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Knowing the truth of things as it is, and be truly happy…
12 hours ago
by meng foong
By coming in contact with many things and knowing a lot of things through reading, seeing, hearing or experiencing cannot guarantee us liberation from restlessness and suffering, and to be in peace and happiness… It is by knowing the truth of things as it is, that will free us from being conditioned ...
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Passion is the Best Motivator
2 days ago
by Eve
There’s nothing as energising as hanging out with people who are passionate about what they do in life. Many yogis who are drawn to deepen their involvement with yoga decide to do teacher training and then become even more … Continue reading →
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More on Off the Mat, Into the World
5 days ago
by Eve
Have you done workshops, been on retreats, or attended “intensives” where you received a real boost for a short time…then lost the focus or inspiration you received? Soon, it’s business as usual, and you’re hanging out for the next … Continue reading →
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Speaking is Silver; Listening is Gold*
6 days ago
by Eve
At a dinner party last night, I brought up a topic I’m interested in – a kind of situation that happens perhaps not that infrequently. It’s when conversation gets animated and boisterous among some people in the group, but certain … Continue reading →
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Flood watch. And a yoga practice while you wait.
10 days ago
by Eve
It’s extreme. But then, we do live on an island. The wet weather we’ve been swimming in these last few days is gradually filling up the adjacent paddocks and our paperbark wetland. The pumpkin plants are getting bolshier by the … Continue reading →
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The Gate Opening Sequence
11 days ago
by Jenny
Episode 4 of season 1 of Namaste Yoga is the Gate Opening sequence and is the focus of this week's practice on the Namaste Yoga Journey. Heather Gregory, an avid Namaste yogini, has written a beautiful narrative of her experience with this sequence. You can find it on the Namaste Yoga blog. And may ...
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Craving and aversion – The source of restlessness and unhappiness…
11 days ago
by meng foong
Suffering, unhappiness, anger, hatred, greed, jealousy, dissatisfaction, disappointment, frustration, pride, arrogance, fear and worry are all derived from craving and aversion. Without craving and aversion, there is no unhappiness and suffering. When we are identified with the mind, and the mind is ...
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A Blessed Marriage
12 days ago
by Eve
I feel hugely fortunate to have had nearly 20 years of partnership from my husband Daniel in my journey along the yoga path. Perhaps some of the yogis out there have that sort of sentiment regarding their spouses. Daniel doesn’t … Continue reading →
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