There are many people who are hesitant to try yoga because of a myth or misconception they have heard. We want everyone to experience yoga because everyone deserves to feel good mentally and physically. Here are some of the most common myths debunked: You have...
“Yoga is so slow”, “Yoga is boring and dull” - I’ve heard this both from my dear friends and random acquaintances so many times I can’t even count. The original idea of yoga is to enhance and balance the bond between mind and body, connect with...
If this will be your first ever yoga retreat, you’re probably a little worried about whether you’ll be able to manage everything that’s expected of you and you’re probably thinking that if you could just be better prepared, you’d feel more relaxed when you finally...
WHY? Maybe your friend went on a yoga retreat that changed their life, or your yoga teacher has asked if you’d like to book a spot on her upcoming getaway. If you don’t have any yoga retreat experience, it can seem a little mysterious. What’s involved —...
Vata Season Diet Your diet is a powerful way to soothe vata this fall. Substantive, oily, nourishing foods that are high in protein, high in fat, brought to life with warming, stimulating spices, and served hot, will go a long way toward maintaining your internal reserves...
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is a combination of 12 yoga poses. These poses not only helps to lose that extra fat around the belly, but it also lets you stay in shape, naturally. As by practicing Surya Namaskar daily, one can alone burn 417 calories. The...
Autumn brings an increase in vata energy, which can make us feel anxious and unsettled. Try a grounding autumn yoga sequence to bring you back into balance. As the seasons change, it can sometimes knock us off kilter, but our yoga practice can support us through...
Ayurveda, which translates as "knowledge of life," dates back 5,000 years to the ancient Sanskrit texts, the Vedas. It's a system of healing that examines physical constitution, emotional nature, and spiritual outlook in the context of the universe. According to Ayurveda, there are five elements that...
Dear ones, During this world quarantine our beloved Swami Prabodh Chaithanya will be offering daily online meditation, mantras chanting and on weekends he will give some introductory teachings on the Tattwa Bodha. To join us please use the Skype link: https://join.skype.com/d0H0VelDA9AO If you want to join, please send...
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When I met Pak Man 2 years ago I knew that we would see each other again and this past summer I was blessed to organise a Bali Escape and during our stay in Ubud we scheduled time with this wonderful man. My second experience with...
Dear Friends, Namaste. As you may know, our dear Swami Prabodhji has been running a Children's Home in Haripad, Kerala, India for the past six years. This Children's Home was started in the name of his Guru Swami Dayananda, who inspired Swamiji to care for orphans and...
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I have studied under Swamiji Prabodh Chaithanya (affectionally referred to as Swami) during my time at AyurYoga Eco-Ashram in Kannenur, Mysore, India for the 4 weeks 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training. The sound of bells was our 5h15am wake up call to be ready for Meditation...
Yoga Teacher Training Retreat In India (200 Hours) Traditional Hatha / 30 Days / Yoga Alliance Certification One month / 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training in India, to experience the intensive practice of traditional Hatha yoga in a peaceful environment. The half of the course content is...
Literally, Ashram means a place where a group of people live and work together with Spiritual Growth / Self Realization as a common goal. In modern times, ashram can be a great place where people recharge their spiritual batteries, away from all the distractions of...
The countdown has started…in less than a week I will leave for India, my first time in this unknown, mysterious, fascinating country. My destination is Bangalore, where I’ll land and after 5 hrs drive I’ll arrive at AyurYoga Eco-Ashram my new home for the coming 4...
“Yoga is not a posture, is an attitude. Yoga is an expression from the inside out. The external expressions of the poses are merely a reflection of what you cannot see: your creativity, your heart, your awareness, your intention, and your attitude.” Benedetta Spada We spent 4 wonderful...
JNA art retreat - Lake Como 2018 from Miriam Bos on Vimeo. It all started with a Instagram message sent to @jennifer_nelson_artists to commission a Yoga Painting of @augustwren And idea was forming in my mind and after some emails back and for with the lovely...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is Dragon Fruit? Dragon fruit is an exotic and delicious fruit, which is also considered a tropical superfood because of its wealth of benefits. It is known as “pitaya or pitahaya” which comes from the genus Stenocereus and...
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Going to my first yoga retreat two years ago was a major turning point in my life. So much so that now I lead yoga adventures for others around the world in wonderful places like Italy, Bali, Chile. These are truly transformative experiences and I...
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I came across a review of Kathryn Budig’s book “AIM TRUE” and I was compelled to buy immediately online and since I received it couple of days later I could not stop reading it. Yoga teacher and inspirational speaker Kathryn Budig is known for her ability...
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