Exploring Inner Silence: The Practice of Antar Mouna

Meditation, deeply rooted in ancient yogic traditions, offers pathways to inner peace and self-discovery. Antar Mouna, derived from Sanskrit, means inner silence, and it involves cultivating this silence through meditative techniques, also known as Vipassana. At its core, Antar Mouna encourages observing the mind’s fluctuations without judgment, fostering self-awareness and detachment from mental chatter. This […]

Bhakti Yoga – the yoga of love & devotion

Back to Part 4 Part 5 in our 5 Part series on the Paths of Yoga. Begin at Part 1 Yoga has been explained as an integration and harmony between thought, word and deed, or head, heart and hand. Through the practices of yoga, one develops an awareness of the interrelation between the emotional, mental […]

Jnana Yoga – the yoga of contemplation

Back to Part 3 Part 4 in our 5 Part series on the Paths of Yoga. Forward to Part 5 Yoga began as a mental practice to discover techniques and methods of using the mind to discover and create more contentment, joy, and peace. For many, the path from asana (physical postures) leads naturally to […]

Karma Yoga – Meditation in Action

Back to Part 2 Part 3 in our 5 Part series on the Paths of Yoga.  Forward to Part 4 Karma yoga is one of the spiritual paths based on the “yoga of action”. Karma is both action and the result of action. What we experience today is the result of our karma created by […]

The 4 Paths of Yoga: Raja Yoga, the Yoga of Meditation

Back to Part 1 Part 2 in our 5 Part series on the Paths of Yoga. Forward to Part 3   Yoga is so much more than just strength, flexibility or a physical practice. It seeks to let you see the deeper parts of the body that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Yoga, […]

Yoga: Off the mat and into life

Part 1 in our 5 Part series on the Paths of Yoga. Forward to Part 2 The practices of yoga are meant to touch the whole fabric of our lives, not just our physical health. Thousands of years old, yogic wisdom contains profound practical relevance for life and living in the modern world. The word […]

Give Your Immune System a Yoga Boost!

The idea that yoga can have a positive effect on your immune system is not ancient folklore, it’s science. The immune system is a network of glands, nodes, and organs that work to protect the body from “germs” (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens). However, a constant supply of energy and specific nutrients are needed […]

Radical Acceptance – Embracing Life

We find ourselves in unchartered territory again. The sudden lockdowns coupled with the uncertainty about when our lives will return to normal can result in ongoing anxiety. We face pain and challenges in life but how do we stop these from becoming suffering? Radical Acceptance can be a powerful ally to help us achieve this […]

Embrace change with powerful Yogic tools

No matter who we are, the state of the bank balance or which country we live in; the twists and turns of life, deaths, jobs, relationship stresses, natural disasters and trauma can affect us all. Change influences each of us differently, altering our biochemistry, thoughts and emotions. Resilience is our ability to come back to […]

Building Resilience with Yoga

Life is full of challenges – from not getting what one wants, to different levels of stress, to major life crisis like losing a job, enduring an illness or losing a loved one. Some individuals seem to bounce back from the ups and downs of life with a positive attitude. This inner strength is known […]