali! Diwali also called Divali, Deepavali or the “Festival of Lights”, is an important five day festival in the Hindu calendar occurring between mid-October and mid-November. The name “Diwali” or “Divali” is … |
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Children Of Unity Foundation…… November 5, 2023 |
Children are bearing the effects of stress more than ever before in any time of history. Anxiety, depression, panic attacks and fear have crept into the minds of our children. The time is now to address this. The world has … |
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Children…… November 2, 2023 |
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Beat The Heat – Sitali The Cooling Breath…… October 27, 2023 |
It’s hot out there! Practice Sitali breath to cool you down. Deep in the Himalayas, ancient sages observed and imitated the world around them in the noble attempt to master body, breath, and mind. They noticed the curve of a … |
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Sound Therapy As A Healing Modality….. October 23, 2023 |
From a very young age, music played a vital role in my life. As my life continued, so did my music journey. I received classical training in the piano from the age of 6 and later the flute when I … |
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Five Yoga Poses To Help With Anxiety….. October 18, 2023 |
Anxiety can be overwhelming. It’s extremely helpful to have some trusted techniques to help calm and centre yourself when you feel like things are out of control. By taking a few minutes out of your day, you can help soothe … |
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Unlocking the Power of Yoga to Calm the Mind…….. October 12, 2023 |
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling to find a moment’s peace and relaxation from the stress of everyday life? Knowing that you aren’t alone probably isn’t enough to make you feel better. But rest assured that because this is … |
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Simply Notice and Let Go……A Meditation October 8, 2023 |
Notice: This is a first method of meditation that you can use in order to become aware of who you are. You can do it anytime, anywhere! You don’t need beads, you don’t need ashrams, you just need your breath! In … |
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Bumblebee Breath: The Power of Bhramari Pranayama….. October 4, 2023 |
In a fast-paced world full of digital distraction and endless demands on our time and energy, more and more people are living with chronic stress and anxiety. The causes of mental health issues are varied and complex, but if you … |
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Sitting In Stillness….. October 2, 2023 |
“When we are constantly doing something, we are simultaneously constantly stimulating our nervous systems to the point of exhaustion – and an overexerted, depleted nervous system can most certainly give birth to an array of health problems, as well as … |
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Lengthen Your Spine With Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)……. September 26, 2023 |
” Day after day let the yogi practice harmony of soul; in a secret place, in deep solitude, master of his mind, hoping for nothing, desiring nothing.” – Bhagavada Gita Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend Pose) is a seated foundational pose, wherein, the … |
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Unfold Your Body Naturally With The Bowspring Method…… September 20, 2023 |
The Bowspring method is an enervating postural template that can be applied to any yoga pose, athletic movement or functional posture for optimal performance. It is a relatively new (ten years now) and revolutionary way of consciously working with the … |
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Your Spine and Yoga….. September 15, 2023 |
We usually don’t talk about the spine much in our yoga classes – you are much more likely to hear something about your hips, hamstrings or arms. Yet the spine is the structural and energetic centre of the body. From … |
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The Unfolding of Life….. September 9, 2023 |
“Wrapped within young leaves: the sound of water.” ~ Soseki Wrapped within young leaves is the sound of water that will nourish them once they have opened. It’s already there prompting them to unfold and grow. To believe that this … |
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Spring Meditation…. September 6, 2023 |
“Again, the season of Spring has come and a spring – Source rises under everything, a moon sliding from the shadows.” – Rumi Take a comfortable seat and bring your awareness to your breath. Take smooth, even breaths in and … |
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Cultivate The Art Of Listening To Your Heart…. September 1, 2023 |
Cultivate the art of listening to your intuition, your inner voice. This is the guidance of your heart. It’s a voice that speaks differently from the one in your head. The heart whispers softly; the head rambles loudly. The head … |
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Heart Opening Meditation…… August 29, 2023 |
Heart awareness visualization meditation is one of the best practices you can do to get really present with the intelligence and awareness of your heart. Studies show that the heart’s intelligence is way more attuned to the truth of your … |
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Follow Your Heart: Anahata Chakra……. August 22, 2023 |
Our body is a complex structure with layers of physical, astral, and spiritual bodies. The astral or energy body is a complex system governed by energy centres known as chakras. Anahata Chakra, also called Heart Chakra, is the fourth energy … |
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Allow For More Space With Heart Opening Asanas…. August 13, 2023 |
If you’ve been to even just a few yoga classes, you’ve probably heard the term “heart opener”. This term, though often used to describe back-bending, chest-opening postures, actually digs so much deeper than that. Heart opening in yoga can happen … |
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Women’s Day…… August 9, 2023 |
Today I’m flying low and I’m not saying a word. I’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep. The world goes on as it must, the bees in the garden rumbling a little, the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten. And so forth. But I’m taking the … |
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Learning to Fly: All About Aerial Yoga…….. August 6, 2023 |
There is something both beautiful and transforming about hanging from the sky, ensconced in silk, like a butterfly emerging from your cocoon. Enter: Aerial Yoga Instead of performing yoga poses on a mat, aerial yoga utilizes a silk hammock or … |
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Pranayama and The Human Machine….. August 2, 2023 |
The practice of Yogic breathing affects the human body in very predictable ways. The Sanskrit word, “pranayama” literally means the control of our life energy (prana). Prana is a bright and lively form of energy that is more subtle than … |
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Take A Breath of Fresh Air…….. August 2, 2023 |
With its qualities of lightness, clarity and movement, the air element has been connected to gods, goddesses and deities for thousands of years. In ancient Greece, the four wind gods governed north, south, east and westerly directions, and were considered … |
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Wintering……. July 20, 2023 |
“[Since childhood] we are taught to ignore sadness, to stuff it down into our satchels and pretend it isn’t there. As adults, we often have to learn to hear the clarity of its call. That is wintering. It is the … |
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Open Up Your Throat and Chest with Matsyasana (Fish Pose)… July 16, 2023 |
Fish Pose is a back-bending yoga posture that opens the chest, throat, and abdomen. It is usually used as the counter-pose to Shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) because it neutralizes pressure on the neck and spine, but it is also a deep stretch with … |
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3 Yoga Breathing Techniques To Help You Build Internal Heat….. July 11, 2023 |
The cold and dry air that accompanies winter weather can aggravate your sinuses, adding extra irritation on top of seasonal colds. While in the summer we can use sitali, the cooling breath, to reduce body heat, winter weather calls for … |
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Your Three Greatest Treasures….. July 6, 2023 |
Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all … |
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Vitalising Meditation on the Sun…… July 5, 2023 |
Centre the mind on the Sun. Every piece of stone, every drop of water, and every bit of oxygen around you is filled with light, nothing but dazzling white light. Suppose every grain of sand became conscious, every rock could … |
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Guru Purnima….. July 2, 2023 |
Let your light shine: Guru Purnima is a day to celebrate the Guru, external and internal. It is a day when we pay homage and respect. We acknowledge and give thanks to all those who help guide us along the … |
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International Day of Yoga, 21st June 2023 June 20, 2023 |
“This day is a special day, It is yours. Yesterday slipped away, it cannot be filled with more meaning. About tomorrow nothing is known. But, this day, today, is yours, make use of it. Today you can make someone happy, today you can help … |
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Relax and Renew with Restorative Yoga……. June 15, 2023 |
The practice of Restorative Yoga can be defined as a yoga practice in which we support the body to such an extent that we feel safe enough to completely relax the body and mind. The postures are restful and are … |
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Rest and Renew….. June 7, 2023 |
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.”– Paul Theroux Resting is an art. We continually try to relax but don’t really know how to do it. Often we feel that we should do more important things first, so that … |
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Sivananda World Peace Foundation and The Yoga Teachers Fellowship of Southern Africa Celebrate The International Day Of Yoga….. May 31, 2023 |
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In Praise Of Tumeric …. May 26, 2023 |
While turmeric is mostly praised for its anti-cancer properties, yogis have their own reasons for loving this special root. Here are five reasons why you’ll love this special spice, too! Detoxifies One of turmeric’s most amazing actions is that it … |
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7 Ways To Fire Up Agni For Better Immunity…. May 24, 2023 |
Vibrant immunity requires a robust digestive fire, or agni. Here’s how to support it: 1. Align: Follow the sun Eat with the cycles. As nature changes with each season, so does your body’s needs. Locally grown, seasonal foods offer the balancing nourishment … |
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Kapalabhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breath)…… May 19, 2023 |
Among the many breathing practices found in yoga, most emphasize muscular control in inhalation, not exhalation. A unique breathing exercise called kapalabhati reverses this familiar pattern. In kapalabhati the exhalation is active, with inhalation playing a passive role. Kapalabhati treats the yoga … |
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Shine…… May 17, 2023 |
“Meditate. Live purely. Be quiet. Do your work with mastery. Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds! Shine.” ~Buddha |
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We Practice In The Light That Which We Wish To Remember In The Dark…… May 13, 2023 |
Very few humans, if any, escape suffering in their lives. And whilst this is not something to dwell on, it is comforting to know there are ways to help us when darkness descends, in whatever form that may be – … |
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A Sanskrit Prayer To Illuminate Your Day……. May 7, 2023 |
Look well to this day, for it is life, the very breath of life. In its brief course lie all the realities of your existence; the bliss of growth, the glory of action, the splendor of beauty. For yesterday is … |
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Move Into The Light……26 Yoga Classes with Susan Sloan May 4, 2023 |
Join Susan Sloan at Studio Kairos in Dunkel West, Johannesburg every Monday afternoon and Saturday morning starting on the 08th May 2023 for 26 classes of Hatha Yoga. You will over this period receive gentle coaching to feel the transformation … |
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The Enlightened Super Souls: Children’s Yoga Nidra By Jennifer Fitzsimmons May 1, 2023 |
This book is a brief summary for adults, along with the teachings of life, in the language of youngsters, on how to take care of their thoughts and feelings. It includes Yoga Nidra scripts for children as bedtime stories also … |
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Lightness Of Being….. April 26, 2023 |
“When an asana (pose) is done correctly, the body movements are smooth, and there is lighhtness in the body and freedom in the mind. When an asana is felt as being heavy, it is wrong. You must try to impart … |
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When Spirit Calls: 500 Hr ISHTA and vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Sandton Yoga Lounge 09th May 2023 – 04th May 2024 April 20, 2023 |
The Sandton Yoga Lounge is offering a 500-hour teacher training course that is unlike any other currently on offer in South Africa. We provide a course that is extremely comprehensive in all aspects, deeply spiritual and which provides you with … |
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The Radiance of Your Spirit…… April 15, 2023 |
Ang Sang Wahe Guru, “Spirit is within every cell and fiber of my being.” The word Spirit is often described in yoga as the Breath of Life. The Holy Spirit, the breath, is what sustains, fills, strengthens and protects us. … |
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The Spiritual Side of Yoga …….. April 12, 2023 |
While most people take up Yoga for its physical benefits, the practice of yoga can benefit us in various other ways. Yoga is deeply rooted in spirituality and many of the postures have deeper objectives that go beyond simple stretching and strengthening … |
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A Kahuna Prayer To Soothe Your Soul…… April 2, 2023 |
Take all that I say, And toss away Without a thought All that does not Strike within you A recognition. For you do not learn Wisdom and love You only encounter Catalysts to remember it. For it is all Within … |
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Spiritual Integrity…. March 26, 2023 |
“Integrity is a symbol of an integrated or whole mind, a mind in which there is no conflict and nothing is out of accord. Integrity is integral to yoga, and yet it’s a fruit of the practice. One does not have … |
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A Quite Read: Yoga Nidra and The Ancient Secret of Life by Jennifer Fitzsimmons March 23, 2023 |
The subconscious mind is the storehouse of every memory and moment from our life, positive or negative and holds every scar of the traumatic events we have endured. This creates our persona, how we see and relate to life, react … |
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Through Yoga….. March 19, 2023 |
“Yoga is not just repetition of few postures – it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life” – Amrit Ray |
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Stepping Stones of a Yoga Pratice…. March 13, 2023 |
Have you ever taken a yoga class that was far beyond your level or capacity? There were no options given other than to keep ‘pushing through’? Chances are you felt very little steadiness or much feeling of accomplishment – and … |
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The Goal……. March 5, 2023 |
“The ultimate goal for the mind according to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is nirodah (concentration, control). It’s like putting something in an envelope and then sealing it. What’s in, stays in and is not affected by what sits on the … |
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Abhyasa and Vairagya – Foundations of Yoga March 3, 2023 |
A complete study of yoga requires us to study and apply the concepts of Abhyasa and Vairagya. They are the two main principles upon which yoga is based. Abhyasa is defined as practice and repetition of practice. “It is the art of learning that … |
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Tantric Numerology Forecast for Autumn 2023 (March) February 27, 2023 |
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Yoga Nidra books and resources by Jennifer Fitzsimmons February 27, 2023 |
Given the chaos of the current times,Yoga Nidra and Ancient secrets of Life and The Enlightened Super Souls for Children comprehensive and intuitive books are a blessing. Purchase from Takealot Also available on Amazon and Kindle See: Pathways Country Yoga … |
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Yoga Connection Pretoria Studio & House Sale February 27, 2023 |
This lovely 80-year-old property, with magnificent Himalayan Pine trees, that hosts Yoga Connection is owned by a family trust. The studio is a proven success in the area. Any interested, like minded party that may wish to acquire the property … |
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Listening To The Voice Of Your Heart…. February 22, 2023 |
“Cultivate the art of listening to your intuition, your inner voice. This is the guidance of your heart. It’s a voice that speaks differently from the one in your head. The heart whispers softly; the head rambles loudly. The head … |
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Meeting Yourself……. February 19, 2023 |
When you are so graced, there is a refraining from the habit of distraction and a turning inside. Instead of being reactive to what is arising in the play, you turn inside to feel into the internal response. It is always … |
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The Roots of Suffering: Sprouted from the Mind, Healed by the Heart February 12, 2023 |
Our thoughts have power and our minds are like windows through which we see and interpret the world. Cleaning these windows until they are clear is what we aim to do in Yoga. We do this so that we can see … |
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Surrender to Love….. February 8, 2023 |
“Something amazing happens when we surrender and just love. We melt into another world, a realm of power already within us. The world changes when we change. The world softens when we soften. The world loves us when we choose to … |
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Yoga Versus Yoga Asana….. January 29, 2023 |
According to The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Hatha Yoga has eight limbs: yamas, niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dhaurana, dhyana, and samadhi. One step leads to the next in this order, and each step will be practiced throughout life. All equally important … |
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Why Practice Yoga…… January 21, 2023 |
Is yoga meant only to remove structural disorders and emotional stresses and strains, or has yoga something more to offer? In the beginning all of us are motivated to get rid of physical or emotional problems. When we get relief … |
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Evolve Or Remain….. January 19, 2023 |
“You are being presented with a choice: evolve or remain. If you choose to remain you will be presented with the same challenges, the same routine, the same storms, the same situations, until you learn from them, until you love … |
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What is Yoga?…… January 13, 2023 |
Yoga is a way to restore our lost wholeness, our integrity as complete human beings, by unifying the personality around a center that is silent, unbounded, spacious, and joyful. The techniques of yoga are methods of purifying the nervous system … |
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15 Jan 23: Community Class Fundraiser for Melanie Castleman January 13, 2023 |
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Welcome To A New Year….. January 1, 2023 |
Welcome to a New Year ! Below are some gentle reminders of the teachings for your successful, healthy and fulfilling Yogic New Year as per Swami Sitaramananda. Happiness is within, calm the mind with Yoga practice to find happiness. Peace … |
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May all Beings…… December 25, 2022 |
“May all beings be peaceful. May all beings be happy. May all beings be safe. May all beings awaken to their true nature. May all beings be free.”- Metta Prayer Wishing you peace and love in abundance over the festive … |
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A Gentle Reminder About Why You Are Utterly Exhausted ….. December 16, 2022 |
No one I know began this year on a full tank. Given the vicious onslaught of the previous two years (let’s just call it what it was) most of us dragged ourselves across the finish line of 2021… frazzled, spent, … |
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Freedom To Respond….. December 7, 2022 |
” Mindfulness gives you time. Time gives you choices. Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom. You don’t have to be swept away by your feelings. You can respond with wisdom and kindness rather than habit and reactivity.” – Bhante Hehepola … |
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Fire, Fire Burning Bright…. November 26, 2022 |
Fire is an element that has been revered and explored since the tradition of yoga began over 5000 years ago – from physical fire used in rituals, to the internal flame of the heart, and the digestive fire or agni. In … |
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Make Your Mornings With Ayurveda’s Lemon Ginger Detox Tea…. November 21, 2022 |
A morning detox drink made with fresh lemon, raw honey, ginger and sometimes other spices (like turmeric or cinnamon) helps keep the digestive system in order, clear accumulated toxins and rev up appetite. It is beneficial for priming the body to metabolize … |
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Bright, Sun Shiny Day….. November 18, 2022 |
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Pranayama and the Human Machine…… November 16, 2022 |
The practice of Yogic breathing affects the human body in very predictable ways. The Sanskrit word, “pranayama” literally means the control of our life energy (prana). Prana is a bright and lively form of energy that is more subtle than … |
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The Sun Always Rises … November 11, 2022 |
“When you realise that behind all the worry, complaint and disapproval that goes on in your mind, the sun is always coming up in the morning, moving across the sky, and going down in the evening. The birds are always … |
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Wake Up And Salute The Sun…… November 9, 2022 |
“The sun is new each day.” ~ Heraclitus. Sunrise is a magical time. Every morning as the sun sneaks above the horizon casting warm rays of golden light across the world, it marks the beginning of a new day. A … |
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Taoist Sunrise Prayer To Start Your Day…. November 7, 2022 |
All we need is the morning. As long as there is sunrise, then there is the possibility that we can face all of our misfortunes, celebrate all our blessings, and live all our endeavors as human beings. Spirituality is something … |
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Third Eye Meditation: November Newsletter October 31, 2022 |
The Complete Guide to the Spiritual Eye Adapted from Ananda.Org We are literally made ‘in the divine image.’ This wasn’t a merely poetic image meant to indicate somehow a higher potential in ourselves. It didn’t mean, as orthodox dogma would have it, … |
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Your Yoga Teacher is Not Your Therapist…… October 29, 2022 |
So many of us turn to yoga to help navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and more. But you’re doing yourself a disservice if you rely on your teacher as a mental health counsellor. When you practice yoga, you may feel an … |
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Our Bodies and Trauma….. October 26, 2022 |
Because traumatized people often have trouble sensing what is going on in their bodies, they lack a nuanced response to frustration. They either react to stress by becoming “spaced out” or with excessive anger. Whatever their response, they often can’t … |
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The Celebration of Diwali……. October 24, 2022 |
YTF wishes all our Hindu members a Happy Diwali! Diwali also called Divali, Deepavali or the “Festival of Lights”, is an important five day festival in the Hindu calendar occurring between mid-October and mid-November. The name “Diwali” or “Divali” is … |
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Teaching Yoga For Depression…… October 19, 2022 |
When physicians use the word “depression,” they don’t mean feeling disappointed or blue, or grieving a loss—normal moods that everyone experiences from time to time. Clinical depression is a persistently sad, hopeless, and sometimes agitated state that profoundly lowers the … |
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Mantra Chanting As A Tool To Help Anxiety….. October 12, 2022 |
Mantras are sacred words or phrases with a specific meaning and vibrational power. They come from an ancient tradition of using sacred sounds to shine light on aspects of ourselves and of life that we wish to heal, transform, manifest … |
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Yoga and Sound Mental Health….. October 6, 2022 |
One of the hallmarks of the practice of yoga is its ability to combine conscious body movements, intentional breath, and awareness of sensations, thoughts, and emotions. The various techniques utilized in each one of these segments of the practice hone … |
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Within You…. October 2, 2022 |
” What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us” – Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Teaching Svadhyaya: 3 Ways to Encourage Self-Study in Yoga September 27, 2022 |
As yoga teachers, our job is to teach yoga. Which means more than just teaching our students how to do yoga poses and how to breathe properly. It’s also our duty to impart some of the deeper wisdom and more … |
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Pure Knowledge…… September 25, 2022 |
Gyan Mudra: one of the most familiar hasta mudras (hand gestures), thumb and index finger brought together in gentle contact. It is understood that because of the tremendous flow of energy in our hands, bringing our hands into a mudra helps … |
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Svadhyaya Part Two: Know Thyself.. September 21, 2022 |
As we engage in Svadhyaya, there are two aspects of the self that we examine. The first and most obvious is what many call the small “s” self—our mind, ego, personality, and also our physical bodies. Until we deeply examine … |
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Transformation….. September 21, 2022 |
“The light that Yoga sheds on life is something special. It is transformative. It does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees.” – B.K.S. Iyengar |
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Svadhyaya by Yogacharya George Demetriades…… September 15, 2022 |
An analysis of oneself on a regular basis can provide invaluable insights into one’s nature, on a fundamental level. It is all about being centred in the moment, and being quiet (mauna) during the entire process of self-enquiry. This quietude … |
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Svadhyaya Part One: The Building Blocks of Study….. September 7, 2022 |
Studying is the foundation of learning, growing, and evolving in every aspect of our lives. Yet, do we really know what it means to study? According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, to study is “the act or process of applying … |
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Spring Meditation…. September 1, 2022 |
” Again, the season of Spring has come and a spring – Source rises under everything, a moon sliding from the shadows.” – Rumi Take a comfortable seat and bring your awareness to your breath. Take smooth, even breaths in and out … |
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How to Hold Space for Yourself……. August 24, 2022 |
“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the universe, … |
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Self Acceptance…… August 15, 2022 |
It is said that if life hands you something of value like lemons, you should then create what is possible from that given value, like by making lemonade. You can’t go and make orange juice if you are handed lemons. … |
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Svadhyaya – “Self Study”…… August 11, 2022 |
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao Tzu The term Svadhyaya literally means ‘one’s own reading’ or ‘self-study’.The word itself is made up of Sva, meaning own, self, or the human … |
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The Self….. August 10, 2022 |
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” –The Bhagavad Gita |
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Self Care For Yoga Teachers….. August 7, 2022 |
“In order to be able to give fully, teachers must be full themselves.” There’s no doubt that, amongst other things, teaching yoga is an act of service, and as the Bhagavad Gita tells us, it’s not about the ‘fruits’ of … |
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Sync Your Yoga Practice To The Phases Of The Moon….. July 24, 2022 |
Just like the moon flows through phases, ebbing and flowing with the tides of nature, humans also move in cycles. Throughout a day, week, month and beyond, our energy, bodily functions and emotions are constantly wavering. Yet, in a linear … |
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The Circles of Our Mind….. July 20, 2022 |
It’s a strange thing about the human mind that, despite its capacity and its abundant freedom, its default is to function in a repeating pattern. It watches the moon and the planets, the days and seasons, the cycle of life … |
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Guru Purnima July 13, 2022 |
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A Sensory Moon Meditation for Emotional Healing….. July 13, 2022 |
“If you’re the moon, it’s not the sun that affirms your light: it’s the darkness that makes you shine.” 1. You can sit, stand, or lie down on the earth for this meditation. Begin by relaxing your body and taking a … |
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Shat Kriya – Practicing the Use of Jal Neti July 6, 2022 |
In Sanskrit, “Shat’ means 6, and ‘Kriya’ means internal action. These are the main cleansing techniques used in yoga practice. (Sometimes, it is called “shat karmas”, which means the “6 actions” of cleansing). The word “toxins” does not directly translate … |
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Calmness in Chaos …….. July 2, 2022 |
“I breathe in calmness, I breathe out stress. I inhale peace and tranquility, I exhale fear.” Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind. Now is a time … |
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What Is Ayurvedic Dry Massage and Why You Should Try It…… June 24, 2022 |
Ready to try dry brushing? This traditional Ayurvedic practice, also called garshana (pronounced gar-shun-uh), promotes lymphatic cleansing and is a powerful way to support the natural process of detoxification in the body. Garshana is traditionally done using raw silk or linen gloves, … |
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Warming Winter Recipe: Curried Coconut Root Vegetables…… June 22, 2022 |
Do the cold, dark days of winter have you craving foods that are warm, hearty, and comforting? Look no further! These nourishing curried root vegetables may be just the thing to satisfy your tastebuds, fill your belly, and saturate your … |
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3 Yoga Breathing Techniques To Help You Build Internal Heat….. June 20, 2022 |
The cold and dry air that accompanies winter weather can aggravate your sinuses, adding extra irritation on top of seasonal colds. While in the summer we can use sitali, the cooling breath, to reduce body heat, winter weather calls for … |
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Yoga for Children….. June 16, 2022 |
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Therapeutic Eye Yoga Exercises…. May 29, 2022 |
In an era where vision is increasingly fixed on screens, it is important to remember the health of your eyes. Practice the following exercises to improve eyesight and discover how to strengthen your vision naturally with yoga! Note: Remember to … |
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What Makes Teaching Workplace Yoga Different?……. May 25, 2022 |
Yoga can be intimidating and obscure when you’re new to the practice. There’s hot yoga, flow yoga, laughter yoga, slow yoga and yin yoga! But regardless of the style, as teachers our job is to meet students where they are … |
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Incorporating Asteya Into Your Yoga Practice…. May 18, 2022 |
Each Yama and Niyama has poses (asanas) and hand gestures or shapes (mudras) associated with it as well as a mantra (sanskrit phrases or prayers). Try practicing the pose or the mudra while thinking about Asteya or while repeating or … |
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Ego….. May 14, 2022 |
“Yoga practices shift our identity away from the ego-personality and its struggles so that we can begin to reconnect with the essential nature of our being, which is bliss.” — Sharon Gannon |
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Understanding Asteya…… May 11, 2022 |
Asteya literally means non-stealing. But on a deeper level, it encourages us to abandon intent or desire to possess or steal. This can include stealing resources, time, energy, creativity, truth, and growth from yourself and others. Asteya is about how … |
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Happy Mothers’ Day…… May 8, 2022 |
A wonderful day to bring awareness and gratefulness to all levels of nurturing; how we are loved and supported as we walk our journey on Mother Earth. We celebrate our birth or adoptive Mother and those mothering qualities that we … |
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The Third Yama of Yoga: Asteya (Non-Stealing)….. May 4, 2022 |
“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”― Lao Tzu |
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Essential Oils for Autumn Sniffles….. April 25, 2022 |
