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About Kara-Leah Grant

KL's the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Yoga Lunchbox, mother to a toddler and passionate about both writing and yoga. She lives in Wellington, teaches yoga and is excited about heading make into the workplace. She also loves to cook while blasting dance music and reliving her go go dancing days.

10 reasons why I’m excited to choose corporate work over teaching yoga

May 16, 2012 By 14 Comments
Stoked, and ready for change!

by Kara-Leah Grant, Musings from the Mat Oh yes loyal Lunchboxers, after weighing up what I need in my life right now, I've decided to forgo trying to earn a living wage as a yoga teacher and website publisher, and instead head back into the workplace. I've been sprucing up my CV, writing cover letters, and getting in touch with recruitment agencies. It feels GREAT! Normally the story we here is about people getting disillusioned with working for a living, with being in the corporate … [Read more...]

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Confessions of an ex-relationship manipulator and control freak

May 4, 2012 By 14 Comments
Turning away from the truth causes suffering

by Kara-Leah Grant, Musings from the Mat Ok, the headline is harsh. I admit it. But also true. See, over the last while, I've been working with a relationship pattern (a samskara) of giving away my power by not speaking my truth because I was afraid of the consequences. It's an insidious pattern because it has all kinds of detrimental effects on one's self-esteem, and the relationships one is in. Plus it creates suffering as the desire to hold on to something while betraying oneself can … [Read more...]

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Video Interview: Swami Samnyasananda on the science of pranayama & breathing

May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Swami Samnyasananda

Two weeks ago, The Yoga Lunchbox published a text interview with Swami Samnyasananda, a consultant neurophysiologist who specialises in research on sleeping. He sounded like such an interesting guy that we then lined up a Skype interview with him too. The Swami is coming to New Zealand in May and June this year, and will be touring around the North Island giving talks and doing private consults with people about how to use breathing and pranayama to help with various health … [Read more...]

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June 8 – July 6: Anahata Yoga Retreat, Seva Month -Selfless Service

April 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
Seva Month at Anahata Yoga Retreat

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...]

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An interview with Swami Samnyasananda, a consultant neurophysiologist

April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Swami Samnyasananda

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...]

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June 2 – 4: Auckland, Aio Wira Centre, Breathing & the Brain – The Science of Spirituality

April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Breathing and the Brain Weekend Workshop at Anahata Yoga Retreat

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...]

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