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Awakening Shakti: Heart & Womb Connection | Intuitive Yoga for Feminine Energy
This is a perfectly imperfect practice—no script, no plan, just pure flow in honour of International Women’s Day 2025 . Join me in this...
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sjholisticyoga
Jan 241 min read
Finding Balance: Lowering Cortisol Through the Koshas
We all face stress in today’s world, but its effects go far beyond the physical.
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sjholisticyoga
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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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sjholisticyoga
Nov 5, 20243 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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sjholisticyoga
Oct 31, 20242 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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sjholisticyoga
Oct 14, 20243 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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sjholisticyoga
Oct 6, 20243 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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sjholisticyoga
Oct 6, 20243 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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sjholisticyoga
Sep 29, 20243 min read
The Seed of Omniscience
In Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Sutra 1.25 speaks about a profound and guiding truth: tatra niratiśayaṁ sarvajña-bījam or “Therein lies the...
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sjholisticyoga
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Divine Consciousness is Self-Effulgent Like the Sun
In Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Sutra 1.24 tells us that Divine Consciousness is self-effulgent , shining with its own light, much like the...
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sjholisticyoga
Sep 22, 20242 min read
Week in Review - September 16th
Theme of the week: Bhakti Yoga: Connecting to the Divine Through Love and Devotion Classes Taught: 6 We continued our philosophy...
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sjholisticyoga
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Discovering Your Core Values: A Journey to a More Authentic You
Understanding and embracing our core values can bring profound clarity and direction to our lives. Why Core Values Matter Core values...
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sjholisticyoga
Sep 15, 20243 min read
Bhakti Yoga: Connecting to the Divine Through Love and Devotion
Bhakti Yoga, often called the "Yoga of Devotion," is a path that invites us to open our hearts and experience a deep, soulful connection...
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sjholisticyoga
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Yoga Sutra 1.21: A Blueprint for Success
Yoga Sutra 1.21: "Tiara Samvega Alannah" can be taken to mean, "Those who practice with the full intensity of feeling, vigour, and a...
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sjholisticyoga
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Pause The Week Session 4: Exploring Mandalas
This week, we enjoyed the usual sharing at the start of our session, followed by a short meditation introducing colours, shapes, and...
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sjholisticyoga
Sep 2, 20242 min read
The Five Keys of Wisdom
Yoga Sutra 1.20 is a crucial verse in Patanjali's foundational text on yoga. It outlines the essential qualities necessary to attain the...
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sjholisticyoga
Sep 1, 20241 min read
Week in Review - August 26th
Theme of the week: 1.19 Life Is A Lively Process of Becoming Classes Taught: 8 We continued our philosophy journey through the Yoga...
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sjholisticyoga
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Pause The Week Session 3: Exploring Ahimsa
What is Ahimsa? Ahimsa is a fundamental principle rooted in Indian philosophy and religions, particularly Jainism and Hinduism. It is a...
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sjholisticyoga
Aug 26, 20242 min read
Life Is A Lively Process of Becoming
This phrase, credited to Douglas McArthur, vividly describes existence as a dynamic, ever-evolving journey. It suggests that life is not...
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sjholisticyoga
Aug 25, 20241 min read
Week in Review - August 19th
Themes of the week: 1.18 Ego and Samskaras, Root Chakra, Crown Chakra Classes Taught: 9 We continued our philosophy journey through...
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