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pratyahara - withdrawing from the senses
Wishing you a week ahead aware of when your senses tend to control your actions; and the ability to withdraw from this sensory pull to consciously decide the most appropriate action.
pranayama - breathing techniques
Wishing you a week ahead filled with lots of conscious, deliberate breathing.
asana - steady & easy seat
Traditionally asana was only 1 aspect of yoga – and in the yoga sutras asana is simply referred to as ‘steady, easy seat’ which was used by yogis to sit, in padmasana, lotus pose, or a variation, for long periods of meditation.
international day of yoga
How I practice and what yoga means to me. The 8 limbs of yoga (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras).
isvara pranidana - surrender
Reflecting, is there something in my life I'm trying to control? Am I too invested in a particular outcome….. and can I let it go?
sankalpa - live with intent
Resolving this week, to live with intent. To listen to your heart; to where you need to focus your energy, to live your truth.
svadhyaya - self study
Svadhyaya encourages us to get to know ourselves, what’s taking place within… being interested and curious
tapas - self discipline
When do I need to remind myself the greater gains are more beneficial than the obstacles and distractions, and the instant gratification?
santosha - contentment
Wishing you a week ahead filled with gratitude and acceptance, for the journey you’re on.
your heartfelt desire – a practice
A meditation practice to reflect on what’s most important to you in this life.
saucha - purity
On a physical level we are taught to keep ourselves clean and well nourished. But what about our minds - how do we foster a clean and well-functioning mind?
aparigraha - letting go
To a wonderful week ahead, letting go of what no longer serves you… and trusting you will be provided for.