Sharath Jois and the Mysore legacy
See part two of this article here. The world of Ashtanga Yoga was rocked this week with news of the passing of the lineage-holder Sharath…
Category: Culture
Citta – The Mind of Focus
If, like me, you are a fan of Patañjali’s Yogasūtras, you know that yoga’s first definition is about the mind, not the body. A snapshot…
On Moving with the Moon with Ana Davis
A Grateful Life Podcast: On Moving with the Moon with Ana Davis Podcast Host: Dr Lauren Tober Moving with the moon is a way of living…
The Importance of Psychosocial Safety in Yoga
It often comes as a surprise People outside of the Yoga profession are often surprised to learn that bad bosses and exploitation are just as…
Deciphering yoga styles in Australia
Despite the science about yoga’s benefits not being well understood, 1.4 million people are said to have practiced it in Australia during the 2022–23 financial…
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) Confident On List
For 25 years Yoga Australia has been the shining light in this nation for the promotion of yoga to the public and the development of…
The Mountains Can Teach Us
A fresh look at Reconciliation In a recent post, Sissy Austin [via Clothing the Gaps] said “I challenge white Australia, to challenge Reconciliation Week. I am…
John Butler’s Running River
Listening to the preview of John Butler’s new meditation album Running River I was struck by a few strong impressions. Aside from general delight at…
Ayurvedic Marma Therapy
Marma Therapy: 20hr Professional Development Training with Dr Shishir Prasad If you’re a yoga teacher or student looking for an additional healing modality to integrate…
The Goal of Yoga is Awakening
When I am meeting new people and they learn that I am “into” yoga, what they think yoga is quickly becomes apparent. I know that…
