by Lucinda Staniland It's interesting what happens when you ask a difficult question. You'll note that there is only one man featured in this edition of The Community Speaks, our roundup of perspectives from influential people in the NZ and Australia yoga communities. This is not for lack of trying on our part—at least 11 men were invited to be part of this, but the majority of them didn't reply to emails. Perhaps it's an indication of how uncomfortable and challenging this question can … [Read more...]
How to Connect with the Energy of the Divine Feminine
by Kara-Leah Grant I'm leading a Women's Circle at Power Living Wellington on July 8th where I've promised that women will learn how to embody and evoke the energy of Maha Shakti - one aspect of the Divine Feminine - through the practice of asana, pranayama and meditation. But what does that mean? I feel the energy of Shakti in me when I practice, when I walk, when I dance, when I write, when I make love. She is always there, within, only a breath away from my awareness. But how do … [Read more...]
Nianna Bray on the Rise of Divine Feminine in Yoga {video}
by Kara-Leah Grant Meet Nianna Bray, international yoga teacher and tantric yogini. Nianna has studied with many talented teachers, including Shiva Rea, and Mark Whitwell, and now teaches yoga trainings and retreats all over the world. And if you've been reading The Yoga Lunchbox for awhile, you might have met Nianna last year, when we first interviewed her about teaching at Wanderlust and running her first 200hr Teacher training. Now Nianna is returning to New Zealand in early 2016 to … [Read more...]