According to TCM, autumn is the time of the lungs and large intestine. Some essential oils that are therapeutic for the lungs include rosemary, eucalyptus, myrrh, frankincense and cedar wood. Inhale once or twice for a sense of inner peace. Essential … |
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Holiday Wishes…. April 14, 2022 |
The YTF wishes all of those members who celebrate a very happy and healthy Easter and Passover. May life’s healing and richest blessings realise us all! |
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The Three Gates of Speech… April 14, 2022 |
Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: At the first gate, ask yourself “Is is true?” At the second gate ask, “Is it necessary?” At the third gate ask, “Is it kind?” ~ Rumi.. . |
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The Second Yama of Yoga: Satya……. April 5, 2022 |
The word ‘sat’ literally translates as ‘true essence’ or ‘true nature’. It also means something that is pure and unchangeable. ‘Sat’ also means ‘that which exists’, ‘that which has no distortion’, ‘that which is beyond time, space and person’, and … |
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Affirmations for Inner Peace….. March 31, 2022 |
All I need to do right now is breathe. A warm, peaceful energy surrounds me and those I love. Inside me lies a great reservoir of calmness. I let go of anxiety and embrace tranquility. I am in control of … |
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Ahimsa: Yoga’s Single Most Important Practice (Kindness)……. March 25, 2022 |
” Your yoga practice actually takes place every moment of your day when you practice ahimsa — that is, being mindful to not think, speak or act in a harmful way to yourself or others.” During a yoga class, one … |
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Awaken the Foundation: A Journey Through the Yamas…… March 24, 2022 |
The very first step on the eight-limbed path begins with setting rules for daily living. Known as the yamas in Sanskrit, the word itself translates to “restraint”. The yamas themselves exist beyond time and space as universal applications practiced by everyone, no matter the … |
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Happy Holi March 18, 2022 |
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The Eight Limbs of Yoga According To Patanjali…. March 16, 2022 |
“Yoga anga anushtanat ashuddhi kshaye jnanadi Apthiraviveka khyatehe’’ (II Sutra 28) – By the sustained practice of the eight limbs of yoga, the impurities are destroyed and the light of wisdom, discrimination shines forth.” The birth of yoga originally comes from … |
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Your Body…… March 11, 2022 |
“Honour your body. Feed it wholesome food, hydrate it with pure fresh water, lovingly bathe and dress and ornament it. If you stretch and strengthen it, allowing it to have the unlimited nourishment of oxygen it craves, all the while … |
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The Source….. March 5, 2022 |
Remember the clear light, The pure clear white light. From which everything in the universe comes, To which everything in the universe returns; The original nature of your own mind. The natural state of the universe unmanifest. Let go into the … |
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Creating Space In The Body….. March 1, 2022 |
Our minds and bodies are interconnected, and the condition of one affects the condition of the other. This is why meditation is such a powerful tool for healing the body, as powerful as physical therapies. When our minds are cluttered … |
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The Chief Yoga Sciences….. February 22, 2022 |
Yoga might have originated in India over five thousand years ago, but over time its vast language and diverse nature has been fashioned and interpreted in many different ways. According to Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger, the word “yoga” itself means … |
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With Your Soul….. February 14, 2022 |
” An asana must be righteous and virtuous. By righteous I mean that it must be true. You must not cheat or pretend. You must fill every inch of your body with the asana from your chest and arms and … |
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Sadhana……. February 9, 2022 |
In the event that one is already succumbing to the old adage that “it takes nine days before most of our newly formed resolutions are broken” Swami Satyadharma offers us a path to forming a daily yoga practice in the … |
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Finding A Suitable Yoga Teacher That is Right For You….. February 3, 2022 |
Finding a suitable teacher and the right teacher for you: When the student is ready, the guru appears. Self-Knowledge: Finding a teacher that best suites you – making beneficial choices that best suit you. “A wise coach guides and sustains our … |
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Now……. January 16, 2022 |
“Tomorrow and plans for tomorrow can have no significance at all unless you are in full contact with the reality of the present, since it is in the present and only in the present that you live. There is no … |
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Living in the Now: By Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger January 12, 2022 |
Past things are in the past and do not go there from the present. This is an obvious thought at the beginning of a new year. Yoga stresses that present things are in the present. That the sun and the … |
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See you soon… YTF re-opens 10 January 2022 December 10, 2021 |
The external noise is loud right now and it is easy to be distracted. Yet, what better time to acknowledge your eternal inner self, truth and integration in order to live life with a sense of joy and purpose, freedom … |
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Water, Water………….Everywhere December 8, 2021 |
“If we consider that the human body is a universe within itself, it is only natural to conclude that we carry within us all the elements.” – Masaru Emoto, Hidden Messages in Water One of the things that we have … |
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Sunshine Yoga Studio: Balancing Your Fire Element November 28, 2021 |
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (“TCM”) the summer season is governed by the Fire element, making it an easy one to remember as we associate the heat from the sun during this time of the year. I try to bring concepts … |
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Fan The Flames…. November 23, 2021 |
” Why should you practice Yoga? To kindle the divine fire within yourself. Everyone has a dormant spark of divinity in himself which has to be fanned into flame.” – B.K.S Iyengar |
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The Five Elements…… November 11, 2021 |
Stop and imagine quietly standing barefoot out under the open sky. Feel the dirt under your feet, a breeze tickling the back of your neck. As the sun warms your face, listen for the trickle of a stream nearby. Breathe. … |
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The Nature Of Me… November 10, 2021 |
The mountains are my bones The rivers my veins The forests are my thoughts And the stars are my dreams The ocean is my heart It’s pounding is my pulse The songs of the earth write The music of my … |
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The Light Of Diwali….. November 3, 2021 |
It is that sacred time of Diwali, the Festival of Light! On this day as we light beautiful lamps in our homes, we must not only marvel at the glory and splendor, but we must also take the significance of … |
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Personal Choice… October 30, 2021 |
” You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” – Jane Goodall … |
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Sole2Soul Yoga Studio…. October 27, 2021 |
“…from the Soles of your Feet to the Seat of your Soul…” Sole2Soul Yoga Studio was established in July 2018. This cute and edgy studio is on the doorstep of the Union Buildings, over-looking the Pretoria skyline. It is easily … |
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The Call of the Soul… October 21, 2021 |
“People can live their entire lives without recognising the call of the spiritual self. It’s a call for deeper wholeness, to awaken to something greater within and around us. We all hear it, although not everyone recognises it. The call … |
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Step Into Your Reality…. October 17, 2021 |
“To dance, to step into the fray of daily life and to keep true to our soul’s intention to live who we really are, we have to be willing to live both the reality of our separate individuality and the … |
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Love Your Feet Using Reflexology As A Tool…… October 9, 2021 |
How often during the day do we think about our feet? Generally not often unless they are hurting, “my feet are killing me” and then we do something. What if we were to work on prevention rather than cure, by … |
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Walk The Path….. October 6, 2021 |
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”~ Buddha |
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How to Practice Grounding With A Walking Meditation…… September 28, 2021 |
Our world is currently in the midst of a pandemic, so it goes without saying that many of us are feeling insecure, anxious, unsafe and unstable. In the midst of all the chaos connecting your body to the Earth is … |
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Stand Firm…….Tadasana(Mountain Pose) September 22, 2021 |
“Nothing lasting will ever be built on shaky foundations.” – Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews Tadasana breaks down into two words TADA (Mountain) and ASANA (Posture). The name of this pose evokes stability, strength and steadfastness. Healthy foundations, rooted into … |
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Relax Upwards….. September 14, 2021 |
When you’re faced with a challenging situation, instead of getting tense and tied up in knots, try to step back from the problem. Allow your energy to flow calmly upward to the third eye. Let your awareness rest there, and … |
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Feeling Lonely? Yoga Can Help……Yoga Sequence for Loneliness September 3, 2021 |
The answer to addressing loneliness through the yoga practice does not lie in the extremes of total solitude or always being with your community. Rather, it lies somewhere in between: a balance of connecting with the self in solitude while … |
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How To Embrace Solitude To Enrich Your Life….. August 29, 2021 |
“Ordinary men hate solitude. But the master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe” -Lao Tzu A fundamental aspect of loneliness is isolation and feeling disconnected from ourselves and others. Whether preempted … |
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Self Love……. August 25, 2021 |
“Come in touch with yourself as being a child of the universe. Know that you are the beneficiary of all the universe has to offer, you need only be able to contact it. To begin, go to that place deep … |
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Three Questions….. August 21, 2021 |
What is working? What isn’t working? What if? A delightful painting instructor uses these three questions as part of his artistic process. When he is making a sketch for a new painting, he looks at his first attempt and keeps … |
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Between Awakening and Surrender.. August 18, 2021 |
“We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender. Each morning we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day in the world of time; each night we surrender to the dark to be … |
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Meditation and Music….. August 11, 2021 |
“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” – Buddha “Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that … |
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Natarajasana (Dancer’s Pose)….. August 6, 2021 |
Natarajasana is a standing asana that requires balance and concentration. The name comes from the Sanskrit nata, meaning “dancer,” raja, meaning “king,” and asana, meaning “pose” or “posture.” The common English name for this pose is dancer’s pose. Traditionally, nataraja is the king, or lord, of the dance, which is … |
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Dance Through Life with Nia Technique….. August 4, 2021 |
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Poetry of Movements…. July 31, 2021 |
“Exercises are like prose, whereas yoga is the poetry of movements. Once you understand the grammar of yoga; you can write your poetry of movements.” – Amit Ray |
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Transform Your Energy…. July 28, 2021 |
All emotions are energies, and if these energies are not used creatively they will disturb some part of the body, some part of the mind. Such energies have to be used. Unused internal energy creates certain blocks, and then gives … |
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Peace Affirmations…… July 15, 2021 |
Today I shall experience peace through positivity. I shall see that which is good in others and not think about that which is negative or hurtful. That is, I will see others in the way I would like them to … |
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4 Ways to Move Through Pandemic Exhaustion Burnout, the Freeze Response, and How to Cope….. July 15, 2021 |
As I write this, we are more than thirteen months into pandemic life. Even as more and more people are getting vaccinated, and society is showing signs of opening back up, many of us feel more exhausted and more depleted … |
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“Breathing In, I Know I’m Alive. Breathing Out, I Smile To My Eyes.” …… July 9, 2021 |
The below excerpt beautifully explains the workings of the mind when we are going through a difficult time in our lives and the chips are down. Thich Nhat Hanh speaks of how the mind goes in this negative loop and … |
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Mindfulness Tips to Help You Get Through Self-Isolation and Social Distancing….. July 5, 2021 |
We’re in an unprecedented time due to the global pandemic we are all facing. All around the world, we find ourselves asked to stay home and self-isolate. Whether we are exhibiting symptoms of any type of sickness or not, there is … |
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The Guest House….. July 1, 2021 |
“This being human is a guest house every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all. Even if they are a crowd of sorrows who … |
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From Resistance to Acceptance and Resilience…. June 27, 2021 |
At the root of all resistance is suffering. From the yoga perspective, suffering is caused by various afflictions of the mind known as kleshas. There are two distinct kleshas that make up resistance: raga (attachment) and dvesha (aversion). Raga (sometimes spelled raaga) is characterized by … |
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Yoga Can Ease Chronic Pain…. June 23, 2021 |
The gift of their teaching is especially important at this time!! With gratitude to Nandiva and George Demetriades from the Ishta School of Yoga and Health. For further information please go to ishtayoga.co.za |
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Happy International Yoga Day…. June 21, 2021 |
Yoga is almost like music in a way; there’s no end to it. – Sting, musician Yoga is Like Music. The Rhythm of the Body, The Melody of the Mind, and Harmony of the Soul Create the Symphony of Life. … |
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Yoga Is Like Music….. June 21, 2021 |
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Happy Father’s Day….. June 20, 2021 |
We honour our Father and celebrate the gift of life we received from him; the strength, courage, love and support of his presence, or the opportunities for growth by his absence. We are grateful for all our forefathers, those who played … |
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7 Nutrients You May Be Missing On A Plant-Based Diet (And What To Do About It)….. June 16, 2021 |
For most of us who have transitioned to a more plant-based diet at some stage in our lives, you’ll be familiar with that initial feeling of vitality. A feeling of lightness and endless energy; like you’re still full, but less … |
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Reimagine, Recreate, Restore – World Environment Day Poem by Jordan Sanchez June 4, 2021 |
The poem is a powerful call to arms, reminding listeners that we only have one Earth and we must protect her. The poem ties into the Decade of Restoration, a United Nations initiative that will launch on #WorldEnvironmentDay, to prevent, … |
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The Symbolic Meaning and Benefits of Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose)……. June 2, 2021 |
This posture is symbolic of a particular myth of Anjaneya (later known as Hanuman). He was an incarnation of the Lord Shiva. As a young child, he was captivated by what he thought was a giant, glowing fruit in the … |
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Breathing In………….Breathing Out May 28, 2021 |
“Breathing in, I experience calm in me. Breathing out, I smile to the calm in me. Breathing in, I experience joy in me. Breathing out, I smile to the joy in me. Breathing in, I experience equanimity in me. Breathing … |
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The Secret To Happiness…….Santosha May 23, 2021 |
I’m not sure who said, “Happiness is an inside job,” but it’s a great thing to remember as a yogi. According to yoga philosophy, santosha, which means contentment, is a form of self-discipline. In other words, happiness is a skill and practice. … |
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Happiness…. May 19, 2021 |
“What we really want to do is serve happiness. We want everyone to be happy, never unhappy even for a moment. We want the animals to be happy. The happiness of every living thing is what we want. We want … |
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Smiling is Infectious…… May 16, 2021 |
Smiling is infectious,you catch it like the flu. When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realized I’d passed it on to him. I … |
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Ganesh Mudra…… May 12, 2021 |
Named after the Hindu elephant God Ganesh, this mudra is believed to invoke his energy as the remover of obstacles. As such, practicing the Ganesha mudra is said to enhance self-confidence and provide the courage to overcome anything that is … |
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Love from Spirit….. May 9, 2021 |
Mothers are the threads within the fabric of life that weaves all of mankind together. Without a mother… we would not be; Without your mother… you would not be. Love her, forgive her…She was doing the best she knew how. … |
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Living Like Water…… May 7, 2021 |
Water is a great teacher that shows us how to move through the world with grace, ease, determination, and humility. The journey of water as it flows upon the earth can be a mirror of our own paths through life. … |
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Trumpet Like An Elephant….. May 2, 2021 |
Many foundational yoga poses come from things we see in nature..animals, plants, mountains, celestial bodies and the elements. In this way, our yoga is not just a union of our mind, body and breathing but also a way to connect … |
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Awaken….. April 27, 2021 |
” Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you – to make you realise that you are part of a Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity” – … |
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Ganesh….The Remover of Obstacles April 22, 2021 |
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Traditionally, this chant is used at the beginning of a new venture, a journey, or a new year, to clear the path ahead of potential difficulties. This chant invokes Ganesh, the well known deity and ‘lord … |
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How To Plan a Yoga Class… April 15, 2021 |
Every yoga class we teach needs to have a purpose. We usually call it intention, and it’s basically an answer to the question “What are you trying to accomplish?” It can also be framed as a statement: “By the end … |
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Everything Is In Divine Order….. April 7, 2021 |
We can only see so much from where we sit in our particular bodies, in the midst of our particular lives, rooted as we are in the continuum of space and time. The Divine, on the other hand, is not … |
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Vegan Hot Cross Buns….. April 1, 2021 |
With the Easter period being upon us try out this variation of traditional hot cross buns which ticks all the boxes for vegans. Recipe: 350g plain flour 5ml ground mixed spice 5ml ground cinnamon 5ml grated nutmeg 1 sachet easy-blend … |
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Shadow Me Fitness…..Virtual Job Shadowing March 25, 2021 |
Welcome to the future of shadowing hours for Fitness Students! As a fitness student, you will be required to shadow a Personal Trainer or a Fitness Instructor in a gym or studio environment in order for you to complete the … |
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Complete, square and interrupted breathing March 24, 2021 |
Breathing in rhythmic formations will help you to concentrate and gain control of the breath and hence, control of the mind In most cases of so-called “normal breathing”, the breathing action is concentrated in the upper part of the chest. … |
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Contracting Before Expanding……The Rhythm Of Life March 18, 2021 |
Sometimes our lives contract before they expand. We may be working hard on ourselves spiritually, doing good in the world, following our dreams, and wondering why we are still facing constrictions of all kinds. Perhaps we even feel as if … |
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Balance….. March 13, 2021 |
“Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated … |
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Yoga Sequence for the Season of Pisces…… March 4, 2021 |
Dreamy Pisces season invites us to dive deep into the emotion ocean as we take time for deep introspection, healing and closure. During Pisces season, we are reminded that part of us falls away (like winter) so we can be born again (like … |
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We Were Made To Be Loved….. February 24, 2021 |
It’s a sleepy morning. The kind of morning that looks back on the day before, heavy and empty at the same time. Sedated by exhaustion birthed out of trying your very best and still coming up short. Readjusting the baggage … |
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The Spiritual Wisdom and Meaning Of Vrikshasana (Tree Pose) February 19, 2021 |
The Earth nourishes a tree. A tree is deep-rooted in Earth. Your Self nourishes you. Are you deep rooted in Self? For nothing in return a tree gives flowers, fruits wood and shade. For nothing in return do you reach out to … |
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From: The Love of Trees…… February 17, 2021 |
The arrival of autumn began to announce itself in the garden. The oaks and maples had slowly begun to strip themselves, dropping a leaf here and there on the green lawn surrounding the pond. A young couple, who used to … |
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Self Love……. February 11, 2021 |
“Come in touch with yourself as being a child of the universe. Know that you are the beneficiary of all the universe has to offer, you need only be able to contact it. To begin, go to that place deep … |
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Releasing Your Expectations…. January 28, 2021 |
As we endeavor to find personal fulfillment and realize our individual ideals, we naturally form emotional attachments to those outcomes we hope will come to pass. These expectations can serve as a source of stability, allowing us to draft plans … |
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Living with Intent…… January 21, 2021 |
“I am healthy and only do things that nourish my body”. ” I am in harmony with the world around me”. “In every encounter, I treat myself and others with kindness.”. “I flow through life with ease and grace”. “With compassion for my … |
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5 Steps To Harness The Power Of Intention…… January 20, 2021 |
Everything that happens in the universe begins with intention. The sages of India observed thousands of years ago that our destiny is ultimately shaped by our deepest intentions and desires. The classic Vedic text known as the Upanishads declares, “You are … |
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The Power Behind Setting An Intention In Yoga…… January 15, 2021 |
Setting an intention or dedication for your yoga practice acts like a metaphor to translate your practice off your mat and into your life. It is a vehicle that makes yoga an aspect of your lifestyle, rather than something you … |
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Sankalpa…… January 13, 2021 |
A Sankalpa is a resolve, (or resolution if you will,) which can be also made before any sadhana or beginning of any yogic practice, before meditation, or even at the start of our day. The idea of repeating a sankalpa … |
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Clear What Is Holding You Back …. January 8, 2021 |
With all our best intentions and rich resources, why is it so hard to slow down, simplify, and care for ourselves? Why do most clearing efforts fall short or peter out? The reason may lie in the simple fact that … |
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New Beginnings……. January 1, 2021 |
Welcome to a New Year ! The circle of 2020 is complete and we have now moved into a new twist in the ever moving spiral of our lives. As always, a new year heralds a time of reflection on … |
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Your Own Path….. December 28, 2020 |
No one can build you the bridge on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life. There may be countless trails and bridges and demigods who would gladly carry you across; but only at the price of … |
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Blessings Now and Always…… December 24, 2020 |
Give beyond reason, care beyond hope, love without limit; reach, stretch, and dream, notwithstanding any fears. |
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Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction and New Adventures……. December 20, 2020 |
On the near horizon, a rare celestial occurrence approaches: On December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will come together in a “great conjunction” — the closest they’ve appeared together in nearly 800 years. What does this mean, exactly? Astronomically speaking, a … |
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Heart coherence breath and meditation December 15, 2020 |
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Breathing In….Breathing Out December 14, 2020 |
“Breathing in. I feel myself as a mountain. Breathing out. I feel solid. Breathing in. I see myself as water. Breathing out. I reflect on things as they are. Breathing in. I see myself as space. Breathing out. I feel … |
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The Starfish Story December 3, 2020 |
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Breathing In, Breathing Out….. November 30, 2020 |
As the in-breath grows deep, The out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm; Breathing out brings me ease. With the in-breath I smile; With the out-breath I release all tension. Breathing in I know I am alive; Breathing out, … |
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Extension and Expansion…… November 24, 2020 |
“The goal of all asana practice is doing them from the core of your being and extending out dynamically through to the periphery of your body. As you stretch, in turn the periphery takes messages back to the core. From … |
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Life Retreat Studio Black Friday Special and Free Ayurveda Detox Booklet….. November 20, 2020 |
Life Retreat Studio is inviting you to join them for Live-streaming daily classes from the comfort of your own home! These classes, under the expert guidance of their amazing teachers will enable you to keep fit, healthy, and happy. All … |
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Happy Diwali…… November 14, 2020 |
“Diwali is a reminder of our inner light. When your mind is calm, your heart is open and you will feel that light, you will feel that love.” Sri Swami Vishwananda. YTF wishes all our Hindu members a Happy Diwali! … |
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This Moment….. November 8, 2020 |
“ In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole and complete, and yet life is ever changing. Life is never stuck or static or stale, for each moment is ever new and fresh. Every moment of … |
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Beat the Heat -Sitali the Cooling Breath October 28, 2020 |
It’s hot out there! Practice Sitali breath to cool you down. Deep in the Himalayas, ancient sages observed and imitated the world around them in the noble attempt to master body, breath, and mind. They noticed the curve of a … |
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Beat the Heat with Cooling Yoga Asanas… October 24, 2020 |
According to Ayurveda, fiery Pitta energy dominates in our environment in the summer time. This can lead to an unwanted accumulation of Pitta—with its hot and sharp qualities—in your body. If you have a Pitta-dominant constitution, you’ll want to be … |
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Inner Peace: Meditation….. October 21, 2020 |
Turn your eyes inward between the eyebrows and gaze on the shoreless lake of peace. Watch the eternal circle of rippling peace around. The more intently you watch, the more you will feel the wavelets of peace spreading from the … |
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Vulnerability…. October 15, 2020 |
“When you open yourself to the continually changing, impermanent, dynamic nature of your own being and of reality, you increase your capacity to love and care about other people and your capacity to not be afraid.” – Pema Chödrön |
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What Are Yoga Props, And How To Improvise Them For Home Practice…. October 14, 2020 |
As yogis, we quickly learn the importance and value in honoring our bodies and what they’re telling us. We have yoga teachers there to guide us into proper alignment, and we continue cultivating the ability to listen to our own … |
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Turmeric and Sweet Potato Healing Bowl…. October 7, 2020 |
Turmeric is a staple in balancing the body from an Ayurvedic perspective. It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and detoxifier and balances all three doshas. It’s particularly beneficial for balancing excess Kapha in the body. Many people know that turmeric is good for them but beyond a … |
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Breathing….. October 2, 2020 |
“Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know as the in-breath grows deep, the out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm. Breathing out brings me ease. With the in-breath, I smile. With the out-breath, I … |
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YogiBearsZA Online Kids Yoga Teacher Training…… September 24, 2020 |
This course is designed for yoga teachers, parents, school teachers, therapists and educators who are interested in learning about the application of yoga as a tool when working with children. The aim of this course is to create a basic foundation … |
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YOGA AFRICA Insights Baseline Report….. September 16, 2020 |
Inspired by the intriguing results published in a 2016 research study on the various aspects of the yoga industry in the United States, the Black Swan Society – a wellness agency that recognizes, creates, advances and champions revolutionary wellness practices … |
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Allowing Others To Walk Their Path…. September 11, 2020 |
Watching a loved one or a peer traverse a path littered with stumbling blocks can be immensely painful. We instinctively want to guide them toward a safer track and share with them the wisdom we have acquired through experience. Yet … |
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Love After Love….. September 8, 2020 |
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Working from home? Yoga poses to relieve your body…… September 1, 2020 |
For those of us that are lucky enough to be able to work from home, this means more days that blur into each other, as we sit hunched at the kitchen table trying to get our work done.But staring at … |
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10 (Mostly) Technology – Free Ways to Practice Self-Care….. August 26, 2020 |
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in people experiencing greater levels of stress and anxiety the importance of “self-care” – taking care of oneself physically, mentally, cannot be over emphasised . To help you find what works for you, we’ve … |
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Getting Ready for Yoga Teaching At Level 2 Lockdown…. August 21, 2020 |
The global pandemic has changed all our lives – there will be BC (Before Coronavirus) and AC (After Coronavirus) – and it may well be that the way we teach yoga will be altered for a while to come. Rather … |
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Cause and Effect….. August 12, 2020 |
All motive and action affects the cosmos in some way. The principle of cause and effect is the truth that allows us to change ourselves and the world around us for the better. However, this same universal law is also … |
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Natarajasana: King Dancer Pose…… August 7, 2020 |
Natarajasana (not-ah-raj-AHS-anna) is a physically challenging, beautiful pose that requires flexibility in the spine, legs, and hips. To practice the pose, use a thoughtful sequence filled with plenty of preparatory poses in order to make sure your body – and … |
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Metta-Bhavana – Loving Kindness Meditation August 4, 2020 |
Whether we talk of love or peace, the best place to start is with our self: to truly love others, we must first fully love ourselves. We accept ourselves, beauty, flaws and all, before we can fully accept those we … |
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Studio Kairos Online Fundraiser Initiative….. July 30, 2020 |
Dear Dancer, Dear Friend, Studio Kairos needs our help to continue during these new times. Let’s join forces to keep the magic alive through our very own online Fundraiser! Kindly visit our Studio Kairos Fundraiser initiative on Quicket via the … |
