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Yoga and Yoga Asana

What is Yoga? The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word yuj meaning to yoke or bind and is often interpreted as “union”, union of the mind, body and spirit with the Universal Consciousness. Through yoga we can experience a…

By Anna | 01/06/2014 | Articles | No Comments |

Anna has completed Yoga As Therapy Advanced Training

Anna, head teacher at Ishvara Yoga, has now completed the Yoga As Therapy Advanced Training course at Yoga Campus in Islington.

By Ishvara Yoga | 28/01/2014 | Archive | No Comments |

What is Prana?
Prana is a fundamental aspect of the yogic system and translates best as ‘life force,’ and is also referred to as Chi in other Eastern traditions. According to Yoga it is the underlying energy of all manifestation in the universe. The prana circulates in the human body via Nadis, subtle energy […]
Private Yoga Classes in Byron Bay
We provide one-to-one and private group yoga classes for small and large groups for people of all ages and abilities. The practice can be tailored to suit your needs and can conveniently take place at your home or holiday accommodation. A few days ago I taught an early morning private yoga class to a […]
New Hatha Yoga Classes at Byron Bay Scout Hall
Ishvara Yoga will be opening a regular Friday morning (10:30-11:30) Hatha Yoga class at the Byron Bay Scout Hall (28 Tennyson St, Byron Bay, 2481). The classes will begin on the 22nd November 2024 and will be taught by Anna. Like all our classes, this class is an open drop-in classes for practitioners […]
Cultivating Contentment
“By contentment, supreme joy is gained” Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Sadhana Pada Reflecting on the word ‘contentment’ immediately brings to my mind feelings of warmth, wellbeing, self-love and relaxation. The moments when I have felt content I have experienced a sense of ease and presence in my body and a […]
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
“When food is pure, the mind is pure; this creates an oasis for awakening and provides an awakening that affects every level of our being.” Chandogya Upanishad (8th –6th century BCE) Yoga being a holistic system of self-development offers clear advice on the ideal diet that will complement and […]
Staying In Balance During Winter
The Ayurvedic healing system (a 5,000-year-old science that has its origins in the Vedic culture of India) recognises that human beings are part of nature and are therefore affected by the cycles of nature. Ayurveda discusses three fundamental energies that affect our inner and outer environments: […]