How identifying with NOT being something also causes great misery
By Kara-Leah Grant, Musings from the Mat It's 7am and I've been up for half an hour. Child-free time and totally blissful. Made even more so because since I returned from my book tour I've had no childcare at all. When my lovely Porse childcare woman told me she was stopping work to have a … [Read More...]
You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em
By Kara-Leah Grant, author Forty Days of Yoga The more I practice yoga the more I realise it's got nothing to do with "flexibility". At least - not in the way that we often think about it, as the stretching of muscles. Rather, yoga often has to do with letting go and releasing our nervous … [Read More...]
I need your help: The Yoga Lunchbox needs an Editor
by Kara-Leah Grant I need your help. I'm struggling to keep up with the work load of The Yoga Lunchbox - mainly because as a single parent with limited childcare hours, I just don't have the time I'd like to devote to the website. I have an excellent assistant handling all the event listings … [Read More...]
How Yoga helped me… to see my body in a different light.
by guest author Anna Coventry, Bubbles and Backbends. When you look in the mirror, what do you see? A unique and beautiful person inside and out? Or someone who needs to lose weight, tone up and get some more sleep? A lot of women - and more guys than you would think - suffer from body … [Read More...]
Latest & Freshest Articles
Exploring the Niyamas: How does Ishvara Pranidhana affect our lives?
by Kara-Leah Grant Do we dare, do we dare, do we dare surrender to God? Oh boy - the G-word in yoga. Scary stuff indeed. How on earth does God relate to yoga? Let's start by ditching the word God - although that's what Ishvara refers to, instead we can call it the Grand Ordering Design if we … [Read More...]
A young man, a desire to meditate, and India circa 1979
By guest author John Guthrie April 1979, Kundabodha, a Meditation hermitage in Sri Lanka. This young man had been travelling for some time. Having already begun to learn the disciplines of Hatha Yoga, he now had a burning desire to learn meditation. In particular Buddhist meditation had an … [Read More...]
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe – Which is better, Yoga or Pilates?
by guest author Jude Mahood, Suburban Yoga, Dunedin I recently heard someone describe Yoga/Pilates fusion (or Yogalates as it is often called) as the coming together of natural soul mates. I couldn’t agree more. But there are still many people out there who think that bringing Pilates … [Read More...]
Featured Yoga Events this Month
Ongoing: Explore Your ‘Self’ Yogic Lifestyle Retreats with Anahata Swamis and residents
Learn all aspects and benefits of yoga whilst discovering the depths of your 'Self' in the breathtaking environment at Anahata Yoga Retreat. Explore your 'Self' all year round at AnahataThe Explore Your ‘Self’ retreat is one of the best ways to come to Anahata for someone who is interested in … [Read More...]
July 15 – 29, 2013: Fiji, Heart of Yoga Teacher Training with Mark Whitwell
Please click the image below to see a larger version, which is easier to read.For the first time, the Heart of Yoga Ashram is offering accommodation on site. These different options range from bunk beds to private rooms. We also offer discounted rates with the local resorts. We expect … [Read More...]
June 10 – July 7: Anahata Retreat, Yoga Wisdom Series & Yogic Lifestyle Retreats
The doors to wisdom are never shut. Explore the deep wisdom of the ancient science of yoga. During the month of June we are celebrating with Yoga Wisdom Month - a special theme for each week. All Weeks Include: Hatha Yoga classes Satyananda Yoga Nidra™ (deep relaxation) Kirtan (mantra … [Read More...]
Potluck Goodness from the Archives
Dunedin Yoga Teacher: Lisa Morrison
There's so much in Lisa's story for women of our generation to relate to. Growing up in the '60s & '70s, we were taught that we could 'have it all' and 'do it all' but real life is so different. Problem is, unlearning all those messages and … [Read More...]
Effects of the Sankalpa in Satyananda Yoga Nidra – Manifesting the positive
By Guest Author Swami Karma Karuna, Anahata Yoga Retreat Many people on the yogic path are committed to self transformation. This active focus on growth may ignite questioning of one’s own behaviour. Sometimes, there is genuine desire to … [Read More...]
Introducing “Yoga on a Plate:” A New Column for the Yoga Lunchbox
by new regular columnist Valerie Love, Yoga on a Plate If you asked me to name the things—people not included—that make me happiest, yoga and good food would be at the top of the list. So writing a column that combined my passions for both of … [Read More...]
Forty Days of Yoga
Day 1 to 7: Forty Day Sadhana of Sodarshan Chakra Kriya
It's one week into my forty day Sadhana and I am loving it. No matter what is going on in my day, no matter how I am feeling, I know I can take eleven minutes out to myself to do this practice of sodarshan chakra kriya, and afterward I always feel … [Read More...]
How avoiding feelings avoids the present moment and avoids life
By Kara-Leah Grant, Musings from the Mat This morning, the wonderful woman who looks after Samuel four days a week while I work told me she's finishing up with PORSE (home-based early childhood education) on April 6. This is a big deal. I live … [Read More...]
