Yoga in Prisons Trust charity recipient for Global Mala NZ 2010

Yoga in Prisons Trust

It's been a power-packed day and a half in Wellington, catching up with friends - all of whom happen to be part of the local yoga community. There's so much wisdom and presence out there, and just sitting down to spend time with heart-open, grounded, clear-sighted people is inspirational. In between coffees and teas and yoga classes, I'm getting stuck into organizing Global Mala. Being in flow makes this process feel effortless - I get an idea, run with it, make it happen, move on. This … [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...]

Wellington Satyananda Yoga Teacher: Tyag Fenton

Tyag, Satyananda Wellington Yoga Teacher

It is my pleasure to introduce the second of my profiles of Wellington Yoga Teachers. I found Tyag and his Satyananda classes through a retreat I booked for, but was unable to attend. It was enough to get me on his mailing list though, and when I saw a Bhakti Yoga night advertised in my inbox, I was intrigued, and went along. Bhakti Yoga is the Yoga of Devotion. It's all about the heart, and includes kirtan and mantra and music. Never much one for singing, it was a whole new world for … [Read more...]