Wellington Yoga Teacher: Adhyatma of Satyananda

Satyananda Yoga Teacher Adhyatma of Srinivasa

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...]

Christchurch Yoga Teacher: Pavitra of Yoga for You

Christchurch Yoga Teacher Pavrita

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...]

An interview with Rishi Nityabodhananda

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...]

An interview with Rishi Yoga Diwali

the Rishis

This month two of the most senior Satyananda teachers are coming to New Zealand to deliver workshops on various yoga topics including Ajna Chakra, Yoga & Art and Kriya Yoga. Rishis Nityabodhananda and Yoga Diwali Saraswati are an internationally acclaimed couple, dedicated to practicing and sharing yoga and meditation. They have also raised a family thus sprinkling their teachings with plenty of life experience. The Yoga Lunchbox has been fortunate enough to interview both Rishis - … [Read more...]

Learn the practice of neti and experience a clear head space

Tyag Fenton with a neti pot

by guest author Tyag Fenton, Wellington Satyananda Yoga Teacher Do you suffer from allergies?  Sinus problems?  Frequent headaches?  Nasal infections? How is the autumn effecting you? Find your nostrils are blocked, affecting your pranayama? Looking for a way to gently clear the mind before meditation? The practice of Neti is for you. Neti is one of the easiest and quickest shatkarmas* to learn. Its mastery can be accomplished within a couple of goes then effortlessly … [Read more...]

Growing in Faith: Impressions of Maha Samadhi

Swami Satyananda

by guest author Jignasu sanyasin Karunananda (Claudia Ruschel Lima) Being present in the Maha Samadhi (conscious leaving of the body) of a being like Paramahansa Satyananda is a remarkable and indescribable experience but will I try to share it here. Swami Satyananda in life was tireless in his transformation through Seva, service and work to share and help those who needed. His devotion and commitment to the Divine is so powerful that even after being liberated from the wheel of births … [Read more...]