As we step into a new year, many of us set intentions. We aim for better health and greater happiness. Diet, movement, and sleep are very important, but another powerful influence on our wellbeing is often overlooked: the quality ofContinue reading “HAPPY New Year: Why your thoughts matter more than you think”
Category Archives: Philosophy
The Story of Virabhadra
Have you ever wondered why some yoga poses are named after warriors, sages, and even animals? Yoga is rich with stories that carry timeless lessons. When we practice the poses, we’re not just moving the body. We’re stepping into thoseContinue reading “The Story of Virabhadra”
Discovering Inner Peace: Insights from Yogic Texts
In a world that constantly pulls our attention outward, there are endless to-do lists, social feeds, and sensory distractions. The ancient yogic texts gently remind us of the transformative power of looking within. Turning inward is not escapism. It’s aContinue reading “Discovering Inner Peace: Insights from Yogic Texts”
Embracing the Yogic Niyamas for a Balanced Life
The Niyamas, part of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, are guiding principles to help cultivate self-discipline, inner strength, and positivity in our lives. These five practices—Saucha (purity), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (discipline), Svadhyaya (self-study), and Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender to a higherContinue reading “Embracing the Yogic Niyamas for a Balanced Life”
Seeing yourself through the lens of the Gunas
We all know and love the story of Goldilocks and the 3 bears. Just as some porridge is too salty, some is too sweet and some is just right… we can learn to balance out our energy with the helpContinue reading “Seeing yourself through the lens of the Gunas”
Foundation Stones
This term we have been reflecting in class ‘what is underneath us’. Learning to accept ourselves for who we are and forgive and love all our little foibles goes a long way to enable our enjoyment of life and toContinue reading “Foundation Stones”
What are the Chakras?
Chakras are energy centers… ancient yogis developed a concept of energy pathways running all around the body – rather than our energy just radomly ‘fuzzing’ about inside us. This is similar to the system of meridians used in Chinese medicine,Continue reading “What are the Chakras?”
Why Sanskrit?
Yoga is a way to keep healthy and happy. It was developed way before we had the science of medicine and so relied very much upon nature and observation. Yoga was developed by Sages and Gurus (wise men and teachers)Continue reading “Why Sanskrit?”
Seeing yourself through the lens of the Gunas
We all know and love the story of Goldilocks and the 3 bears. Just as some porridge is too salty, some is too sweet and some is just right… we can learn to balance out our energy with the useContinue reading “Seeing yourself through the lens of the Gunas”
Yoga – what do you see in your reflection?
You may come to yoga classes to build fitness, strength and flexibility; which of course you will over time; however, through these practices, right from the start, we are engaging in the act of Swadhyaya or self-reflection. We flow throughContinue reading “Yoga – what do you see in your reflection?”
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