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Take A Breath of Fresh Air……..
With its qualities of lightness, clarity and movement, the air element has been connected to gods, goddesses and deities for thousands of years. In ancient Greece, the four wind gods governed north, south, east and westerly directions,...
Wintering…….
"[Since childhood] we are taught to ignore sadness, to stuff it down into our satchels and pretend it isn’t there. As adults, we often have to learn to hear the clarity of its call. That is wintering. It is the active acceptance of...
Open Up Your Throat and Chest with Matsyasana (Fish Pose)…
Fish Pose is a back-bending yoga posture that opens the chest, throat, and abdomen. It is usually used as the counter-pose to Shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) because it neutralizes pressure on the neck and spine, but it is also a deep...
Your Three Greatest Treasures…..
Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward...
Guru Purnima…..
Let your light shine: Guru Purnima is a day to celebrate the Guru, external and internal. It is a day when we pay homage and respect. We acknowledge and give thanks to all those who help guide us along the path of remembrance. We open...
International Day of Yoga, 21st June 2023
"This day is a special day, It is yours. Yesterday slipped away, it cannot be filled with more meaning. About tomorrow nothing is known. But, this day, today, is yours, make use of it. Today you can make someone happy, today you can help...
Relax and Renew with Restorative Yoga…….
The practice of Restorative Yoga can be defined as a yoga practice in which we support the body to such an extent that we feel safe enough to completely relax the body and mind. The postures are restful and are held for a long time in...
Rest and Renew…..
"Winter is a season of recovery and preparation."– Paul Theroux Resting is an art. We continually try to relax but don’t really know how to do it. Often we feel that we should do more important things first, so that we can enjoy a well...
Sivananda World Peace Foundation and The Yoga Teachers Fellowship of Southern Africa Celebrate The International Day Of Yoga…..
In Praise Of Tumeric ….
While turmeric is mostly praised for its anti-cancer properties, yogis have their own reasons for loving this special root. Here are five reasons why you'll love this special spice, too! Detoxifies One of turmeric’s most amazing actions...
7 Ways To Fire Up Agni For Better Immunity….
Vibrant immunity requires a robust digestive fire, or agni. Here’s how to support it: 1. Align: Follow the sun Eat with the cycles. As nature changes with each season, so does your body’s needs. Locally grown, seasonal foods offer the...
Kapalabhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breath)……
Among the many breathing practices found in yoga, most emphasize muscular control in inhalation, not exhalation. A unique breathing exercise called kapalabhati reverses this familiar pattern. In kapalabhati the exhalation is active, with...
Shine……
“Meditate. Live purely. Be quiet. Do your work with mastery. Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds! Shine.” ~Buddha
We Practice In The Light That Which We Wish To Remember In The Dark……
Very few humans, if any, escape suffering in their lives. And whilst this is not something to dwell on, it is comforting to know there are ways to help us when darkness descends, in whatever form that may be – physical, mental, emotional...
A Sanskrit Prayer To Illuminate Your Day…….
Look well to this day, for it is life, the very breath of life. In its brief course lie all the realities of your existence; the bliss of growth, the glory of action, the splendor of beauty. For yesterday is only a dream, and tomorrow is...
Move Into The Light……26 Yoga Classes with Susan Sloan
Join Susan Sloan at Studio Kairos in Dunkel West, Johannesburg every Monday afternoon and Saturday morning starting on the 08th May 2023 for 26 classes of Hatha Yoga. You will over this period receive gentle coaching to feel the...
The Enlightened Super Souls: Children’s Yoga Nidra By Jennifer Fitzsimmons
This book is a brief summary for adults, along with the teachings of life, in the language of youngsters, on how to take care of their thoughts and feelings. It includes Yoga Nidra scripts for children as bedtime stories also available in...
Lightness Of Being…..
“When an asana (pose) is done correctly, the body movements are smooth, and there is lighhtness in the body and freedom in the mind. When an asana is felt as being heavy, it is wrong. You must try to impart a feeling of lightness...
When Spirit Calls: 500 Hr ISHTA and vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Sandton Yoga Lounge 09th May 2023 – 04th May 2024
The Sandton Yoga Lounge is offering a 500-hour teacher training course that is unlike any other currently on offer in South Africa. We provide a course that is extremely comprehensive in all aspects, deeply spiritual and which provides...
The Radiance of Your Spirit……
Ang Sang Wahe Guru, “Spirit is within every cell and fiber of my being.” The word Spirit is often described in yoga as the Breath of Life. The Holy Spirit, the breath, is what sustains, fills, strengthens and protects us. So a strong...
The Spiritual Side of Yoga ……..
