I was fortunate enough to travel to India in March to study with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. Our practice was pure Raja yoga, the study of book one of the Yoga sutras, of which Panditji has written an enlightened commentary. The focus of book one is sutra 1:36, ‘The […]
According to Patanjali, there are 8 limbs to the cycle of Yoga, a journey, to which the end results in a more enlightened state of being. We do not necessarily need to follow the limbs in order , to progress. Limb 1 : Yamas , codes of conduct for life Limb 2: Niyamas, personal codes […]
I have just completed a Sound to Silence retreat with the wonderful Swami Gyan Dharma at Mandala Yoga Ashram. Ive spent 5 days chanting, meditating and being silent. We had a Havan ( sacred fire ceremony) every day as a way of cleansing and renewing ourselves. This is what he said around the fire one […]
This weeks sessions have been all about finding freedom in your practice. How do we do this? By slowing down, allowing the breath to lead the movements, letting go of the rushing and the ‘need to do ‘. Let go of the idea of what you think the posture SHOULD look like, get into how […]
When you wake up, put your mind in your heart, hold it there, all day. See what a difference it makes to yourself and those around you! When you are practicing, always return your hands to your heart space, honor and nourish yourself at every opportunity!
‘Yoga is the ability to direct and focus mental activity’ Does my practice really transform how I think? How much do I apply Yoga to my daily life? Through yoga, can I become more aware of who I am and what I am doing? Citta: the mind, intelligence, thought , emotions Vritti: of fluctuations, movements […]
Honour the spaciousness within. Cultivate Inner strength. Feel the awareness of the Universal Energy flowing through you as you rest joyfully in the stillness of the present moment.
At this time of year it is necessary to get your body moving, to keep your energies up, improve your circulation and lift your mood. When we have dark nights and short days, it is easy to get a little miserable and fed up. Our yoga practice helps us to feel light, energised, and at […]
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Savitri Yoga teaches gentle breath led yoga for people of all ages and abilities, including weekly healing and antenatal yoga classes in Bromsgrove.
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