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The History of Surya Namaskar: A Journey Through Sun Salutations

Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, is one of the most recognisable sequences in modern yoga practice. It is a flowing series of postures...

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Dec 12 min read

Week In Review - 25th November 2024

I’ve been reflecting on the seasonal shift as autumn gives way to winter—a poignant time of transition

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Slow Medicine - How and Why It Is As Important as Traditional Treatments

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Nov 193 min read

Slow Medicine - How and Why It Is As Important as Traditional Treatments

In a world driven by quick fixes, instant gratification, and the constant hum of busyness, it’s no wonder we find ourselves yearning....

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Nov 172 min read

Week In Review - 11th November 2024

Theme of the week: Renewal Through Rest - Finding Our Roots Classes Taught: 8 This past week, our sessions embraced the wisdom of...

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Nov 154 min read

The Quiet Ache of Women’s Loneliness

In a world that seems more connected than ever, an epidemic of loneliness quietly weaves its way into the lives of women everywhere.

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Nov 102 min read

Week In Review - 4th November 2024

Theme of the week: Agni - The Light Within Classes Taught: 8 I enjoyed the theme of Agni this week and also loved connecting with the...

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Unfolding the Truth About Yoga: Beyond the Myths

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Nov 64 min read

Unfolding the Truth About Yoga: Beyond the Myths

Sometimes, the most beautiful journeys begin with clearing away misconceptions. Like morning mist dissolving in sunlight, let's gently...

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Exploring Tratak Meditation: The Practice of Focused Gazing for Inner Clarity and Calm

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Nov 53 min read

Exploring Tratak Meditation: The Practice of Focused Gazing for Inner Clarity and Calm

Tratak meditation, an ancient yogic practice, invites us to focus on a single point, often a candle flame, to still the mind...

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Agni: The Fire Within - Finding Light in the Darkness

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Nov 33 min read

Agni: The Fire Within - Finding Light in the Darkness

As November wraps us in its deepening darkness, it's no coincidence that across cultures, we find ourselves drawn to light and fire. From...

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Nov 22 min read

Week In Review - 28th October 2024

Theme of the week: Samhain Classes Taught: 3 The week has been a dance between the mundane and the sacred - balancing half term...

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Beyond Halloween: Honouring the Ancestral Roots of Samhain

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Oct 312 min read

Beyond Halloween: Honouring the Ancestral Roots of Samhain

The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time when the veil between worlds thins, illuminates the power of transitions—between seasons,...

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Integrating Jungian Analysis with Somatic Practices in Wellness

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Oct 283 min read

Integrating Jungian Analysis with Somatic Practices in Wellness

Wellness is a multidimensional journey that encompasses physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of self.

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Oct 273 min read

Week In Review - 21st October 2024

Theme of the week: Remember and Reclaim Classes Taught: 7 This week has beautifully highlighted the delicate balance between holding...

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The Journey Home: Remembering and Reclaiming the Self

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Oct 203 min read

The Journey Home: Remembering and Reclaiming the Self

Sometimes in life, we drift so far from ourselves that we forget who we truly are. We find ourselves caught up in expectations, roles,...

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Oct 183 min read

Week In Review - 14th October 2024

Theme of the week: Recapitulation Classes Taught: 8 This week has been filled with moments of deep reflection and growth, anchored in...

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Recapitulation: Empowering the Past, Reclaiming the Present

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Oct 143 min read

Recapitulation: Empowering the Past, Reclaiming the Present

In the practice of yoga, we often talk about moving forward—about reaching new levels of awareness, strength, and stillness. But what if...

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The Four Immeasurables: Pathways to Emotional Balance and Wellbeing

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Oct 94 min read

The Four Immeasurables: Pathways to Emotional Balance and Wellbeing

In our fast-paced, complex world, we often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. This constant balancing act can leave us...

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Oct 63 min read

Week in Review - September 30th

Theme of the week: The Seed of Omniscience Classes Taught: 5 We continued our philosophy journey through the Yoga Sutras, moving into...

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Pause The Week Session 7: Understanding Dr. Siegal's Window of Tolerance: A Path to Compassion and Self-Awareness

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Oct 63 min read

Pause The Week Session 7: Understanding Dr. Siegal's Window of Tolerance: A Path to Compassion and Self-Awareness

In our Pause The Week session this Wednesday, we delved into Dr. Dan Siegal's Window of Tolerance, a framework that helps us understand...

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Om – The Sacred Sound of Universal Consciousness

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Oct 63 min read

Om – The Sacred Sound of Universal Consciousness

In the beginning, there was sound. And for many of us, that first sound was a long, deep "Aaaaah" — the cry of a newborn baby taking its...

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