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Mirroring….. July 25, 2020 |
“If there is one fragment of my being that I haven’t accepted or forgiven, I will find that fragment in you. You will mirror, precisely, that part of me that needs my love and attention the most. ”Love each other … |
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Mandela Day…… July 18, 2020 |
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Attachment….. July 17, 2020 |
“The Universe is made up of experiences that are designed to burn out your clinging, to pleasure, to pain,to fear,to all of it. And,as long as there is a place where you are vulnerable the universe will find a way … |
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How Yoga Can Help Asthmatics……. July 14, 2020 |
Breathing is an essential part of being alive and is controlled by involuntary muscles, which makes it an action most of us don’t think about in our day to day lives. But when someone suffers from Asthma, this can be … |
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Returning to the Body….. July 10, 2020 |
“Go within. Use the inner body as a starting point for going deeper and taking your attention away from where it is usually lodged, in the thinking mind.” – Eckhart Tolle How do we re-learn … |
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Balance the 6 Shadows of the Root Chakra Amid COVID-19…….. July 8, 2020 |
The root chakra or Muladhara is the first of seven energetic centers. It’s a red wheel of energy, located at the base of the spine, that houses your thoughts, emotions, and experiences relating to your foundational needs. By exploring the shadow … |
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The Invitation…… July 3, 2020 |
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to … |
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Acceptance….. June 26, 2020 |
“Acceptance means: For now, this is what this situation, this moment, requires me to do, and so I do it willingly.” – Eckhart Tolle |
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My Story…….My Calling June 26, 2020 |
I am privileged to be the proud mother of two; blessed with a son and daughter who are my teachers and best friends. My driving force is my sincere desire to touch people’s lives with love and lightness. I do … |
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Online Yoga Nidra Course with Pathways Country Yoga Retreat….. June 24, 2020 |
We at Pathways Country Yoga Retreat have put together an online Yoga Nidra Course. It is for anyone who: Thinks there is more to life than what we have been told Wants to find out who they are and what … |
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International Yoga Day 2020 June 21, 2020 |
“Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light” – Yogi Bhajan The YTF wishes all our members a happy International Yoga Day!! |
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Privacy Policy June 20, 2020 |
Yoga Teachers Fellowship (YTF) privacy policy protects our members and their privacy. To ensure integrity, YTF will use any member information collected by us for identification and contact purposes and/or for demographic information to be used by our staff. This information … |
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International Day of Yoga 21st June 2020 With Yoga Works – The Home Edition June 19, 2020 |
The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. So the very meaning of yoga is Union, connectedness. It focuses on bringing harmony to the mind and the body. We invite you … |
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Fear…… June 19, 2020 |
“It is said before entering the sea a river trembles with fear. She looks back at the path she has traveled, from the peaks of the mountains, the long winding road crossing forests and villages. And in front of her, … |
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Cinnamon and Clove Hot Chocolate……. June 12, 2020 |
Hot chocolate is always delicious, right? Yes, that’s right, but with this recipe, you can take it to a whole new level of delicious by sprucing it up with warm and comforting spices. Not only does it taste amazing, but you’re getting … |
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Celebrate Yoga By Going Online with ISHTA School of Yoga and Health……. June 5, 2020 |
“Yoga is a refuge. But it was never meant to be a place to escape from the world. It is a refuge in which to cultivate the tools and resources to be in graceful relationship with all that arises, come … |
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Be Inspired….. June 1, 2020 |
“When you’re inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds. Your mind transcends limitations; your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties … |
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Business Masterclass: Evolve Your Business Perspective During and Beyond Covid-19 May 29, 2020 |
Life Retreat is offering you a Complimentary Webinar on 4 June at 10:00 am We have experts on our panel who will be holding an interactive discussion on how businesses can thrive from the Covid-19 Crisis. This is the perfect time … |
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Launching Life Retreat Online Studio and earn 100 Discovery Points Vitality Points for each class attended in the comfort of your own home…. May 27, 2020 |
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.”- Rumi Life Retreat Online Studio Is Launching. Since you can’t attend Studio Classes, we are bringing classes home to you! Please scroll down and read our Online Studio Step By Step … |
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Meditation: Into the Forest of Possibility We Go….. May 22, 2020 |
“In the woods we return to reason and faith”- Ralph Waldo Emerson To begin, close your eyes and take a few slow breaths. Connect with the subtle energy that runs up your spine with each inhalation. If you like, invite … |
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Enjoy Your Yoga Practice Whilst Supporting Those In Need At The Same Time…. May 15, 2020 |
Good people, there is no valid reason for you not to get some Yoga and we have never needed it more. At Pure Peace Yoga, we are not just offering Zoom live Yoga but we have shorter pre-recorded classes, meditation, mantra chanting … |
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Change….. May 13, 2020 |
” Change — even if we don’t want it — can be beneficial. Change brings us new opportunities to evolve, adapt, and move beyond limiting beliefs. In every change is a lesson. In every change is an opening for something … |
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Go Online with Yoga JO…… May 8, 2020 |
My name is Jo from Yoga Jo and due to the covid-19 epidemic I had to get a little creative with my yoga studio. I am passionate about yoga! So I wish to also encourage other teachers to get creative … |
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Want to Try Nia? Online Nia Classes during Lockdown with Studio Kairos May 1, 2020 |
Our morning classes on Zoom have been a huge success! Our teachers have perfected the online class format, and students have been telling us that it’s just what they need during this time. If you’d like to join one of these … |
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Join Kumi for a Global Healing Meditation: Wed 29 April @ 5pm (SAST) Whats app Kumi to join: 0825583313 (no fees) April 29, 2020 |
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Surya Namaskar… April 28, 2020 |
“What soul was his, when from the naked top of some bold headland, he beheld the sun rise up, and bathe the world in light” William Wandsworth, The Excursion When we look at our closest star, we may see nothing … |
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Uncertainty……. April 17, 2020 |
Rather than being disheartened by the uncertainty of life, what if we accepted it and relaxed into it? what if we said ” Yes, this is the way it is; this is what it means to be human” and decided … |
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How to Cope During Unsettling Times…….. April 8, 2020 |
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the world, each of our lives has changed in ways we could never have imagined. For many, a steady paycheck has evaporated. Hospitals and health care workers on the front lines are overwhelmed. Parents frantically juggle their new work-from-home … |
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The Beauty of Stillness……. April 5, 2020 |
We are in the moment like the wind. Everything is ‘now’ – it changes all the time like the wind. The wind blows all the time – from a gentle murmur of a breeze to a hurricane. Sometimes it is … |
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Yoga4kids Online Children’s Yoga Teacher Training April 2020 April 1, 2020 |
Namaste we greet you all from a place of calm. We are so thrilled to announce our online training platforms, which you can do from the safety and comfort of your home. So exciting. The Yoga4kids Foundation Course is truly an insightful journey into … |
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Boosting Your Immunity with Yoga and Ayurveda During Crisis…… March 26, 2020 |
Fear and stress amidst challenges, like a pandemic, are completely natural. Although we can’t stop these emotions (nor is it healthy to try), we can control our reaction and response to them. Stress—particularly distress—negatively affects your immunity and well being. Luckily, … |
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Inner Stillness…… March 25, 2020 |
” In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” – Deepak Chopra |
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Ayurvedic Recipe to Stoke Your Inner Fire…… March 19, 2020 |
To increase our prana (life force energy), ayurveda recommends eating specific warming foods to stoke our digestive fire. Below is a classic ayurvedic recipe that will do just that. Ojas Elixir for Vitality This elixir boosts ojas, the essence of all … |
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Matsyasana ( Fish Pose)……. March 12, 2020 |
Matsyasana is a reclining back-bending asana. The name is derived form the Sanskrit matsya, meaning “fish,” and asana, meaning “pose.” Matsya is also the name of an incarnation of the god, Vishnu, who manifested himself as a large fish in order to save the earth from a … |
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Healthy Practice: Balancing Freedom and Restraint in Yoga…… March 6, 2020 |
In yoga we pay attention to harmony found in balance. An equal amount of strength and mobility, of ease and tension within the general given of human anatomy and also our own individual preferences and limitations. It is the balance … |
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SpiritFest 05th – 08th March 2020 February 26, 2020 |
Immerse yourselves in an experience that brings together the power of yoga, music, meditation, dance and community in a majestic setting surrounded by mountains, rivers and trees. This three-night festival is all about opening the heart and exploring the mind … |
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Happy Maha Shivratri…… February 21, 2020 |
There is an unknown and mysterious energy that is driving all of us. Scientists have not been able to give it a name, yet. However, saints of yore have called this unknown energy Shiva. Shiva is the energy believed to … |
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Security in Oneself…. February 12, 2020 |
“The common conception of security is an achievement or a possession on the physical plane. But an abiding sense of security can never come from possession or from achievement. Impossible! Security comes only when we have established our constant oneness with … |
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Heart Opening Visualization Meditation…… February 7, 2020 |
A heart awareness visualization meditation is one of the best practices you can do to get really present with the intelligence and awareness of your heart. Studies show that the heart’s intelligence is way more attuned to the truth of your inner and outer … |
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The Practice…. February 3, 2020 |
“The nature of Yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body” – Jason Crandell Yoga encourages unification of the body, mind and spirit and experiencing the totality of the present moment. Very often … |
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Allowing a Spiritual Dimension…… January 31, 2020 |
“The Ego seeks to divide and separate. Spirit seeks to unify and heal”: Life is a “mine” field: the more attached we are to people and possessions, the less we can share and let go. Allowing a spiritual dimension into … |
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Baddha Konasana…… January 29, 2020 |
Taking inspiration from the flutter of butterflies presently delighting us with their presence let us look at Baddha Konasana also known as the Butterfly or Bound Angle Pose. This pose is believed to have its origins in the typical sitting … |
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Mindfulness Retreat to India: 20th – 30th March 2020 January 23, 2020 |
Your are on your own journey and the master of your own destiny to a great extent. How will you reflect back on your life when you hit 60, 70 or 80? What are the stories you will tell your kids … |
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Setting a Clear Intention…… January 15, 2020 |
This time of year, we always enjoy soaking in this amazing energy of expansion. We feel encouraged to broaden our vision past what we think is possible for ourselves and to see beyond our limiting beliefs. Intention is at the base … |
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The Triumph of Love – The Significance of the Warrior Pose…… January 3, 2020 |
For some of us, the strong Warrior poses are invigorating and empowering. For others, they’re demanding and require great effort. For many of us, they’re all of these. The three Warrior poses are named after Virabhadra, the fierce warrior that’s a … |
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Rethinking” Abundance” Spirituality……. December 21, 2019 |
As a yoga teacher, I’ve had many encounters with folks who promote abundance or manifesting spirituality. It’s really common in the yoga world. “If you visualize it, you can manifest it!”, “The universe is infinitely abundant!”, “Your thoughts create your … |
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Chai Berry Breakfast Parfait…… December 13, 2019 |
Ingredients for one serving: 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 1/2 -2 cups almond milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats 1/2 -1 cup mixed berries some chopped banana or extra berries for garnish Method: … |
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Bumblebee Breath: The Power of Bhramari Pranayama….. December 10, 2019 |
In a fast-paced world full of digital distraction and endless demands on our time and energy, more and more people are living with chronic stress and anxiety. The causes of mental health issues are varied and complex, but if you … |
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Mindfulness Retreat to India with StreetSchool: March 2020 December 4, 2019 |
Your are on your own journey and the master of your own destiny to a great extent. How will you reflect back on your life when you hit 60, 70 or 80? What are the stories you will tell your kids … |
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Doing Nothing Meditation……. November 22, 2019 |
Meditation is part of our active contribution to the evolution of the world besides it make a difference in own life.. Even if the World is in destruct mode, we are active, engaged human beings in modern world. In meditation, … |
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Monk’s Robe Salad…… November 20, 2019 |
Sometimes the simplest ingredients combined in the most uncomplicated way to produce something that is greater than the sum of it’s parts. This is one such dish. The deep red and vibrant orange of this salad reminds one of the … |
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The Story Of Indra’s Net….. November 8, 2019 |
Indra is the Hindu god who symbolises the natural forces that protect and nurture life, and it is said that above the palace of Indra you can see an infinite net. No one has seen it all, but it is … |
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HospiceWits Tree of Light 2019 November 6, 2019 |
HospiceA memory is a photograph taken by the heart to make special moments last forever. Honour your loved one by purchasing a virtual globe on our beautiful Tree of Light… Join us at our annual Tree lighting ceremony as we … |
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Term of the Month: Saraswati November 1, 2019 |
Saraswati, or Sarasvati, is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, art, music, learning and wisdom. Her name is derived from the Sanskrit sara, meaning “essence,” and sva, meaning “one’s self.” She is also associated with flowing water. Within yoga, Saraswati is seen as … |
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Ascension…… October 24, 2019 |
” We are one with the cosmos whether we realize it or not. Realizing it, though, quickens our spiritual energy and allows us access to higher realms. In those higher realms lies the awareness that we are more than just … |
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It’s World Spinal Day: Activating the Spine with Meditation…… October 16, 2019 |
” You’re only as old as your spine is flexible.” ~ Joseph Pilates. This holds true in its entirety, as our age is not defined by the number of years we have spent on the material plane, but it is … |
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World Mental Health Awareness Day – Sitting in Stillness…. October 9, 2019 |
“When we are constantly doing something, we are simultaneously constantly stimulating our nervous systems to the point of exhaustion – and an overexerted, depleted nervous system can most certainly give birth to an array of health problems, as well as … |
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Hot, not bothered……. October 4, 2019 |
From an Ayurvedic perspective, summer is dominated by the fiery energy of pitta, one of the components of a person’s mind- body constitution known as prakriti. Everyone has some degree of pitta in their prakriti, which regulates body temperature, metabolism, … |
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Teaching the Spiritual Essence of Yoga with Integrity……. September 27, 2019 |
It is often only when we teach yoga that we begin to learn what yoga truly is. This is because it is in the context of teaching that we are forced to examine our understanding of yoga critically, and to … |
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Hope…. September 25, 2019 |
As a raw, sensitive human being, life will inevitably bring experience to us that we are not able to consciously embody, tend to, and digest. In this way, trauma is experience (psychic, emotional, and somatic) that we cannot bear. Life at … |
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Peace….. September 21, 2019 |
Now is always the best time for peace, let it start with you, now! Peace (Inner and External) is justice and tranquility for all. Peace in the world, peace of mind, in education, in personal safety, tranquility and harmony on all … |
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Grapefruit Thyme Ice Lollies…. September 18, 2019 |
These ice lollies are loaded with grapefruit segments and fresh grapefruit juice for the ultimate refreshing treat! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice) 3 Tbsp water a handful fresh thyme 2 cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (approx 3 large grapefruits) 1 cup coconut … |
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Namaste….. September 13, 2019 |
I honor the place in you in which the entire universe dwells.I honor the place in you which is of love, of truth, of light and of peace. When you are in that place in you and I am in that … |
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Remaining Positive In The Midst Of Disturbance…… September 11, 2019 |
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Silence……. September 6, 2019 |
“Silence about trauma also leads to death—the death of the soul. Silence reinforces the godforsaken isolation of trauma. Being able to say aloud to another human being, “I was raped” or “I was battered by my husband/wife” or “My parents … |
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Synchronicity…. September 4, 2019 |
“All of us, whether or not we are warriors, have a cubic centimeter of chance that pops out in front of our eyes from time to time. The difference between an average man and a warrior is that the warrior … |
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Limitless….. August 23, 2019 |
“Once you realise that you are not the body, that you’re not the mind, that you’re not your emotions, or the nation you were born into, or the colour of your skin, or the religion that you believe in, but … |
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Simply notice and let go..a meditation August 21, 2019 |
Notice: This is a first method of meditation that you can use in order to become aware of who you are. You can do it anytime, anywhere! You don’t need beads, you don’t need ashrams, you just need your breath! In … |
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24 Day 200Hr Yoga Teacher Training in Nature with Fran Siebrits 18th Oct -10th Nov 2019 August 16, 2019 |
Immerse yourself in a month long, residential ashram experience in nature for your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification (YTTC). Situated at the beautiful Guinevere Guest Farm, you will be able to live the yogic lifestyle while training to become … |
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5 Tips for a Stronger, More Stable Garudasana…… August 14, 2019 |
Garudasana or Eagle Pose is a beautiful, spiraling swirl of a standing balance. It takes its name from the mythical Garuda, king of all birds and vehicle of choice for Hindu God Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as a majestic golden beast … |
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Taking on the Energy of Others….. August 7, 2019 |
Each of us radiates energy and is capable of being influenced by the energy of other people. It is important to learn how to shield yourself, so you don’t unknowingly take on someone else’s energy. While some people know how … |
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Yoga and Life Coaching Retreat: Souls Lessons and Purpose August 2, 2019 |
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3 Ways to Improve Your Self-Awareness during Yoga….. July 31, 2019 |
The most intriguing part of your yoga practice lies in the ever-changing state of both your body and mind. When you begin any conscious practice, you realize you’re never exactly the same as you were the day before. This continual … |
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The Ishta System: Yoga Teacher Training Retreat with Rachel Zinman and John Weddepohl, Aug 16th – 29th 2019 July 26, 2019 |
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Shedding Our Defenses…. July 24, 2019 |
Like a tree, our growth depends upon our ability to soften, loosen, and shed defenses we no longer need. Trees grow up through their branches and down through their roots into the earth. They also grow wider with each passing … |
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200 Hr Kids Yoga Teachers Training Pretoria: 04th Aug – 04th Nov 2019 July 19, 2019 |
The Go With The Flow Kids Teachers Training Program is aimed at teachers, parents, therapists and any one else who has a love for yoga and a love for children. Children’s Yoga is a fun, creative and playful way for children to learn Yoga. … |
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5 Ways to Start Teaching Yoga….. July 17, 2019 |
Graduating from yoga teacher training is exciting. However, figuring out how to take your newly gained skills to the next level can also be daunting. When it comes to finding ways to start teaching yoga right away, there really are … |
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Classic Chai……. July 10, 2019 |
Chai is steeped in a rich history. The name “chai” is actually the Hindi word for “tea”, which was derived from “cha”, the Chinese word for “tea”. In this case, the Hindi term chai means a mix of spices steeped … |
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7 Ways to Stay Warm…… July 10, 2019 |
According to ayurveda, blustery winds and chilly weather aggravate vata dosha (the humor that governs all movement, including circulation, digestion, and flow of thought), while the cold, damp, heavy energy of the winter season can kick up kapha dosha (the humor that controls … |
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Good Enough.. July 5, 2019 |
In life – there is no perfection. We do the best we can with the tools we have at our disposal. Given that we are changing, the tools are changing, the thing itself is changing – there must be a … |
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200Hr Teacher Training with Inner Wellness Studio 05th Jul – 27th Oct 2019 June 28, 2019 |
“Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future. In yoga, they come together in the present.” -B.K.S. Iyengar Inner Wellness Studio invites you to fully embrace Yoga as a technology for holistic living. This course … |
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Yoga Works International Day of Yoga….. June 28, 2019 |
Wow! Johannesburg yogis you have been amazing 2300 people coming together to celebrate and spread the spirit of yoga Thank you to everyone who was there and special thanks to our partners @multiply_sa @indiainjohannesburg and to the rockstar team of teacher trainees … |
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Hearing the Whisper….. June 27, 2019 |
You may have noticed that if you want to speak to someone in a noisy, crowded room, the best thing to do is lean close and whisper. Yelling in an attempt to be louder than the room’s noise generally only … |
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Benefits of Practicing Phalakasana…. June 27, 2019 |
Requiring strength and steadiness, plank pose, or phalakasana (fal-ack-AHS-anna), is an essential posture for a strong yoga practice. Helping you develop the strength needed to access more advanced arm balancing postures, holding plank pose will improve your endurance and muscle … |
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International Day of Yoga…… June 21, 2019 |
International Yoga Day – 21 June – is celebrated each year to create awareness that regular yoga practice increases the level of overall well-being. 21 June was declared as the ‘International Yoga Day’ by the United Nations General Assembly on … |
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International Day of Yoga: Saturday 22nd June 08:00 – 14:00 June 21, 2019 |
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated in over 150 countries worldwide. Multiply, Yoga Works and the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg invite the entire Johannesburg yoga community to come together at Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Illovo, for a day … |
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The Natural Order of Things…… June 9, 2019 |
“There are no random events, nor are there things that exist by and for themselves, in isolation. The atoms that make up your body were once forged inside stars, and the causes of even the smallest event are virtually infinite … |
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Theraputic Yoga Workshops with Dr. Summit Sharma 19th – 27th June 2019 June 5, 2019 |
We are very excited to welcome Dr Sumit to South Africa, exclusively at Sole2Soul Yoga Studio, Arcadia, Pretoria from 19 – 27 June 2019. Join any one, or all, of his workshops where he will share his vast knowledge of therapeutic … |
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Love Is In All ….. June 1, 2019 |
Love is the spirit of the moonlight, the desire of the sunlight: holds all the mysteries of the night and intention of the Stars. Love directs the four winds, is the eye of the storm and the fragrance of the … |
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Finding Peace Within……… May 22, 2019 |
Most people agree that a more peaceful world would be an ideal situation for all living creatures. However, we often seem stumped as to how to bring this ideal situation into being. If we are to have true peace in … |
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Healing The Feeling Of Being Unsafe, Ungrounded, Or Insecure…… May 15, 2019 |
Feeling unsafe, ungrounded, and insecure in the world is, more often than not, linked to imbalances of the first chakra: the root chakra, or Muladhara chakra. If your root chakra is balanced, you’ll feel safe and secure, connected, grounded and … |
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Mind games…… May 5, 2019 |
” To let go implies to let go of something. The something that we are holding onto may simply be a creation of our mind, an illusory perception of something and not the reality of the thing itself. Everything is … |
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An image reflected in a mirror… May 5, 2019 |
“An image reflected in a mirror, a rainbow in the sky and a painted scene make their impressions on the mind, but in essence are other than what they seem. Look deeply at the world and see an illusion” “a … |
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300Hr Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Hridaya School of Yoga: 05th June – 30th October 2019 April 30, 2019 |
Hridaya School of Yoga is offering a 300 hr Advanced Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Programme in 2019 from 5 June – 30 October 2019. This Teacher Training is designed to take the student on a journey to discover the sacred … |
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Extension and Expansion….. April 17, 2019 |
“The goal of all asana practice is doing them from the core of your being and extending out dynamically through to the periphery of your body. As you stretch, in turn the periphery takes messages back to the core. From head to … |
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A Clear Way Forward…. April 12, 2019 |
We spend much of our lives seeking the approval of others, not even realising that we are doing so. When we reach the stage when we are more interested in our own motivations, then we can be objective in our … |
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Golden Milk…… April 10, 2019 |
Golden Milk is an age-old home remedy for a broad list of ailments. These include cold and flu symptoms, joint pain, ulcerative colitis and indigestion. The Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in the recipe possesses circulation-boosting properties. Furthermore, tumeric is both a … |
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A Life of One’s Own…. March 27, 2019 |
“I had at least begun to guess that my greatest need might be to let go and be free from the drive after achievement — if only I dared. I had also guessed that perhaps when I had let these … |
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Namaste Dedication on Human Rights Day … March 20, 2019 |
May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness. May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering. May all beings never be parted from freedom’s true joy. May all beings dwell in equanimity, free from … |
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Revive and Connect at a Luxury Desert Retreat 02nd – 08th June 2019 March 16, 2019 |
“Treat yourself and those you love to a revitalizing and unique weekend away. Let go of your stresses and relinquish your responsibilities while immersing yourself in wellness and peace at this 4 Day Luxury Nourish and Connect Desert Yoga Retreat. … |
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Affirmations for Well Being…… March 13, 2019 |
“Every cell of my body is radiant with vitality My body has a natural genius for healing Wellness, strength, joy, comfort and ease are my natural state” My body is strong, flexible, balanced and full of energy” “I love myself … |
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Concentration March 8, 2019 |
After winning several archery contests, the young and rather boastful champion challenged a Zen master who was renowned for his skill as an archer… The young man demonstrated remarkable technical proficiency when he hit a distant bull’s eye on his … |
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The Box…… March 6, 2019 |
Stig Pryds is a Danish record holding freediver. He was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2008, which disabled him so much that he lost his business. After 5 years of intense pain and increasing dependency on drugs, he decided to … |
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Right Speech…. February 28, 2019 |
” Sometimes we speak clumsily and create internal knots in others. Then we say, “I was just telling the truth.” It may be the truth, but if our way of speaking causes unnecessary suffering, it is not Right Speech. The … |
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Building Resilience in Children…. February 20, 2019 |
Family is undoubtedly the most important system affecting child resilience. By providing a supportive environment with open communication and effective parenting practices, children are given a huge head start in terms of building resilience. Along with a respectful parenting styles, … |
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3 Yoga Poses To Help Lift Teens Depression…. February 13, 2019 |
Picture the posture of a teen suffering with depression. Often they are slumped, chest closed, head hanging forward. It’s the posture of someone attempting to protect their heart from pain, yet the posture keeps the heart steeping in that pain it’s … |
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Being Whole….. February 10, 2019 |
“You are all things. Denying, rejecting, judging or hiding from any aspect of your total being creates pain and results in a lack of wholeness.” – Joy Page |
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200 Hr Ishta Yoga Immersion and Teacher Training with Life Retreat Studio: Mar – May February 6, 2019 |
Ryan Edmonds & Life Retreat Studio bring you our 2019 ISHTA Yoga Immersion / Teacher Training in a way that is suited to anyone who wants to learn more about yoga… … as well as for those who wish to … |
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From The Heart….. February 1, 2019 |
“Begin your practice from the heart, doing it because of Oneness – raising your Consciousness raises all Consciousness, pouring healing out into the Cosmos. Our inner eye knows that we do not need anything so we do not need to grasp … |
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How to Create a Home Yoga Space…. January 30, 2019 |
If you’re a gardener, you know the value of choosing an ideal site and preparing quality soil for nurturing healthy plants. The same is true for tending to your inner growth: when you devote a nook in your home to … |
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How To Create A Home Yoga Practice….. January 23, 2019 |
