This is the second article is this series looking all the ways in which people are excluded from yoga - reasons like social class, race, money, incarceration or general access. I've ben a huge fan and supporter of the Yoga Education in Prisons Trust since I heard about their work when Adhyatma published her first article on YLB - Broken Warriors – reaching out to prisoners with yoga. My support means I donate $1 from print copy of Forty Days of Yoga and now The No-More-Excuses Guide to … [Read more...]
December 29 – January 1: Anahata Yoga Retreat, Creating Change – New Year’s Retreat with Swami Karma Karuna
Prepare the foundation and plant a seed for the New Year with practical tools of Yoga and Meditation. Invite positive change into your life learning how to progressively nurture your resolutions to grow, flower and bear fruits. Welcome the New Year in an inspiring yoga environment to relax, reflect and reconnect with yourself and nature. Discover your innate resolutions inviting positive change and direction into your life. Anahata Yoga Retreat provides a supportive yogic environment … [Read more...]
What’s it like teaching yoga in prisons?
by Adhyatma, Satyananda Yoga Teacher and author of Broken Warriors - Reaching out to prisoners with yoga [Editor's Note: The Yoga Lunchbox is proud to support the Yoga Education in Prisons Trust through offering free listings of YEPT fundraising events. Plus $1 from every print copy of Forty Days of Yoga goes to YEPT. It's awesome work they're doing! You can make a tax-deductible donation here.] We thought it was time for an update on the activities of Yoga Education in Prisons … [Read more...]
Sept – Nov: India – World Yoga Convention & inspiring Yoga Retreat packages with Anahata
You are invited with us on a unique and fully guided journey to the home of Satyananda Yoga®, for inspiring yoga retreats in India. Join us for this very authentic experience of traditional yoga and ashram life that will touch your heart. The World Yoga Convention (WYC) in Munger is a highlight for 2013 and we will be leading three groups from Kolkata for this auspicious event. Firstly, a dedicated group will participate in seva (selfless service), helping with all the preparations for the WYC. … [Read more...]
June 10 – July 7: Anahata Retreat, Yoga Wisdom Series & Yogic Lifestyle Retreats
The doors to wisdom are never shut. Explore the deep wisdom of the ancient science of yoga. During the month of June we are celebrating with Yoga Wisdom Month - a special theme for each week. All Weeks Include: Hatha Yoga classes Satyananda Yoga Nidra™ (deep relaxation) Kirtan (mantra and music) Havan (ancient fire ceremony) Karma Yoga (action with awareness) Daily meditation sessions Come for 1 week or stay for all 4 weeks! Week 1: Purification June 10th - 16th This … [Read more...]
April 5th – 7th: Christchurch, the Unshakeable Heart with Swami Muktidharma
Inner Peace through Sound and Positive Expression with Swami Muktidharma When we leave the periphery and come closer to the centre, we experience calmness and gain access to an inner source of joy and deep peace. Sometimes life shakes and challenges us and ripples are created in our lives. When we learn to look within, we can connect to a place of strength, balance and unwavering peace. Leave the intellect at home and connect to this innate depth and wisdom. Explore the ancient sciences … [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...]