Autumnal Equinox Blessings The rhythms of nature remind us that the only constant in life is change. Even though we may like to hold on to summer, days full of light, sunshine and warmth, we have no choice but to let go and accept what is. Maybe we are actually welcoming the change of the …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Coconut and vanilla add rich tropical flavors and turn this easy breakfast recipe into an exotic getaway for the senses. Close your eyes and transport yourself to an exquisite island where palms sway gently in the warm breeze and the ocean waves lap onto the shore. Click HERE for the full experience. Enjoy every bite …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Awaken the energy within yourself, discover the power of Chakras and how to balance them. This upcoming Chakra Balancing workshop will include a guided meditation to align your Chakras, and a short introduction to the Chakra system explaining how Chakras affect our health, energy & well-being. Chakra Balancing Workshop TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 10.00 …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Today we complete our exploration of the 8 Limbs of Yoga by contemplating the last of the five Niyamas given by Patañjali in the Yoga Sutras: Ishvara Pranidhana ईश्वर प्रणिधान Samadhi siddhir isvara pranidhanat “Samadhi* is obtained through devotion to Isvara (the Supreme Being).” ~ Gary Kissiah *spiritual state of consciousness To embrace Ishvara Pranidhana …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Health is wealth. Peace of mind is happiness. Yoga shows the way.” ~ Swami Vishnudevananda The fourth Niyama is Svadhyaya स्वाध्याय Yoga Sutra 2.44: Svadhyayad ista devata samprayogah “Through self-study comes union with one’s chosen deity.” ~ Gary Kissiah Like most yoga sutras, Svadhyaya has both an external and internal application. …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” ~ Jesse Owens The third Niyama of the second branch of yoga is Tapas तपस् Yoga Sutra 2.43: Kaya indriya siddhir asuddhi ksayat tapasah “Austerities destroy impurities and, with …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Today we move on to the second niyama “Santosha” संतोष Yoga Sutra 2.42: “Samtosad anuttamah sukha labhah” “Contentment brings supreme happiness.” ~ Gary Kissah “It is well worth analyzing the circumstances of those occasions on which we have been truly happy. For, as John Masefield says, “The days that make us happy make us wise.” …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Today we are moving on to the second limb of Patañali’s Yoga Sutras. Just as a little refresher, the first limb is universal in its application and offers ethical guidelines on how we interact with others. The second limb, the Niyamas, are more personal, support us on our path and our practice and provide …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.” ~ B. K. S. Iyengar Yes, I am passionate about yoga and to me the power of yoga is undeniable. Therefore I decided to add on to my previous blog “The Healing Power …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern “I knew that was really the only purpose of life: to be our self, live our truth, and be the love that we are.” ― Anita Moorjani When I recently came across this inspiring video of Dr. Wayne Dyer interviewing Anita Moorjani, it was clear that I wanted to share this wonderful message with …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern