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An interview with Hillary Rubin – coming to terms with Multiple Sclerosis

November 11, 2008 By 2 Comments
Hillary Rubin, yoga teacher

Part of the reason for this website is to gather stories and inspiration of the way that yoga has helped people to manage or heal health issues. My hope is that by sharing these stories and increasing our awareness and knowledge of the power of yoga, more people will be inspired to turn to yoga in times of trouble. Our world currently works on a scientific model - our rational minds want to know that something will work before we commit to a change. By gathering stories from people who's … [Read more...]

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How practicing yoga can pierce the veil of Maya

November 6, 2008 By 2 Comments
Maya is the great illusion

Maya is a Hindu, or Vedic concept - the word refers to the illusion of physical and mental reality that we operate under. Piercing the veil refers to seeing or perceiving past this illusion to glimpse the transcendent truth. It means waking up, becoming enlightened, becoming conscious. So what does this have to do with us in our every day lives and how can we use it? We all live our lives with the expectation that the reality we perceive and experience is True. Yet this reality is … [Read more...]

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Wellington Yoga Teacher: Ali Hale Tilley of Sadhana Yoga

November 5, 2008 By 2 Comments
Ali Hale Tilley, yoga teacher

I had the pleasure of meeting Ali Hale Tilley at her ashram in Lyall Bay. We sat in her meditation room with stunning views of Wellington, sipping tea, and talking yoga. Her artwork adorned the walls, and the room was spacious, light, and dedicated to the practice of yoga - complete with shrines. Two hours flew past as Ali shared with me some of her yoga story. … [Read more...]

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How do I stop these compulsive thoughts invading my brain?

November 3, 2008 By 1 Comment
Do compulsive thoughts rule your reality?

It happens all the time - people tell me they can't meditate because they think too much. They can't stop themselves from thinking... But none of us can stop ourselves from thinking, even when we've been meditating for a long time. Meditation is the process of being aware of the thoughts... The following dialogue was inspired by a couple of emails from readers, who wanted to know how to control their thoughts. How do we stop compulsive thoughts from invading and taking over our … [Read more...]

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How do I begin to meditate?

November 1, 2008 By 2 Comments
James Bryan in kapilasana

By Guest Author James Bryan, of Knoff Yoga For those of us who practice Hatha Yoga (asana, pranayama and meditation), when we are pressed for time, meditation often gets set aside – we want to do it, but how to fit it in our busy day?  To get the full benefit of what Hatha Yoga offers, we do need to meditate and in this article, we will look at a few reasons for setting up a daily routine to include it. … [Read more...]

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