Yoga is an incredibly powerful practice that anyone can pick up in their home and experience the benefits. With practice you really learn to move at your own pace, listen to your body, and develop a stronger mind/body connection. Start … |
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Free Lecture & Meditation 31 Jan 19 January 17, 2019 |
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The Ups and Downs of Life….. January 11, 2019 |
“If we don’t have any access to a deeper sense of self, it feels life-threatening when things are not working on the surface. When our identity falls apart, we will do anything to defend and fix it, because it’s all … |
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A New Year….. December 31, 2018 |
” Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” – Sonia Ricotti Whatever your dreams, goals and aspirations are for 2019, the YTF wishes all our members a very Happy and Abundant New Year! … |
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Just For Now….. December 14, 2018 |
“Just for now, without asking how, let yourself sink into stillness. Just for now, lay down the weight you so patiently bear upon your shoulders. Feel the earth receive you, and the infinite expanse of the sky grow even wider … |
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Lessons Of Reflection…. December 12, 2018 |
“When we care about people, we want to save them from pain by offering them the benefit of our experience. Sometimes we feel like we know what is best for them. Sometimes, like when their safety is involved, we need … |
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Pasasana…… November 30, 2018 |
Pasasana is an asana in which the body is twisted and the arms are bound around the squatting legs. The name comes from the Sanskrit pasa, meaning “noose,” “tie” or “snare,” and asana, which means “pose” or “posture.” It is so called because of … |
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Let It Go…… November 28, 2018 |
“Let go of the ways you thought life would unfold: the holding of plans or dreams or expectations – let it all go. Save your strength to swim with the tide. The choice to fight what is here before you … |
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Dark Though It Is…. November 23, 2018 |
Listen with the night falling we are saying thank you we are stopping on the bridges to bow from the railings we are running out of the glass rooms with our mouths full of food to look at the sky … |
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Yoga and Pilates Network November 19, 2018 |
Yoga and Pilates Network Partnering Opportunity Introduce corporate employees to Yoga and to your Studio, add classes on quiet days or times, give new instructors a teaching opportunity, give current students incentives with reward concept – all at no cost … |
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Two Ways to Change Your Mental State…. November 16, 2018 |
The main goal of yoga is to control and direct our mental fluctuations, so that when the dust settles we can see yourself for who we really are and the reality for what it is. The main tool to do … |
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Hydration….. November 14, 2018 |
“Water before a meal is nectar. It replenishes fluids and encourages juicy digestive organs. Small sips during a meal is honey. It helps turn the food into a sauce. Water after a meal is poison because it dilutes stomach acids.” – Dr. Vasant Lad … |
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Yoga For All Trimesters: Pregnancy Specialist Course For Qualified Yoga Teachers November 9, 2018 |
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Not Minding what Happens…… November 7, 2018 |
J. Krishnamurti, the great Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher, spoke and travelled almost continuously all over the world for more than fifty years attempting to convey through words – which are content – that which is beyond words, beyond content. … |
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200Hr Yoga Teacher Training Durban Starting February 2019 October 26, 2018 |
“Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future. In yoga, they come together in the present.” -B.K.S. Iyengar Inner Wellness Studio invites you to fully embrace Yoga as a technology for holistic living. This … |
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Surrender…. October 22, 2018 |
” Surrender to what is. Say yes to life – and see how life suddenly starts working for you rather than against you” – Eckhart Tolle, The Power Of Now |
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Should You Complete A Yoga Teacher Training Course? October 17, 2018 |
Considering becoming a certified yoga instructor? Ask yourself these six questions before signing up: 1. Are you a good fit? In my opinion, yoga teacher training only benefits people who want to teach. It’s a good idea to have at … |
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Overnight Oats…. October 10, 2018 |
Adapt this recipe for easy overnight oats to suit your tastes. You can add dried fruit, seeds and nuts, grated apple or pear, or chopped tropical fruits Ingredients: 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 100ml water or milk 50g rolled porridge oats … |
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Truth….. October 5, 2018 |
“Truth is not something to be achieved. Truth comes into being when your mind and heart are purged of all sense of striving and you are no longer trying to become somebody; it is there when the mind is very … |
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Yoga Muscles In Motion Anatomy Course with Hayley Alexander and Rachelle Walsh September 28, 2018 |
Short Course for Exercise Therapists wishing to explore human movement in relation to yoga sequences with the objective of safe instruction. The course covers injury prevention, muscle trains, how to do an anatomical analysis and more… |
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Wise words….. September 26, 2018 |
Q&A with Paramahamsa Niranjanananda Question: For nine years I have been practising yoga with intensity, but I am still caught by passions and attachments to the pleasures of life, and this makes me suffer because I would like to feel … |
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Our Centre….. September 23, 2018 |
It is a constant challenge to find our centre, our core, and stay there enough to uncover our capacities. Both require a steady movement inward. Yet all the while we are asked to face all that is disheartening along the … |
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Heritage Day Nia Dance Jam @ Studio Kairos September 23, 2018 |
Come try out the Nia Move IT class -a revolutionary approach to whole body fitness integrating the best of exercise science and somatic movement through Nia’s sensory-based approach to fitness. You will get to do all of Nia’s 52 Moves … |
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Healing Headaches with Yoga…. September 14, 2018 |
There are many causes of headaches, tension being the most common as it causes constant contraction of the head and neck muscles. By including the following postures in your regular yoga practice you can help prevent headaches from developing, … |
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Spring Kundalini Yoga Festival 21st – 24th September September 5, 2018 |
Each year during the Spring Equinox the South African Kundalini Yoga Community gathers for the Spring Kundalini Yoga Festival or Skyfest, a celebration of kundalini yoga, wellness and community. The venue for this years festivities is Mopani Lodge, a reserve … |
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The Unfolding of Life…. August 31, 2018 |
Wrapped within young leaves: the sound of water. ~ Soseki Wrapped within young leaves is the sound of water that will nourish them once they have opened. It’s already there prompting them to unfold and grow. To believe that this … |
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Embracing responsibility….. August 30, 2018 |
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” This is the power of responsibility, the complete ownership of who you have been, who you are, and who you will become – Victor … |
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Past, Present and Future…. August 22, 2018 |
“We are living in a culture entirely hypnotized by the illusion of time, in which the so-called present moment is felt as nothing but an infintesimal hairline between an all-powerfully causative past and an absorbingly important future. We have no … |
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Goat Cheese and Quinoa Salad….. August 17, 2018 |
Warmer weather is on the way and with it the start to lighter meal ideas. Enjoy!!! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained 3 cups water 1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts 1/4 cup finely … |
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Our Inner Motivations…. August 15, 2018 |
” What causes us to make the decisions we make and to evolve in the way that we do? In Sanskrit, Sanskaras are known as impressions and they are karmic motivational forces that continually arise in an individual’s consciousness. They affect … |
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Mindfulness, Happiness and the Meaning of Life by Geshe Lobsang Dhonup August 13, 2018 |
Life Retreat Studio, Cathy Venter, and Klasie Wessels from Street School humbly bring you a talk by Geshe Lobsang Dhondup – the CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR HH THE DALAI LAMA in Africa.This event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gather and hear … |
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Continuing Education Workshops for Teachers and Student – Teachers with Inner Wellness Studio August 12, 2018 |
Would you like to refresh or further your teaching skills? Inner Wellness Studio is dedicating the next 3 Wednesday’s of August to refining our teaching practice by sharing our understanding with other teachers. If this sounds like something for you … |
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Dry, Cracked Skin?….. August 11, 2018 |
As the winds get stronger, the temperatures colder, and the heating higher – the more we battle to maintain our healthy skin! If the air is dry, it removes the layer of oil that retains moisture in the skin and … |
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Women’s Day…… August 8, 2018 |
” In the end, she became more than she expected. She became the journey and like all journeys she did not end, she just simply changed directions and kept going….” – R. M Drake |
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Blood Moon Rising…… July 27, 2018 |
Fabulous stuff happening here. Look outside. The longest total lunar eclipse this century will begin today at 7.14pm. It lasts until 1.28am Saturday morning. It’s at its maximum at 10.21pm and lasts a total of 6 hours 14 minutes. Compare … |
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The River Of Life….. July 25, 2018 |
” Make your interests gradually wider and more impersonal, until bit by bit the walls of the ego recede, and your life becomes increasingly merged in the universal life. An individual human existence should be like a river — small … |
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Our North Star……. July 18, 2018 |
” Madiba reminds us that: “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be … |
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Mandela Day Yoga With Yoga Works…. July 18, 2018 |
To celebrate Mandela Day, we invite everyone to get together at the historic Constitution Hill in Braamfontein and work through 27 yoga poses to honour the great courage and beauty of the late Nelson Mandela. Many of the poses remind us … |
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Meditation….. July 15, 2018 |
“You can use mantras, breath, or the quiet glow of a candle. Your technique is not important as long as you know this one simple thing: it is natural for thoughts to arise during meditation. You will say your mantra, … |
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Love In Action…. July 11, 2018 |
” And now all of us simply give thanks that they are free. As the world fragments, here good people have got it together. The boys will still need much help. I know that trauma does not evaporate with news … |
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Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Leeks….. July 8, 2018 |
Pumpkins have a sweet flavor that soothes the Vata dosha. This easy pumpkin soup recipe is wonderful to make when you want to feel warmed and nourished from the inside out. The pumpkin’s cheerful orange flesh is packed with beta … |
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Equanimity….. July 4, 2018 |
Sometimes, commentators on the Yoga Sutra translate upeksha as “indifference” in the face of nonvirtuous, immoral, or harmful deeds of others, but upeksha is better understood as “equanimity”—a state of even-minded openness that allows for a balanced, clear response to all situations, … |
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Inspiration……. June 28, 2018 |
“ When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds. Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant … |
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Fourth International Day of Yoga – A Message from the Prime Minister of India….. June 20, 2018 |
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Father….. June 17, 2018 |
During Father’s Day you remember your biological father as well as the Father of the Universe.” The word ‘father’ is a mantra that is charged with power. Say the word ‘father’ a few times and you will be in an … |
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Limitations…… June 13, 2018 |
” At this moment, for the first time, we saw ourselves from a distance, and the earth in its surrounding dark emptiness not only seemed impossibly beautiful but also impossibly fragile. Most of all, we could see clearly that it … |
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200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training in Durban with Inner Wellness Studio June 8, 2018 |
Inner Wellness Studio invites you to fully embrace Yoga as a technology for holistic living. This course is a comprehensive study and practice of yoga. This course will give you a profound experience of yoga that will transform your body … |
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A Better Answer To Chronic Stress…. May 31, 2018 |
If an epidemic is defined as a disease that affects whole populations without having a medical cure, then the epidemic of modern life is stress. Stress itself is not a disease, but it instead leads to a breakdown in the body’s … |
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This Fleeting World….. May 25, 2018 |
“Thus shall ye think of this fleeting world: A star at dawn, a bubble in a stream; a flash of lighting in a summer cloud; a flickering lamp; a phantom, and a dream” – Diamond Sutra |
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Mastering Padmasana…. May 23, 2018 |
All our yoga asanas are in preparation for the physical stillness, the anchored balance and grounded mindful awareness that padmasana, full lotus sitting posture, affords. |
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International Day of Yoga with Yoga Works May 18, 2018 |
The International Day of Yoga (21st of June) is celebrated in over 150 countries worldwide. For the Johannesburg event on the 16th June at Wanderers Stadium we would like to invite our fellow Johannesburg Yoga community, new and practicing yogis (including children) to … |
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The Architect….. May 17, 2018 |
“When a human being learns to seek religion not in gods, but in his own potentials, then he will know that he is great and that within his greatness lies his happiness. When he rapidly unfolds the chapters of life’s … |
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The Mother…. May 12, 2018 |
The most beautiful word on the lips of mankind is the word “Mother,” and the most beautiful call is the call of “My mother.” It is a word full of hope and love, a sweet and kind word coming from the depths of … |
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200Hr Ishta Yoga Teacher Training with Life Retreat Studio: 01st Jun – 14th Sep 2018 May 9, 2018 |
Life Retreat Studio, based in Somerset West, Western Cape, brings you our annual ISHTA Yoga Teachers Training Course, which is suited to anyone who wishes to learn more about yoga…… and especially as for those who wish to qualify as … |
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Healing Herbal Teas…. April 29, 2018 |
There’s nothing nicer on a cold day than a soothing cup of herbal tea. But besides being a tasty, warming, caffeine-free pick-me-up, herbal tea has lots of wonderful health benefits. From soothing a troubled tummy to easing insomnia and calming a troubled … |
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Freedom……. April 27, 2018 |
” I offer you peace. I offer you love. I offer your friendship. I see your beauty. I see your need. I feel your feelings. My wisdom flows from the Highest Source. I salute that Source in you. Let us … |
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The Sun and The Moon….. April 16, 2018 |
“The mind is to the moon as the heart is to the sun. When the sun has set, the moon reflects the light of the sun and makes it easier to see things in the darkness of night. Likewise, the … |
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Ishta Yoga Day and Jennifer Ferguson Live…… April 11, 2018 |
If you haven’t yet heard the news, there are two fabulous events @ ISHTA this weekend! Don’t miss out, there is still space available… email info@yoga-sa.com to book! |
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The Pain Of Life…… April 10, 2018 |
An aging master grew tired of his apprentice’s complaints. One morning he sent him to get some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master told him to mix a handful of salt in a glass of water and then drink … |
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Spice Up Your Life…… April 5, 2018 |
Spices are known to have a beneficial impact on ones well-being. We’ve picked three of the best and showcased their plus points. Cayenne: Is a wonderful painkiller because it helps to block pain transmission to the brain.That’s down to capsaicin, the … |
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5 Ayurvedic Skin Balancing Tips For The Cold and Dry Autumn Weather….. April 4, 2018 |
A healthy skin care regimen that changes with the seasons will offset seasonal imbalances caused by exposure to the elements. Ayurveda tells us that the vata dosha—characterized by air and space—dominates during the autumn season, which explains why so many … |
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Move the Body, Clear the Mind – Bowspring Workshop Retreat 27th – 29th Apr March 28, 2018 |
An opportunity to get out of your head and into your body with the only approved Bowspring teacher in South Africa, Charmaine Horsburgh. This retreat will focus on learning the basic elements of this therapeutic postural method. We will also … |
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Remember ‘R.A.I.N’……. March 25, 2018 |
In order to unfold, self-compassion depends on honest, direct contact with our own vulnerability. This compassion fully blossoms when we actively offer care to ourselves. Yet when we’ve gotten stuck in the trance of unworthiness, it often feels impossible to arouse … |
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Cultivating Inner Calm….. March 16, 2018 |
When the world is in chaos, we can still have our own inner peace and maintain a sense of calm in a sea of unrest. People who maintain their sense of calm when things around them are in a state … |
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Where Are You At?…. March 16, 2018 |
Every moment of every day you are bombarded by sensory data, via the senses (external = perception) and internal information via sensations called interoception. The brain interprets this information and assesses or understands it based on past experience. “All sensory information is a … |
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See the Beauty….. March 9, 2018 |
“Why gaze down the sewers when there is loveliness all around us? One may find fault in even the greatest masterpieces of art, music and literature. But isn’t it better to enjoy their charm and glory? Life has a bright … |
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Integration of Yoga and Ayurveda- Samyama 300hr Teacher Training Johannesburg March 1, 2018 |
Inner Wellness Studio invites you to fully embrace Yoga as a technology for holistic living. This course is a comprehensive study and practice of Yoga. This course will give you a profound experience of Yoga that will transform your body … |
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Your Own Path….. February 28, 2018 |
“No one can build you the bridge on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life. There may be countless trails and bridges and demigods who would gladly carry you across; but only at the price of … |
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Indie Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour Course: 05th – 27th Mar February 23, 2018 |
A course in spirit, meaningful Yoga , truth of body and mind… 200 hour yoga teacher training course part or full time in hatha yoga – develop your own style and find your Independent Spirit. Experience a daily practice of … |
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The Purpose Of A Yoga Practice….. February 16, 2018 |
” Yoga is best known as a set of physical practices that include gentle stretches, breathing practices, and progressive deep relaxation. These physical practices are intended to ready the body and mind for meditation as well as for a meditative … |
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Open your Heart….. February 14, 2018 |
For many, “opening your heart” implies receptivity to love and intimacy in a romantic relationship — bring on the candy and flowers. Back bends, also known as heart openers, focus on the heart chakra. Consider the slumped shoulders of someone … |
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The Gift….. February 7, 2018 |
“The greatest gift we have to offer is our presence: unconditional, loving and affirming what is. In service, we come face-to-face with the Spirit of life and know its astounding capacity to triumph, as well as its delicateness in the … |
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Yoga For All Trimesters: Yoga Teachers Pregnancy Specialist Course February 2, 2018 |
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We are Travellers…. January 24, 2018 |
“We are travellers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a … |
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The Hermitage…. January 19, 2018 |
“You should go home to your hermitage; it is inside you. Close the doors, light the fire, and make it cozy again. That is what I call ‘taking refuge in the island of self.’ If you don’t go home to … |
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When the student is ready the Guru appears….. January 11, 2018 |
Finding a suitable yoga teacher for you. The yogic lifestyle and philosophy encourages taking responsibility for oneself. Being proactive rather than only reactive is an opportunity to take control of our life, we don’t feel like victims. The choices we … |
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Simple Rules For Happiness….. January 6, 2018 |
Laying down your intentions for 2018? Here are five simple rules for happiness you may want to consider: Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less. |
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A New Year…… January 1, 2018 |
” May the long time sun shine upon you. All love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on” – Irish Blessing Whatever your dreams, goals and aspirations are for 2018 the YTF wishes all our … |
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Gratitude… December 22, 2017 |
“Gratitude is a divine attitude in the wisdom traditions. It takes you out from the ego self and takes you into the higher self. That higher state of consciousness initiates self repair, self regulation and healing.” — Deepak Chopra |
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Holiday Meditation…. December 15, 2017 |
“Let us now move away from the demands and needs of our chaotic world and slip into our inner world, into the quite, still room of the mind. it is a place, a space of calm, stillness and peace. Here, I … |
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Patience….. December 13, 2017 |
“I want to beg of you much as I can to be patient toward all that’s unsolved in your heart, and learn to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms, or like books that are written in a very foreign tongue. Do not seek … |
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Viparati Karani (Modified Shoulder Stand) December 6, 2017 |
“Invest 1 percent of each day’s time in you and the other 99 percent will benefit” Prof .Colin Turner This translates into 12 minutes of your waking hours which is exactly how much time you need for this asana The … |
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Consequences….. November 30, 2017 |
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How Forward Bends Can Help You Find Inner Peace….. November 24, 2017 |
During the first few classes, yoga practitioners love the elongating stretch they feel through the spine, legs and pelvis, but also notice the calming sensation they benefit from. When you bow into a forward bend, you are slowly molding your … |
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The Doshas…. November 18, 2017 |
Remember That You Are Water. Cry.Cleanse.Flow. Remember That You Are Air. Be Still.Focus. Calm. Remember That You Are Fire. Burn. Ignite. Tame. Remember That You Are Earth. Build.Give.Ground |
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Salamba Sarvangasana ( Shoulder Stand) November 15, 2017 |
Shoulder Stand is a favourite asana for many people and may be included in one’s daily practice as a “reward” for all the hard work done earlier in the vinyasa… In this asana, the body is inverted and supported by … |
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Perspective…… November 9, 2017 |
An aging master grew tired of his apprentice’s complaints. One morning he sent him to get some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master told him to mix a handful of salt in a glass of water and then drink … |
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What is Kirtan?….. November 3, 2017 |
Kirtan is the calling, the crying, the reaching across infinite space – digging into the heart’s deepest well to touch and be touched by the Divine Presence. Kirtan is singing over and over the many names of God and the … |
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Self- Possession….. October 27, 2017 |
“It struck me as odd that it had taken me so long to reach a feeling of sureness that there was something in me that would get on with the job of living without my continual tampering. I suppose I … |
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Does Modern Yoga’s Innovation Disrespect Traditional Yoga?…….. October 25, 2017 |
In a recent issue of Bindu—a yoga magazine published in Sweden—Swami Janakananda commented on the current fashion of calling gymnastics yoga only because it sells better. The title of his editorial reads “Call it something else! The yogis are turning over … |
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This Moment….. October 20, 2017 |
“It is not something to be figured out. It is being married to the moment, as opposed to a plan. Plans are helpful to the mind in the beginning. But for the one who is really getting ready to dance, … |
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The Mystery of Zen….. October 13, 2017 |
A Zen master was walking in silence with one of his disciples along a mountain trail. When they came to an ancient cedar tree, they sat down under it for a simple meal of some rice and vegetables. After the … |
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Dojo in Bassonia October 9, 2017 |
Well placed and equipped Studio space available to rent: Suitable for Yoga, Pilates,Dancing, Personal training, Martial Arts. Various training aids (music system, interlocking mats, step-benches, gym balls, dumbbells, medicine balls, suspension straps, tubing, therabands etc) Contact Karyn Smith 0825790890 |
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Job Opportunity for Gauteng Based Yoga Teachers October 6, 2017 |
Fight Club SA would like to offer a Complimentary Yoga class on a Saturday morning at 10:00, with a view to include Yoga as a counter balance to their training. If you are in their studio area and interested, please contact … |
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Friday’s Barley, Lentil and Butternut Casserole October 4, 2017 |
Ingredients: 60ml Olive Oil 30g Butter 1 Large Onion, chopped 1 tsp Crushed Garlic 1 tsp Grated Ginger 1 tbsp Curry Leaves, chopped 1/2 tsp Coriander 1 tsp Caraway Seeds 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds 1 tsp Turmeric 250g Diced Butternut … |
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What If……… September 29, 2017 |
“What if our religion was each other If our practice was our life If prayer, our words What if the temple was the Earth If forests were our church If holy water – the rivers, lakes, and ocean What if … |
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Go Green….. September 27, 2017 |
With the landscape around us awash in the vibrant shades of spring thought it interesting to explore the psychology of the colour Green. Both life-affirming and restful, this is the colour of luxury, harmony and prosperity Being a combination of … |
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Gyan Mudra…. September 20, 2017 |
Gyan Mudra is one of the most familiar hasta mudras (hand gestures). Many of the great spiritual masters are depicted sitting in meditation with their hands in Gyan Mudra with the thumb and index finger brought together in gentle contact. It is … |
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National Recycling Day…. September 15, 2017 |
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it”- Robert Sawn Clean-up and Recycle SA Week, an annual initiative by the local plastics industry, supported and endorsed by the various packaging streams and retailers, … |
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Drop the H2O…… September 13, 2017 |
“When you practice yoga, you are systematically raising the ushna(flow of prana) in the body. If you drink cold water, the ushna will rapidly fall, and this will cause various other reactions. You will become more susceptible to allergic conditions, … |
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Controlling our Everday Worries…. September 6, 2017 |
Ad Kerkhof is a Dutch clinical psychologist who has worked in the field of suicide prevention for 30 years. He has observed that before attempting suicide people often experience a period of extreme rumination about the future. They sometimes reported … |
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Sympathies…. September 1, 2017 |
Sympathies to family, friends and colleagues of Mary Seegers who passed away on the 28th August 2017. She was a long time Yogini, past Treasurer and Honorary Member of the Yoga Teachers’ Fellowship. Mary’s Memorial Service will be held on … |
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Invoking Colour and the Qualities of Light…… August 31, 2017 |
Spring clean and fine tune your Chakra system by invoking the healing colours of nature that burst forth with the arrival of Spring. RED: The Base Chakra (Muladhara) The first chakra is activated by a clear, bright shade of red. … |
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Warm and Rooted with Virasana August 25, 2017 |
Practicing yoga asana is one way to keep ourselves nimble, and not just in our daily movements through space. Many of yoga’s asanas also benefit the vital internal systems that operate 24/7 to keep us alive. Virasana (Hero’s Pose) resides … |
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Right Thinking….. August 16, 2017 |
“ You may believe that you are responsible for what you do, but not for what you think. The truth is that you are responsible for what you think, because it is only at this level that you can exercise choice. … |
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The Universe Within You….. August 11, 2017 |
“The world is within you, not you in the world. As you move along the path of awareness, you will discover the universal Self, who is you and infinitely more. Your personal body is a part in which the whole … |
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Amethyst…. August 11, 2017 |
Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to promote calm, balance, and peace. It is also used to eliminate impatience. Amethyst is also excellent for meditation and lucid dreaming. It is … |
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Destress with a Sound Jouney August 4, 2017 |
”Come be lulled by the sounds, touched by the vibrations and awakened into the silence. “ August Sound Journeys by Jason: Orange Grove – Saturday 12th and Sunday 20th. 75 13th Sreet, between 8th and 9th Avenues,Cost: R100 or donation. … |
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When Things Fall Apart…. July 26, 2017 |
“Fear is a universal experience. Even the smallest insect feels it. We wade in the tidal pools and put our finger near the soft, open bodies of sea anemones and they close up. Everything spontaneously does that. It’s not a … |
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Self Mastery… July 21, 2017 |
There are many ways to calm a negative energy without suppressing or fighting it. You recognize it, you smile to it, you invite something nicer to come and replace it; you read some inspiring words, you listen to a beautiful … |
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Ubuntu…… July 19, 2017 |
“In this interconnected universe, every improvement we make in our private world improves the world at large for everyone. We all float on the collective level of consciousness of mankind so that any increment we add comes back to us. … |
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Feminine Inversion Workshop – 22nd July 2017 July 16, 2017 |
It’s time to get upside down! What gets in the way of inverting? We could write a thesis on that topic but instead, we will just explore it physically, organically, bravely. If you feel like you are not strong enough … |
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Yoga Asanas to help with Insomnia July 12, 2017 |
Insomnia is a serious medical and psychiatric condition, characterized primarily by sleeplessness. Sleep is a basic necessity of human bodies. It is a restorative state in which the human body rejuvenates itself. But, for people dealing with insomnia, sleep is … |
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200hr Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training Certificate with Inner Wellness Studio, Durban June 30, 2017 |
