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Stand Firm…….Tadasana(Mountain Pose)
“Nothing lasting will ever be built on shaky foundations.” - Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews Tadasana breaks down into two words TADA (Mountain) and ASANA (Posture). The name of this pose evokes stability, strength and steadfastness....
Relax Upwards…..
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 trust that you...
Feeling Lonely? Yoga Can Help……Yoga Sequence for Loneliness
The answer to addressing loneliness through the yoga practice does not lie in the extremes of total solitude or always being with your community. Rather, it lies somewhere in between: a balance of connecting with the self in solitude...
How To Embrace Solitude To Enrich Your Life…..
“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...
Self Love…….
"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 inside yourself, deep inside your...
Three Questions…..
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 those things...
Between Awakening and Surrender..
"We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender. Each morning we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day in the world of time; each night we surrender to the dark to be taken to play in the world of dreams where...
Meditation and Music…..
“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” - Buddha “Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets...
Natarajasana (Dancer’s Pose)…..
Natarajasana is a standing asana that requires balance and concentration. The name comes from the Sanskrit nata, meaning "dancer," raja, meaning "king," and asana, meaning "pose" or "posture." The common English name for this pose is...
Dance Through Life with Nia Technique…..
Poetry of Movements….
“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
Transform Your Energy….
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 rise to...
Peace Affirmations……
Today I shall experience peace through positivity. I shall see that which is good in others and not think about that which is negative or hurtful. That is, I will see others in the way I would like them to see me. Today I shall speak with...
4 Ways to Move Through Pandemic Exhaustion Burnout, the Freeze Response, and How to Cope…..
As I write this, we are more than thirteen months into pandemic life. Even as more and more people are getting vaccinated, and society is showing signs of opening back up, many of us feel more exhausted and more depleted now than we have...
“Breathing In, I Know I’m Alive. Breathing Out, I Smile To My Eyes.” ……
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 gets carried away, which...
Mindfulness Tips to Help You Get Through Self-Isolation and Social Distancing…..
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 a social...
The Guest House…..
"This being human is a guest house every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all. Even if they are a crowd of sorrows who violently...
From Resistance to Acceptance and Resilience….
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...
Yoga Can Ease Chronic Pain….
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 https://ishtayoga.co.za
Yoga Is Like Music…..
Happy Father’s Day…..
We honour our Father and celebrate the gift of life we received from him; the strength, courage, love and support of his presence, or the opportunities for growth by his absence. We are grateful for all our forefathers, those who played...
7 Nutrients You May Be Missing On A Plant-Based Diet (And What To Do About It)…..
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 sluggish...
Reimagine, Recreate, Restore – World Environment Day Poem by Jordan Sanchez
https://youtu.be/zohtgdQtEHo The poem is a powerful call to arms, reminding listeners that we only have one Earth and we must protect her. The poem ties into the Decade of Restoration, a United Nations initiative that will launch on...
The Symbolic Meaning and Benefits of Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose)…….
This posture is symbolic of a particular myth of Anjaneya (later known as Hanuman). He was an incarnation of the Lord Shiva. As a young child, he was captivated by what he thought was a giant, glowing fruit in the sky, which was actually...
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This Moment…..
"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, it is throwing all plans away and...
The Mystery of Zen…..
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 meal, the disciple, a young...
Job Opportunity for Gauteng Based Yoga Teachers
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 Rudi Van...
Friday’s Barley, Lentil and Butternut Casserole
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 250g Sliced...
What If………
“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 meditation was our relationships If...
Go Green…..
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...
National Recycling Day….
"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...
Drop the H2O……
"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...
Controlling our Everday Worries….
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...
Invoking Colour and the Qualities of Light……
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. The red...
Amethyst….
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...
Destress with a Sound Jouney
"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....
When Things Fall Apart….
"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 terrible thing...
Self Mastery…
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 piece of...
Feminine Inversion Workshop – 22nd July 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 to get upside down,...
200hr Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training Certificate with Inner Wellness Studio, Durban
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 mind....
Celebrate The Spirit of Yoga In Pretoria – Sunday, 25th June 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, 13th Street in...
Happiness and Sadness
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 higher...
Celebrate International Yoga Day @ the Sivananda School of Yoga
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...
Just ginger….
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 of water, simmer for 20 minutes....
Golden Labradorite – The Sunstone
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,...
Mellow Yellow…..
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 colour of...
Anything….
"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...
Cooking with the right oil….
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 oil in order to maintain...