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Harness the power of yoga nidra for deep relaxation and healing. Why practice yoga nidra? I personally use this practice for relaxation, stress recovery and to strengthen my life’s purpose. I have witnessed the benefits not only in myself but others too. Yoga nidra or yogic sleep is a powerful meditation practice that promotes self awareness and deep relaxation. It is a systemic form of guided meditation based on self-inquiry. Yoga Nidra is a powerful meditation technique where the mind remains conscious during the normally “unconscious” state associated with deep sleep. Usually practiced in a lying down position , [...]

You and Your Practice Dear Yogis, I am always thankful to see old and new faces with whom I share Mysore practice. I mentioned last month that this practice is for everybody regardless of ability, shape, strength and capacity, as long as one is willing to learn and embrace the practice. And so, you are all welcome to join. Each one of you brings a different positive vibe in the class that lends me inspiration and motivation to continue the Mysore journey with you. At this point, there are things that I would like to encourage you to cultivate to [...]

Yoga, Where do I Begin? No really, where do I begin? The topic is vast. The practice can be found all over the planet. Babies do it, animals do it, your grandparents are doing it! But what is it and where does one begin? Or begin again? There are endless interpretations, but we'll attempt to keep it simple. Yoga means union. Connection. Within and without. Body, mind, and soul. Between you and your world, you and all the other humans, you and the animals, the plants, between you and... things. What is union between you and your own body, [...]

Mysore Practice. My (hi)Story. My dear Yogis, Many of my students often ask me about Mysore practice. I think, more than the practice itself, it is also interesting to share with you a bit of my story and history about Mysore practice – where it came from and how I learned this style of yoga. Looking back, the Mysore style of yoga reminds me of the time I spent in Chennai in India, and of two great people who had a great influence in learning the practice – TKV Desikachar, the son of Krisnamacharya in Chennai, and India Daniel [...]