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“Samskara saksat karanat purvajati jnanam. Through sustained focus and meditation on our patterns, habits, and conditioning, we gain knowledge and understanding of our past and how we can change the patterns that aren’t serving us to live more freely and … Continue reading
Meditation Sample
A short relaxing meditation by Amanda Sive Continue reading
What is yoga really about?
It is a great workout – but is there more? Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, health and wellness, Meditation, mindfulness, stress, Thoughts, yoga, Yoga · Overcoming Stress · mindfulness · Health and Wellness · Yoga & Meditation · Hatha-Yoga · Gentle Yoga · Healthy Lifestyle · Power Yoga · Personal Growth thru Spirituality and Medita
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Judgement in Yoga – 6 tips on how to avoid it
I am surprised every time when I adjust a student’s asana and they apologise. Thankfully that doesn’t happen often! What it does tell me is that that student is either judging her/himself or is afraid of being judged by the … Continue reading
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The Pendulum Swings
I have been teaching my classes over the last three weeks based on the trinity of yoga: strength, balance and flexibility. Danna Faulds, a yogi and poet, expresses these concepts so well in her poems: Have patience. The pendulum that … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, amanda, anxiety, asanas, ashtanga, astanga, Gentle Yoga, hatha, Hatha-Yoga, health and wellness, Healthy Lifestyle, Meditation, metta, metta yoga, mindfulness, Overcoming Stress, Personal Growth thru Spirituality and Meditation, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, sive, Stress Reduce, stress reduction, vinyassa, wellington, yoga, Yoga & Meditation
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Yoga Helps with Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety is a common condition in this world as it is today, so it is important to find a form of exercise that calms your body and allows your mind to recuperate. Luckily, practising yoga is one of the best … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, 2014, amanda, anxiety, asanas, ashtanga, astanga, Gentle Yoga, hatha, Hatha-Yoga, health and wellness, Healthy Lifestyle, Meditation, metta, metta yoga, mindfulness, New year, Overcoming Stress, Personal Growth thru Spirituality and Meditation, Porirua, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, sive, stress, Stress Reduce, stress reduction, vinyassa, Wabi Sabi, wellington, yoga, Yoga & Meditation
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7 Ways to Fit in Yoga Classes at a Studio
We all know it is important stay in shape and we all know what it is like to be busy! There are many ways in which you can make – sometimes small – changes your lifestyle so that you are … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, 2014, amanda, asanas, ashtanga, astanga, Gentle Yoga, hatha, Hatha-Yoga, health and wellness, Healthy Lifestyle, Meditation, metta, metta yoga, mindfulness, New year, Overcoming Stress, Personal Growth thru Spirituality and Meditation, Porirua, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, sive, Stress Reduce, stress reduction, vinyassa, Wabi Sabi, wellington, yoga, Yoga & Meditation
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6 yoga poses that are helpful for releasing shoulder tension
When it comes to relieving shoulder tension or simply relaxing, there is no substitute for a thorough yoga practice. Daily yoga is very effective in relaxing muscles and preventing stiffness. These six yoga exercises will often come in handy to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, 2014, amanda, asanas, ashtanga, astanga, Gentle Yoga, hatha, Hatha-Yoga, health and wellness, Healthy Lifestyle, Meditation, metta, metta yoga, mindfulness, New year, Overcoming Stress, Personal Growth thru Spirituality and Meditation, Porirua, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, sive, Stress Reduce, stress reduction, vinyassa, Wabi Sabi, wellington, yoga, Yoga & Meditation
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2012 and 2013
I would like to share this with all the wonderful yogi’s out there. Even those who don’t practice yoga. You will know if you are a yogi. ♥ I will be in a wild, wonderful place for a few days … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, 2014, amanda, asanas, ashtanga, astanga, Gentle Yoga, hatha, Hatha-Yoga, health and wellness, Healthy Lifestyle, Meditation, metta, metta yoga, mindfulness, New year, Overcoming Stress, Personal Growth thru Spirituality and Meditation, Porirua, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, sive, Stress Reduce, stress reduction, vinyassa, Wabi Sabi, wellington, yoga, Yoga & Meditation
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