by guest author Kelly Fisher, Yoga Unlimited From a yogic point of view, the process of setting a sankalpa (an intention) goes a little like this. … [Read more...]
How to surrender into back bends using a sankalpa
January 31, 2009 by 2 Comments
by guest author Trudi Collins, Yoga teacher at Synergy Fitness, Napier After reading Kelly’s article about sankalpa’s, and KL’s inspiring 40 day commitment to Sodarshan Chakra Kriya pranayama, I thought I would share my experience (so far this year) with my sankalpa – to improve my backbends. … [Read more...]
What is a sadhana and why do I need one in my life?
June 25, 2009 by 8 Comments
Regular readers will well remember I started a forty day sadhana (spiritual practice) oh... a few months ago. It was an Infinite Wealth and Prosperity meditation, and I was loving doing it. But then something happened. I found out I was pregnant, and as this particular meditation involved stomach pumps (a no-no for pregnant women), I had to stop. But I couldn't write about it immediately, because I had to wait to tell people I was pregnant. Now I can tell people... so I can finally … [Read more...]
Effects of the Sankalpa in Satyananda Yoga Nidra – Manifesting the positive
January 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Guest Author Swami Karma Karuna, Anahata Yoga Retreat Many people on the yogic path are committed to self transformation. This active focus on growth may ignite questioning of one’s own behaviour. Sometimes, there is genuine desire to change a particular habit or pattern, but try as one may, the cause of the action can be elusive! Whether resisting or accepting those aspects of the self which seem outside of conscious control, in truth the reactions, perspectives and even … [Read more...]
