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3 days ago4 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 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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sjholisticyoga
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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sjholisticyoga
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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sjholisticyoga
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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sjholisticyoga
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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sjholisticyoga
Sep 293 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 232 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 222 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 163 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 153 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 92 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 51 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 22 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 11 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 292 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 262 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 251 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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sjholisticyoga
Aug 192 min read
The Connection Between Ego and Samskaras
Have you ever felt trapped by recurring patterns of thought or behaviour? These patterns, deeply ingrained within us, are often called...
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sjholisticyoga
Aug 152 min read
Affirmations for the Third Eye Chakra
In the intricate tapestry of the chakra system, the Ajna Chakra, often referred to as the "third eye," holds a position of profound...
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