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 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 “By the observance of aparigraha, the yogi makes his life as simple as possible and trains his mind not to feel the loss or the lack of anything. Then everything he really needs will come to him by itself at the proper time.” –B.K.S. Iyengar Today we have arrived at the fifth and final Yama …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Today we look at the fourth practice of the “yamas” which is: Brahmacharya ब्रह्मचर्य Sutra 2.38: Brahmacarya pratisthayam virya labhah This yoga sutra translates as: “When the yogini is firmly established in moderation, vitality is gained.” ~ The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, Sutra II.38 Brahmacharya is frequently translated as celibacy, or faithfulness in marriage. …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Unleash Your Inner Goddess Yoga and Life Coaching “Love the Life you Live, Live the Life you Love”~ Bob Marley Take your daughter, sister, mom, best friend or come by yourself to discover your true potential. Allow me to guide you on your path to finding your purpose, fulfilling your dreams and living …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern