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Ayurvedic Springtime Routines…….

“I am the Soul in the body, the Mind in the senses, the Eagle among birds, the Lion among animals. Among all the trees I am the sacred Bodhi tree, and of the seasons, I am Spring”. – Bhagavad Gita, Krishna  Ayurveda, or ‘life knowledge’ is all about finding balance...

To Juice or To Blend? – Ros Hinchcliffe of Sandton Yoga Lounge shares her knowledge of this subject with us….

So, what is a good way of getting more fruit and vegetables – and the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients they contain – into your diet? Juicing and blending can both be useful ways of doing this.  While neither should be seen as a replacement for a varied,...

Navaratri Celebrations at The South African School of Yoga

For those unfamiliar with the Hindu festival of Navaratri it is associated with a prominent battle that took place between the Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura. It symbolizes the victory of the higher divine forces over the lower, negative qualities, which find...
Silence…….

Silence…….

"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….

Synchronicity….

"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 is aware of this, and one of his...

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Limitless…..

Limitless…..

"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 that you're truly this divine...

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Simply notice and let go..a meditation

Simply notice and let go..a meditation

Notice: This is a first method of meditation that you can use in order to become aware of who you are. You can do it anytime, anywhere! You don’t need beads, you don’t need ashrams, you just need your breath! In your imagination, see the...

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5 Ways to Start Teaching Yoga…..

5 Ways to Start Teaching Yoga…..

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 a ton...

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Classic Chai…….

Classic Chai…….

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 into a tea-like beverage....

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7 Ways to Stay Warm……

7 Ways to Stay Warm……

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...

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Good Enough..

Good Enough..

In life – there is no perfection. We do the best we can with the tools we have at our disposal. Given that we are changing, the tools are changing, the thing itself is changing – there must be a moment when we stop. When we say, This is...

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Hearing the Whisper…..

Hearing the Whisper…..

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 hurts your throat and adds to the...

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Benefits of Practicing Phalakasana….

Benefits of Practicing Phalakasana….

Requiring strength and steadiness, plank pose, or phalakasana (fal-ack-AHS-anna), is an essential posture for a strong yoga practice. Helping you develop the strength needed to access more advanced arm balancing postures, holding plank...

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International Day of Yoga……

International Day of Yoga……

International Yoga Day - 21 June - is celebrated each year to create awareness that regular yoga practice increases the level of overall well-being. 21 June was declared as the ‘International Yoga Day’ by the United Nations General...

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The Natural Order of Things……

The Natural Order of Things……

"There are no random events, nor are there things that exist by and for themselves, in isolation. The atoms that make up your body were once forged inside stars, and the causes of even the smallest event are virtually infinite and...

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Love Is In All …..

Love Is In All …..

Love is the spirit of the moonlight, the desire of the sunlight: holds all the mysteries of the night and intention of the Stars. Love directs the four winds, is the eye of the storm and the fragrance of the flower. Love is the song of...

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