Food for thought, food for the soul
by guest author & freelance writer Hazel Slade “Hazel... Are you mad?” This was the reaction of one of my friends when I told her I was entering into a 40 day Hot Yoga challenge. And, I have to admit, over the past 10 days I have often asked myself that very same question. At the beginning of last week, just days into the challenge, it would have been an unequivocal yes. And let me tell you why. For the first few days of this challenge I ached. My whole body … [Read more...]
by guest author & freelance writer Hazel Slade In my early twenties, the only place you would have found me sweating profusely in a room full of people while twisting my body into unusual positions followed by swigging back a green coloured liquid, would have been in a club on a Saturday night. But now, just weeks away from my 31st birthday, I find myself doing exactly this.... but, this time around, for an entirely different reason. On Monday, January 23, I will tackle my … [Read more...]
Anusara is a Sanskrit word that means "flowing with Grace". Founded by master teacher John Friend in 1997, Anusara Yoga is a powerful hatha yoga system that unifies a life affirming Tantric philosophy with Universal Principles of Alignment. It is an exceptionally therapeutic, sophisticated, and dynamic practice that cultivates confidence and joy. "This practice is about awakening. Through our practice of yoga, we learn skillful means of participating in and living our lives fully to bring … [Read more...]
One workshop, two different dates & cities: Join us at Hot Yoga Wellington for a Yin Yoga Weekend Immersion with Zach Matheson Intro to Yang Yin Yoga Friday, 16th March 6:30 – 9:30 pm The first of a three-part series of Yin Yoga related workshops, this Friday session focuses on warming Yang movements followed by a Yin practice. Yang openings require balance and concentration. Zach Matheson leads you through Surya Namaskar A & B as part of the Yang experience before shifting … [Read more...]
Anahata Retreat has just released it's next round of yoga events for 2010. Kicking off today in Nelson, there's a huge range of yoga events on offer - everything from Kids Yoga taught by 13 year old Sundari to in-depth workshops on the koshas and mantras. Even better for those in Wellington, Swami Muktidharma is coming up for a few days to deliver not just some public events, but also the opportunity for people to meet with him personally. Makes me wish I was still living in … [Read more...]
In keeping with our recent exploration of what it takes to be a yoga teacher, the Yoga Lunchbox spoke to Claire at Hot Yoga to find out more about their six month teacher training programme. It's one of the few teacher training programmes available in New Zealand, and starts every year in July. Why does Hot Yoga of New Zealand hold this training? Our first studio in Nelson grew so quickly and the demand for more classes and certified teachers within New Zealand was pressing. We always … [Read more...]