While most people take up Yoga for its physical benefits, the practice of yoga can benefit us in various other ways. Yoga is deeply rooted in spirituality and many of the postures have deeper objectives that go beyond simple stretching...
A Kahuna Prayer To Soothe Your Soul……
Take all that I say, And toss away Without a thought All that does not Strike within you A recognition. For you do not learn Wisdom and love You only encounter Catalysts to remember it. For it is all Within yourself.
Spiritual Integrity….
"Integrity is a symbol of an integrated or whole mind, a mind in which there is no conflict and nothing is out of accord. Integrity is integral to yoga, and yet it’s a fruit of the practice. One does not have to be strong or flexible to...
A Quite Read: Yoga Nidra and The Ancient Secret of Life by Jennifer Fitzsimmons
The subconscious mind is the storehouse of every memory and moment from our life, positive or negative and holds every scar of the traumatic events we have endured. This creates our persona, how we see and relate to life, react to it and...
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Rest and Renew…….
"Winter is a season of recovery and preparation."– Paul Theroux Resting is an art. We continually try to relax but don’t really know how to do it. Often we feel that we should do more important things first, so that we can enjoy a well...
A Love Letter to the World by Kate Swoboda
In the face of complaints, look that person in the eye and imagine what it might have been like to be raised to see only what is wrong. In the face of selfishness, wonder what it might be like to walk the world with a feeling of lack, of...
July Full Moon: Spiritual Renewal
Guru Purnima Meditation for living in harmony with oneself, each other, and nature: Let’s send our coherent heart energy to the renewal of rainforests and animal species essential to the balance of Earth’s energetic fields and ecosystems....
The Call: All Are One Now
We are water, We are air, We are fire, We are earth, We are spirit. Known in each reflection, vision of life, In the call sounding. All one now. Hear us. We are water; Life blood of consciousness; Ebb and flow of tides; Known in the...
Yoga:Poem
When your body is vigorous, Your mind clear, Your spirit exalted, Your blood pure,Your nerves disciplined,Your physique resistant to disease,When you have made your physical frame an instrument Worthy of the Divine Player, THIS IS THE...
Unity through right action
The thought manifest as the word; The word manifests as the deed; The deed develops into habit; And habit hardens into character; So watch the thought and its ways with care, And let it spring from love born out of concern for all...
Alchemy
“I like to use the term alchemy, which is the soul of the world, or those of Jung’s collective unconscious. You connect with a space where everything is.” - Paulo Coelho, Brazilian lyricist and novelist
Year End quotes
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama May all beings have happiness and the cause of happiness.May all beings be free from sorrow and the causes of sorrow. May all never be...
Chinese Proverb
“Words are mere bubbles of water, but deeds are drops of gold.”
Freedom
“The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” - Victor Frankl (26 March, 1905 - 2 September, 1997), Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, well known holocaust survivor and founder of...
Osho Quote
“To be in time is to be asleep : to be awake is to be in eternity.” Osho also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (11 December, 1931 - 19 January, 1990), Indian professor of philosophy, public speaker, mystic and spiritual teacher.
Heaven on Earth
“Life is a paradise for those who love many things with a passion.” - Leo Buscaglia
Prayer
‘May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.May you use the gifts that you have received, and...
You must not quit
When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, When you want to smile but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you...
The language of light
A man needs the silence to turn to his soul and listen to sounds of the birds. His goal is to find he is part of the Whole, that speaks in a voice without words. Oh man, if you would only listen, there is a language in the trees. And...
“If you change yourself, you can change the entire world”
PATHWAYS TO PEACE SYMPOSIUM: In August 2002 South Africans have the rare chance to meet a truly extraordinary Humanitarian, Peace Activist and Spiritual Master – Paramahans Swami Maheshwarananda, simply known as Swamiji. Swamiji is one...
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Breathing In, Breathing Out…..
As the in-breath grows deep, The out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm; Breathing out brings me ease. With the in-breath I smile; With the out-breath I release all tension. Breathing in I know I am alive; Breathing out, in...
Life Retreat Studio Black Friday Special and Free Ayurveda Detox Booklet…..
Life Retreat Studio is inviting you to join them for Live-streaming daily classes from the comfort of your own home! These classes, under the expert guidance of their amazing teachers will enable you to keep fit, healthy, and happy. All...
What Are Yoga Props, And How To Improvise Them For Home Practice….
As yogis, we quickly learn the importance and value in honoring our bodies and what they’re telling us. We have yoga teachers there to guide us into proper alignment, and we continue cultivating the ability to listen to our own bodies....
Turmeric and Sweet Potato Healing Bowl….
Turmeric is a staple in balancing the body from an Ayurvedic perspective. It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and detoxifier and balances all three doshas. It’s particularly beneficial for balancing excess Kapha in the body....
