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Living Like Water……
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. Water begins its residence...
Trumpet Like An Elephant…..
Many foundational yoga poses come from things we see in nature..animals, plants, mountains, celestial bodies and the elements. In this way, our yoga is not just a union of our mind, body and breathing but also a way to connect to the...
Awaken…..
" Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you - to make you realise that you are part of a Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity" - Paramahansa Yogananda
Ganesh….The Remover of Obstacles
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 of...
How To Plan a Yoga Class…
Every yoga class we teach needs to have a purpose. We usually call it intention, and it’s basically an answer to the question “What are you trying to accomplish?” It can also be framed as a statement: “By the end of the class the students...
Everything Is In Divine Order…..
We can only see so much from where we sit in our particular bodies, in the midst of our particular lives, rooted as we are in the continuum of space and time. The Divine, on the other hand, is not limited to the constructs of either space...
Vegan Hot Cross Buns…..
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...
Shadow Me Fitness…..Virtual Job Shadowing
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 practical...
Complete, square and interrupted breathing
Breathing in rhythmic formations will help you to concentrate and gain control of the breath and hence, control of the mind In most cases of so-called “normal breathing”, the breathing action is concentrated in the upper part of the...
Contracting Before Expanding……The Rhythm Of Life
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...
Balance…..
"Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and...
Yoga Sequence for the Season of Pisces……
Dreamy Pisces season invites us to dive deep into the emotion ocean as we take time for deep introspection, healing and closure. During Pisces season, we are reminded that part of us falls away (like winter) so we can be born again (like...
We Were Made To Be Loved…..
It’s a sleepy morning. The kind of morning that looks back on the day before, heavy and empty at the same time. Sedated by exhaustion birthed out of trying your very best and still coming up short. Readjusting the baggage you’ve brought,...
The Spiritual Wisdom and Meaning Of Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)
The Earth nourishes a tree. A tree is deep-rooted in Earth. Your Self nourishes you. Are you deep rooted in Self? For nothing in return a tree gives flowers, fruits wood and shade. For nothing in return do you reach out to the needy, to...
From: The Love of Trees……
The arrival of autumn began to announce itself in the garden. The oaks and maples had slowly begun to strip themselves, dropping a leaf here and there on the green lawn surrounding the pond. A young couple, who used to visit the solitude...
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...
Releasing Your Expectations….
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...
Living with Intent……
“I am healthy and only do things that nourish my body”. " I am in harmony with the world around me". “In every encounter, I treat myself and others with kindness.”. "I flow through life with ease and grace". “With compassion for my body...
5 Steps To Harness The Power Of Intention……
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...
The Power Behind Setting An Intention In Yoga……
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 do just for...
Sankalpa……
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 is to create the life...
Clear What Is Holding You Back ….
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 we perceive there is no...
New Beginnings…….
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 past choices, belief systems and experiences both...
Your Own Path…..
No one can build you the bridge on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life. There may be countless trails and bridges and demigods who would gladly carry you across; but only at the price of pawning and forgoing yourself....
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The Monkey and The River…..
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 one seeming bound of joy, splashed about...
Imam Bayildi……
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...
The Spiritual Approach to Yoga…..
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,...
Is Yoga Right For You?
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 from the...
A New Year……
"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!
What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis…….
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...
Gratitude…….
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 scarcity, and you are...
The Gift…..
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 but a fake!" The...
Connect to the Divine with Sahaswara
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 is....
Flow with Yoga……
"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 harmonious, more...
HospiceWits Tree of Light Ceremony 27th November 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...
WildLotus Yoga Workshop with Patrick Creelman @ Yoga Lova Studio
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...
Trust Your Intuition With the Sixth Chakra
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, this is your...
Yoga Brings Peace to South African Prisons….
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 if they are to be given...
Peace within…
"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...
Art of Living Happiness Program @ Yoga Oasis
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...
The Dance..
" 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." - Joel Kramer, The Passionate...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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...
Quench Your Thirst With Beetroot Juice…
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...
The Path to Holistic Living with Diego and Nalini 21st – 23rd Oct 2016
MCY Adjustment Workshop @ Yoga Experience
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...
Celebration & New Beginnings
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 the flip side of a blue moon; the...
Open Yourself To Love With The Fourth Chakra
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 center of the chest...
The Nine Kinds of Silence…
"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; the fertile silence of...