Yoga in Sri Lanka – July 2019
Sri Lanka has been a country that I have wanted to visit for such a longtime and I'm thrilled to invite you to join me for 7 days of Svastha Yoga in July! We wil be staying at the delightful colonial mansion, Villa de Zoysa, which is located in a small town (Boossa)...
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Yoga Therapy – Guided Self-care
Yoga therapy is growing in popularity worldwide. More and more research is being carried out, proving the benefits and health professionals are beginning to recognise yoga therapy as complementary to modern health care. Yet there does remain some confusion about what...
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Too Much, Too Little or Just Plain Wrong!
In the Caraka Samhita, the most important text on Ayurveda, Caraka speaks of the three major causes of disease. These are kāla parināma (changes in time/seasons), Prajñāparādha (absense of awareness) and asātmyendriyārtha (inappropriate connections between senses...
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Keeping it Cool!
Here in our small corner of the world, summer is in full swing. I don't know about you, but this feels one of the warmest we've had in some time! While there is plenty to celebrate in summer, long balmy days, trips to the beach, etc., it is possible to have too much...
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Yogic Mindfulness – the Path to Peace
All of us would like to experience lasting peace and happiness. This desire is fundamental to all human beings. However, sometimes our expectations of what should and should not happen in life are unrealised, and we get the exact opposite! In the pursuit of a calmer...
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Your First Yoga Class
So you have decided to give yoga a try – that’s great news! Yoga is an excellent practice that, at the very least has many physical health benefits and is perfect for managing stress. If it’s your first time attending a yoga class, it can be a little daunting not...
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Meditation for Beginners
Why Meditate As more and more research is carried out on the benefits of meditation, what yogis have known for millennium is beginning to surface in mainstream thought.....meditation is good for you! While ancient yogis used meditation as a tool for transcending the...
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