Inner Wellness Studio invites you to fully embrace yoga as a technology for holistic living. This course is a comprehensive study and practice of yoga. It will give you a profound experience of yoga that will transform your body and … |
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The Four Reliances………. June 27, 2017 |
“First, rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings, not on the words; Second, rely on the teachings, not on the personality of the teacher; Third, rely on real wisdom, not superficial interpretation; And fourth, rely on the essence … |
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Celebrate The Spirit of Yoga In Pretoria – Sunday, 25th June 2017 June 23, 2017 |
The Indian High Commission along with the Art of Living Foundation, Yoga Oasis, and other members of the Yoga community in Pretoria invite you to a FREE yoga session on Sunday, 25 June 2017 at the SPHSS Auditorium at 264, … |
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International Yoga Day – Japa Connect June 19, 2017 |
Date: Wednesday, 21 June 2017 Time: 12h00 midday for 15 minutes Venue: Nationwide, wherever you are, down tools and chant “Om Namo Narayanaya” for peace Let peace … |
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Yoga and Drumming Experience this Sunday @ Rosebank Sunday Market June 14, 2017 |
This is a fantastic opportunity to treat your hubby/spouse/self on Fathers day. We’ll start with 60 min yoga on the rooftop, and then a 60 min drumming circle inside the market. The drumming circle is for beginners, even I can … |
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Happiness and Sadness June 9, 2017 |
Sadness gives depth, Happiness gives height, Sadness gives roots. Happiness gives branches. Happiness is like a tree going into the sky, and sadness is like the roots going down into the womb of the earth. Both are needed, and the … |
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Celebrate International Yoga Day @ the Sivananda School of Yoga June 7, 2017 |
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice, dating back thousands of years. Rooted in India, it resonates with people worldwide and 21 June has been declared International Yoga Day. The Sivananda School of Yoga invites you to celebrate with … |
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Just ginger…. May 31, 2017 |
A hot cup of ginger tea can help you feel much better,even speed your recovery if you feel the start of a cold. Peel and grate (or slice)about a thumb knuckle piece of fresh ginger root. Infuse it two cups … |
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Golden Labradorite – The Sunstone May 26, 2017 |
Golden Labradorite Meaning and Uses: Golden Labradorite, also known as Yellow Labradorite, is a stone that helps balance your energy and harness your personal power. It is a masculine stone, and as it’s bright, yellow color suggests, its energy has … |
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Setting up your day….. May 17, 2017 |
“By refreshing yourself through silence and nature, you constantly revitalise the inner you. Dawn is your strongest hour. If you can rise in time to meet the day, that effort becomes a discipline that you use for establishing control. Use … |
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Mellow Yellow….. May 12, 2017 |
With the landscape around us bathed in the vibrant shades of autum thought it interesting to explore the psychology of the colour yellow. Whatever your feelings are towards yellow, we are sure that you will agree that it is the … |
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Anything…. May 10, 2017 |
“Anything that annoys you is teaching you patience. Anyone who abandons you is teaching you to stand up on your own two feet. Anything that angers you is teaching you forgiveness and compassion. Anything that has power over you is … |
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Lessons from trees….. May 5, 2017 |
Why are trees such social beings? Why do they share food with their own species and sometimes even go so far as to nourish their competitors? The reasons are the same as for human communities: there are advantages to working … |
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The Dance….. May 1, 2017 |
” The dancer and the dance cannot be separated.So also the creator and his creation.” – Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar |
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Cooking with the right oil…. May 1, 2017 |
A perfect summary of which oil is best used in what recipe…. Almond oil: Whilst this oil has high smoking point and is generally used in Asian foods for stir frying and sauteing it is best used as a finishing … |
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“Madiba”by Wouter Kellerman and Ricky Kej… April 21, 2017 |
For something entirely different and seeing as Freedom Day is just around the corner thought this piece of music entitled Madiba was apt. Taken off the proudly South African, Wouter Kellerman’s grammy award winning album, Winds of Samsara with Indian … |
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This moment…. April 12, 2017 |
“No one else can make us ‘high’ or ‘low’. We are our own masters, the creators or destroyers of our own happiness. Therefore, let us acquire mastery of ourselves. Let us acquire mastery of the present moment to acquire mastery … |
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Mantras to transform your life… March 29, 2017 |
Many of us are hindered by a procession of well worn negative thoughts that affect how we view what happens to us in life, what we expect from it and ultimately, what life gives us. The simple remedy for this? … |
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Celebrate World Water Day – 22nd March 2017 March 21, 2017 |
” We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one”- Jacques Cousteau It is the element with the greatest quotient within us and on the surface of the Earth. It is essential for life. It is used … |
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Seek out the Small Joys in Life… March 18, 2017 |
“There are many other small joys, perhaps the especially delightful one of smelling a flower or a piece of fruit, of listening to one’s own or others’ voices, of hearkening to the prattle of children. And a tune being hummed … |
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Yoga Asanas to Help Alleviate Headaches….. March 15, 2017 |
When you feel a headache coming on,an alternative and healthier approach to popping a pill could be to try the following Yoga asanas. Sarvangasana (shoulder stand): this asana helps calm a headache as reversing the effects of gravity can help … |
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The Monkey and The River….. March 10, 2017 |
It is said a great Zen teacher asked an initiate to sit by a stream until he heard all the water had to teach. After days of bending his mind around the scene, a small monkey happened by, and, in … |
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Rest in Being….. February 24, 2017 |
Sitting quietly, feel what sits there. Observe the scintillating field of sensation we call the body. Notice sensation’s wordless quality. Its sense of simply being humming through the body. Go within sensation to that subtle presence by which the sensation … |
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Imam Bayildi…… February 20, 2017 |
The following recipe was kindly contributed by YTF member and Head Chef at Maison de Leo,Willie Cloete. Enjoy!!! “Imam Bayildi” literally means the “imam fainted”. The name is supposedly derived from a tale of a Turkish Imam, who swooned with … |
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Love….. February 15, 2017 |
“Love has no desire but to fulfill itself, To melt and be like a running brook That sings its melody to the night. To wake at dawn with a winged heart And to give thanks for another day of loving … |
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The Spiritual Approach to Yoga….. February 10, 2017 |
As more and more doctors are recommending yoga for a variety of health conditions, the physically therapeutic benefits have become indisputable. However, Yoga can also be approached from a spiritual rather than physical standpoint, addressing holistic needs in mind and … |
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The Interconnected Nature of The Universe….. February 8, 2017 |
” It seems reasonable to believe — and I do believe — that the more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us the less taste we shall have for the destruction … |
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Teen Yoga SA Teacher Training 26th – 30th June 2017 February 1, 2017 |
TeenYoga (UK) in partnership with Teen Yoga SA are excited to launch for the first time in Johannesburg, a Teen Yoga teacher training. The TeenYoga course will train you to teach yoga and mindfulness to young people. It has been … |
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Point to the Truth…. January 25, 2017 |
” A teacher is never a giver of truth: He is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself” – Bruce Lee |
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Is Yoga Right For You? January 11, 2017 |
Considering it’s thousands of years old, it might seem silly to say that yoga has come a long way in recent years. But as mind/body exercise continues to take hold of the fitness industry, the practice of yoga has moved … |
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Becoming Whole…. January 6, 2017 |
“People often view the spiritual path as a search for the light. In truth, spirituality asks us to bring light and darkness together in wholeness. And in fact, this is the only possible solution. In our world of duality, any … |
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A New Year…… December 31, 2016 |
“Be a lamp unto yourselves. Work out your liberation with diligence. Fill your mind with compassion” – Buddha. Whatever your dreams, goals and aspirations are for 2017, the YTF wishes all our members a very Happy and Abundant New Year! |
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What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis……. December 28, 2016 |
The human body is remarkable. It’s constantly replacing dying cells with new cells in order to maintain function and keep you as healthy as possible. The living tissue inside your body keeps everything running smoothly, and your bone is no … |
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Gratitude……. December 21, 2016 |
When you are grateful,’ Brother Steindl-Rast explained, ‘you are not fearful, and when you are not fearful, you are not violent. When you are grateful, you act out of a sense of enough and not out of a sense of … |
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The Gift….. December 21, 2016 |
One day the Buddha was walking through a village. A very angry and rude young man came up and began insulting him. “You have no right teaching others,” he shouted. “You are as stupid as everyone else. You are nothing … |
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Stillness… December 14, 2016 |
“It is all too easy to feel caught up by the everyday, linear, personal perception of the world and personality. Stillness beckons with a Call so deep and intimate and immediate: ‘Stay with Me.’ Familiarity, complacency are subtle traps to … |
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Connect to the Divine with Sahaswara December 9, 2016 |
The seventh chakra, Sahaswara, is referred to as the thousand-petal lotus chakra. This is the top chakra of the seven and located at the crown of the head. Sahaswara is our source of enlightenment and spiritual connection to all that … |
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Effortless…. December 7, 2016 |
“When effort is needed, effort will appear. When effortlessness becomes essential, it will assert itself. You need not push life about. Just flow with it and give yourself completely to the task of the present moment…” ~ Nisargadatta Maharaj |
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Flow with Yoga…… December 2, 2016 |
“With yoga, we become aware of how and where we are restricted – in body, mind, and heart – and how gradually to open and release these blockages. As these blockages are cleared, our energy is freed. We start to feel more … |
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Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana December 2, 2016 |
This asana gives a lovely lateral torso stretch and works into the tiny muscles between the side ribs. The hamstrings and inner thigh muscles are lengthened, the hips and shoulder sockets are loosened and blood circulation is increased to the … |
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Chair Yoga for Diabetics November 23, 2016 |
This year the month of November has seen a national focus on diabetes. According to International Diabetics Federation (IDF), there were nearly 2.28 million South Africans living with diabetes. As is the case in most developing nations this number is … |
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Detachment… November 22, 2016 |
“Your heart must be a sea of love.Your mind must become a river of detachment” – Sri Chinmoy N |
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Kindness… November 18, 2016 |
“Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand, what you counted and carefully saved, all this must go … |
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HospiceWits Tree of Light Ceremony 27th November 2016 November 16, 2016 |
“Join us as we remember their lives when they shone at their brightest” The HospiceWits tree-lighting ceremony continues to be a beacon of hope, strength and a celebration of life. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a picnic under starry … |
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Adaption to change…. November 11, 2016 |
“A rigid or narrow minded person has difficulty in getting on with other people and with their own life. On the other hand, a broad-minded, flexible person will fit in anywhere. Being flexible, we will be willing to adapt, to … |
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The Great Bell Chant (The End Of Suffering) November 11, 2016 |
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“At the still point, there the dance is” T.S. Eliot, “Four Quartets” November 10, 2016 |
Supermoon, Spring tide & Equipoise :14 November Full moon perigee, the moon is at its closest point to the earth in its monthly orbit. This is the biggest moon we see since 1948, next will be 2034. 5th Supermoon for 2016 … |
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WildLotus Yoga Workshop with Patrick Creelman @ Yoga Lova Studio November 2, 2016 |
Only a few places left for Patrick Creelman’s WildLotus Workshop classes that are taking place at Yoga Lova from 15th – 17th November 2016. You do not want to miss this incredible opportunity to experience a worldclass Master teacher on … |
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Trust Your Intuition With the Sixth Chakra November 2, 2016 |
The sixth chakra, Ajna, is in the area of the third eye, which is found in the space between the eyebrows. It encompasses the pituitary gland, eyes, head, and lower part of the brain. An invisible yet powerful third eye, … |
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Yoga Brings Peace to South African Prisons…. October 26, 2016 |
We often forget that prisons do not exist simply to punish, but also to reform and rehabilitate. And as such, we can all do our part in helping inmates find peace within themselves to let go of hatred and violence … |
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Peace within… October 26, 2016 |
“Yoga believes in transforming the individual before transforming the world.Whatever change you want to happen outside should happen within. If you walk in peace and express that peace in your very life, others will see you and learn something” – … |
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Art of Living Happiness Program @ Yoga Oasis October 21, 2016 |
Releasing body toxins as well as emotional and physical stress can alter our entire perception on life. By paying attention to our breathing patterns we can transform negative emotions and restore life’s natural rhythm of happiness. This program provides a … |
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The Dance.. October 20, 2016 |
” Yoga is a dance between control and surrender – between pushing and letting go – and when to push and when to let go becomes part of the creative process, part of the open ended exploration of your being.” … |
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 14, 2016 |
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among South African women – and its incidence is rising. Over the past few years cancer researchers have conducted several studies to determine if yoga … |
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Quench Your Thirst With Beetroot Juice… October 12, 2016 |
GINGERED PEAR BEETROOT JUICE Ingredients: 1 medium beetroot 1 medium pear 2-3 large carrots 4 stalks celery fresh ginger root or ground ginger (to taste) POWER PUNCH Ingredients: 1 medium beetroot 2 medium apples (Granny Smith) 1/4 of a lemon … |
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The Path to Holistic Living with Diego and Nalini 21st – 23rd Oct 2016 October 12, 2016 |
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MCY Adjustment Workshop @ Yoga Experience October 7, 2016 |
A workshop directed at new and well established teachers. This workshop is designed to teach and fine tune how we adjust our students, enhancing their practice in a safe environment. Learn to see more than just skin deep, recognise how … |
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Celebration & New Beginnings October 4, 2016 |
Its the end of the world as we know it, and its all right…… Refresh and renew! Black moon : A second full moon in a single calendar month is sometimes called a blue moon. A black moon is supposedly … |
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Open Yourself To Love With The Fourth Chakra September 28, 2016 |
The fourth chakra is at the center of the seven chakras with three below and three above. This is the area where physical and spiritual meet. The fourth chakra, also referred to as the heart chakra, is located at the … |
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The Nine Kinds of Silence… September 21, 2016 |
“Not speaking and speaking are both human ways of being in the world, and there are kinds and grades of each. There is the dumb silence of slumber or apathy; the sober silence that goes with a solemn animal face; … |
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How To Be A Good Yoga Teacher… September 21, 2016 |
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery” – Mark van Doren TIP #1: “You are in the service industry—get used to it. When I first started teaching, I thought I was in the yoga business or the … |
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Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Mama September 16, 2016 |
Yoga Mama, is pleased to be presenting their next Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training in Johannesburg on the weekends of the 24th-25th September and 01st – 02nd October. For further details relating to costs and venue please contact J’anaki Ra on … |
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A feeling of separateness.. September 14, 2016 |
“Like the wave can never be separate from the ocean. Individual soul can never be separate from the Divine. Yoga brings us to this realization.” – H.H Sri Sri Ravishankarji |
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Durban City Roof Top Yoga Fund-Raiser Event September 14, 2016 |
Inner Wellness Studio and Conscious Cooking with Diego and Nalini will be hosting a Durban City Roof Top Yoga Fund-Raiser Event on Friday, 30th September from 18:00 – 19:30 to raise money for their friends at the Claremont Good News … |
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This moment… August 31, 2016 |
” Yoga begins right where I am, not where I was yesterday or where I long to be” – Linda Sparrowe |
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The Essence of Yoga: Why Asana Is Only a Small Part of the Equation August 25, 2016 |
As a yoga practitioner, you are part of an ancient tradition that dates back at least 5,000 years and has produced great spiritual and philosophical geniuses who have provided answers to some of life’s biggest questions. Questions such as, “Who … |
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Just passing through… August 20, 2016 |
We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love….. and then we return home. – Australian Aboriginal Proverb |
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Patience…. August 19, 2016 |
“I want to beg of you much as I can to be patient toward all that’s unsolved in your heart, and learn to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms, or like books that are written in a very foreign … |
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Meditation for Self Love and Acceptance August 17, 2016 |
Super simple 4 step technique to make a deeply positive impact on your life. 1. Stand in front of a mirror and look straight into your eyes. 2. With a feeling of love, say to yourself, “I believe in myself.” … |
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Free Introductory Iyengar Yoga Class with Steve Wilder August 12, 2016 |
Running, walking and athletic activities are really beneficial, but may also result in musculoskeletal imbalances, stiffness, injury and loss of energy. Yoga increases both stability and mobility, strengthening core, lower and upper body in a balanced way. It enhances stamina, … |
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Flow with Life…. August 10, 2016 |
“Our intention is to affirm this life, not to bring order out of chaos, nor to suggest improvements in creation, but simply to wake up to the very life we’re living, which is so excellent once one gets one’s mind … |
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Self Saucing Lemon Winter Pudding August 5, 2016 |
The perfect ending to a hearty meal during the cold weather we are currently experiencing Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour 1/2 cup (45g) desiccated coconut 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind 1/2 cup … |
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Simplicity….. August 3, 2016 |
” When this twentieth century of ours became obsessed with a passion for mere size, what was lost sight of was the ancient wisdom that the emotions have their own standards of judgment and their own sense of scale. In … |
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Happiness… July 31, 2016 |
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” —Mahatma Gandhi |
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Point of Balance… July 22, 2016 |
“In an asana, the mind has to reach inside the body to find a quite space until a point comes where perfect balance is felt”. – Geeta Iyengar |
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The Path to Peace…. July 16, 2016 |
“Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV |
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First Chakra: Muladhara July 14, 2016 |
Located at the base of the spine, the pelvic floor, and the first three vertebrae, the root chakra is responsible for your sense of safety and security on this earthly journey. The word Muladhara breaks down into two Sanskrit words: Mula … |
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Hold to Your Center…… July 6, 2016 |
Know complexity but hold to simplicity. Know sound but hold to silence. Know action but hold to stillness. Know knowledge but hold to innocence. Know the manifestations but hold to the mystery. ~ Lao Tzu |
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Nia White Belt Intensive Training in Durban with Susan Sloan June 30, 2016 |
If you want to give yourself a gift, consider taking the White Belt Intensive. It is for people who love the feeling in their bodies when they move – whether you want to teach or simply want to deepen your … |
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Karma… June 24, 2016 |
“Nothing exists in the way it appears, it is all up to our karma “- Padmasambhava |
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Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Mama June 24, 2016 |
Yoga and other holistic practices can be a source of great comfort to pregnant women. On this training you will gain a wealth of knowledge to offer your students, guiding them in order to bring about some relief and comfort … |
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17 nights Tour of Northern India 6 – 25 Oct 2016 June 22, 2016 |
“There are some parts of the world that, once visited, get into your heart and won’t go. For me, India is such a place. When I first visited…it was as if all my life I had been seeing the world … |
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What is a Chakra? June 19, 2016 |
The Sanskrit word Chakra literally translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the … |
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Youth Day…. June 15, 2016 |
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future” Franklin.D Roosevelt |
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Winter Solstice Celebration at The Garden, Magaliesberg June 15, 2016 |
Come and gather with us on Saturday, 18th June 2016, to celebrate the sacred stillness of the winter solstice with a labyrinth meditation walk, hatha yoga, chanting of Gayatri mantra and a gratitude ceremony. In the afternoon you are free … |
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Forrest In The City….. June 9, 2016 |
Mel will be hosting a 90min traditional style Forrest workshop in a truly unique industrial setting currently under construction in Braamfontein. A great opportunity to get grounded in our city. You can expect an audio greeting from Ana Forrest. Coffee … |
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Acceptance…. June 9, 2016 |
He said, ” You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally by the time you are Real, most … |
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The Journey Within…. June 4, 2016 |
“You have no need to travel anywhere. Journey within yourself, enter a mine of rubies and bathe in the splendor of your own Light” – Rumi |
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Chakra Garden of Jewels…. June 4, 2016 |
“Don’t go outside your house to search for jewels. Don’t even bother with that excursion, my friend.There are jewels inside yourself. Precious, profound and ready to be discovered.These jewels are just like flowers. Some are taking root. They are in … |
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Balance the Spiritual with the Physical… May 27, 2016 |
” We are all very busy with the physical body in life, but the physical is the end of the line…our physical body is the most changing and most unstable part of us, and that is what we put so … |
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Moon Dance May 20, 2016 |
My beloved Divine Mother, Dance with me under the soft moon, Shining in the wide open fields far Beyond the toil and trouble of my busy mind. – Surren Pillay |
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Balance the Active and the Passive.. May 20, 2016 |
“The benefits of yoga asana are greatest when we experience both steadiness and ease, sthira and sukham, strength and softness. In this state of balanced awareness, we may become more receptive to the breath and less captivated by intellectual distractions.” … |
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Upside-Down Vegan Toffee Apple Cake May 18, 2016 |
” Nothing restores a semblance of balance to ones life better than a cup of tea and a slice of cake” – Anon Ingredients: 25g vegan margarine plus extra for greasing 3 dessert apples (Golden Delicious) 195g muscovado sugar 180g … |
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From Imbalance to Balance… May 11, 2016 |
It is a cosmic principle that we either live in imbalance or act to create balance. Though we may be comfortable in imbalance (which we often perceive as balance), we cannot grow in such a state. It is through shining … |
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Finding Balance with the Breathe….Nadi Sodhana May 11, 2016 |
Nadi Shodhana, or “alternate nostril breathing,” is a simple yet powerful technique that settles the mind, body, and emotions. There are several different styles of Nadi Shodhana, but they all serve the purpose of creating balance and regulating the flow … |
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The Wisdom Of Trees…. May 4, 2016 |
For me, trees have always been the most penetrating preachers. I revere them when they live in tribes and families, in forests and groves. And even more I revere them when they stand alone. They are like lonely persons. Not … |
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Find Your Balance in Vrkasana May 4, 2016 |
“The tree of wisdom has fibres of forebearance, deep roots of steadfastness, flowers of virtue and branches of awareness”- Buddhist Proverb When practicing Vrkasana (vrksa=tree; asana=pose) balancing can be very difficult at first, so take it easy, try to relax. … |
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Free to choose… April 29, 2016 |
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl |
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Pregnancy Yoga Workshop April 29, 2016 |
Dear friends and fellow yogis, Please see attached flyer regarding the next “Yoga for All Trimesters Course” – Our New Baby! – proudly brought to you by MIND BODY PROFESSIONALS. The course is offered over two days in May and … |
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What it means to “hold the space” for people… April 20, 2016 |
“In my own roles as teacher, facilitator, coach, mother, wife, and friend, etc. I often find myself holding the space for other people. It’s not always easy, because I have a very human tendency to want to fix people (which … |
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The Law of Balance… April 19, 2016 |
“The universe is like an ocean in perfect equilibrium. A wave cannot rise in one place, without creating a hollow elsewhere. The sum total of the energy of the universe remains identical from one end to the other. If you … |
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Vegan Celebration Lunch with Taste Cafe’ April 10, 2016 |
Taste Café is popping-up this coming Sunday at Laughing Chefs with a delectable Vegan Celebration Lunch Menu. The peace and tranquility of Laughing Chefs serves as the ideal venue in which to enjoy a relaxed and leisurely meal. The restaurant … |
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The Art of Being April 6, 2016 |
“This is indeed well understood by any gardener. The aim of the life of a rosebush is to be all that is inherent as potentiality in the rosebush: that its leaves are well developed and that its flower is the … |
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Plant your garden… March 23, 2016 |
The good life is lived best by those with gardens — a truth that was already a gnarled old vine in ancient Rome, but a sturdy one that still bears fruit. I don’t mean one must garden qua garden… I … |
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Autumn Equinox Gratitude Celebration – Sunday 20th March March 18, 2016 |
There are still a few places available to celebrate this magical day with us: the day will begin at 9.30am with hatha yoga, pranayama (breath work) and yoga nidra (deep relaxation) on the yoga deck, followed by a walking meditation … |
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Growth.. March 11, 2016 |
Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. – Rumi |
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Hope.. February 20, 2016 |
” Hope is a beautiful thing. It gives us peace and strength, and keeps us going when all seems lost. As long as we have hope, we have direction, the energy to move and the map to move by.” Julie … |
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The Richest Inheritance of All… February 12, 2016 |
“If our parents didn’t love and understand each other, how are we to know what love looks like? … The most precious inheritance that parents can give their children is their own happiness. Our parents may be able to leave … |
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Yoga Stops Traffic 2016 February 10, 2016 |
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Random acts of kindness…. February 3, 2016 |
“The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth and have it found out by accident” – Charles Lamb. |
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Meditation.. January 27, 2016 |
” You can use mantras, breath, or the quiet glow of a candle. Your technique is not important as long as you know this one simple thing: it is natural for thoughts to arise during meditation. You will say your … |
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Relax… January 22, 2016 |
“Don’t seek, don’t search, don’t ask, don’t knock, don’t demand – relax. If you relax, it comes. If you relax it is there. If you relax, you start vibrating with it. ” – Osho |
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Inner Peace.. January 13, 2016 |
“Everything we do is infused with the energy with which we do it. If we’re frantic, life will be frantic. If we are peaceful, life will be peaceful. And so our goal in any situation becomes inner peace.” – Marianne … |
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To a New Year… December 30, 2015 |
I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. . . . Myself moving forward then and now and forever, Gathering and showing more always … |
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Emotions, Back Pain and Yoga: How are they all connected? December 23, 2015 |
Emotions can manifest themselves physically more readily than we realize. But is it just like your brain flipping a switch? Watch this clip as Leslie Kaminoff, founder of the Breathing Project and author of ” Yoga Anatomy” explores how it … |
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Trust… December 18, 2015 |
“Teach me how to trust my heart, my mind, my inner knowing, the senses of my body, the blessings of my spirit. Teach me to trust these things so that I may enter my sacred space and love beyond my … |
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Being Mindful…. December 10, 2015 |
“Smile, Breathe,Go Slowly..” This mindfulness mantra from Thich Naht Hahn is powerful in its simplicity. Try it now and notice how it affects the state of your awareness in the body, heart and mind! There is so much expectation at … |
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Good holidays habits December 4, 2015 |
1. Start your day with a green shake: Choose a combination of seasonal greens like spinach, kale celery, add clean protein powder, 10 ice cubes,1 tablespoon virgin olive or MCT oil, and fruit/fiber eg. apple. Sets the metabolic tone for … |
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Sacred Mantra Chanting and Crystal Healing Crusade December 2, 2015 |
A joyous way to end the year… Come along and celebrate the magic inherent in yoga and all life with us! |
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Paschimottonasana (Seated forward bend) December 2, 2015 |
