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    We are the unalterable seer
    • 2 days ago

    We are the unalterable seer

    Another clip recording of a “zoom recording” - just as a sample of showing the instructions that are given in class to deepen into...
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    Awakening kundalini- inner spiritual force within us all.
    • May 17

    Awakening kundalini- inner spiritual force within us all.

    A clip of an online class recording from a live class session… we were working on inner foot/leg/hip balance using pranayama of the...
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    Movement of shakti
    • May 9

    Movement of shakti

    the movement of shakti ( inner potential force) in the body is described like that of a bird. In the Upanishads; the ancient text...
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    Using intelligence buddhi
    • May 3

    Using intelligence buddhi

    Teaching theme- Awareness: Every pore of the skin has to become an eye. We think of intelligence and perception as taking place...
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    Moving from heart space
    • Apr 26

    Moving from heart space

    New teaching theme for Wednesday onwards - bringing lightness in body and freedom in mind. By mentally extending the intelligence from...
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    Jalandhara bandha
    • Apr 19

    Jalandhara bandha

    We will be working with a practice called Jalandhara Bandha - a necessary practice with pranayama to take the energy to the correct place...
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    Sthira Sukham Asanam - asana is a steady comfortable posture
    • Apr 12

    Sthira Sukham Asanam - asana is a steady comfortable posture

    “Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence and benevolence of spirit.” Patanjali 2,46 Iyengar translation Using 5...
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    Pratyahara- 5th limb of yoga
    • Apr 5

    Pratyahara- 5th limb of yoga

    Pratyahara- the practice of sense withdrawal is the 5th limb of Patanjali. Undoing the sense-gratification that keeps us hooked into...
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    Releasing subliminal impressions
    • Mar 29

    Releasing subliminal impressions

    Trying to let go of subliminal impressions in my body/mind here in the Camel pose. This posture is the one that ignites deep rooted...
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    Understanding when mind is stilled prana (life force) flows intelligently.
    • Mar 22

    Understanding when mind is stilled prana (life force) flows intelligently.

    “As a temple or a church is kept clean each day, the inner body, the temple of the soul, should be bathed with a copious supply of blood...
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    Bringing mind/ body into a sattvic (calm, bright, balanced state)
    • Mar 15

    Bringing mind/ body into a sattvic (calm, bright, balanced state)

    Understabding that it is when the nature of mind is either in rajas (forceful) or tamas (dull) that there are vrittis (thought waves)...
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    One of the five mental disturbances - vikalpa.
    • Mar 8

    One of the five mental disturbances - vikalpa.

    Playing with fanciful thoughts or words and living in one’s own world of thoughts and impressions which have no substantial basis is...
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    Understanding why we suffer and how to remove it.
    • Mar 1

    Understanding why we suffer and how to remove it.

    We will be starting a new course for March; we will be progressing onto postures and teaching themes that will enrich our body and mind...
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    • Feb 22

    Thoughts not based on reality

    Ref Patanjali 1,8 and 2,5 This is having a thought that is not based on reality and this error can become a habit. We all have doubts and...
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    We are not the mental fluctuations
    • Feb 15

    We are not the mental fluctuations

    Trying not to get involved with the mental fluctuations in revolved triangle pose- pavirtta trikonasana. New teaching theme starts...
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    Aparigraha - non greed, non stealing, non possessiveness
    • Feb 8

    Aparigraha - non greed, non stealing, non possessiveness

    As from Wednesday 9th Feb, the teaching theme will be in releasing from objects that cause attachments, trouble getting, keeping and...
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    Satya- truth
    • Feb 1

    Satya- truth

    Teaching theme is related to Patanjali Yoga Sutras 2,36 - when the sadhaka (student) is firmly established in the practice of truth, his...
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    Saucha - purification
    • Jan 25

    Saucha - purification

    We are progressing with the Down Dog into Runners Lunge. That’s not to say in an egotistical manner but to emphasise the benefits of...
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    Using Buddhi - intellect
    • Jan 18

    Using Buddhi - intellect

    Dear students here is the teaching theme for this Wednesday onwards - We all face pain whether it be physical, mental, emotional. Yoga is...
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    Breaking down transition from Down Dog to Runners Lunge …continued
    • Jan 14

    Breaking down transition from Down Dog to Runners Lunge …continued

    Using Patanjali Bk 3 - three important internal practices; (dharana , dhyana, samadhi- concentration, meditation and emergence of self...
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