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Time to Thrive: How I Learned to Take Deep Care of My Body, Heart & Mind

June 8, 2017 by Guest Author 1 Comment

by Kelly Fisher, Time to Thrive Our lives are so out of synch with nature; it's no wonder that sub-par health and even chronic degenerative diseases are the new norm. Diabetes, autoimmune disorders, adrenal issues, thyroid conditions, weight issues, menopausal issues, post-partum issues, insomnia, perpetual exhaustion… the list goes on. Chances are you know someone who suffers from at least one of these things, and maybe a few of you know someone for each of the above. Even those of us who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deepening • The Yoga of Life, How Yoga Helped Me, What's Real Yoga & a Real Yogi? Tagged With: Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, circadian rhythm, diet, food, kelly fisher, sleep, Time to Thrive

Is It Normal To Feel Tired All The Time? How I Embraced Darkness & Found Deep Rest

June 1, 2017 by Lucinda Staniland Leave a Comment

by Lucinda Staniland I’ve been practicing yoga for eight years, and while I’ve experienced many benefits from a regular practice, deep sleep hasn’t been one of them. Despite my daily home yoga practice—and the deep relaxation and release that it enables—until recently, a really good night’s sleep was an elusive thing for me. Let me get this straight; I've never been an insomniac. I've never experienced the terror of a full blown sleep disorder or extreme sleep deprivation. But I do know what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deepening • The Yoga of Life, How Yoga Helped Me, Yoga & Ayurveda Tagged With: darkness, health, seasons, sleep, yoga

Video Interview: Swami Samnyasananda on the science of pranayama & breathing

May 2, 2012 by Kara-Leah Grant Leave a Comment

Two weeks ago, The Yoga Lunchbox published a text interview with Swami Samnyasananda, a consultant neurophysiologist who specialises in research on sleeping. He sounded like such an interesting guy that we then lined up a Skype interview with him too. The Swami is coming to New Zealand in May and June this year, and will be touring around the North Island giving talks and doing private consults with people about how to use breathing and pranayama to help with various health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teacher Interviews, Video Interviews Tagged With: balance, neurophysiologist, North Island, science, sleep, stress, Swami Samnyasnanda, yoga

May 24 – June 4: Where Science Meets Yoga – Swami Samnyasananda’s North Island Tour

April 24, 2012 by Lucinda Staniland Leave a Comment

Experience the scientific applications of yoga under the guidance of a brilliant neurophysiologist and long-time yoga practitioner. Swami Samnyasananda will be touring the North Island this May offering deep insights into where Science meets Yoga . Enjoy workshops in: Wellington - Where Yoga Meets Science Thursday 24th May ~ ‘Less Stress’ Saturday 26th May ~ ‘The Science of Sleep’ Sunday 27th May ~ ‘Body, Breath and Balance’ Contact: Adhyatma adhyatma108@gmail.com or             021 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events Archive Tagged With: balance, neurophysiologist, North Island, science, sleep, stress, Swami Samnyasnanda, yoga

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