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The Circle of Control
What Is It? The Circle of Control is a reflective tool that helps us make peace with what we cannot change, and act wisely within what...
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Loving Kindness Meditation: A Practice for Cultivating Compassion and Improving Mental Health
In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to become disconnected from ourselves and others. Stress, anxiety, and negative emotions can often take over our lives, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and drained. But there is a simple practice that can help restore balance, cultivate compassion, and improve our overall mental health: Loving Kindness Meditation (LKM).
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Apr 264 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Mar 81 min read
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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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Jan 241 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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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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Nov 5, 20243 min read
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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,...
sjholisticyoga
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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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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Oct 6, 20243 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Sep 29, 20243 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Sep 15, 20243 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Sep 5, 20241 min read
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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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Sep 2, 20242 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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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...
sjholisticyoga
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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