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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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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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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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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 … |
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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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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 … |
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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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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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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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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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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 center 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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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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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 centers known as chakras. Anahata Chakra, also called Heart Chakra, is the fourth energy center … |
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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 day … |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 For All Trimesters: Pregnancy Specialist Course For Qualified Yoga Teachers November 9, 2018 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Yoga For All Trimesters: Yoga Teachers Pregnancy Specialist Course February 2, 2018 |
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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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Consequences….. November 30, 2017 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Simon Borg-Olivier in Jozi (Yoga Synergy Masterclasses) June 3, 2015 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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! |