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Yoga is the practice of stilling the fluctuations of the mind.
Stillness and silence are at the heart of spirituality. So many traditions and philosophies teach us to find stillness and embrace silence as a means to undo suffering and cultivate wellbeing. It even lies at the heart of yogic philosophy: Yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ This translates to: yoga is the practice of stilling the fluctuations of the mind. Yoga is also, therefore, the state in which the mind has become still. Yet, we live in a world that is governed by movement and no

lluminating Shadows
May 142 min read
What is Kundalini Yoga?
Kundalini Yoga is a method of yoga practice with the intention of cultivating the mysterious energy of kundalini. Its manifestation is thought of as one of the goals of Hatha Yoga (the yoga of union of opposites), whilst embracing the symbology and mysticism of the rising serpent. In practice, Kundalini Yoga brings together asana (posture), pranayama (breathwork), bandha (energetic locks), and mudra (gestures) to focus the mind and build energetic sensitivity. These tools are

lluminating Shadows
Apr 174 min read
The Connection between the Chakras and Kundalini Yoga
What is the connection between the Chakras and Kundalini Yoga? First of all, let's get clear on a misconception about what the Chakras are. They aren't exactly physical. Chakras are often visualised as vortices of light. Literally Chakra means wheel, so like spiral galaxies your Chakras are turning wheels of light. The light that we are talking about can be thought of as Prana (energy) or even Consciousness itself. Light is Consciousness, and the Chakras are the gateways for

lluminating Shadows
Mar 134 min read
On the first day retreat, we Shone the Light.
On the 21st of February, Josh hosted the first day retreat entitled Shine the Light. In the scenic tranquillity of Leicestershire countryside, the sun did indeed shine, during a season of uncharacteristic wetness and very little sunlight. The deep work that we did in community was symbolic of the end of this dark and wet window and the dawning of a new season of potential. Together we planted new intentions in the form of Sankalpa (a heartfelt desire ) which serves as a power

lluminating Shadows
Mar 45 min read
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