Grief is Love Grief is Love: Finding Healing Through Yoga and Mindfulness Grief is one of the most profound emotions we experience as humans. It’s raw, complex, and often overwhelming. Yet, beneath the sorrow and pain lies something incredibly powerful: love. Grief exists because we cared deeply, and the love we shared doesn’t simply disappear […]
Winter Yoga As we transition into Winter, we move from the energy of growth and activity toward a season of stillness and introspection. Yoga teaches us to align with these natural cycles, using them to cultivate balance, resilience, and awareness. Winter’s quiet energy is an invitation to turn inward, embodying principles from yogic philosophy. These
Yoga during Pregnancy Adjusting Your Yoga Practice During Pregnancy: Insights from a 24-Week Journey Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that brings profound changes to both body and mind. As a yoga teacher currently 24 weeks pregnant, I’ve found that tuning into my evolving body and adjusting my yoga practice has been essential for both my
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Yoga Quotes Yoga Wisdom: Quotes to Inspire Your Practice and Elevate Your Soul Yoga is more than just contorting your body into intricate poses. It’s a tapestry woven with threads of mindfulness, self-discovery, and a profound connection to something greater than ourselves. And while the physical practice holds undeniable benefits, it’s the wisdom gleaned from
Pranayamas Calming Pranayamas for Stress Relief and Mindfulness Prana is our life-force energy which we get in numerous ways including our breath, the food we eat, the activities we do and the people we spend time with. Pranayama is the practice of controlling or expanding our Prana through breathing practices. These practices are a fundamental
The Autumn Equinox The Autumn Equinox is a time to release and create space for new growth. As the warmth of summer fades and the crispness of Autumn begins to fill the air, we arrive at the Autumn Equinox, a moment of perfect balance between light and dark. This natural turning point invites us to
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The Final Niyama, Ishvara Pranidhana, the Yoga of Surrender In the busyness and ‘doing’ of our lives, the striving for control can be deafening. We juggle deadlines, navigate relationships, and wrestle with anxieties, often forgetting the simple power of letting go. This is where the final niyama, Ishvara Pranidhana, the yoga of surrender, a concept
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The Fourth Niyama, Svadyaya We can be so used to seeking outside ourselves for external guidance and assurance but often what we want to know, is already within us; it lies dormant within you. The fourth Niyama , Svadyaya (ethical observance) in the yogic framework outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, guides us on
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The Anahata Chakra Summer is a time of exuberance, vitality, and warmth. It’s a season that encourages us to open up, connect, and thrive. In the realm of yoga and spiritual practice, this season beautifully aligns with the energy of the Anahata chakra, or the heart chakra. Located at the centre of the chest, Anahata
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Rise to Root Embracing a Slower Energy In the natural cycle of the year, there comes a time when we transition from a period of intense activity and vibrant energy to a slower, more introspective pace. This shift is a journey from the fiery, dynamic energy of one phase to the grounding, nurturing energy of
