Nourishing Your Yoga Practice As the crisp chill of winter settles in, our bodies and minds naturally seek warmth, stillness, and introspection. In the practice of yoga, this season offers a unique opportunity to align our movements and intentions with the rhythms of nature. Here are ten enriching themes to infuse into your winter [...]
Nyoman had begun harvesting the rice. Over many weeks, I had watched it progress from a waterlogged field with sprouting baby grasses to a lush green carpet. Once the grass sprouted, he stretched criss crossed string above with many torn flags and bells hanging from them. There he'd sit for hours, in the shade of [...]
I pressed my body into him and felt him lean back in response. "You okay back there honey?" he yelled. "I'm terrified but yes I'm okay." was my reply. We slowed and came to a stop at the lights, surrounded by scooters, fumes, noise and dirt. Our friend pulled up beside us and a cripple [...]
It was 2am and he woke with vomiting, fever and chills. As he froze under a pile of blankets in the 27 degree early morning heat I could see things were getting worse. We had to take the long drive back to the hospital and we had to leave as soon as we could. The [...]
The science of it I became interested in juice cleanses after becoming intrigued by some articles by a Harvard scientist who studies longevity. According to the scientist Dr David Sinclair PhD A.O. "When you fast, you turn on [these] defences. And that's the reason I think they primarily work. It's not that blood flows better [...]
The tone of this blog changed dramatically over the course of 24 hours. I began wanting to hear both sides of the story to let readers make up their own mind. I asked myself the question, 'is the vaccine safe'. As I dug deeper and learned more, my mind became made up. I can find [...]
Shiva Shakti Shiva is a Hindu god commonly worshiped in yoga who represents destruction and creation. Shakti is the female counterpart who represents everything in this world that is alive. Understanding the Shiva Shakti archetypes can not only create more harmony within yourself, but it can create harmony, understanding, support and joy within your relationships [...]
Kundalini Awakening Stages. A woman messaged me a couple of weeks ago very worried about her son who was having a frightening Kundalini Awakening. I never got to speak to the son, however I sent the woman to the expertise of a trained teacher (my Guru). A true sceptic, I am dubious about all things [...]
Vinyasa Yoga 2004 She is in her mid 20’s, reasonably healthy and strong. She loves to run along the Rio Grande near the home she shares with her guy. Hiking the mountains in the early morning brings her great joy. Out there, among the most beautiful wildflowers you’d ever see, she’d spot hyenas, skunks, chipmunks, [...]
Tara Sanctuary NZ Yoga Retreat Day One: 2pm: I’m driving up a long winding driveway through native bush. Here in the Coromandel at my annual NZ Yoga Retreat, the atmosphere is still and there is an almost eerie absence of people. The city, only two hours away, feels like a distant memory. I’m [...]