A man who as a physical being is always turned toward the outside, thinking that his happiness lies outside him; finally he turns inward and discovers that the source is within him.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard Benefits: Stretches the hamstrings on … |
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Yoga in the Park @ Parkview Charity Christmas Market November 27, 2015 |
To all the Yogis going to the Market this year. We have YOGA so please come and support Dale, the team and Nicarela while having a bit of Yoga fun. The Parkview Charity Christmas market is back in full swing … |
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A Prayer For Peace November 20, 2015 |
“Let us pray for peace. Please sit in your consolidated self. Your prayer will be effective by the concentration of your mind, and heart and self. Pray for all. Pray for those who are facing death, pray for those who … |
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Patrick Creelman November 2015 November 13, 2015 |
One week until Patrick Creelman arrives in Jozi … Get yourself ready for the holiday season with his incredible, inspirational , uplifting workshops!! Patrick Creelman is coming to Rock the Jozi Yoga scene next week. Do whatever you need to do … |
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In Memory Of Durgana November 10, 2015 |
I just read from the newsletter that “Durgana Passed away”. I very sorry to hear and offer my condolences. Three years ago in 2012 Feb Durgana came to our yoga ashram in India (International Vasishta Yoga Research Foundation) to study … |
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R.I.P. Dearest Durgana November 4, 2015 |
It is with deep sadness that we say farewell to the much-loved physical presence of our faithful and long-standing friend and teacher Magda Inglethorpe (Durgana) who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Durgana’s dedication to the Yoga Teacher’s Fellowship and … |
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Rest In Peace Durgana November 2, 2015 |
Magda Inglethorpe, born in 1927, known to us fondly as Durgana, passed early this morning. We are grateful for the contribution she made to Yoga in South Africa. Her discipline and dedication to Hatha Yoga with Alan Finger then Tantra … |
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Rosewater Kulfi November 1, 2015 |
Kulfi is the traditional ice cream of India, made by boiling milk until it reduces and condenses, then flavouring it with pistachios, cardamom and rose–water and set in a special conical mould. To serve, the ice cream is cut into … |
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Yoga Day in support of “Animals in Distress” October 30, 2015 |
Denise Schmidt is once again hosting her Annual Yoga Day for various non-profit animal organisations. The day is happening Sunnridge Primary School, Primrose, Edenvale and runs from 10:45 until 13:45. The cost is R200.00 per person with all monies collected going to … |
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The weight of the World… October 30, 2015 |
Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear.– Marcus Aurelius |
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Inner Peace… October 23, 2015 |
“Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life.” B.K.S Iyengar |
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Reflections on Life…. October 23, 2015 |
As Creator and Editor of Brainpickings.org, Maria Popova shares her reflections on the centering truths that have emerged and recurred in the course of her life. A truly assuring and useful read. Enjoy!!! 1. Allow yourself the uncomfortable luxury of changing your … |
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Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hr Summer Certificate February – June 2016 October 13, 2015 |
Inner Wellness Studio based in Durban, invites you to fully embrace yoga as a technology for holistic living by enrolling on their 200 Hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Course running February – June 2016. This course is a comprehensive study … |
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Wholeness.. October 11, 2015 |
Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life, where you do not feel like you are constantly trying to fit broken pieces together. – B.K.S. Iyengar |
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Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose) September 30, 2015 |
“It was the greatest leap ever taken. The speed of Hanuman’s jump pulled blossoms and flowers into the air after him and they fell like little stars on the waving treetops. The animals on the beach had never seen such … |
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Talk About What You Love… September 18, 2015 |
Talking about the bad day you had, being late for an appointment, getting caught in traffic, or missing the bus are all talking about what you don’t love. If you get caught up in talking about what you don’t love, … |
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Living with It… September 11, 2015 |
You may be someone who understands the true nature of reality, perceiving deeply that we all emanate from the same source, that we are all essentially one, and that we are here on earth to love one another. To understand … |
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Judgement…. September 9, 2015 |
“It is part of the human nature always to judge others very severely and, and when the wind turns against us, always to find and excuse for our own misdeeds, or to blame someone else for our mistakes” – Paulo Coelho … |
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Healing and Restorative Yoga Immersion with Kathy Schwager September 4, 2015 |
“The human body is dynamic and versatile and capable of repairing itself. We use yoga as the bridge between mind and body, through the vehicle of the breath, in order to assist the natural healing process.” A week-end of Healing … |
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Bean and Mushroom Ragoût August 26, 2015 |
If the weather we are currently experiencing is anything to go by we may well have by passed Spring moving straight onto Summer from Winter. That’s not to say that our desire for comfort food has disappeared with it. YTF … |
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Awake:The Life of Yogananda – Film Screening August 19, 2015 |
“Using a seamless mix of re-creations and fascinating true footage, this very even-tempered documentary takes its audience all the way through a saint’s life, from his first sensations in the womb to that moment in 1952 when, having recited a … |
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Merge into Self: Free Weekly Kundalini Yoga Classes at Museum Of Africa Design August 12, 2015 |
As we move closer to the Spring Equinox and the annual Sky Festival, we invite the public to join us as we introduce beginner’s to a wonderful weekly experience at the Museum of Africa Design. Our blissful teachers will be … |
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Synchronicity….. August 12, 2015 |
“Our several senses, which feel so personal and impromptu, and seem at times to divorce us from other people, reach far beyond us. They’re an extension of the genetic chain that connects us to everyone who has ever lived; they … |
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The Guru Within July 31, 2015 |
The greatest guru is your inner self. Truly he is the supreme teacher. He alone can take you to your goal and he alone meets you at the end of the road. Confide in him and you need no … |
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When I Look Into The Night Sky July 29, 2015 |
“When I look up at the night sky and I know that, yes, we are part of this Universe … the Universe is in us. When I reflect on that fact, I look up — many people feel small, because … |
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Waiting for Guidance July 23, 2015 |
“When you are ready, guidance will come. Rely on the people who are in your life now; face your dark energies as honestly as you can; respect your boundaries and those of everyone around you. As you peel back each … |
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Melanie Castleman Presents “Basic Sequencing 101” July 22, 2015 |
A four hour workshop for teachers and advanced students covering the basics of successful and creative vinyasa sequencing. RSVP to mel@melaniecastleman.co.za |
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Final training dates in 2015 for Yoga4Kids Teacher Training July 20, 2015 |
Namaste. It’s hard to believe we are nearly half-way through 2015 already. If you’re looking to start, or complete, your Yoga4Kids’ Teacher Training this year, then book your space now. Please see our website www.yoga4kids.co.za which details all the course content, fees … |
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27 Yoga Poses on Mandela Day July 13, 2015 |
Join Yoga Works and the team from Constitution Hill on Mandela Day for a great morning of healthy exercise, history and culture, and giving back to the community. Steven from Yoga Works will guide you through 27 yoga poses (one … |
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Alana Brennan visits Yoga Lova during July July 3, 2015 |
US based Alana Brennar will be visiting Yoga Lova during July 2015 to teach amazing “Chakra themed” classes and an exciting handstand and forearm balance workshop. Alana’s simple, detailed yet challenging teaching style combined with her beautiful calming energy is … |
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Review of International Yoga Day 2015 by The Art of Living July 1, 2015 |
The Art of Living Yoga brought together some 50 million yoga enthusiasts in 132 countries worldwide to mark the first United Nations International Yoga Day (IYD) on 21st June. The programmes theme “Yoga – A New Dimension” allowed participants to … |
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International Yoga Day – Namaskar June 25, 2015 |
Interesting articles, demystifying yoga from Sadguru: www.ishayoga.org/ |
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Spices – Winters Miracle Workers June 24, 2015 |
In wintertime, we tend to eat a little bit more to help compensate for the cold. Extra calories can be burned off to keep us warm and a little more body fat will do the trick, too. However, more food … |
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Inaugural International Day of Yoga, 21st June 2015 June 19, 2015 |
“Yoga, is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self” – Excerpt from The Bhagavad Gita. On December 11th, 2014 the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. The declaration came … |
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Paprika and Red Pepper Soup with Pistachio Puree June 17, 2015 |
This winter soup recipe is sure to warm the cockles and give your immune system a much needed boost.. Makes: 4 servings, about 250 ml each Ingredients: 30 ml canola oil 1 small onion, diced 2 large bell peppers, halved … |
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The Essence of Love June 8, 2015 |
“If you pour a handful of salt into a cup of water, the water becomes undrinkable. But if you pour the salt into a river, people can continue to draw the water to cook, wash, and drink. The river is … |
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Simon Borg-Olivier in Jozi (Yoga Synergy Masterclasses) June 3, 2015 |
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Greatness… June 3, 2015 |
Greatness is not found in possessions, power position, or prestige.It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.”- William Arthur Ward |
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Meditating more when our plates are full May 22, 2015 |
It is when our lives are full and busy that we need our daily meditation to help center us for the day. Ironically, when we get busy, the first thing that tends to get cut back is our meditation practice. … |
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Inversion Workshop with Lars Kruger May 20, 2015 |
A dictionary definition of “invert” is to “put upside down or in the opposite position, order, or arrangement.” Since we rarely, if ever, purposefully turn ourselves upside down, an aversion to inversions is natural. But it’s a shame to let … |
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The Choice of Love May 20, 2015 |
What does the voice of fear whisper to you? Fear speaks to you in logic and reason. It assumes the language of love itself. Fear tells you, “I want to make you safe.” Love says, “You are safe.” Fear says, … |
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Ishta Yoga Day, 23rd May 2015 May 15, 2015 |
Join us for a joy-filled day of yoga and uplifting shamanic drumming! MORNING YOGA: 11.30am – 1.00pm George Demetriades’ style of Hatha yoga is characterised by strong holds, with an important emphasis on breathing and attention to fine movement detail, … |
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I Mediate Africa, 23rd May 2015 May 15, 2015 |
We are doing it again ! We’re counting down to the big event and we need your help to reach our goal of 500 000 Africans meditating for peace in Africa. “I Meditate Africa” is a FREE campaign promoting peace in … |
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Wisdom… May 11, 2015 |
“It is the nature of the saplings to quake in the winds; hesitant, learning to hold their own places. But, the older trees, with their years of testing and being tested, they are the ones who, whether in the long … |
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Late Autumn Avo & Marinated Zucchini Roti Stack May 7, 2015 |
This is so easy to prepare and best of all is you don’t really need any electricity to prepare it, a little forward thinking and some gas will do. Great for those days that Eskom decide to leave us powerless, … |
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The Invitation April 29, 2015 |
“Yoga is an invitation to wholeness, An invocation to our inner glory A call for it to emerge, A beckoning for us to see, The invitation is yours.” |
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Global Earth Day, 22nd April 2015 April 22, 2015 |
“You have to keep the land so that it can continue to be, as God wants it, the source of life for the entire human family.” Pope Francis on Twitter, Rome, April 21, 2015 |
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500 Hour Integral Yoga Teacher’s Training with Willie Cloete April 15, 2015 |
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A YOGA TEACHER? – Course Starting 3 August 2015 This 500 hours INTEGRAL HATHA YOGA YTTC Programme creates an evironment for people to prepare themselves within a community of open-minded collaborating individuals, each exploring their … |
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Interconnectedness April 9, 2015 |
Often, when we say, “I love you” we focus mostly on the idea of the “I” who is doing the loving and less on the quality of the love that’s being offered. This is because we are caught by the … |
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A Yoga Parable April 1, 2015 |
A wise woman traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food.The hungry traveler saw the precious … |
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6 Reasons To Practice Yoga At A Studio (Instead Of With A Laptop) March 27, 2015 |
With the proliferation of online yoga tutorials like YogaGlo, GaiamTV and even YouTube, more and more yogis are practicing at home in front of their laptops. But as a yoga teacher who even has a few online videos of his … |
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Spice for Change of Season:Cinnamon March 22, 2015 |
The best spice to be used during a change of season as Cinnamon as it: controls blood sugar levels helps maintain insulin sensitivity is a powerful antioxidant: great for youthful longevity may have antibacterial and antifungal properties, good for blood … |
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The Chance to Purify March 18, 2015 |
Whatever obstacles we experience, if we can take them the right way, they won’t obstruct our spiritual path. Rather, they will become a tool to stimulate our advancement toward our destination: unconditional love and enlightenment. So try to feel joy … |
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Kirtan Jozi Official Launch March 6, 2015 |
Mantra is a Sanskrit word composed of ‘Mana’ – the mind, and ‘trayate – to transcend’. Therefore mantra refers to an ancient word or sound which helps the mind to reach a higher consciousness. When accompanied by music it is … |
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Ustrasana: Camel Pose March 4, 2015 |
THE CAMEL “Caught up in the energy of breath, I release the spring of my being Thighs and spine recline Within this posture, bending me Curved branch of life’s tree Whose blossoms lend fingers to God Who fashioned me” Camel … |
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Plant the Seeds of Your Intention February 27, 2015 |
You have listened to your heart……and you know what you truly desire. Now it’s time to set your intention. Just as an acorn has great potential to grow into a magnificent oak tree,so too does your intention have the potential … |
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What is TRUE LOVE? February 11, 2015 |
True love cannot be bought, bribed, begged, manipulated or forced. It can only blossom from deep within the heart. Love is simultaneously the purest and one of the most complex emotions we find. True love at its purest, is just … |
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The Law of Love: A Poem by Yogi Bhajan February 4, 2015 |
Love gives you power to merge, From finite to Infinity. Love gives you power to trust, From nothing to everything. Love gives you power, the most powerful Prayer between you and your Creator. Love gives you vastness, As vast as … |
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lama Marut in South Africa 2015 January 28, 2015 |
Lama Marut (aka Brian K. Smith) may not be the first to frame spiritual practice as a form of rebellion, but manages a fresh approach based on Asian philosophy, particularly Buddhist principles. An ordained monk trained in the Tibetan tradition … |
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Now… January 21, 2015 |
“Nothing has happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing will ever happen in the future; it will happen in the Now.” – Eckhart Tolle |
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The Environment of Quite January 16, 2015 |
Simply notice and let go… Noticing In your imagination, see the air going in and out of your nose. Notice the breath going in. Notice the breath going out. And notice the little transition point between the ingoing and outgoing … |
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Detachment December 5, 2014 |
Live life in it’s totality. And living in the world, don’t be of it. Live in the world like a lotus flowe in water : it lives in water, but the water touches it not – Osho |
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Compassion December 3, 2014 |
Compassion – a sense of spaciousness and open-heartedness is the deepest gifts of yoga, Understand your strengths and weaknesses; most people actually underestimate their strengths and emphasize their weaknesses out of proportion. Enjoy your self-confidence with mindful presence, sensitive patience, … |
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I choose… December 3, 2014 |
No matter what the circumstance we always have the freedom to choose, even if it is only the attitude or stance we take towards the situation. |
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Tis the season of giving November 28, 2014 |
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”Marcel Proust. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” Cicero, Roman poet.Gratitude and giving also speak to … |
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Tigers Above, Tigers Below! Gratitude Excerpt November 21, 2014 |
A reading excerpt on the lesson of finding gratitude even in the most difficult of situations… There is a story of a woman running away from tigers. She runs and runs, and tigers are getting closer and closer. When she … |
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Apache Blessing November 19, 2014 |
May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night, May the rain wash away your worries, May the breeze blow new strength into your being, May you walk gently through the world … |
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The Wisdom of The Forest : By Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger November 12, 2014 |
All mysteries when investigated are very simple truths. They are only mysterious when enveloped in conjecture and shrouded in ignorance. The greatest mysteries seem to be ourselves. What is it in us that creates joy, hate, anxiety, sound, colour, beauty, … |
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YTF Yoga Day @ Ishta School of Yoga and Health October 29, 2014 |
“ Laugther is a melody, a concert from the heart. A tickling by the angles, creative living art. Laughter heals and comforts, it’s sometimes gentle – sometimes bold. Laughter is a freeing dance performed within the Soul” – S. West … |
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Beginners’ Pranayama October 20, 2014 |
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra tells us that Pranayama thins the veil that clouds our inner light. It makes the mind clearer and more focused and brings the mind great freedom from angst and doubt. Sarah Guglielmi from Yoga International demonstrates two … |
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Unity in Diversity: Excerpt from talk presented by Prof. V Rangarajan October 14, 2014 |
Universal Message of the Saints of the World A renowned English poet, Longfellow said: “Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time.” So it … |
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We are made to love, laugh and learn October 13, 2014 |
With the end of the year fast approaching tempers begin to flare, energy reserves begin to feel depleted and small matters become major issues. It would be best to take a moment and remember that we are made to love, … |
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“Unity in Diversity” – A talk by SADHU Professor V Rangarajan, 09 October 2014!! October 8, 2014 |
SADHU Professor V Rangarajan, is visiting Johannesburg from his ashram in Bangalore,India. He is a Hindu renunciate or sannyasi, who has travelled all over the world spreading what he sees as the core message of Hinduism “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”. Sadhu … |
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Missing: Please keep a look out… September 29, 2014 |
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Inner Wellness Studio Takes You to the Heart of Yoga September 19, 2014 |
Ultimately the intention of Yoga is to make us more kind and compassionate beings. Diego of Inner Wellness Studio in Musgrave, KZN has teamed up with the Community Outreach Program Trust to do a weekly Wednesday Yoga class in the … |
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Yogathon South Africa 2014 September 19, 2014 |
Yogathon is an initiative of Sri Sri Yoga, to create awareness about yoga and create interest in its practice for healthier living. Bring your friends and family to a unique event to smile, stretch and strengthen the mind and body. … |
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Raw Cacao Chocolate Banana Smoothie September 12, 2014 |
With warmer weather upon us one tends to seek out “lighter and cleaner” meal options. For extra energy to start a busy day, try this delicious, nutritious smoothie … 1 cup soya milk (Recommendation: Woolies Organic Soya Milk is sweetened with apple concentrate, so is … |
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Mindfulness September 5, 2014 |
Spring comes with its flowers, autumn with the moon, summer with breezes, winter with snow; when useless things don’t stick in the mind, that is your best season – Zen proverb |
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Invoking Colour and the Qualities of Light September 5, 2014 |
Spring clean and fine tune your Chakra system by invoking the healing colours of nature that burst forth with the arrival of Spring. RED: The Base Chakra (Muladhara) The first chakra is activated by a clear, bright shade of red. … |
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When Spring comes.. August 31, 2014 |
Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.” ~ Zen proverb |
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Authentic Success August 26, 2014 |
Authentic success is different for each of us. No single definition fits all because we come in all sizes. Authentic success is having time enough to pursue personal pursuits that bring you pleasure, time enough to make the loving gestures … |
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‘Walking On Sunshine” Spring Walk August 26, 2014 |
Put your best foot forward and get ready for the first Melrose Arch Walking on Sunshine Spring Walk! The 5km fun walk, in aid of HospiceWits, will begin promptly at 9:00 – with a host of activities for the entire … |
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The passing of Guruji B.K.S Iyengar August 21, 2014 |
Guruji BKS IYENGAR left his mortal body on the 20th August, 2014. But he lives with us all the time through immortal teaching. May he rest in peace. Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and … |
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That is Life: Charlie Chaplin August 20, 2014 |
As I began to love myself I found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth. Today, I know, this is “AUTHENTICITY”. As I began to love myself I understood how … |
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Upgrade your Asana with Jim Harrington August 13, 2014 |
Following the incredible success of Simon Borg-Olivier’s workshops in Cape Town & Johannesburg, Yoga Lova is truly privileged to have Jim Harrington – South Africa’s most esteemed yoga teacher – teach 2 incredible workshops at the end of August. About the workshops…. In these … |
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“Phenomenal Women” by Mia Angelou August 9, 2014 |
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms, The … |
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Sacred Mantra Chanting and Crystal Healing Crusade August 1, 2014 |
“The more faithfully you listen to the voice within you, the better you will hear what is sounding outside. And only she who listens can speak” ~ Dag Hammarskjold Join Swami Shankarananda Maharajji and the Gayathri Peedam Bhajan Group for a Sacred Mantra … |
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The Yoga Co-Op July 21, 2014 |
The Yoga-Co-Op are a group of 7 yogis and yoginis who have come together to create something beautiful within the Jozi Yoga Community. All the members of the co-op have an equal share in both the profits and the day-to-day … |
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Nelson Mandela Day with Hospice Wits July 18, 2014 |
Madiba followed three rules throughout his life which he did at great personal sacrifice: Free yourself. Free others. Serve every day. HospiceWits would like to extend an invitation to all who would like to participate and give back 67 minutes. … |
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Nia Clip from “Health 365” July 18, 2014 |
[ For those who missed this interview on SABC 2 on “Health 365”, with Susan Sloan (Nia White Belt Trainer), have a look…..shows how Nia is not just a workout, it’s a lifestyle practice that takes you to live your … |
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Guru Purnima July 11, 2014 |
Let your light shine: Guru Purnima is a day to celebrate the Guru, external and internal. It is a day when we pay homage and respect. We acknowledge and give thanks to all those who help guide us along the … |
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A Yoga Parable – The Novice July 11, 2014 |
Two monks had been walking in silence for many weeks on a pilgrimage to see their teacher. They came to a stream and discovered a young, quite beautiful woman stranded on their side wondering how to cross without being carried … |
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Forgiveness July 4, 2014 |
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Simon Park:Liquid Flow July 3, 2014 |
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Warm winter recipes July 3, 2014 |
Kitchari Recipe Nourishing and fulfilling. A simple Indian stew of rice, red lentils, vegetables, and spices. It is easy to digest and assimilate. Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 – 40 minutes Serves: 5 Autumn, Winter |
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The Four Agreements June 19, 2014 |
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More Flexibility & strength June 13, 2014 |
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Happy for no reason June 10, 2014 |
To be happier, everything you need is inside you.Take ownership of your happiness. You’ll focus on solutions instead of problems, find the gifts in life, and make peace with yourself. Don’t believe everything your mind tells you. You’ll question the validity of … |
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Amazing strength June 5, 2014 |
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Bi Polar Awareness Day 26 May June 1, 2014 |
Bi Polar Awareness Day 26 May Wonderful Interview By Ryan Edmonds, our model yogi and senior SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) counselor on News 24: Click above link to watch. |
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Thrive May 26, 2014 |
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I Meditate Africa May 21, 2014 |
“I Meditate Africa” is a FREE campaign, powered by the Art of Living Foundation, aimed at promoting peace in Africa by encouraging the use of meditation as a mainstream peace building block for the continent. This collective meditation for Peace in Africa will held on the 25th May 2014 and … |
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Tibetan Sound Meditation May 15, 2014 |
Sooth, inspire and awaken your spirit: Autumnal healing presented by the YTF and ISHTA School of Yoga and Health. Facilitators Alice Hoeler and Peter Attwood guide you on a deep healing meditation using sounds created by Tibetan bowls and gongs. “Nothing exists … |
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Freedom Day: 27 April 2014 April 27, 2014 |
I am an African. I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowers, the seas and the ever-changing seasons that define the face of our native … |
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SpiritFest 2014 Review by Karin Liebenberg April 9, 2014 |
The sun saluted this weekend with love and light over Mountain Shadows, and as this guesthouse’s name implies, is a breathtakingly sublime venue closely embraced by Paarl’s mountains. An estimated 350 yogis and their kids came together to share a … |
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Celebrating Jaya March 25, 2014 |
We celebrate the life and contribution to yoga Jaya made in South Africa. Jaya anchored the roots of yoga in South Africa. Together with her guru, Swami Venkatesananda, (great friend and contemporary of Yogiraj Mani Finger) and Mani Finger’s student … |
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What story do you feed? March 21, 2014 |
There is a Native American parable about a grandfather who says: “I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one.” When asked … |
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Om Namah Shivaya March 3, 2014 |
Wisdom of Babaji to wonderful rendition of mantra. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYwmGWTWyEo Created by Laura De Giorgio and Marge De Vivo. |
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Balance Your Way February 23, 2014 |
“Yoga is a balancing factor, a substratum across all of your life, so you do not get shifted in one direction or another. “It gives you freshness, gives you light, recharges your batteries. “You become a stable person. “You realise … |
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The Kriya Yoga of Lahiri Mahasayaga February 21, 2014 |
An Invitation to Wake Up to the Joy of Life! Come and listen to the mystic fountain of the ancient sages of humanity…. It flows through the body of Shibenduji; it has in each generation of his family since his … |
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Global Coherence February 17, 2014 |
We are love We are One We are how we treat each other when the day is done |
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Eco-friendly Yoga Mats February 17, 2014 |
Good quality, affordable eco-friendly yoga mats & accessories (bags and towels) from 3rd Planet. |
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Tibetan Sand Mandala February 10, 2014 |
Worth a visit. Loved the Mandala done at Jozi Lam Rim years ago. |
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Gayatri mantra February 9, 2014 |
“Welcome the Divine Light”: Wonderful SA talent, unique crossover version of Gayatri Mantra incorporating Sanskrit and Arabic tradition by Yusuf Desertrose |
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Benefits of Yoga for Children February 3, 2014 |
Increases body awareness, motor skills and muscle tone Enhances flexibility and strength Allows children to express their feelings Encourages a healthy and active lifestyle Lifts anxiety and depression and aids in reducing stress Enhances concentration & attention span Teaches children … |
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20 Ways to Get Good Karma January 29, 2014 |
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. Follow the three R’s: – Respect for self, – Respect for others and – Responsibility for all your actions. |
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Benefits of Yoga January 29, 2014 |
Brings balance and harmony to the body, mind and spirit Helps with strength, flexibility, range of motion and balance Calms the mind, reduces stress and anxiety Revitalizes the body and mind Slows heart rate Lowers blood pressure Increases circulation Strengthens … |
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Blessed and joyful 2014 January 21, 2014 |
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha Om Guhm Guh-nuh-puh-tuh-yea Nah-mah-hah Om and salutations to Ganapati (Ganesha) The new year offers a chance to bring your deepest desires to life. But first you have to find a path around the obstacles standing in … |
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Sundowner Yoga@The Botanical Gardens December 13, 2013 |
Join George for an outdoor Yoga class at the Vista area overlooking Emmarentia Dam. Sunday 16.30 – 18.00 R80 RSVP asap George 0761858168; yognirv@gmail.com |
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Butterflies are back December 13, 2013 |
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun and find your shoulder to light on – To bring you luck, happiness and riches – today, tomorrow and beyond. Irish Blessing |
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Blessings & Gratitude December 4, 2013 |
We come to the end of another wonderful jampacked year of yoga, love & life. As always, there has been so much to learn and for which to be grateful. Have you any idea of what a comfort zone is, anymore? … |
