by Kara-Leah Grant An extract from The No-More-Excuses Guide to YogaThe number one thing that freaks out new yoga students is the thought of opening their mouth and making a vowel sound followed by a consonant in a room full of strangers.Yes, the simple sound of OM makes people want to run screaming from the room.There are a few reasons for this - one is that Aum (as it's correctly written) has a bad rap.It's weird, strange and the butt of all kinds of jokes. Plus, making a … [Read more...]
Suzanne Sterling on Why What You Love is Key to Your Service {video interview}
by Kara-Leah Grant It's that time of year again... the run-up to Wanderlust, which means I get to interview all kinds of amazing yoga teachers.First up in the series is Suzanne Sterling, in part because she's also a founder of Off the Mat Into the World which is running some events in New Zealand and Australia this October (just been) and December.Interviewing Suzanne meant finding out the low-down both about Off the Mat and how awesome it is, and about her and how awesome she is. I … [Read more...]
What does Modern Kirtan Sound Like? The Story of Manika Kaur
By guest author Vinod Gadher Blessed with a voice so pure it permeates your body and washes away your troubles in one soothing note, Manika Kaur is a rare and gifted soul.Her songs are the music of true devotion and her mission is to heal the world with her voice, as Manika says, hers are 'Kirtan for Causes' with all proceeds from her music going to charity.Her recent video “Guru Ram Das Rakho Sarnaee” has received an amazing worldwide response with over 41⁄2 million views on … [Read more...]
June 7 – 9: Wellington, Healing Words – Chanting in Yoga Practice
Join us to explore the application of chanting in asana (yoga postures), pranayama (conscious breathing) and meditation practices, and through lectures, workshops and personal experiences. Contact Ruth Diggins or visit the website for more information. … [Read more...]
April 10 – 20: Mantra, Meditation and Reflection – Navaratri Retreat with Swami Muktidharma & Swami Muktimurti
Experience the power of mantra to clear the mind, enhance relaxation, and create an overall feeling of wellbeing at Anahata Yoga Retreat. It is said that during this 9 day period, an hour of spiritual practice (sadhana) is equal to 100 hours of spiritual practices any other time of the year.Participate in a powerful and transforming ancient sound tradition (nada yoga), and discover the harmonizing effect of sound vibrations on the body and mind. Experience the power of mantra to clear the … [Read more...]
Oct 19-22 Labour Day Weekend: Anahata Yoga Retreat, A Life of Choice, Yoga Retreat
A Life of Choice, a Yoga Workshop with Sannyasin Kalikamurti Suich & Swami Gyan Dharma Are you living the life you choose? Are you taking an active role in creating your own present and future?Learn how to fine tune this internal world and integrate it into your everyday life. Gain insight into realising your goals to make choices that will enable you to live your life fully and with balance.Creating your own success Gain awareness as to your goals and aims in … [Read more...]
October 5 – 7: Wellington, Seminar, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Chapter III
Due to family reasons, this event has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.Join Dr Kausthub Desikachar for a seminar in the tradition of Yogacarya T Krishnamacarya No study of yoga is complete without a study of the yoga sutras of Patanjali. The sutras form the basis of all yoga teaching. This seminar will include inspiring discussions and presentations of the chapter three of the yoga sutras of Patanjali, as well as asana, pranayama, chanting, and meditation … [Read more...]
Ongoing from Sept 17 – Dec 2: Anahata Yoga Retreat, Explore Your ‘Self’, In Depth Yoga Lifestyle Retreats
Explore Your 'Self' - In Depth Yoga Lifestyle Retreats, guided by Anahata Swamis & ResidentsThe Explore Your ‘Self’ retreat is the best way to come to Anahata for someone who is interested in learning about yoga and all its facets. This retreat will provide you with a broad range of yogic lifestyle tools to take with you as well as deeper insight into your personal practices. Throughout this interactive Yoga Lifestyle Program you will learn to fine tune your awareness and intuition in … [Read more...]
Chanting through the chakras
by guest author Jessica PowersThe word chakra comes from the Sanskrit language and literally translates to ‘wheel’.Often described as ‘wheels of light’ a chakra is an energy center in the human body aligned with the spine and considered to be an interface between the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual.Though there are many systems detailing the subtle anatomy of humans, some speaking of 12 or even 100s of chakras, the most common tradition is that of … [Read more...]