In week 2, I introduced the next yama which is Satya or truth. The root of the word satya is sat, which means ‘being’. I discussed about being honest with ourselves, about living, speaking and being our truth and also to be honest and truthful to the people in our lives. To illustrate this concept… Continue reading
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An Introduction to the Yamas in thought and pose – Part 1
Inspired by the abundance of wisdom and interconnectedness in yogic texts and asanas – I have embarked on a journey to introduce my students to think about more than just the poses they do on the mat. I believe that teaching yoga should encompass more than just instructing how to do a pose. The subject of… Continue reading
Welcome to On the Mat, Off the Mat
Hi there, Thanks for popping in 🙂 So I know this doesn’t look like much yet but over the next few weeks this blog will be transformed into the new home of on-the-mat-off-the-mat. A blog about yoga and the similarities of the challenges and lessons that we encounter in life (off the mat) and in our yoga practice… Continue reading