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An interview with Michelle Taffe, founder of The Global Yogi

January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MIchelle, the TGY editor scopes out Himalayan yoga ashrams

Thanks to the connective and informative power of the Internet, it's never been so easy to find what you're looking for... and that includes in the yoga world too. Michelle Taffe, a Melbourne based yogi, writer and entrepreneur is the founder of The Global Yogi, a website dedicated to helping yogis check out yoga around the world. The YLB spoke to Michelle to find out more about her website, who it's aimed at, and the challenges of starting an internet-based business. What inspired you … [Read more...]

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From Rock ‘n Roll to mind control, a tale of meditation sound creation

January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dave Marrett

by guest author Jen Hall, of Venture Beyond Ever wondered who the musicians are behind those soothing and relaxing Healing Sounds CDs? Here's the tale of one such musician, a Kiwi boy no less, born and bred in Wellington, one Dave Marrett. Back in 1975, Dave boarded the ‘Oriana’ and set sail for Sydney, chasing a dream ofcombing his natural flair for electronics with his love of music. He'd already done the hard yards, spending years cycling 10km to violin lessons in Upper Hutt. … [Read more...]

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Top ten yoga books in my library, Part 2

December 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A gem of a book

As promised! Following the popularity of  Top Ten best yoga websites and articles on the web, and Top Ten yoga books in my library, Part 1, here's the rest of the list. Plus don't forget to check out Top Ten Yoga Videos online, Part 1. Again, in no particular order, these are the second half of my top ten yoga books. I own every one of these books, and refer to them again and again. … [Read more...]

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Top Ten Yoga Videos online, Part 1

December 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
Seane Corn on YouTube

Some months ago I published an article called Top Ten best yoga websites and articles on the web. It had an enthusiastic response and has since gone on to be one of the top five articles on the site. At the time, readers suggested/requested a do a top ten list of yoga videos on the 'net. I thought it was a great idea, but had no idea where to start. I wasn't in the habit of watching yoga videos online, so couldn't really do a top ten list. Until now. Lately, I've discovered a new world … [Read more...]

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Review of YoGoBolster, made by Kiwi company YoGoGear

November 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Kara-Leah relaxing on the YoGoBolster

Ever tried to go traveling with a yoga bolster? A mainstay prop for Iyengar practitioners, and beloved by many other yogis, a bolster provides support for restorative-style yoga poses held for lengthy periods of time. And it's heavy, bulky and plain tough to manouvere around in the local yoga studio, let alone across international date lines. But thanks to New Zealand company YogoGear, I was able to take a yoga bolster on my recent trip to LA for teacher training with Shiva … [Read more...]

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Top ten yoga books in my library, Part 1

August 18, 2010 By 1 Comment
A tale of fantastical happenings

A few weeks ago I published an article listing my Top Ten best yoga websites and articles on the web. People loved it - and they wanted more, so this is a follow-up. Again, in no particular order, these are my top ten yoga books. I own every one of these books, and refer to them again and again. … [Read more...]

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