When I was in India last year I was astonished at how excited the country’s people, in general, were excited about their new presidentĀ Narendra Modi. They all felt a positveĀ transformation taking place under his leadership. Modi actually practice yoga. He says āYoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony…
Yoga can be a daunting thing… MostĀ people can’t bend, stretch, twist and balance their bodies the way yoga is popularly portrayed. The logical conclusion of a stiff person or someoneĀ suffering chronic physical ailments may be that yoga is not for them. Prospective students who call me or email me to enquire about my classes begins,…
There is, within us, aĀ limitless capacity for peace, love and light. Nurturing a conscious inner connection to the Infinite Eternal Self, while we exist in the dualistic world, is a source of comfort, and a means to transcend of ordinary, local reality. When we don’t live from such aĀ centre essence we rely on control and…
Not everyone who practice yoga has enlightenment in mind. Yet I am certain that most persons who do yoga frequently do so because they feel “lighter” after a class. I was first drawn to yoga because it suggestsĀ potential (!) enlightenment to serious practitioners. But also consider that enlightenment is aĀ lightness of heart. How is that…
Light of All lightĀ is a music production I created as a seed forĀ peace.Ā ItĀ hints at a metaphysical-spiritual notion that there is “a greater Light” behind the “ordinary light” of the world. That peace is always there, thought mostlyĀ buried under layers of outer conflict. When one connects with the conscious awareness of inner peace, it begins to…
The whole truth can only be the whole truth. Healing = whole. Whole = consciousness. Consciousness springs from awareness. Ā Healing is big topic, and a most important one of our time. It appears as if the planet is divided in two camps; those searching for ways to protect its natural recourses and find personal…
For me theĀ ocean and riding a waveĀ fullyĀ rivals the pleasure I derive from yoga. In fact riding a perfect wave perfectly perhaps exceedsĀ yogaĀ š Paddling out on a glassy ocean, light on the water, reflecting the sky, isĀ a liquid, dream version of meditation, so powerful. If you live in Muizenberg, love the sea, and work for yourself,…
A dream come true – a yoga studio in Muizenberg. In summer the morning light pours onto the wooden floor. Tall old worldĀ windows shows glimpses of the lovely blue yonder of False Bay.Ā AĀ blessing to work by the seaside, a fantasy for any ocean lover. And especially inspiring for a yoga teacher and musician. Muizenberg is…
My Yoga Class Video, beginner to intermediate levels. One Playlist with 3 Individual Videos for convenient practice of the full 65 minute class. OrĀ practice anyĀ sequence on its own, with a choice of 3 sequence lengths. ā Ā Part 1 FloorĀ SequenceĀ 22 Minutes ā Ā Part 2 Standing SequenceĀ 23 Minutes ā Ā PartĀ 3 FloorĀ SequenceĀ 14 Minutes More sequence combination suggestions for…
For me the only thing that beats teaching a yoga class is doing yoga on my own. These are two very different ways of practicing yoga. So much so that, superficial resemblance aside, the two are practically not all the same. In a yoga studio the teacher acts as a guide, making room for the…