Theme of the Month 2018
Presents & Presence
This time of year is special in many ways. It’s a time that can be filled with great fun and joy: friends returning back home,
December 1, 2018
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Philosophy
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – Pada 2
Sadhana Pada sadhana = practice; sadhaka = the one, who practises Chapter 2 of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras is called Sadhana Pada; this chapter is about
November 1, 2018
Philosophy
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – Pada 1
In Indian mythology there is a beautiful legend about the sage Patanjali, who is considered to be the father of Yoga. Patanjali’s mother, Gonika, was
October 1, 2018
Theme of the Month 2018
How can I let go?
Chiana surrendering in Kerala. No telephone, no internet, no traffic; the boat is gliding through the Indian backwaters at the speed of a snail – for
September 1, 2018
Theme of the Month 2018
Awareness: How can we actively live our joy?
“You are not a drop in the ocean, you are a whole ocean in a drop.” Rumi Summer, sun, be happy! – Live actively The
August 1, 2018
Theme of the Month 2018
Sukha & Dukha – Joys & Suffering
“Sukha” is Joy, “Dukha” is suffering. Buddha elaborates this beautifully in his “Four Noble Truths”: There is suffering There is a cause to your suffering
July 1, 2018
Philosophy
The Warrior Goddess: Durga
Durga – Goddess of Strength, Power and Courage That moment when you say “I can’t do this anymore” or “I give up” or “I’m not
June 1, 2018
Theme of the Month 2018
Authenticity – be yourself!
Once upon a time … … there lived a yogi the mountains of the Himalayas, alone and withdrawn in a small hut. The village at
May 1, 2018
Theme of the Month 2018
The Great Yogi – Who is Shiva?
So far this year we have been blessed by Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and by Lakshmi, who teaches us to pass on what we
March 1, 2018
Philosophy
The goddess of abundance and beauty in you: Lakshmi
Having begun the New Year under the care of Ganesha, we are now in a good place to consider who else in the realm of
February 1, 2018
Philosophy
New beginnings: Ganesha
New Beginnings – Who is Ganesha? In the Hindu mythology, there is no other deity than Lord Ganesha that would be more fitting to kick
January 1, 2018