How yoga has the power to transform and release avidya (self-ignorance)
October 13, 2009 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Asana (postures), The Benefits
My first experience with the power of avidya came about twenty minutes into my third ashtanga yoga class. Or maybe my second. The exact number is not important, just that I was a broke backpacker partway through a pre-paid ten week yoga course.
The teacher, a long, lanky woman in her early forties, brought us into [...]
Why the Government needs to make Bikram yoga compulsary
August 27, 2009 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Musings from the Mat, The Benefits, Yoga Styles
There is one simple action that the Government could take which would slash hospital waiting lists.
It would turn us from a nation of porkies into a nation of bendies.
Plus it would seriously put a dent in the increasing number of us who are living with mental illness at some stage in our lives.
This one action [...]
Wellington yogi Kelly Fisher interviewed on Forever Fitness
August 18, 2009 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Teaching Yoga, The Benefits
Co-owner of Wellington’s Yoga Unlimited, Kelly Fisher, has just been interviewed on Forever Fitness by Ish and Bevan. It’s a great 30 minute podcast, and well worth a listen (click to hear).
If you’ve never listened to a podcast before, and get antsy siting at the computer listening away… throw it on and do what I [...]
Why kirtan is one of the most powerful yoga practices you’ll ever do
May 20, 2009 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under The Benefits, Yoga Styles
I want to let you in on a secret.
Ok, it’s not really a secret, because I’m telling you right? But until I actually experienced this for myself I had absolutely no idea of how powerful this particular yoga practice is.
It is the most powerful practice I have done.
Ever.
How yoga gives you faith in your ability to cope
April 3, 2009 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Musings from the Mat, The Benefits
It’s been a full-on week at work – lots of different projects on the go, lots of meetings, lots of reviewing other people’s writing, and lots of writing.
Yesterday, it was a beautiful blue sky Wellington day. At about 1pm I decided I needed a break from the computer screen, so did the fast change in [...]
The best detox diet you can ever do
March 11, 2009 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Musings from the Mat, The Benefits
There is one simple action that you can take to detox your body and maintain your ideal body weight with ease.
Practice yoga.
Yep. That’s it – the best detox diet you’ll ever do.
Regular practice of yoga will solve all of your weight and toxic body issues.
Here’s how it works.
