Author: Robyn R
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Three Simple Yoga Tips to Balance Your Working Day
Yoga is about more than poses, it’s about creating balance; physically, mentally and emotionally, and that’s something we can weave into even the busiest workday. If you’re spending long hours at a desk, rushing from meeting to meeting or feeling constantly switched on, here are three simple yoga-inspired practices you can rely on: 1. Pause…
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The Five Yamas: Foundations for a Balanced Life
Patañjali’s* first limb, the Yamas, are ethical principles that guide how we live with integrity. They’re basically a framework for: “How to be a good human.” Philosophically, they remind us that our actions shape our inner state Scientifically, they align with what we know about human behaviour – that consistent choices rewire the brain and…
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What Does Namaste Mean?
The meaning of Namaste Namaste in yoga is a greeting that means “the light in me sees or honours the light in you.” It recognises that we are all human, and that beneath all our roles and differences, there’s a shared essence of awareness, goodness and consciousness. When we acknowledge others with respect and presence,…
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10 Transformative Quotes from ‘A New Earth’ by Eckhart Tolle
Ever read a book from Eckhart Tolle? It can be a lot. If you’re not compelled to read one, fear not, I’ve listed some pearls of wisdom from ‘A new Earth’. Although I recommend the journey of the book. This all relates to awareness and mindfulness.
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3 Mindfulness Tips for Beginners Meditation
Yoga helps me get into a better mind space to ‘meditate’. I use apostrophes because I’m not sure my mindful moments fully constitute traditional meditation. Yet. Yoga is meditative for me. I concentrate on the movement and breath, and less so on the constant nattering voice inside my head. I’ve noticed a few shifts as…
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Choosing the Right 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
As exciting as it is to make the decision that you want to take your yoga practice a step further, or become a teacher, it can also be a case of – where do I even start? Having recently been through this, I’m sharing some insights. This is a very independent choice, depending on your…
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