When we watch world class skaters, gymnasts and ballet dancers, we tell ourselves they must be superhumans. Gifted they are for sure, but a lot of focus and hard training is also involved. Actually I always wanted to be one of them. I believe it's an art using the body so effortlessly in what looks … Continue reading Stretch for Life
Tag: yogaeveryday
Love is the answer
Yoga is one of the many spiritual practices given to humanity which millions of people practice every day. There are also many different types of yoga and it could be quite an overwhelming choice (like in an Indian market), so it's important to listen to the heart and choose the one which really resonates with … Continue reading Love is the answer
No pain no gain
I am pretty sure you have heard the expression "no pain, no gain" several times in your life. I am also pretty sure you have never heard this in a yoga class. In the beginning yoga practice can be very physical and this can last 5 years or more of regular practice 3 to 6 … Continue reading No pain no gain
Happiness no matter what. Happiness is a choice of the mind found in the present moment. Fears which are generated by patterns from the past get projected into the future. Unfortunately the fearful stuff we were never able to fully deal with back then, often becomes stuff we believe we can't deal with in the … Continue reading
We are born to be free
We are born to be free.There is Divine energy everywhere, around us and inside us. We are all pure creations of the Divine. I remember being around 4 years old fascinated with white clouds, stars and ocean waves. I saw them as a manifestations of freedom, lightness, beauty and mystery. They captured me. Then I … Continue reading We are born to be free
The Shadow of Love is fear.
Today I experienced a little bit of shadow. A fuel truck was blocking the road and the driver was just about to deliver petrol to the neighbour's Porche. I do love a Porsche! I politely asked the driver to move a few metres out of the way to allow me through, but apparently this was … Continue reading The Shadow of Love is fear.
Every teacher needs their own teacher.
Every teacher needs their own teacher. Every year for 9 years I visited India to practice with my absolute favourite yoga teacher Vinay Kumar. It was a luxury to be his student and my whole life was all about practice, eat, sleep, repeat which led to an emptiness in the mind to the point of … Continue reading Every teacher needs their own teacher.
Don’t worry-be trustful.
Don't worry - be trustful Bending my back is something I always love doing, although it's not like I was born in urdva danurasana, no, it is something my heart loves and enjoys. At any age and even with health issues, there are a lot of benefits from bending our back regularly. Check out Google's … Continue reading Don’t worry-be trustful.
Sacredness
SacrednessEveryday is a celebration of this sacred life. The body too is sacred, our feelings are sacred and our suffering is also sacred. If we can realise everything in our life is sacred, then many aspects of our life can be enhanced; for example, our ability to be in the present moment, where there are … Continue reading Sacredness
Energy
Energy I love to sit in silence first thing every morning. I use tibetan bells to start and finish my meditation. The birds loudly celebrate the dawn as I witness the glory of this majestic life. It feels like an essential sacred meeting with myself. I always end up smiling and feeling grateful for waking … Continue reading Energy
Stay with an open heart 