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Why pay attention to Chakras?

In yoga, there is a heavy emphasis of the energy body, the flow of energy throughout your body. There are seven key points of energy known as Chakras. In any of a case when a chakra is blocked, it elicits emotional, mental and even physical imbalances that is reflected as

Don't forget to breathe and smile – Aura Photography

I have a passion for photography and immediately got intrigued when Master Paalu mentioned about aura photography in one of the afternoon sessions. I became curious about how this all works and if it could help me uncover any mental, emotional, and physical problems. I went to Fu Lu Shou

Going OM – The reasons behind it

If you’re like me, you’re probably at one point wondering why we are chanting OM at the beginning and at the end of a yoga practice. Maybe you’re awkwardly chanting OM because everyone else is chanting, it will be weird if you don’t chant together with them.   So what’s

The Yin and Yang of Yoga

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), there is a network of energy channels called the meridian, in, which the life-energy known as “qi” flows. This is similar to the yogic form of energy channels, known as “nadi”. In both systems, it is the same belief that if these energy channels are

Holistic Well-being (Activating Chakras and Stimulating Organs)

Yoga works in many wonderful ways. Asanas (postures) help to build a better (i.e. strong and flexible) body, whilst meditation helps to quiet the mind, and pranayama (breathing techniques) help to expand life force. Asanas also help to stimulate different organs and glands, bringing about a healthier body. Sometimes, as

Pranas & vayus – our life current

Prana, also known as life force, is the basic component of the subtle body, energy field and the entire chakra system. It is also known as the aura and is superficially perceived by many people. In the Chinese culture, prana is often associated with “qi”. Prana gives life to matter.

Gross National Happiness and the Heart Chakra, Anahata

This week, we learnt about the Chakras and how they impact our emotional, spiritual and mental consciousness. As Master Paalu spoke about the heart chakra, Anahata, I was reminded of my recent yoga retreat to Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom best known for its innovative policy of Gross National Happiness. Bhutan

Aligning the Mind in Headstand

The crown chakra (sahasrara) is infamously known to give us access to a higher state of consciousness or intelligence. Headstand (Sirsasana) is a unique pose in yoga, in that it is one of the few poses that directly stimulate the crown chakra, offering us access to a higher state of

The Chakras and our energy system

What are Chakras? In Yoga the chakras are known as Sushumna Nadi which means centres of subtle and vital energy.  These wheels or discs are situated along the spine and receive and express prata our life force energy.  There are 7 main Chakras in the human body.   The chakras

An Ode to Yoga Teacher Training

 An Ode to 10 weeks Yoga Teacher Training So long a dream, reality in sight Enhance my practise, seeking new light Such excitement, two places remaining Signed up, relieved, the start of my training   Meeting the Masters, mantras and chanting Gifted, inspiring, challenging, chiding Yoga, the union of body,

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