Meditation is a key part of yoga retreats here at Blue Osa. Traditional meditation techniques are part of the yoga teacher training and classes to encourage the relationship with Ahamka (the Self). The 4 Aspects … Read More
Love is All Around Us But You’ll Love Better If You Love Yourself First
Discovering the meaning of love, how to experience it fully and give and receive it without expectations or conditions is a life lesson worth searching for. We are all novices at this everyday art. Even … Read More
What Makes A Yogi A Yogi
Definition of yogi 1: a person who practices yoga 2: capitalized : an adherent of Yoga philosophy 3: a markedly reflective or mystical person I have met a number of westerners who apply the term … Read More
Do You Want To Be Happy Or Right?
Happiness often conjures up different images for different people. For some it may be a day spent in front of the TV catching up on their favourite show and eating a take-away. For others it … Read More
A Challenge from a Yogi to You: A Clean Space Promotes a Clean Mind
Oh yes, I know that feeling. When you return home after a long day at work day and don’t want to do anything but lay down on your bed. What about that huge pile of … Read More
Advice For Yoga Teachers Just Starting Out
You’ve just finished your yoga teacher training and you’re wondering whether you’re ready to start teaching yet. Maybe you’re full of confidence and eager to get going, or perhaps you’re holding back and questioning your … Read More
Five Guaranteed Ways To Become More Grounded
By Lara Healy Uh-Oh, I’m “Un-Grounded”…But What Does That Even Mean? I had heard many yogis, including our yoga teacher, Yogi Aaron, talk about the importance of staying “grounded.” But I always wondered, “What does … Read More
How To Awaken Your Intuition And Find Your True Self
Intuition is a phenomenon of mind, where the mind acquires knowledge without a use of reason. Intuition is seen as greater knowledge, knowledge beyond intelligence, opposite to our rational thinking. It is the ultimate state … Read More
Who Is Your Guru? Who Is Your Teacher?
These 24 statements have come from the book, “The Himalayan Masters” by Pandit Rajamani Tigunait who is the spiritual leader of the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale Pennsylvania. This excerpt is a conversation between Dattatreya and … Read More
I’m A Humble Yogi Dammit. Now Stop The Yoga Competition!
By Joe Germania When I first started practicing yoga consistently I judged and competed mentally in every yoga class. Every yoga class became an intense yoga competition. I’d judge people’s warm ups as showing off. … Read More