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HospiceWits Tree of Light November 29, 2013 |
HospiceWits, The Star and Joburg Zoo, join forces once again for our Spectactular Tree of Light! Enjoy a summer evening picnic at the Zoo with family and friends, choirs, entertainment, and of course, the breath taking moment when we switch … |
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One Action November 25, 2013 |
Words to ponder as the global community heeds the call for 16 Days of Non Violence against Women and Children. “The source of love is deep in us, and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, … |
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Ananda Marga: Hurricane Haiyan Disaster Relief Donations November 22, 2013 |
AMURT (Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team) is one of the few private international voluntary organizations founded in India. Since its inception in 1965 its original objective was to help meet the needs of the affected population after disasters that regularly … |
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Prepping for Eka Pada Galavasana Flying Crow November 15, 2013 |
I love this presentation! Prepping for Eka Pada Galavasana Flying Crow. |
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Are you a hummingbird? November 13, 2013 |
When confronted with adversity, when the odds are stacked up against you, you can either stand aside helpless or do the best you can. A timeless message from Prof. Wangari Maathai – Africa’s first woman recipient of the Nobel Peace … |
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Dance November 13, 2013 |
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance, Never settle for the path of least resistance Livin’ might mean takin’ chances but they’re worth takin’, Lovin’ might be a mistake but it’s worth makin’, Don’t let some hell … |
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The Story of the Dew Drop November 8, 2013 |
As the sun rose, a dew drop became aware of its surroundings. There it sat on a leaf, catching the sunlight and throwing it back out. Proud of its simple beauty, it was very content. Around it were other dew … |
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A Meeting in Time November 6, 2013 |
“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share.This is a precious … |
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SA Guide Dogs Fundraising October 29, 2013 |
2013 – An Auspicious Year for SA Guide Dogs. Last couple of days to win great prizes (eg.Honda Brio) and help SA Guide Dogs Association in their last fundraising drive for the year. Closing date 31 October. Click here to support or buy … |
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Songs of Inspiration October 28, 2013 |
Videos on evolution of consciousness, spirituality and the hero’s journey…Shafin de Zane |
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Yoga: A Journey of Love by Bruce Masters October 16, 2013 |
Bruce Masters is a Sivananda style Hatha yoga teacher and owner of Anantam Yoga Studio in Humerail, Port Elizabeth. Yoga stole me away from Tai Chi, not that it was for any lack in Tai Chi, but yoga had the … |
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The Bank of Karma October 16, 2013 |
“The paths to liberation are numerous, but the bank along the way is always the same, the Bank of Karma, where the liberation account of each of us is credited or debited depending on our actions.” Yann Martel – Life … |
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The code-of-ethics playlist October 7, 2013 |
Treat your colleagues, family, friends with respect, dignity, fairness, and courtesy. Pride yourself in the diversity of your experience, know that you have a lot to offer. Commit to creating+supporting a world free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Have balance … |
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FWC Hospice and CANSA Appeal October 6, 2013 |
The FWC Hospice, situated in Hursthill, Johannesburg needs your support to enable us to purchase a desperately needed new ambulance for the collection of terminally ill patients. Our current vehicle used for this purpose is old and un-reliable, often failing to reach or return … |
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Cultivate Happiness October 2, 2013 |
“When we speak of this inner discipline, it can of course involve many things, many methods. But generally speaking, one begins by identifying those factors which lead to happiness and those factors which lead to suffering. Having done this, one … |
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My Journey to a “Healthier Me” through Yoga by Hanco Du Bruyn September 27, 2013 |
Hanco Du Bruyn, is a Yoga Teacher and founder of “Green Tree Yoga and Wellness” Westdene, Bloemfontein. Hanco had been practicing yoga with DVD’s for 2 years when he met his first yoga teacher Cherryl Duncan of Living Yoga in … |
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Happy Give & Take September 16, 2013 |
Studies show that babies who don’t receive some form of compassionate touch are 78% less likely to survive infancy. Scientists, doctors and moms tell us that we should have at least 3 hugs a day. Hugs have an important medical benefit … |
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My Journey of Healing Through Yoga, by Denise Suttie September 6, 2013 |
I have always been active and enjoyed the outdoors. However that almost ended when I was involved in a near-fatal car accident while on holiday resulting in a broken neck. I was in and out of hospitable and had to … |
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Yoga September 2, 2013 |
Yoga is dedicating our entire life to self-transformation even as we go through our practical day-to-day- affairs. So what tickles you? What will enrich your life every moment and give you the happiness you heart longs for? Are you in … |
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Dharma, the “Essential Nature of All Things” September 2, 2013 |
Sunandaji brings Vedanta to SA youth: She shares the essence of Sanatana dharma, in a way that is real, understandable and sustainable. “Hatha Yoga, which is the discipline of the body and breathing techniques, it’s conducive for the development of higher … |
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Iyengar Practice with David Jacobs August 26, 2013 |
“Yoga is like a deep well; one can draw water from its surface and quench one’s thirst, or one can, with effort, break the surface of the water and plunge into its depth where the cool waters are constantly fed … |
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Dancing in the Light of the Moon: Lunar Harmony August 21, 2013 |
20th/21st August: Aquarius Blue Full Moon has an extra bit of creative magic with the Sun in Leo. Blue Moon is the second Full Moon occurring in the same solar month, today it is at 28 degrees of Aquarius. (The next such moon will be June 2016.) … |
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You Are a Being in Time August 14, 2013 |
“Time is the inexplicable raw material of everything. With it all is possible; without it nothing. The supply of time is truly a daily miracle, an affair genuinely astonishing when one examines it. You wake up in the morning, and … |
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Gratitude August 14, 2013 |
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of Life. “It turns what we have into enough, and more. “It turns denial into acceptance,chaos to order, confusion to clarity. “It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger … |
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Yoga Journeys August 4, 2013 |
During a recent escape from the hustle and bustle of Gauteng, I found myself enjoying the most wonderful yoga class taught by Pat Williamson, in her studio aptly named the ‘ Yoga Hut’, which is situated in the Monzi village … |
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My Yoga Journey from France to Zululand by Pat Williamson August 4, 2013 |
My first taste of yoga was in a private class in a small town in Northern France but there’s no doubt at all that I was hooked from the very start. I clearly remember how grounded and calm I felt … |
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International Yoga Federation August 2, 2013 |
The Yoga Teachers’ Fellowship of South Africa with it’s full Directory of Teachers is recognised by the International Yoga Federation. |
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Swami Anubhavananda’s message on Guru Purnima July 24, 2013 |
Guru Purnima is a day to celebrate the Guru, external and internal. It is a day when we pay homage and respect. We acknowledge and give thanks to all those who help guide us along the path of remembrance. We … |
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Guru Purnima Meditation July 22, 2013 |
Ensure personal stillness from a place of strength and even breath. We bring to awareness historical separations, discrimination, prejudices due to backgrounds, religious intolerance, racial issues and social unrest. We breath from our heart to the heart of humanity acceptance, … |
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A Dance of Opposites July 15, 2013 |
“Yoga is a dance of opposites. suppleness and strength relaxation and vigour, lifting and grounding, darkness and light, humour and seriousness, freedom and discipline” By Stephanie Pappas (Devalila Yoga Teacher) |
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Mandela Day Stop Hunger South African Charity Event July 15, 2013 |
Are you looking for a suitable project for your voluntary 67 minutes on 18 July? Dedicate your 67 minutes assisting in making up food parcels for needy children and contribute R67 or donate your amount. |
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Goodness and Forgiveness July 11, 2013 |
“If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.” These wise words, attributed to Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician, are so … |
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You Are Loved June 24, 2013 |
Tibetan heart Yoga guided by Mark & Marloes Joseph at Ishta school of Yoga, 22 June 2013 What an appropriate time for deep awareness and open heartedness to anchor the light of compassion. This is a wonderful meditation for moving beyond … |
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Still Point June 24, 2013 |
“At the still point of the turning world… there the dance is… Except for the point, the still point. There would be no dance, and there is only the dance.” T.S Eliot:- American publisher, playwright, literary/ social critic and major … |
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Fathers Day June 16, 2013 |
To all the Fathers who help to shape our lives… Happy Fathers Day! |
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Inspired exercise May 31, 2013 |
7 good pointers for integrating sadhana into lifestyle.Sustaining self practice or even becoming and staying fit may be a challenge. 1. Be Consistent: dedicate a set time and space for a routine that suits your day. 2. Be inspired, passionate, mindful: Find … |
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Violence May 29, 2013 |
Violence begets violence, rather than stop or prevent violence. The vast majority of us are not making national economic policy or setting military strategy, yet we do encounter conflict every day of our lives. The first step, Retaliation, the immediate reaction, … |
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10 Tips When Practicing Arm Balances May 27, 2013 |
Arm balances such as crow, side crow, peacock, flying pigeon, and eight angle (just to name a few), are a group of yoga poses that can be challenging, but they can also be fun! Floating or flying up into an arm balance doesn’t … |
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Blueberry Crumble May 24, 2013 |
For those of us who love nothing more than a ” warm me up” pudding in winter! For the blueberry filling: 350g blueberries 125ml granulated sugar 30ml cake flour 15 – 30ml lemon juice pinch of salt |
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Motion Brings Emotion May 24, 2013 |
We all know that we are happier when we exercise. Even if a smile is fake after sometime you start to feel happy, maybe so will someone else! Similarly in your seated posture if you lean forward & down, bend your … |
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Happy Mothers’ day May 12, 2013 |
Want to see unconditional love in action? Watch any mother… Wishing you a special Mothers’ day. Lv M |
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Acceptance May 10, 2013 |
“Mind can accept any boundary anywhere. But the reality is that, by its very nature, existence cannot have any boundary, because what will be beyond the boundary? – again another sky. That’s why I am saying skies upon skies are … |
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Lunatics May 10, 2013 |
New and Full Moons, called lunations, are key pivot points every month. They are periods of initiation and illumination, provoking action and spurring awareness. Eclipses are special lunations when shedding ego (solar) or habits (lunar) is a critical element required … |
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Global Love Day: 1 May, applicable Everyday May 1, 2013 |
10 Top Tips for Global Love Day! 1. Make an intention to ‘Be the Love’ – to commit to love in thought, word or deed, to be more mindful about if you are in your heart and coming from a place … |
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Love Empowerment April 29, 2013 |
“Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race, or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity–and to spread to others the love that is our inherent … |
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The Propositions of the Quantum World April 23, 2013 |
Life has no interest in your losing. Life will not give you what you cannot handle. Life will always give you everything you need to handle what you are confronted with. Life will always support you in its way. If … |
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The “Ouch” Pointers on Parenting April 23, 2013 |
Interesting thoughts on Parenting by Chrispher Nevill www.foundationsa.co.za. Treat them as you would like to be treated. Would you like a 4m tall giant yelling at you? |
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“Before my time” April 19, 2013 |
The Earth Day Network has announced the global theme for Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change.Climate change can seem like a remote problem for many, but the fact is that it’s already impacting real people, animals, and beloved places all … |
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Earth Day 22 April April 17, 2013 |
“The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on earth, living or dead, as we now have. That lays upon us, whether we like it or not, an awesome responsibility. In our hands now … |
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Charity from the Heart April 12, 2013 |
“Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go.” — Blessed Mother Teresa of Culcutta, Roman Catholic nun |
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Reason, Season, Lifetime April 8, 2013 |
Some things are worth repeating: wonderful words, music and visuals on this 2009 You Tube snippet. Hope you have the time to watch. Love, M |
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Abundance: positive news April 4, 2013 |
Abundance Onstage at TED2012, Peter Diamandis makes a case for optimism — that we’ll invent, innovate and create ways to solve the challenges that loom over us. “I’m not saying we don’t have our set of problems; we surely do. … |
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Dark chocolate is good for you! March 29, 2013 |
The first people to make chocolate were the ancient tribes of Mexico and Central America, including the Incas, Aztec and Mayans. They mixed ground cacao seeds with various seasonings to make a spicy, frothy drink which they called chocolatl. It … |
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Aubergine and courgette soup with smoked garlic pearls March 20, 2013 |
Winter is just around the corner and it’s time to turn our attention to preparing our bodies so that they are in an optimal position to fight off those pesky colds and flus. With this in mind, think no further … |
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Job Proposal March 11, 2013 |
Yoga Centre in Qatar has posted this comment: Interested? Comment received from Aisha; E-mail Address: just2you80@hotmail.com: “looking for yoga business partner to work in a yoga center in Qatar as a partner” |
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Yoga March 8, 2013 |
Yoga has its seeds in the beginning of time, yet it still continues to evolve. It is a living, breathing art, inspired from the depths of nature. A rhythmic dance, movement synchronised with the flowing energy of breath and meditation, … |
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Transformation of consciousness March 8, 2013 |
A human being is part of the whole called by us “the universe”, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separate from the rest – a kind of optical delusion of … |
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Happy days March 8, 2013 |
When women & men, of all ages, sizes, creeds & nationalities, come together and support one another, we can all find strength to rise to life’s challenges with courage and grace…To all us wonderful mothers, wifes, sisters, daughters, friends…happy international womens … |
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Beyond half full March 4, 2013 |
Top up your energy by doing what you love. Remember the glass being half full or half empty? The metaphore at the end of this snippet goes way beyond… |
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Shiva mythology March 4, 2013 |
Once creation was complete, Parvati asked Lord Shiva which devotees and rituals pleased him most. The Lord replied that the 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalgun, is his most favourite … |
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Love and choice February 22, 2013 |
The poet Rabindranath Tagore described the spiritual side of love in a single expression : “Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.” The gift … |
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World Yoga Day 24 Feb 2013 February 22, 2013 |
www.world-yoga-day.org/cms/ Most studios support local feeding schemes, charities or do voluntary seva, however all donations are welcome! WYD 2013 will dedicate its efforts to support FIAN International drive to free the world from hunger. |
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Heart Coherence: science reminding us of what we know February 21, 2013 |
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The Heart of Yoga Studio February 12, 2013 |
In the first of a series of articles on YTF Member’s Yoga Studios, this week we look at Johannesburg’s “The Heart of Yoga Studio”, the name of which conveniently ties in with February’s Heart theme. THE HEART OF YOGA STUDIO … |
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Love, love, love…. all we need is love February 12, 2013 |
A strange passion is moving in my head. My heart has become a bird which searches through the skies every part of me goes in different directions Is it really so… that the one I love is everywhere? RUMI |
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A hero food for Valentines February 6, 2013 |
Beetroot is truly a food of the heart! Eating this colourful vegetable leads to an increase in nitric oxide in the blood – a gas which helps to widen blood vessels. This helps to lower blood pressure, which assists in … |
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This month of Love February 5, 2013 |
As long as space endures, as long as sentient beings exist, May I also abide, That I may heal with my heart The miseries of the world … |
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Words to inspire January 26, 2013 |
“Thoughts are like boomerangs” – Eileen Caddy “You make yourself and others suffer just as much when you take offense as when you give offense.” – Ken Keyes |
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The old and the new January 26, 2013 |
What is your score for 2012? How many hates are you in debit for this coming year that have to be paid off in the form of anxiety, fear, worry, obligation, duty, shame and disgust? For every hate that you … |
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YTF Housekeeping January 20, 2013 |
Dear Members, Please note the following administrative points pertaining to the Fellowship for 2016. Annual subscription remains the same as last year – R350.00 for Full Membership and R250.00 for Associate Membership. Invoices will be sent to you via e-mail … |
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Blessings December 8, 2012 |
We wish you a time of great joy, love, laughter and peace. Those who are wise live according to their purpose. Their life gives meaning to everything they do. They do not live life by the clock, but instead … |
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Auspicious Days: 12 and 21 December 2012 December 7, 2012 |
There is so much hype around, much like the turn of the century, 2000. The doom and gloomers are again selling a survival kit list. One email I received said that President Zuma has built a bunker at his home … |
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Om Mani Padme Om December 1, 2012 |
The Jewel In the Lotus The power and beauty of the diamond connection of the heart and head. Last year we experienced the powerful awareness of 11-11-2011; on the 22nd Nov 2012 brought more numerological awareness : 22 combines the spiritual … |
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Meditate on Peace November 30, 2012 |
Hold your peace: Global energy focus on Co-creating Peace Meditation and final kick in the pants for this year: Full moon in Gemini and lunar eclipse with sun in Jupiter |
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A poem a day: Out of the Rolling Ocean November 28, 2012 |
Out of the Rolling Ocean, the Crowd by Walt Whitman Out of the rolling ocean, the crowd, came a drop gently to me, Whispering, I love you, before long I die, I have travel’d a long way, merely to look on you, … |
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Reflections on Silent Yoga Retreat with Dada November 28, 2012 |
It is with deep gratitude that I thank you for the beautiful Silent Retreat at Melody Hill. (read review, more below) Next retreat Jan 4 to 13, 2013 in Broedestroom Contact Dada Shiilabhadrananda :Tel No.: +27729404213, 011-6695087 (South Africa)i www.yogainjoburg.co.za; |
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Ashana: Alleluia, Wahe Guru November 22, 2012 |
All worlds are the effect of sound ( Alice Bailey ) Once emitted, a sound goes on eternally and travels through the cosmos,influencing all the beings it encounters. ( Patrick Bernhardt ) The Secret Music of the Soul |
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Pineal Solfeggio Frequencies November 15, 2012 |
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Yoga in Heaven’s Garden October 31, 2012 |
A crisp,fresh Sunday morning, dew on the grass, the sky a clear blue just inviting us to be outside taking huge gulps of Prana laden air. Well, could we? Yes, of course we could! And so it was that my … |
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Love life October 28, 2012 |
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. Robert Brault Quotes |
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Pumpkin Soup Recipe October 28, 2012 |
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Dalai Lama “Road to Peace” film October 14, 2012 |
With the recent violent events that have unfolded in our infant democracy the ancient wisdom expressed by the Dalai Lama as presented in this beautiful movie has never been more pertinent. www.GlobalLoveProject.com/Dalai-Lama |
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Nada Brahman October 13, 2012 |
Active listening “After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” Aldous Huxley “Do you know that our soul is composed of harmony?” Leonardo daVinci Listen to this short, definitely worth spreading, TED talk on The Power of … |
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YTF Yoga Day Postponed to 8 December 2012 October 12, 2012 |
Join us to celebrate closure of this eventful, crazy year with fierce and uplifting yoga, meditation and community spirit. Programme offered remains the same. Apologies to all those who have expressed interest for tomorrow. Lv M |
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Wonderful new Yoga Retreat Centre October 12, 2012 |
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Positive and Negative Emotions October 3, 2012 |
Positive Emotion List – Get Your Free Positive and Negative Emotions List Here. Watch video and get free list of emotions. Great for kiddies yoga – such fun…. |
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Full Moon Meditation on Tolerance October 1, 2012 |
Meditation is the state of harmony and flow we aspire to that goes beyond the original topic, irrespective of how noble – ie mantra, yantra, creative visualisation or concept. Meditation: Tolerance is open mindedness rather than avoidance of responsibility. |
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Positive intent October 1, 2012 |
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” ~Albert Schweitzer |
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Your Life Certificate October 1, 2012 |
I just watched an amazing movie: Your Life Certificate – What Story Are You Writing?. (Click to view, worth quick 2.09 min) |
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Postponed to 8 December 2012: YTF Yoga Day September 28, 2012 |
11.30 to 13.00 Advanced yoga Asana alla Ana Forrest with Mel Caslteman; 13.00 – 14.00 Vegan Lunch; 14.00 – 16.00 Kundalini Yoga Kriya & meditation on Senses of the Soul with Ravi at Ishta School of Yoga 121 Atholl Rd, Atholl |
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Stillpower September 28, 2012 |
I do like Stillpower instead of Willpower! |
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Peace every day September 21, 2012 |
Peace Day Concert Live-Stream! 7.30pm BST (London Time) for LIVE-STREAMING of the Peace Day Concert from London’s Wembley Arena with Elton John, James Morrison, Jude Law, and others. www.globalloveproject.com/peace-day-concert-live-stream |
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DALAI LAMA’S COMMENT ON MAN September 21, 2012 |
“What thing about humanity surprises you the most?” Question posed to the Dalai Lama. His answer was as follows: “Man”. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices his money to recuperate his health! And then he is so anxious … |
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Ganeshaya Namah September 19, 2012 |
Auspicious Birthday of the Great Deity Ganesha, For you to be able to enjoy this day to the fullest I have put together here below a list of Ganesha Mantra’s and their meanings for you to be able to invite … |
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A Vision for Sanity August 29, 2012 |
We see a world where mankind and womankind have learned, beyond all doubt and distraction, that we, both individually and as a whole, are best served by creating a peaceful, compassionate, clean environment for ourselves to live and love in. … |
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10 Yogic Tips for Daily Abundance August 20, 2012 |
During this time of great change, yoga offers us some practical tools for healthy living, doable ways to integrate our yogic wisdom into everyday life. We can wake up joyfully, retire to restorative sleep nightly and live beneficially on a … |
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10 Paramitas (Perfections) August 20, 2012 |
The Ten Paramitas are the ten perfections of the heart to cultivate in one’s practice of the Dhamma. Generosity, Ethics, Renunciation, Wisdom, Energy, Patience, Truthfulness, Determination, Loving-Kindness, Equanimity. |
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A Poem a Day August 20, 2012 |
A Boat, Beneath a Sunny Sky by Lewis Carroll A boat, beneath a sunny sky Lingering onward dreamily In an evening of July— Children three that nestle near, Eager eye and willing ear, Pleased a simple tale to hear— |
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Miracles August 20, 2012 |
“Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.” Paulo Coehlo |
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Choose Happiness August 18, 2012 |
This article is written by Bronnie Ware, a palliative care worker who has worked with many patients who were sadly seeing their last days on earth. When Bronnie asked the patients about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, … |
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Happiness August 12, 2012 |
Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and harmony. Submitted by Sue Holloway Aug 12, 2011 |
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Love, Love, Love July 23, 2012 |
“Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race, or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity–and to spread to others the love that is our … |
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Quote from His Holiness the Dalai Lama July 14, 2012 |
Meaning of Bodhisattva: Bodhi means enlightenment, the state devoid of all defects and endowed with all good qualities. Sattva refers to someone who has courage and confidence and who strives to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings. Those who have … |
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Rest and Renew……. July 6, 2012 |
“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.”– Paul Theroux Resting is an art. We continually try to relax but don’t really know how to do it. Often we feel that we should do more important things first, so that … |
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Dragon Dance: Golden Seed July 4, 2012 |
Bernie Clark has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1998. He has a bachelor degree in Science from the University of Waterloo Vancouver, CA, and combines his intense interest in yoga with an understanding of the scientific approach. The Dragon Dance: … |
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A Love Letter to the World by Kate Swoboda July 3, 2012 |
In the face of complaints, look that person in the eye and imagine what it might have been like to be raised to see only what is wrong. In the face of selfishness, wonder what it might be like to … |
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July Full Moon: Spiritual Renewal July 2, 2012 |
Guru Purnima Meditation for living in harmony with oneself, each other, and nature: Let’s send our coherent heart energy to the renewal of rainforests and animal species essential to the balance of Earth’s energetic fields and ecosystems. Visualize humanity and … |
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The Call: All Are One Now June 20, 2012 |
We are water, We are air, We are fire, We are earth, We are spirit. Known in each reflection, vision of life, In the call sounding. All one now. Hear us. |
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All We Need Is Love June 5, 2012 |
“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best … |
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Tread Lightly on This Earth June 4, 2012 |
Peaceful and releasing way of making each step we take along the journey of life, mindful, meaningful, healthy, effortless and elegant. Marguerite Osler, author of “The Art of Walking” on Radio 702 today (Mon 4 June) at 3pm when she is … |
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June Full Moon, Eclipse & Loving Venus June 4, 2012 |
Radiate coherent love, care and compassion to dissipate clouds of energetic density, (think of sunlight breaking through on a cloudy day) to comfort the heart and facilitate quicker adjustments to stress, shock, emotional disarray or any kind of trauma. This … |
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Winter June 1, 2012 |
During winter the earth’s energy is withdrawn back into herself. It is a time of rest, storing and preparation. Rest from the bounty of the Autumnal harvest and preparation for the vitality of the coming Spring. This is a time … |
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Hanumanasana May 21, 2012 |
To paraphrase the poet William Blake, you can see the world in a grain of sand. Similarly, you can learn a great deal about all asanas by carefully studying one. We focus on Hanumasana to illustrate pose analysis, agonist/antagonist muscle pairs, … |
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The Law of Detachment May 18, 2012 |
The word “universe” means one song. Your every intention or heart’s desire is like a melody in nature’s symphony; all you have to do is sing your song. Rumi says,“I want to sing like birds sing, not worrying who listens … |
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Eclipse Season: Astrology Blog May 18, 2012 |
We’re heading into eclipse season, with a Solar Eclipse at the New Moon on May 20, and a Lunar Eclipse at the Full Moon of June 4. These special events align the Sun, Moon and Earth with the lunar nodes, … |
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Smile and Be Happy May 17, 2012 |
Mini meditation and mindfulness exercises: Radiate Joy Hi are u ready for a Magic Moment? They’re oh-so-simple, but very effective… Here’s the latest in this series: How do you feel right now? How do you think your face looks now? You probably … |
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7 Tips for Powerful Living: Thank You May 17, 2012 |
1. Bless the experience and say thank you. 2. Be open to uncover any subconscious beliefs and programs potentially contributing to what you are experiencing that are ready to be healed, released, and replaced. |
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Attraction May 14, 2012 |
“Everyone with rare exception knows that you attract into your life a reflection of what you think. But you also attract into your life what you judge. If you think men are players, you attract players, if you think people … |
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Eight Verses on Thought Transformation May 7, 2012 |
Lam Rim Eight Verses on Thought Transformation Is one of the most important texts on thought transformation, Lojong Tsigyema (Eight Verses on Thought Transformation). It was composed by Geshé Langri Tangba, who was a very unusual bodhisattva. His Holiness the Dalai … |
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Vesak Celebration May 7, 2012 |
Dalai Lama Quote of the Week When you are in a fluctuating state of mind, like when you are angry or have lost your temper, then it is good to bring back calmness by concentrating on breathing. Just count the … |
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Enjoy Life May 7, 2012 |
Strive for progress, not perfection Smile, even when you have reason to complain Love learning The pleasure is in the journey or the process Know the difference between needs and wants It is never too late, start Now, small steps … |
