Farewell from Henrike (and a bunch of funny photos …)

A magic dwells in each beginning,protecting us, telling us how to live…(From ‘Steps’, a poem by Herman Hesse) How do you write a farewell that does this place

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Seva – love for love’s sake

To those who have not had the opportunity to immerse themselves in sanskrit or study the teachings of yoga, the language may appear quite foreign & the concepts

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The 3 doshas

Ayurveda, which means knowledge of life, is a traditional medicine developed 6000BC which aims to create a life, living in harmony with nature, and awareness of balancing body,

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WE <3 KITCHARI

According to the science of Ayurveda – the ancient wisdom of India dating back 5,000 years, Kitchari is the most complete form of food. It combines protein (mung

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Kirtan

At its most basic, Kirtan is a form of devotional call and response singing or chanting of mantra that dates back over 500 years with origins in India.

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Eight Arms Make a Stronger Practice

  Some yoga studios are beginning to feel like a little more like gyms than a sacred space, not that there is anything wrong with that, yoga is

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Eat like a yogi

Govindas Pure Vegetarian restaraunt in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast One of the quickest ways to incorporate the eight limbs of yoga into your life is through your diet.

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Yoga Etiquette

Yoga is (or should be!) a tolerant world where diversity is celebrated, and your practice on the mat is tailored to your needs and capacity on the day.

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Surrender – Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana

Yoga asanas ask many things of the yogi: patience, control, breathing, discipline, will power, and also surrender.   Surrender is one of those concepts that often rankles with

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Tooling up for a Beginner Yoga Practice

Your first time on the yoga mat can be pretty daunting. If your mind is filled with expectations of having to do perfect lotus positions, headstands and backbends

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