The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that forms a part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. Written over two millennia ago, its teachings continue to resonate with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. The Gita is a timeless guide that offers profound insights into the art of […]
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Nestled high in the Guatemalan highlands, Lake Atitlán stands as a shimmering jewel cradled within the embrace of towering volcanoes and lush, terraced hillsides. These sacred lands hold potent energy and wisdom, and it is an honor to be able to visit & immerse in the local culture and ecology. A natural wonder like no
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Yoga was brought to the West through a combination of factors, including the global spread of Indian culture, the influence of key individuals, and the growing interest in Eastern spirituality and alternative healing practices. One of the earliest and most significant influences in bringing yoga to the West was the Indian spiritual teacher Swami
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by Hali Schwartz I have always been fascinated about the story behind many of hatha yoga āsanas, and can remember countless evenings spent on a rooftop in the North Western Himalayas, listening to my teacher tell us stories from the Pūranas – the ancient tales of both Gods and humans, which belong to the South
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By Kathrin Brunner Yoga asana classes link movement with breath and encourage a mindful approach. An asana class creates conditions to practice encountering intensity with ease and to notice deeply what is arising in the present moment. Yoga is much deeper than physical ‘exercise’, it is a way of life with a long and intricate
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“The yield of a system is theoretically unlimited, or, limited only by the information and imagination of the designer.” Bill Mollison
The 3rd permaculture principle, “obtain a yield” refers to a way of life, rather than a single event or haphazard happenstance. It implies being intentional with your input and output, and understand that your energetic endeavors directly affect every outcome.
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Exploring the intersection of permaculture and yoga yields unending parallels. Both permaculture and yoga exist as a way of life, an approach to being. Catching, storing and sustaining energy is an emphasis found within both practices. Permaculture encourages the development of systems of recycling, reusing, restoring, revamping and rejuvenating.
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“Permaculture is a practice, a way of life, a consciousness based on holistic, sustainable living.” This is a beautiful definition of permaculture that also applies to yoga. And it’s beautiful how the principles of permaculture collide, coincide, compliment and collaborate with the practice of yoga. The 1st permaculture principle, observe & interact, is applicable across a variety of life situations.
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When we are born, the first thing we do (before all the crying) is breathe.
This is why, in Yoga, we must always return to the breath. This life-sustaining force that welcomes prana (life-force energy) into our being, connects us back to those first innocent moments here on earth.
During Asana practise, we use the breath as a guide for our movements – inhalation for expansion; exhalation for the release.
Embarking on such a journey with the unique and genuine souls I was surrounded by was such a pleasure amongst these teachings. As one of the most wholesome periods of my life thus far, it set me up on a path to places I can envision with so much clarity in the future. One of my intentions was to find more direction and I now know I’m becoming ever closer to my calling as I seek to maintain that inner peace we’re all so fond of.
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