Food for thought, food for the soul
The practice of Satyananda Yoga Nidra™ crosses all the layers of the human experience, supporting integration, relaxation and health on all levels. This retreat is open to all to receive the relaxing benefits of Yoga Nidra. It will also give yoga teachers, health care professionals, social workers and educators an insight into a very powerful and ancient practice that is highly applicable to the challenges of modern life. Satyananda Yoga Nidra™ has a profound impact on the mind … [Read more...]
Explore the subtle, healing and transformative practice of Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound. Meditation and relaxation techniques are highlighted on this exploration of the healing sound vibrations of Sanskrit mantra. The ancient language of Sanskrit is said to have been channelled by great sages who were tuned into the frequencies of the cosmos and the subtle internal sounds of consciousness. Read Adhyatma's teacher profile: Wellington Yoga Teacher: Adhyatma of Satyananda It was a … [Read more...]
Kindly provided by Satyananda Yoga New Zealand In all the challenges of the modern world, it would be fair to say, that Yoga plays a large part in keeping many of us sane. It brings a little light and balance in what can sometimes appear as darkness. The New Zealand yoga community welcomes Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati (fondly known as Swami Satsangi) to its shores this Easter to receive the torch of light, which she brings in the form of inspiration, knowledge and simple practices … [Read more...]
It was a long time between The Yoga Lunchbox asking Adhyatma to do a yoga teacher profile, and her finally sending in her answers. In between came Global Mala, which raised money for one of Adhyatma's passions, the Yoga in Prisons Trust. She's on the board of directors, and has taught in prisons too, writing about her experience in Broken Warriors - reaching out to prisoners with yoga. There's no doubt she's doing great work here in Wellington, and it's so lovely to finally be able to get … [Read more...]
It's been a few weeks since The Yoga Lunchbox featured a yoga teacher from around the country, and it is my great delight to introduce you to Pavitra. Born in Germany, she discovered yoga through books at the age of 17. Already burning with a strong desire to know more about the mysteries of life, Pavitra didn't let the lack of a real-life teacher stop her from starting her yoga journey. Now living and teaching in Christchurch, New Zealand, Pavitra - a Satyananda Yoga teacher who studied … [Read more...]
This is the second interview with two of the most senior Satyananda teachers touring New Zealand this June to deliver workshops on various yoga topics including Ajna Chakra, Yoga & Art and Kriya Yoga. You can read yesterday's article here: An interview with Rishi Yoga Diwali Today's interview is with Rishi Nityabodhananda. He is a Yogacharya (Master of yoga), a versatile teacher with decades of experience, and he has just written a book called Ajna Chakra (available from Anahata … [Read more...]
