Fresh and juicy conversations on making yoga a part of your daily life
My daily, morning half-hour meditation is a must-do. It's the first priority as soon as I wake up, and whenever possible, I'll get up and do it before my toddler is out of bed. There are times though when he's awake before me, and that means I meditate with him. I've done this ever since he was a tiny baby - tiny enough to lie nestled on my lap, sleeping, while I meditated. He out-grew that at about four months, and now he's quite happy to play around me while I do my … [Read more...]
by Sue Grbic of the Albany Yoga Room How often have you heard stories or looked longingly at pictures of people having a great time at some yoga workshop or retreat in a gorgeous corner of the world and wished that were you? How often has it actually been you? So if you just answered that question the way I think you did, let’s look at why. Of course money is usually a factor. That goes without saying. But aside from that, let’s face it - most of us are somewhat intimidated … [Read more...]
I landed back in Wellington last Thursday under a Full Moon, after spending a week making my way up the South Island staying at friends' and family's houses along the way. The trip unfolded spontaneously, as I allowed each next step to reveal itself in it's own good time. Fortuitiously, my Dad and step-mum arrived back a few days early from their camping trip, so Samuel and I were able to spend a fun-filled afternoon and evening at their house in Blenheim, before catching the ferry the … [Read more...]
Alrighty then Lunchboxers... I've just spent a rainy Sunday afternoon up-schooling myself on the ins and outs of editing a .mov file and converting it to a M4a and MP3 file all so you can enjoy a live interview between Moi & Brandon Bays. Brandon Bays who some of you may ask? Brandon Bays. She who, upon discovering she had a basketball - yes, basketball! - sized tumour in her belly, asked the doctor if she could be allowed to 'walk her talk' and apply all her mind-body healing know-how … [Read more...]
by guest author Jan Goldie Retreat is a funny word. It's evolved over time. Back in the day it meant to run away or draw back from the enemy. It was a bit of a cop out. Nowadays, we focus on the second half of the word. Treat! To go on a retreat is to find a safe place, a haven. Perhaps to get away from a different kind of enemy; the worries and stresses of everyday life. So when I was offered the chance to join my Mum and sister at my second Ashram Yoga weekend, a Revival … [Read more...]
by guest author Peter Fernando, meditation teacher and founder of A Month of Mindfulness Establishing a daily meditation practice can be an opportunity for creativity and a fresh perspective on how we live in the world. It doesn't have to seem like just another thing we should be doing, but aren't... One of the most frequent struggles I hear shared by those of us living in urban environments is around maintaining a continuity of mindfulness – both in terms of times alone, sitting in … [Read more...]
