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Feb 132 min read
Affirmations for the Solar Plexus Chakra
The Manipura chakra, also known as the Solar Plexus chakra, is a vital energy centre associated with our personal power, confidence, and...
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sjholisticyoga
Jul 30, 20233 min read
Lammas - A Festival of Gratitude and Abundance
Rooted in ancient agricultural traditions, Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a festival of gratitude and abundance.
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sjholisticyoga
Jul 15, 20233 min read
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Tapas
In the philosophy of Yoga, the Yamas and Niyamas are essential ethical guidelines that provide a roadmap for living a meaningful and...
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sjholisticyoga
Jul 9, 20234 min read
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Santosha
Santosha can be understood as finding contentment and gratitude in the present moment, regardless of external circumstances.
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sjholisticyoga
Jul 3, 20234 min read
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Saucha
In yoga philosophy, Saucha, which means "cleanliness" or "purity" in Sanskrit, is one of the Niyamas, or ethical guidelines.
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sjholisticyoga
Jun 27, 20233 min read
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Aparigraha
Aparigraha is a concept in yoga that is often associated with the practice of non-attachment or non-greediness.
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sjholisticyoga
Jun 13, 20233 min read
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Asteya
Asteya, often translated as "non-stealing" or "non-coveting," goes beyond the mere act of taking someone else's possessions.
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sjholisticyoga
Jun 8, 20234 min read
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Satya
Satya is a Sanskrit term meaning "truth" or "truthfulness."
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sjholisticyoga
Jun 4, 20232 min read
A Brief Exploration of Mudras
A mudra is a gesture or symbol used in yoga. Just like symbols denote a graphical form of an idea or concept, mudras represent...
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sjholisticyoga
Jun 1, 20233 min read
The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Ahimsa
Exploring Ahimsa: non-violence and compassion towards all living beings, promoting peace and harmony
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sjholisticyoga
May 27, 20232 min read
The Yamas and the Niyamas
The Yamas and Niyamas are ethical principles and guidelines that form the foundation of classical yoga philosophy. They provide a moral and
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sjholisticyoga
May 21, 20232 min read
What do I mean by Trauma-Informed Yoga?
What is Trauma? I will offer you my current favourite, concise definition of trauma, as defined by Hannah Davis; you will find many...
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sjholisticyoga
Mar 5, 20232 min read
The Five Koshas and How They Influence Yoga Practice
In Sanskrit, kosha means "sheath" or "covering." The Upanishads describe the koshas as a system of five layers of awareness, starting...
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sjholisticyoga
Mar 2, 20233 min read
Class Preview - Balasana - Child's Pose
This week, we will explore Bālāsana (Child's Pose) in class. I hope you like my stick people; these are my little friends who help me...
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sjholisticyoga
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Demystifying Gentle Hatha Yoga
What is Hatha Yoga? Hatha in Sanskrit is often translated on a fundamental level as force or power. Yet, there is a more profound...
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