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May You Be Happy, Healthy & Blessed May 7, 2012 |
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth.” Buddha 6 May: Buddha Full Moon Scorpio Full Moon @ 16degree Scorpio; Sun @ 16degreeTaurus Mars ruler of the Moon @ 6 Virgo; Venus ruler of the Sun @ … |
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Medical Acknowledgement of Yoga April 23, 2012 |
An eight-week yoga intervention is associated with improvements in pain, psychological functioning and mindfulness, and changes in cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia: 22 patients attended 75 minute yoga classes twice a week for 8 weeks were tested & |
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Earth Day 22 April April 22, 2012 |
Let your footprint be one of love as you journey through life on earth. Tread lightly on the sacred ground, wherever you may be, it nourishes and sustains us. It provides an opportunity for us to love and play, to … |
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Finding a Suitable Teacher That Is Right for You April 16, 2012 |
Finding a suitable teacher and the right teacher for you: When the student is ready, the guru appears. Self-Knowledge: Finding a teacher that best suites you – making beneficial choices that best suit you. “A wise coach guides and sustains our … |
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Good News March 28, 2012 |
Blessings for Easter and everyday. May you be safe and happy. New YTF website is being repopulated with members’ details, articles and events. Back in the office 15 April 2012. Love, M |
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Conscious Cooking, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation March 17, 2012 |
Learn to cook mindfully with the intention to be happy, healthy and full of energy: Hosted By Diego Baldi at the Waterfall Retreat Centre Practice Yoga and breathing techniques to gain body and mind balance. Learn the art of conscious … |
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Full Moon in Virgo: 8 March March 8, 2012 |
The analytical, discriminatory (even critical) Virgo Full Moon encourages practicality, tensely opposing the imaginative Pisces Sun. It is further complicated by rational Mercury’s recent conjunction with wild Uranus, prompting spontaneity. Our dreams may be running wild, so it is smart to pause, breathe and act with caution. |
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Intention for 2012 March 5, 2012 |
We set our intention for the year: Gratitude for family and world in general; we harmonise our inner and outer world; align first and second chakras; express that balance and wisdom in action by sharing experiences that bring joy to others. |
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20 Ways to Get Good Karma March 5, 2012 |
1. Great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. 3. Follow the three R’s: Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions. 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. |
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Charity Yoga Event March 4, 2012 |
Charity Yoga Event – Outdoor Class to Support Women and Children in SA. Sunday March 4, 2012 JOHANNESBURG BOTANICAL GARDENS, EMMARENTIA Join us for an inspiring outdoor yoga class in the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia in aid of local charity … |
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Happy Valentino Day February 14, 2012 |
Neither the lover Nor the loved be, Be love. Wish you joy and unconditional love. |
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What is Yoga? Benefits & Purpose February 4, 2012 |
What is Yoga? Yoga is a combination of whole body exercise and stress release techniques which have been practiced for millennia. Yoga challenges the body and mind: re-shapes the body, centres the mind and is relaxing at the same time, … |
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Purna Yoga Classes Presented By Gislaine Nairn January 23, 2012 |
3 Feb: Haum of Yoga, Fourways (06.00pm – 08.30pm) 5 Feb: Haum of Yoga, Pretoria (9.00am – 11.30am) Contact Haum of Yoga: info@haumofyoga.co.za; cell: 084 800 4444 11 Feb: Yoga Connection, Centurion (11.00 – 1.30pm) Call Charene at tel (012) 660 … |
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Happy Holiday Meditation December 18, 2011 |
Meditation: Jim Ryan teaches meditation at the Brahma Kumaris Centre in London. This meditation is taken from his book Meditation: The 13 Pathways to Happiness. Visit www.bkpublications.com for more inspiration ranging from Food and Soul Vegetarian cookery book to Daily prayers; enquiries@bkpublications.com |
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Meditation December 2, 2011 |
“If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in … |
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Love December 1, 2011 |
“Do not respond to anger. Where there is no love, do not go.Your purpose is to transmit love, not to convince, to expect that all will listen, understand, or be helped. Remember, you are serving unconditionally, without expectation.” Babaji |
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Diego Baldi November 28, 2011 |
Vinyasa and Kundalini as taught by Yogi Bhajan. |
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Spiritual Law – The Law of Opposites November 18, 2011 |
Opposites provides a context to experience what is desired by first experiencing what is undesired as a sign that you are on the right path toward your chosen objective. |
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World Kindness Day November 18, 2011 |
World Kindness Movement to intentionally and globally encourage the spread random acts of kindness. Lets live every day in the spirit of kindness, it affords giver and recipient awesome upliftment, confidence, wisdom and joy. “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William … |
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YTF Yoga Day 29 Oct 2011 October 29, 2011 |
A day of inspiration, community and balance! Two complete workshops generously lead by internationally trained, experienced yoginis… Enjoy a morning of yoga for your Ayurvedic type/dosha with Wendy Young that includes Hatha yoga movements to energise, regulate, calm or restore … |
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Celebrate Diwali October 26, 2011 |
“Diwali” is a contraction of “Deepavali” or Divali, which translates into “row of lamps”. Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. The story behind Divali and the manner of celebration … |
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Gratitude October 8, 2011 |
Even after all this time.The sun never says to the earth “You owe Me”. Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the Whole Sky. (Hafiz) |
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1 Oct is Vegetarian Day October 1, 2011 |
Nothing new for many of us! Try Taste Café selection of deliciously substantial vegetarian pestos, quiches, pâtés, hummus, tapas, breads and cheeses to convince your friends and family that one day out of their week isn’t such a bad idea to … |
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Nepal Somayagya and 108 Mahayagyas for World Peace August 23, 2011 |
It might seem like a far away dream to perform 108 Somayagyas around the world in the nations and areas that are under the harshest suffering but we would like to walk with you our dear friends and supporters on … |
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Happiness August 15, 2011 |
Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and harmony. Submitted by Sue Holloway |
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A vision for gardens August 10, 2011 |
When was the last time you walked through a beautiful garden? If it’s been a while, we recommend that you do so – and, as you walk, imagine, for a moment, how this Earth would look to you if, long … |
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Amrit:The nectar of Life August 1, 2011 |
What brings wonder and beauty to your life on a daily basis? You’ll need to be looking for it so that your soul can absorb it! |
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Swami Parthasarathy-Ancient wisdom Modern times July 25, 2011 |
Swami Parthasarathy, of the Vedanta Cultural foundation, is a foremost thinker of our time. In this once-off public lecture, he will present the eternal principles of life and living that provide clarity of purpose and peace of mind. |
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Meditate on Love and Compassion July 15, 2011 |
Let’s start by connecting with our own heart’s love while breathing love and care in and out through our heart area…. Radiate love and care to everyone participating in this Care Focus. Imagine our interconnectedness as a network of light, … |
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10 Paramitas July 13, 2011 |
The Ten Paramitas are the ten perfections of the heart to cultivate in one’s practice of the Dhamma. |
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Little Soul and The Sun July 13, 2011 |
Little Soul and The Sun A Children’s Parable Adapted from Conversations With God By NEALE DONALD WALSCH Once upon no time there was a Little Soul who said to God, ” I know who I am!”And God said, “That’s wonderful! Who are you?”And … |
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Sun and Moon Eclipses:Ha-Tha June 25, 2011 |
This is a season of eclipses. It’s common to have a pair of them in a month, one lunar and one solar, but we are now in the midst of a group of three of them: a Solar Eclipse on June … |
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Joy June 22, 2011 |
“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving through you, Joy.” Rumi |
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Asana:Arm balance May 18, 2011 |
Excellent free resource if you have the time & inclination: The Yoga Journal podcast,online yoga class by Kathryn Budig that provides intelligent, accessible, and effective yoga videos for students of all levels. In these yoga videos, Kathryn Budig provides students … |
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The Law of detachment May 13, 2011 |
The word “universe” means one song. Your every intention or heart’s desire is like a melody in nature’s symphony; all you have to do is sing your song. A Rumi poem says, “I want to sing like birds sing, not … |
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The Empathetic Civilization May 9, 2011 |
RSA Animate – The Empathic Civilisation From: theRSAorg | May 06, 2010 | 931,088 views Bestselling author, political adviser and social and ethical prophet Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and the profound ways that it has shaped our … |
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Celebrate Buddha’s Birthday May 9, 2011 |
Vesak or Visakah Puja (”Buddha Day”) Traditionally, Buddha’s Birthday is known as Vesak or Visakah Puja (Buddha’s Birthday Celebrations). Vesak is the major Buddhist festival of the year as it celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha on … |
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I wish for you, a sandpiper.. May 6, 2011 |
The Sandpiper. by Robert Peterson She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close … |
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The 10 Principles of Optimal Living April 12, 2011 |
A Philosopher’s Notes By Brian Johnson. From what I can see, the essence of Optimal Living comes down to these 10 Principles: 1. Optimism. If we can’t tame that crazy, drunk monkey in our mind and shape the contents of … |
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Exhale and Feel unconditional gratitude March 25, 2011 |
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, … |
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Mental Wealth March 4, 2011 |
Dalai Lama Quote of the Week from Lam Rim Bhuddist Centre. The difficulty with a purely materialistic interpretation of life is that, in addition to ignoring an entire dimension of the mind, it does not deal effectively with the problems … |
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Peace is the way, Deepak Chopra January 31, 2011 |
The theme for this year is Peace Quotation: Peace is the Way Ten Steps to Peace Consciousness (taken from Peace is the Way, by Deepak Chopra) 1. Change doesn’t start on the surface. It’s generated from consciousness. This has been … |
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Seasonal Astrology:Step up and show who you really are December 14, 2010 |
New Moon at 14* Sagittarius occurs on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 5:37 GMT/ 12:37 EST/ 9:37PST. After Scorpio, we are ready to quest for the meaning of what we just experienced and use the wisdom we gain to enlarge … |
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Ram Dass and Love December 13, 2010 |
Ram Dass Transcript: Beyond Awakening, November 28, 2010 Internet interview regarding his new book: Be Love Now the soul is filled with love it doesn’t feel the fear.I register the situation the world situation and I feel that I’m going inside to manifest my peace I don’t get … |
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Sun Halo November 3, 2010 |
What an auspicious day! We have seen “Sundogs” around the sun before. The halo or rainbow circle is formed when sunlight refracts through high atmospheric Cirrus clouds, made of tiny ice crystals, much like a prism. It’s usually a sign that rain is … |
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Menopause for me October 25, 2010 |
The power surge of a hot flash is pitta oriented: any over activity, stress or fatigue will aggravate blood vessels and nerve endings irritation. Oestrogen spikes and progesterone drops creating the vicious circle of adrenal exhaustion and lack of sleep … |
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Navaratri-Durga Puja October 8, 2010 |
Join us in celebrating Navaratri with Havan (fire ceremony) and Yajna (offering) for further purification: Starting 8th October 2010 and runs for 10 days. What is Navaratri? It is 9 nights of purifying your inner spiritual nature. |
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Divine Souls October 3, 2010 |
Beautiful reminder of what we, as yogis, already know!We all have extraordinary divinity within, discover it within yourself…and, of course, within every other person you see. (NB, it’s much easier to see divinity in others when we fully see it within … |
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Acerola berry for change of season September 13, 2010 |
We know how all berries are delicious and healthy; some less accessable berries like the coji and acerola are gettig attention.The acerola berry is found in North and South America – more the latter than the former because of the … |
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Thoughts become things, choose the good ones September 10, 2010 |
When we send out our thoughts, wishes, wants, desires or preferences, we are connecting with the universal matrix of life.We are all interconnected. Why are we surprised by political turmoil, wars or violence on our planet? As long as there … |
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Protection: What do you think? June 25, 2010 |
Trusting yourself and the universe versus fear based protection.We all protect ourselves, in various ways, from being hurt – some use physical weight as body armour, or buy personal alarms, pepper spray, and security devices, while others withdraw into a … |
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Rebirthing May 5, 2010 |
Its founder, Leonard Orr, named the technique Rebirthing in the beginning of 1970. While taking a long, warm bath, he started having flashbacks from the time he was an embryo. The imperative need to immediately get out of the water, … |
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Why be intuitive? April 23, 2010 |
WHY BE INTUITIVE? BY JIM SELF “Look…what you do is very interesting,” someone recently said to me. “But I have a life to live and I really can’t see myself as a professional psychic. Madame Ruby is just not me. … |
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Manifesting dreams into reality – chakra system April 19, 2010 |
Our journey into this world begins with a tiny bit of information wrapped up in DNA. It is through our need, force and passion that we are able to manifest ourselves into this world.It is the same with anything we … |
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Yoga:Poem April 17, 2010 |
When your body is vigorous, Your mind clear, Your spirit exalted, Your blood pure,Your nerves disciplined,Your physique resistant to disease,When you have made your physical frame an instrument Worthy of the Divine Player, THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF YOGA When … |
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Deepak Chopra:Miracles April 16, 2010 |
Your deepest desire: To experience what Chopra refers to as the “spontaneous fulfillment of desire” in every moment, means letting go of old ideas and embracing the present with love and enthusiasm. Chopra does not believe in meaningless coincidences. “Miracles happen every … |
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Dogma-my way or the highway April 16, 2010 |
Don’t be trapped by dogma–which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. Most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Everything else is secondary”. Steve Jobs, founder of … |
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Steps to a successful Life April 16, 2010 |
The Top 10 Steps to a Successful Life By Lynn A. Robinson 1. Make your intuition your ally.How does your intuition speak to you? Do you receive information in words, feelings, a body sensation? Do you just know? Ask your … |
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Sleep problems? April 14, 2010 |
Give Life to Your Experience: Extract from a Lecture by Yogiraj Mani Finger We try all day to create happiness and freedom from suffering in our lives, but so often, in one fell swoop, act not only as the creator, … |
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Unity through right action April 7, 2010 |
The thought manifest as the word; The word manifests as the deed; The deed develops into habit; And habit hardens into character; So watch the thought and its ways with care, And let it spring from love born out of concern for all beings…As … |
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Alchemy March 16, 2010 |
“I like to use the term alchemy, which is the soul of the world, or those of Jung’s collective unconscious. You connect with a space where everything is.” – Paulo Coelho, Brazilian lyricist and novelist |
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Health bytes March 16, 2010 |
Why not skip the chocolate bar and make your own hot chocolate using organic cocoa powder, almond milk and lo han or stevia. Edward Martin revealed the benefits of chocolate – every woman’s dream come true.Dr Wright of Health Bytes answers … |
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The benefits of enlightenment March 16, 2010 |
Health,Wealth and Love is your Divine Inheritance,“Claim it” Once you become enlightened, you will no longer try to run your life from your limited perceptions of life and reality. You will find that the entire universe moves through you. Synchronicities become a … |
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Lighten Up March 16, 2010 |
If only 5% of the world’s population becomes enlightened, life conditions on our planet will change over night.The idea is that when you have a certain number of people holding a ‘higher’ state of consciousness, what we call a ‘critical … |
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Eat less meat and dairy March 15, 2010 |
Want to save the planet? Eat less meat and dairy by David Gutierrez, staff writer (NaturalNews) The British government has released major recommendations for a diet that is good for both the planet and human health, and reducing consumption of … |
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Miracles and Patience in a Spiritual Life March 12, 2010 |
Taken from newly updated book: Redefine Your Reality – Awaken To Light, by Shafin de Zane I’d like to tell you about the role of patience when living a spiritual life. In the very beginning, let me clarify that this … |
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Seane Corn February 7, 2010 |
“I didn’t actually start practicing yoga until two years, eight nightclub jobs and countless parties later. I liked yoga at first because of how it made my body feel, but within a few short years, yoga infiltrated every part of … |
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Spiritual healing for disasters by Joel Bruce Wallach February 3, 2010 |
Note: Although this was written in response to the recent quake in Haiti, this healing information is helpful for any difficult situation, anywhere, anytime. Do large-scale disasters seem overwhelming to you? You can learn to face your fears, and you … |
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We honour the life of Sam Busa January 20, 2010 |
On behalf of the Yoga Teachers’ Fellowship, I wish to express our deepest sympathies for the passing of Sam Busa, this morning, Tuesday 19 January 2010. He died peacefully at Hospice Houghton, surrounded by his loved ones. To his immediate family and … |
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Antidote to anxiety January 15, 2010 |
The practice of yoga offers solutions to all types of stress, including social anxiety.Whilst any yoga program can help ease social anxiety, these three poses are especially helpful. Crocodile Pose: This is a deceptively simple posture that can deliver dramatic benefits. Relax … |
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Numerolgy countdown to 2010 December 24, 2009 |
The grace and charm of a 3 Universal year like 2010 can be either a gift or a pitfall — this year it will undoubtedly be both, alternating at wildly fun to unpredictable moments as numerology and astrology interact to … |
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Blue moon December 24, 2009 |
“Once in a Blue Moon” A Blue Moon is the infrequent second Full Moon in a single month. Usually 72 years will elapse between Blue Moons. This powerful eclipse will issue in a six-month period when we will learn to embrace emotionally … |
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2012 and Beyond December 24, 2009 |
From Y2K catastrophes to the coming of the rapture in 2001 to a 2007 nuclear war, it seems like every year there is a different prediction for the end of existence. And yet, here we are, long past these previously … |
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Year End quotes December 23, 2009 |
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama May all beings have happiness and the cause of happiness.May all beings be free from sorrow and the causes of sorrow. May all never be separated … |
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Inversions December 17, 2009 |
Go upside down to find the inside out! The best kept anti-ageing secret known to man, inverted poses are not only gravity defying, they help oxygenate the blood in the brain and clear space for new ideas in the mind, … |
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Kumbh Mela December 12, 2009 |
According to astrologers, the ‘Kumbh Fair’ takes place when the planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and the Sun enters Aries. Kumbha (Kumbha means pot) Mela (means fair) is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage. It takes place at the following four locations of … |
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Activism December 10, 2009 |
Every action, no matter how big or small, can make a difference. 16 days of Activism against abuse: The global campaign of 16 Days of Activism focuses on ending gender violence and abuse against children. |
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Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati takes Mahasamadi December 6, 2009 |
Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati takes Mahasamadhi: The passing of a great soul Swami took mahasamadhi on 5th December 2009, in Rikhia, India. According to reports , he was found in padmasana and his last words to Swami Shivpur Saraswati were: “I see flowers from the … |
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The Gayatri Mantra November 23, 2009 |
Where any of you fortunate enough to experience the “Madam Zingara” theatrical show? The opening act started with the Gayatri mantra; it was Partner Yoga, slow, beautiful, perfect – yet it was a circus show. Initially I was horrified. Here … |
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Improve your vision November 3, 2009 |
Our eyes need regular exercise in order to keep them healthy, just like any other muscle in the body. We take it for granted that our eyes will deteriorate and that we will eventually need glasses or contact lenses. This … |
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Visualization: Dance in the rain October 16, 2009 |
Visualization is powerful tool. It is so rewarding to use the skill to visualize, as part of our daily routine. Visualization is a process of giving directions to the unconscious mind. It is estimated that 90 percent of our minds are … |
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Can you create more time October 15, 2009 |
What if you could somehow shift time in your favor, gather up a few moments here, an hour there, and use it any way you like? Would you be willing? We all would like that and there is a way … |
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Gardening with the moon October 15, 2009 |
PHASES OF THE MOON – Universal time (for SAST add 2 hours) NEW MOON to 1ST QUARTER: sow, transplant, bud and graft 2ND QUARTER: sow, transplant, bud and graft FULL MOON: plough, cultivate, weed and reap 4TH QUARTER: plough, cultivate, weed … |
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Meditation music October 5, 2009 |
People often ask about meditation music. “Is there any good music to meditate by; is there any music that helps you de-stress, calm down and relax? Sure, and if that’s your definition of “meditation music”. All sorts of instrumental music fits the … |
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Libra September 21, 2009 |
Libra September 22-October 21: If you’re suddenly in the mood for more romance in your life, it’s because we’re entering the time of Libra, a sociable Air sign, ruled by Venus, the planet of love. Sharing and relating in partnerships and … |
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The history of Bihar September 4, 2009 |
Satyananda Yoga uses practices in a traditional way, asanas (postures) to balance the body and mind through the physical body, pranayama (breathing practices) to work on the energy body (equated with Ki or Chi in other systems), and meditation to calm and focus the … |
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Chinese Proverb August 19, 2009 |
“Words are mere bubbles of water, but deeds are drops of gold.” |
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Chakra system:Manifesting our dreams August 9, 2009 |
Our journey into this world begins with a tiny bit of information wrapped up in DNA. It is through our need, force and passion that we are able to manifest ourselves into this world. Energy fields – called the chakras … |
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Lunar eclipse in Aquarius August 6, 2009 |
From eve of the 5th to 6th August 2009 early morning, sun rays will be blocked from reaching our Aquarius full moon, by the earth and its shadow. The science of astronomy tells us about celestial placements and orbital paths. Astronomy … |
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Freedom July 29, 2009 |
“The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” – Victor Frankl (26 March, 1905 – 2 September, 1997), Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, well known holocaust survivor and founder of Logotherapy |
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Osho Quote July 21, 2009 |
“To be in time is to be asleep : to be awake is to be in eternity.” Osho also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (11 December, 1931 – 19 January, 1990), Indian professor of philosophy, public speaker, mystic and spiritual teacher. |
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Cancer New Moon Total Solar Eclipse July 21, 2009 |
A Total Solar Eclipse will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 and will be visible in a narrow corridor through northern India, eastern Nepal, northern Bangladesh, Bhutan, the northern tip of Myanmar, central China and the Pacific Ocean, including the Ryukyu … |
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Shatkarma Purification July 20, 2009 |
” Hatha Yoga Shatkarmas (cleansing techniques) open the door to the immense treasure of energy that remains dormant within each human being”. Indigestion is a deeper problem than most of us realize. Problems sprout and grow in the digestive tract … |
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Kundalini Kriya to focus the mind and improve memory July 20, 2009 |
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania are studying this Kundalini Yoga exercise to determine whether and how it creates actual changes in the brain. While waiting for definitive research results, you can do your own study at home and see … |
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Reason is capable of so much unreason July 20, 2009 |
Give Life to Your Experience: Extract from a Lecture by Swami Mani Finger We try all day to create happiness and freedom from suffering in our lives, but so often, in one fell swoop, act not only as the creator, … |
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Heaven on Earth July 20, 2009 |
“Life is a paradise for those who love many things with a passion.” – Leo Buscaglia |
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Young Yoga Institute: A history by Jenny Gough July 20, 2009 |
Winnie Young – Founder of the Young Yoga Institute in 1975 At the age of 54 Winnie Young lost her husband Charles Young, and of necessity started writing freelance for a local Daily. When doing an article on Betty, Durban’s … |
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Integral School of Hatha Yoga, Tantric Arts and Ayurveda July 17, 2009 |
Ishta : target, aim or final goal – the ultimate unity, our life purpose. As individuals, each with our own “fingerprint” we turn within to find the ideal, the sanskrit word is Ishta, by understanding the similarities or oneness of mankind, … |
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We honour the life of Monica Farrell July 13, 2009 |
On behalf of the Yoga Teachers’ Fellowship, I wish to express our deepest sympathies for the passing of Monica Fairall, this morning. To her immediate family and the yoga community, condolences; we share in your loss. We honour and acknowledge Monica for her … |
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The Lord is my real boss July 2, 2009 |
Written by Sakti Singh Das, Thursday, 15 March 2007 My Real Boss is my Real Best Friend The Lord is my real Boss, and I shall not want anyone for that matter. He gives me peace, when chaos is all … |
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Compassion Quotient June 30, 2009 |
Upping your Compassion Quotient requires being in your heart, not in your head. Here are a few key steps: Do you reach out to someone you know who is suffering in silence and take them to get help? Do you … |
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If you need something, ask June 22, 2009 |
I learned that if people understand, they will help. I also had the opportunity to experience what Abraham Maslow described as synergy. There is no good reason for people to not support each other. The competitive and non-supportive nature of our … |
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Time for emotional healing June 20, 2009 |
We are entering the astrological sign of Cancer, from June 21 through July 21, when emotional ties take priority. Cancer is a water sign that represents the mother in us all. To be in the flow of this nurturing energy, we … |
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Spiritual re-alignment June 14, 2009 |
Jupiter retrograde: From June 15 – October 12, 2009, Jupiter, the planet of spiritual beliefs, will be in retrograde. Because retrogrades beam a spotlight on your inner life, this is the perfect time to evaluate and improve your connection to Source, … |
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The crazy ones June 10, 2009 |
Heres to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can … |
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Japa Yoga June 10, 2009 |
Japa Yoga is the yoga of mindful recitation. It can also be described as repetitive prayer. In Japa Yoga, certain mantras (such as Om) or a name of God are repeated in accordance with specific rules. The mantras or name … |
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What is Hatha Yoga? June 10, 2009 |
Hatha Yoga, also called ‘forceful yoga’, is a physically demanding path of yoga based on body-bending yoga poses (asanas), cleansing techniques (shat karmas), breath control (pranayama), locks (bandhas) and seals (mudras). It is thought that by perfecting the body, creating … |
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Prayer June 4, 2009 |
‘May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.May you use the gifts that you … |
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Song of the Sannyasin -the immortal call to sannyas June 2, 2009 |
Composed by Swami Vivekananda in 1895 Wake up the note! the song that had its birth Far off, where worldly taint could never reach In mountain caves, and glades of forest deep, Whose calm no sigh for lust or wealth … |
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A history of the South African School of Yoga:Satyananda Tradition May 18, 2009 |
Submitted by Swami Kamala Kamalavidya S.A. Satyananda School :www.satyanandaschool.co.za Introduction: Standing here with these papers (reference taken from Past, Present, and Future Consolidated History of the Bihar School of Yoga) in my hand makes me feel humble to introduce such … |
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You must not quit May 2, 2009 |
When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, When you want to smile but you have to sigh, When care is pressing … |
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Sun meditation May 1, 2009 |
One Sun for Everyone “One Sun. One Soul. One Self. No you, no me, just Divinity.” |
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The language of light February 3, 2009 |
A man needs the silence to turn to his soul and listen to sounds of the birds. His goal is to find he is part of the Whole, that speaks in a voice without words. Oh man, if you would … |
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“If you change yourself, you can change the entire world” March 4, 2002 |
PATHWAYS TO PEACE SYMPOSIUM: In August 2002 South Africans have the rare chance to meet a truly extraordinary Humanitarian, Peace Activist and Spiritual Master – Paramahans Swami Maheshwarananda, simply known as Swamiji. Swamiji is one of the worlds most revered and … |