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The Wisdom of Shri Shubha

During a visit to Mysore, India, Josh Pryor had the pleasure of attending the Mysore Yoga Traditions conference, where he was moved by the wisdom…

Sharath Jois and the Mysore Legacy Part 2

I discovered Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga when I was in my early 30s. For someone fairly new to yoga it was an electric experience to…

The limbs of āsana – Part 3: The mountain, the snake, and the tortoise

In this third and final article of the series, Valérie Fimat-Faneco delves into the captivating story of the spiritual journey of the gods and demons,…

The limbs of āsana – Part 2: The art of sitting

In the first article of this series, we saw how a posture is defined in relation to steadiness and comfort (sthira and sukha) and how…

The limbs of āsana – Part 1: What is a posture?

Postures (āsana) are to Yoga what chips or French fries are to food: the whole world knows them, the whole world eats them, yet not…

Why and How Yoga Benefits Women in Menopause

Inspired by the 2024 Menopause Summit, Caroline Giles shares with us her insights into the benefits of yoga for women in menopause. Menopause is one…

Social Engineering and the Magic Therein

Long ago, computer hacking occurred via files known as viruses. They were created by adventurous and devious computer experts (usually in their bedrooms) to test…

Five Ways Yoga Mudras Can Transform Your Life

In this article Emma Wertheim shares with us her personal experience and knowledge of the ancient hand mudras and shares five mudras that can have…

Machinations on Meditation

There is no single direct translation in Sanskrit for the word “meditation”. It’s an umbrella term in English that can refer to many different things,…

Insurance 101

What insurance policies should I be considering when operating a small business? Professional Indemnity Professional Indemnity insurance covers the costs associated with allegations of negligence…

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…

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…

One Man’s Story: Why More Men Should Practice Yoga

It won’t come as a surprise that men represent less than 20% of total participants in Australian yoga classes. This is often due to yoga…

Super Contributions for Yoga Teachers

Note: Laws surrounding the payment of super to contractors in Australia, and workplace relations in general, are complex and the views expressed in this interview…

Yoga Therapy in Australia: A Path Forward

In a world where centralised policy-making often overshadows our voices, we’ve witnessed another sweeping decision.. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has confirmed that Yoga…

Live Longer by Being Bendy

There is research to suggest that you can live longer by being able to bend. Yoga Australia’s very own Rebel Tucker was interviewed on Perth…

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…

A Grateful Life Podcast: On Celebrating Yoga with Merridy Woodroffe

Podcast Host: Dr Lauren Tober This podcast episode is to celebrate our sponsor, Yoga Australia’s 25th year anniversary. And joining us is their Vice President,…