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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...
Finding Peace Within………

Finding Peace Within………

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 this world, each one of...

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Mind games……

Mind games……

" 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 an object of our mind...

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An image reflected in a mirror…

An image reflected in a mirror…

"An image reflected in a mirror, a rainbow in the sky and a painted scene make their impressions on the mind, but in essence are other than what they seem. Look deeply at the world and see an illusion" "a magician's dream." - The 7th...

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Extension and Expansion…..

Extension and Expansion…..

"The goal of all asana practice is doing them from the core of your being and extending out dynamically through to the periphery of your body. As you stretch, in turn the periphery takes messages back to the core. From head to heels, you...

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A Clear Way Forward….

A Clear Way Forward….

We spend much of our lives seeking the approval of others, not even realising that we are doing so.  When we reach the stage when we are more interested in our own motivations, then we can be objective in our approach to being a witness...

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Golden Milk……

Golden Milk……

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....

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A Life of One’s Own….

A Life of One’s Own….

"I had at least begun to guess that my greatest need might be to let go and be free from the drive after achievement — if only I dared. I had also guessed that perhaps when I had let these go, then I might be free to become aware of some...

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Namaste Dedication on Human Rights Day …

Namaste Dedication on Human Rights Day …

May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness. May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering. May all beings never be parted from freedom's true joy. May all beings dwell in equanimity, free from attachment...

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Affirmations for Well Being……

Affirmations for Well Being……

"Every cell of my body is radiant with vitality My body has a natural genius for healing Wellness, strength, joy, comfort and ease are my natural state" My body is strong, flexible, balanced and full of energy" "I love myself and I am...

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Concentration

Concentration

After winning several archery contests, the young and rather boastful champion challenged a Zen master who was renowned for his skill as an archer... The young man demonstrated remarkable technical proficiency when he hit a distant bull's...

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The Box……

Stig Pryds is a Danish record holding freediver. He was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2008, which disabled him so much that he lost his business. After 5 years of intense pain and increasing dependency on drugs, he decided to quit...

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Right Speech….

Right Speech….

" Sometimes we speak clumsily and create internal knots in others. Then we say, “I was just telling the truth.” It may be the truth, but if our way of speaking causes unnecessary suffering, it is not Right Speech. The truth must be...

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3 Yoga Poses To Help Lift Teens Depression….

3 Yoga Poses To Help Lift Teens Depression….

Picture the posture of a teen suffering with depression. Often they are slumped, chest closed, head hanging forward. It’s the posture of someone attempting to protect their heart from pain, yet the posture keeps the heart steeping in that...

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Being Whole…..

Being Whole…..

“You are all things. Denying, rejecting, judging or hiding from any aspect of your total being creates pain and results in a lack of wholeness.”  - Joy Page

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From The Heart…..

From The Heart…..

"Begin your practice from the heart, doing it because of Oneness – raising your Consciousness raises all Consciousness, pouring healing out into the Cosmos. Our inner eye knows that we do not need anything so we do not need to grasp at...

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How to Create a Home Yoga Space….

How to Create a Home Yoga Space….

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 your practice and sow it...

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How To Create A Home Yoga Practice…..

How To Create A Home Yoga Practice…..

Yoga is an incredibly powerful practice that anyone can pick up in their home and experience the benefits. With practice you really learn to move at your own pace, listen to your body, and develop a stronger mind/body connection. Start...

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The Ups and Downs of Life…..

The Ups and Downs of Life…..

"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 the self we know. With...

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