Breathing…..
"Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know as the in-breath grows deep, the out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm. Breathing out brings me ease. With the in-breath, I smile. With the out-breath, I release....
YogiBearsZA Online Kids Yoga Teacher Training……
This course is designed for yoga teachers, parents, school teachers, therapists and educators who are interested in learning about the application of yoga as a tool when working with children. The aim of this course is to create a basic...
YOGA AFRICA Insights Baseline Report…..
Inspired by the intriguing results published in a 2016 research study on the various aspects of the yoga industry in the United States, the Black Swan Society - a wellness agency that recognizes, creates, advances and champions...
Allowing Others To Walk Their Path….
Watching a loved one or a peer traverse a path littered with stumbling blocks can be immensely painful. We instinctively want to guide them toward a safer track and share with them the wisdom we have acquired through experience. Yet all...
10 (Mostly) Technology – Free Ways to Practice Self-Care…..
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in people experiencing greater levels of stress and anxiety the importance of "self-care" - taking care of oneself physically, mentally, cannot be over emphasised . To help you find what works...
Getting Ready for Yoga Teaching At Level 2 Lockdown….
The global pandemic has changed all our lives – there will be BC (Before Coronavirus) and AC (After Coronavirus) – and it may well be that the way we teach yoga will be altered for a while to come. Rather than being depressed or...
Cause and Effect…..
All motive and action affects the cosmos in some way. The principle of cause and effect is the truth that allows us to change ourselves and the world around us for the better. However, this same universal law is also at work when change...
Studio Kairos Online Fundraiser Initiative…..
Dear Dancer, Dear Friend, Studio Kairos needs our help to continue during these new times. Let’s join forces to keep the magic alive through our very own online Fundraiser! Kindly visit our Studio Kairos Fundraiser initiative on Quicket...
Mandela Day……
Attachment…..
"The Universe is made up of experiences that are designed to burn out your clinging, to pleasure, to pain,to fear,to all of it. And,as long as there is a place where you are vulnerable the universe will find a way to confront you with...
How Yoga Can Help Asthmatics…….
Breathing is an essential part of being alive and is controlled by involuntary muscles, which makes it an action most of us don’t think about in our day to day lives. But when someone suffers from Asthma, this can be a traumatic...
Returning to the Body…..
"Go within. Use the inner body as a starting point for going deeper and taking your attention away from where it is usually lodged, in the thinking mind.” - Eckhart Tolle How do we re-learn to be fully inside our body... to...
Balance the 6 Shadows of the Root Chakra Amid COVID-19……..
The root chakra or Muladhara is the first of seven energetic centers. It’s a red wheel of energy, located at the base of the spine, that houses your thoughts, emotions, and experiences relating to your foundational needs. By exploring...
Online Yoga Nidra Course with Pathways Country Yoga Retreat…..
We at Pathways Country Yoga Retreat have put together an online Yoga Nidra Course. It is for anyone who: Thinks there is more to life than what we have been told Wants to find out who they are and what they are capable of Wants to delve...
Celebrate Yoga By Going Online with ISHTA School of Yoga and Health…….
"Yoga is a refuge. But it was never meant to be a place to escape from the world. It is a refuge in which to cultivate the tools and resources to be in graceful relationship with all that arises, come what may. ~ Gina Caput With...
Business Masterclass: Evolve Your Business Perspective During and Beyond Covid-19
Life Retreat is offering you a Complimentary Webinar on 4 June at 10:00 am We have experts on our panel who will be holding an interactive discussion on how businesses can thrive from the Covid-19 Crisis. This is the perfect time to get...
Launching Life Retreat Online Studio and earn 100 Discovery Points Vitality Points for each class attended in the comfort of your own home….
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.”- Rumi Life Retreat Online Studio Is Launching. Since you can't attend Studio Classes, we are bringing classes home to you! Please scroll down and read our Online Studio Step By Step...
Enjoy Your Yoga Practice Whilst Supporting Those In Need At The Same Time….
Good people, there is no valid reason for you not to get some Yoga and we have never needed it more. At Pure Peace Yoga, we are not just offering Zoom live Yoga but we have shorter pre-recorded classes, meditation, mantra chanting and...
Change…..
" Change — even if we don’t want it — can be beneficial. Change brings us new opportunities to evolve, adapt, and move beyond limiting beliefs. In every change is a lesson. In every change is an opening for something new, letting go of...
Go Online with Yoga JO……
My name is Jo from Yoga Jo and due to the covid-19 epidemic I had to get a little creative with my yoga studio. I am passionate about yoga! So I wish to also encourage other teachers to get creative too! I have a yoga studio in Kensington...