Fresh and juicy conversations on making yoga a part of your daily life
by new regular columnist Lucinda Staniland, Off the Mat This is the first of a regular column presented in collaboration with Off the Mat, Into the World New Zealand, It will explore what it means to take yoga ‘off the mat’ in both my life as a yogi and climate activist, and in the lives of other changemakers. A friend asked me the other day: “How did you get involved in all of this?” "All of this” being an all-encompassing voluntary role with the youth climate action … [Read more...]
Experience the scientific applications of yoga under the guidance of a brilliant neurophysiologist and long-time yoga practitioner. Swami Samnyasananda will be touring the North Island this May offering deep insights into where Science meets Yoga . Enjoy workshops in: Wellington - Where Yoga Meets Science Thursday 24th May ~ ‘Less Stress’ Saturday 26th May ~ ‘The Science of Sleep’ Sunday 27th May ~ ‘Body, Breath and … [Read more...]
by guest author Seka Ojdrovic-Phillips The practice brought me to Denver for 27 days of karmic hell and dharmic euphoria. The practice reincarnated 28 years of emotional bullshit compost into rich spiritual soil. The practice destroyed the facade of "reality" in terms of conditioning and societal truths. I died in the practice. The practice brought me back to life. I realized this all at about 5:30 in the morning on Week Two of my Forrest Yoga Teacher Training. It was finger-numbingly … [Read more...]
During the month of June we are celebrating "Seva" month, a special theme for each week, culminating with the celebration of Guru Poornima on the full moon. Stay for 1 or all 4 weeks. Experience yogic lifestyle through active immersion into the daily life of Anahata. Receive support and a daily focus in guided intimate group sessions. Learn yogic principles to increase harmony and productivity in daily life. Enjoy regular yoga and meditation classes as well as ancient ceremonies and a … [Read more...]
Article courtesy Anahata Yoga Retreat Swami Samnyasananda is a consultant neurophysiologist whose research explores the effects of pranayama, meditation and relaxation on the heart, brain and autonomic nervous systems. He is a Certified Yoga Teacher, Life Member and Fellow of the World Society for Clinical Yoga (Lucknow, India), and has over 30 years of experience in classes, personal tuition & clinical counselling in yoga, meditation, relaxation and stress management (M.B.T.I. … [Read more...]
Experience the scientific applications of yoga under the guidance of a brilliant neurophysiologist and long-time yoga practitioner. Throughout history there have been various scientific studies linking the breath and the brain. Science and spirituality come together, diving into the patterns of behaviour and how they directly correlate to the patterns of the breath. Explore how certain breathing techniques can be used to awaken and balance the cerebral hemispheres. • Deepen your … [Read more...]
Both Kawai Purapura and Byron Yoga Centre have a holistic and integrated approach to yoga, encompassing not just physical postures but also philosophy, meditation, pranayama and the yogic personal and social code of ethics. This collaboration strengthens the ability of both organisations to fulfill their aim of bringing about a deeper understanding and practice of yoga as a way of life and thus of improving lives through yoga. … [Read more...]
by Kara-Leah Grant, Musings from the Mat Peace on earth? Possible? Yes. Not sometime off in the future. But right now. Peace is possible - in my heart, and in yours too. I know this. And I know you know it too, although you may not have remembered it. Yet. Each day, small reminders of the power of now seep into my bones and make me feel grateful for being alive. For the work I've done to change the way I perceive the world. For the road I've travelled and the path I've been on. And now, … [Read more...]
by columnist Valerie Love, Yoga on a Plate For most transplants to New Zealand, the first words they learn in Maori are "Kia ora” (hello) or “Haere mai” (welcome). But for me, it was “puku", which means belly or abdomen. Although I’m originally from the United States, my partner is from Wellington. And from the very start of our relationship, she's always asked me, “How’s puku?” as a way of checking in on how I’m doing as a whole. And it’s an important … [Read more...]
