by Kara-Leah Grant Eight years ago this week I began The Yoga Lunchbox with a vision in mind - to Bring Yoga to the People.Daily practice had made an enormous difference to my physical, mental and emotional well-being and I envisioned a world where everybody knew about yoga and meditation, and 10% of the population was practicing regularly.That vision has now been fulfilled. Yoga is everywhere. And people are practicing. So now what for The Yoga Lunchbox? That's what I've been … [Read more...]
The Evolution of Ashtanga Yoga Part II
by Matthew Sweeney, The Yoga Temple Although Yoga, meditation and self inquiry are gaining popularity worldwide, these are still relatively new concepts for many people.How we define these concepts and the clarity with which we pursue them is of great interest to me.I am using the following definitions to shine a light on how adherence to a tradition can either help or hinder your practice of Yoga.It might be useful to note how you personally respond to these definitions and to … [Read more...]
Is Awakening the Evolutionary Destiny of Humanity?
by Kara-Leah Grant I once knew a yoga teacher who would joke how awakening would never happen to her - she wasn’t far enough along the path, or didn’t know enough, or wasn’t enough.She had this idea that awakening only happened to spiritually advanced people, or special people. Yet by all accounts, awakening can happen to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. Why? Because awakening is nothing special. It is merely the shift from total identification with the mind - I am my thoughts - to an … [Read more...]
Kundalini Awakenings: Symptoms, Process, Benefits, Support & Help
by Kara-Leah GrantWhether you've had a Kundalini Awakening, are curious about the process of awakening Kundalini, think you might have some of the symptoms of a Kundalini Awakening or are looking for support for a Kundalini Awakening, you're in the right place.Over the last eight years, this website has explored Kundalini Awakenings from many perspectives, including articles written by people who've had spontaneous awakenings and gone on to live healthy and productive lives.Yes, a … [Read more...]
Getting back on the bandwagon: The evolution of a home practice
by Kara-Leah Grant, Musings from the Mat I'm practicing again, most days.Happened as soon as I arrived in Glenorchy and put Samuel back into childcare.It happened because I made it a priority.It happened because I knew I needed it. Craved it even.It happened because I wanted it.It wasn't that I'd ever stopped practicing - I still was. Every day I taught yoga, I practiced asana. At home, I practiced bits and pieces or asana here and there, a seated session after dinner, a … [Read more...]