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The Eight Limbs of Yoga According To Patanjali….
“Yoga anga anushtanat ashuddhi kshaye jnanadi Apthiraviveka khyatehe’’ (II Sutra 28) - By the sustained practice of the eight limbs of yoga, the impurities are destroyed and the light of wisdom, discrimination shines forth.” The birth of...
Your Body……
"Honour your body. Feed it wholesome food, hydrate it with pure fresh water, lovingly bathe and dress and ornament it. If you stretch and strengthen it, allowing it to have the unlimited nourishment of oxygen it craves, all the while...
The Source…..
Remember the clear light, The pure clear white light. From which everything in the universe comes, To which everything in the universe returns; The original nature of your own mind. The natural state of the universe unmanifest. Let go...
Creating Space In The Body…..
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...
The Chief Yoga Sciences…..
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...
With Your Soul…..
" An asana must be righteous and virtuous. By righteous I mean that it must be true. You must not cheat or pretend. You must fill every inch of your body with the asana from your chest and arms and legs to the tips of your fingers and...
Sadhana…….
In the event that one is already succumbing to the old adage that "it takes nine days before most of our newly formed resolutions are broken" Swami Satyadharma offers us a path to forming a daily yoga practice in the text below. Sadhana...
Finding A Suitable Yoga Teacher That is Right For You…..
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...
Now…….
"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 other reality than present...
Living in the Now: By Kavi Yogiraj Mani Finger
Past things are in the past and do not go there from the present. This is an obvious thought at the beginning of a new year. Yoga stresses that present things are in the present. That the sun and the moon revolving in their orbits do...
See you soon… YTF re-opens 10 January 2022
The external noise is loud right now and it is easy to be distracted. Yet, what better time to acknowledge your eternal inner self, truth and integration in order to live life with a sense of joy and purpose, freedom and prosperity? May...
Water, Water………….Everywhere
“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 in common as human beings...
Sunshine Yoga Studio: Balancing Your Fire Element
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 from each of the...
Fan The Flames….
" 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
The Five Elements……
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. It’s a serene...
The Nature Of Me…
The mountains are my bones The rivers my veins The forests are my thoughts And the stars are my dreams The ocean is my heart It's pounding is my pulse The songs of the earth write The music of my soul - Unknown
The Light Of Diwali…..
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 the light into our lives. We must...
Personal Choice…
" You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make" - Jane Goodall
Sole2Soul Yoga Studio….
“…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 accessible,...
The Call of the Soul…
"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...
Step Into Your Reality….
"To dance, to step into the fray of daily life and to keep true to our soul's intention to live who we really are, we have to be willing to live both the reality of our separate individuality and the reality of our unity with something...
Love Your Feet Using Reflexology As A Tool……
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 looking after our feet? With...
Walk The Path…..
"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path."~ Buddha
How to Practice Grounding With A Walking Meditation……
Our world is currently in the midst of a pandemic, so it goes without saying that many of us are feeling insecure, anxious, unsafe and unstable. In the midst of all the chaos connecting your body to the Earth is one way of way of...
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Fourth International Day of Yoga – A Message from the Prime Minister of India…..
Father…..
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 altered state. God is...
Limitations……
" 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 was...
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training in Durban with Inner Wellness Studio
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...
A Better Answer To Chronic Stress….
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 internal...
The Mother….
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 the heart. The mother is...
200Hr Ishta Yoga Teacher Training with Life Retreat Studio: 01st Jun – 14th Sep 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 an...
Healing Herbal Teas….
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...
Ishta Yoga Day and Jennifer Ferguson Live……
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!
The Pain Of Life……
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 it. "How does it taste?"...
Spice Up Your Life……
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...
5 Ayurvedic Skin Balancing Tips For The Cold and Dry Autumn Weather…..
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...
Cultivating Inner Calm…..
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 of flux and confusion are always wonderful...
Where Are You At?….
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...
Integration of Yoga and Ayurveda- Samyama 300hr Teacher Training Johannesburg
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...
Indie Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour Course: 05th – 27th Mar
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 yoga to turn...
The Purpose Of A Yoga Practice…..
" 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...
Yoga For All Trimesters: Yoga Teachers Pregnancy Specialist Course
Simple Rules For Happiness…..
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.
A New Year……
" 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 members a very Happy and...
Consequences…..
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The Doshas….
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
Perspective……
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 it. "How does it taste?"...
Does Modern Yoga’s Innovation Disrespect Traditional Yoga?……..
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...