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Who Owns Yoga? Cultural Appropriation, Tradition & Modern Yoga
Who Owns Yoga? Tradition, Cultural Appropriation and an Impermanent Practice “They come to our ashrams. They ‘study’ our scriptures. They steal our
Sthira Sukham Asanam: Finding Balance Between Effort and Ease in Your Yoga Practice
There are some teachings in yoga that we understand intellectually, and others that somehow begin to live with us. For me, Sthira
Gayatri Mantra Meaning and Benefits: How to Chant It Correctly
Before the studio becomes busy, I often travel there in the early hours for my personal practice. This includes meditation, pūjā and
Yoga Props for Beginners :Everything You Need to Know
You do not need a room full of equipment to begin yoga. A good mat, two stable blocks, a strap and a
Learning Vedic Chanting: Bringing the Ancient Practiceof Mantra to Yoga in Mittagong
There is a beautiful saying in yoga: “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.”Recently I travelled to Byron Bay for a
Six Qualities That Lead to Success in Yoga –Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Part Two of the Cultivate Sthira Series If the previous article explored the six habits that weaken a yoga practice, this one
Six Things That Destroy Yoga — Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Part One of the Cultivate Sthira Series Why This Conversation Matters One of the things I speak about often in class is
What is Submission and how it can easily be Mistaken for Surrender
Reflections on Yoga, Discernment, and Staying Awake Recently I read a reflection by another teacher about the closure of a yoga organisation
Your Practice, Your Season: Sadhana’s New Schedule,School Terms & Sunday Yoga Church
Yoga has taught me many things over the years, but one of the biggest is this: Practice isn’t only about effort. Practice