teachers & lineage
Swami Sivananda
(8 Sep 1887 - 14 July 1963)
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Sri Krishnamacharya
(18 Nov 1888 - 28 Feb 1989)
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Indra & A.G. Mohan -
Founders of
Svastha Yoga & Ayurveda
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Mandy Knox -
Custodian of Kookaburra Yoga Sanctuary
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"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."
I have such heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for this beautiful human being appearing in my life, sharing her profound wisdom, generosity, and authenticity with all who cross her path...and beyond.
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF YOGIC WISDOM
~ LIVING IN PEACE AND HARMONY WITH OURSELVES AND OTHERS ~
THE EIGHT LIMBS OF YOGA
Yama ~ reflection of our true self
Niyamas ~ evolution toward harmony
Asana ~ comfort in being, posture
Pranayama ~ enhancement and guidance of energy (prana)
Pratyhara ~ encouraging the senses to draw within
Dharana ~ gathering and focussing of consciousness inward
Dhyana ~ continuous inward flow of consciousness
Samadhi ~ pure awareness
THE YAMA AND NIYAMA ARE EXPRESSED IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR THOUGHTS, WORDS, AND ACTIONS.
YAMA ~ our behaviour toward others and the environment ~ is experienced through:
Ahimsa ~ reverence, love, compassion for all
Satya ~ truthfulness, integrity
Asteya ~ generosity, honesty
Brahmacharya ~ balance, moderation
Aparigraha ~ awareness of abundance, fulfillment
NIYAMA ~ personal disciplines and our attitude toward ourselves ~ encompasses:
Saucha ~ simplicity, purity, refinement
Santosha ~ contentment, being at peace with oneself and others
Tapas ~ cleanse, disciplined effort
Svadhaya ~ study of the self, nature and ancient texts
Isvara Pranidhana ~ wholehearted dedication, devotion
Yama ~ reflection of our true self
Niyamas ~ evolution toward harmony
Asana ~ comfort in being, posture
Pranayama ~ enhancement and guidance of energy (prana)
Pratyhara ~ encouraging the senses to draw within
Dharana ~ gathering and focussing of consciousness inward
Dhyana ~ continuous inward flow of consciousness
Samadhi ~ pure awareness
THE YAMA AND NIYAMA ARE EXPRESSED IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR THOUGHTS, WORDS, AND ACTIONS.
YAMA ~ our behaviour toward others and the environment ~ is experienced through:
Ahimsa ~ reverence, love, compassion for all
Satya ~ truthfulness, integrity
Asteya ~ generosity, honesty
Brahmacharya ~ balance, moderation
Aparigraha ~ awareness of abundance, fulfillment
NIYAMA ~ personal disciplines and our attitude toward ourselves ~ encompasses:
Saucha ~ simplicity, purity, refinement
Santosha ~ contentment, being at peace with oneself and others
Tapas ~ cleanse, disciplined effort
Svadhaya ~ study of the self, nature and ancient texts
Isvara Pranidhana ~ wholehearted dedication, devotion
Anandamayi Ma (30 Apr 1896 - 27 Aug 1982) was an Indian saint, teacher, and mystic.
Some describe her as 'an epitome of Divine Grace, suffused by love, permeating joy.'