tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54596147841012347312011-07-07T15:39:17.299-07:00Life, love, yoga and the bumpy road to enlightenment.Yogi Siphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05394698526392503426noreply@blogger.comBlogger1351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459614784101234731.post-53884862186544042832010-03-18T00:44:00.000-07:002010-03-18T02:10:08.393-07:00

Oh wow!! The Eat, Pray, Love movie is coming out soon! I can't wait!! One of my all-time favourite books starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem (possibly the sexiest man ever!).Elizabeth Gilbert is awesome. And her journey is inspiring. I obviously can't comment on the movie yet but seriously, everyone should read this book.

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I had heard rumors about this but had never seen an episode before today.Haha! i love it!Yoga Journal's Ogden: The inappropriate yoga guy is so funny.Ogden wears a totally dorky sweatband, "Aums” too loudly, swears in class, brags about the retreats he has attended in Nepal and Mexico, and makes eyes at Kimberly, a buxom long-haired beauty, during class. He constantly hits on all the women and

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I got the most awesome surprise this weekend! My cousin Jo, plays is Finley Quaye's band and at the last minute I found out that they were out here playing a gig this weekend!So so cool. Nothing like a bit of reggae to ease up the weekend. Was also pretty cool meeting the main man and getting to spend some quality time with Jo.I was thrilled to discover that he (Jo not Finley) is into yoga and

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Next week friday we are officially launching the Longevity website. Very excited :) It's looking gorgeous.From then on you will be able to track me down there.Tomorrow I'm doing a photo shoot for the blog. Eek! Will post the pics as soon as I have them.kissesY.S

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Abs...such an important component when practicing yoga. And also the bane of my existence. I'm utterly lame when it comes to abs. So I'm challenging myself to an ab workout everyday.Your core supports your entire body. And trust me, if you have a strong core, all your yoga poses will become easier to do. Below I have given you a great ab exercise to do at home everyday just like me. Watch how

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Haha! A picture of me doing Utthita Hasta Padangustasana at the thai raw food cooking school this last December.Radness.

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hello friendly blog followersSorry I have been so quiet. Work is insane, I am teaching yoga 3-4 nights a week and have started my e-marketing course. Any semblance of a social life that I had before is soon going to be a thing of the past.Mind you, I made sure I had one last weekend of craziness before I knuckle down. A girls weekend of epic proportions was had these last few days.Anyway, I am

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I am not a morning person. But I have had to resort to doing yoga in the morning because I am now teaching most evenings during the week.Ok, well to be honest, I have not actually started the morning routine yet. But I will. From tomorrow. Will force myself to head to the studio for the 7am class (after a large cup of coffee).As I suspected, teaching has left me with little time for my own

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Wow! This weekend I attended the Jivamukti Yoga Immersion with Sharon Gannon and David Life in Johannesburg. Amazing. What absolutely amazing teachers!What really struck me is what young sixty-somethings they are!! They look incredible. If anything is an advert for yoga, its these two beautiful people. And wisdom oozes from them. Its almost as though they are from another world of wise, peaceful

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AAHHH!!I have had the worst morning! And work is hectic. And I feel like my stress levels are going through the roof.On the off chance that any of you are in the same miserable position, here are a few yoga postures that help with stress.Deep breathing - a surefire way to destress - inhale slowly and deeply and exhale slowly and deeplyPlow PoseSupported child's pose - put a pillow underneath your

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I have become a little obsessed with yoga clothes. They're so comfy and lovely (maybe not quite as comfy as the people above in their birthday suites?).My favourite right now is Shakti Shanti.They have a sale section so poor journos like me can get stuff really cheaply (well, relatively). The material they make their clothes out of is perfect for yoga and so luxurious.Bhakti Ware is also pretty

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Over the last 6 months, my hip flexors have been getting more and more sore and niggly. Sometime it's a sharp shooting pain and other times a dull throb.I have been trying to ignore it (like a total idiot!) but it seems to be getting worse. It is especially sore when I do postures like half pigeon and warrior 1 and lunges where it is being stretched. The other hip is a little achey too but not as

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I'm finally teaching!The studio idea fell through due to lack of time and dosh. But in a way it was a blessing. i am now teaching private classes in people's homes. So far I have one group of 5 who take lessons twice a week. My students are great. They're hilarious. They smoke cigarettes before and after the class and there is always wine or beer in the fridge for after the class. Haha! I love

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Wooohooo!I have a meeting tomorrow with the editor of Complete Yoga, South Africa's yoga magazine about potentially doing some freelance work for them. Very excited :)Check out this pic of my teachers doing a yoga demonstration at last year's Look and Feel Good Expo in Joburg - I found it on the Complete Yoga website.

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I misbehaved somewhat this weekend. But it was so much fun!Went out for a drink with some friends after work on friday and ended up having one too many, which resulted in me blowing a whole lot of cash on dinner for me and my man. It's ok, he's worth it ;)The following morning I dragged my sorry ass out of bed and went to a hardcore vinyasa class. It was pretty funny. I was wobbling all over the

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My absolute favourite yoga blogger has decided that his yoga blogging days are over. It is a sad, sad day for me. He is awesome. So so funny.I discovered his blog, My Itchy Third Eye when I had just started mine. I was thrilled. Awesome! Someone else who can see the humour in yoga!! People take these things way to seeeriiooouusslyy! I love yoga (and clearly so does Yoga Dawg) but i believe you're

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I won!! :)Our company set up an internal blogging competition as an incentive for those of us who are supposed to blog on the new Longevity website. It's not really a big deal but I did win some really rad stuff including some fabulous Valentino perfume, a HUGE swimming towel, a book, some champagne and a few other lovely little things.I like winning stuff. It's not very yogic of me but cool

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We did some gourmet raw food cooking classes while at the retreat in Thailand and I was literally blown away by the amazing food you can make with completely raw ingredients!And its so so good for you!!! Can you imagine all those amazing nutrients floating around in every mouthful! I've been trying to eat as much raw food as possible but I don't have a food processor or a dehydrator so it can be

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Here are a few photos from Thailand :)My foot :)Chilling out on the beach.The sun sets on Koh Tao.

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Madonna credits her hectic yoga routine for her ridiculously muscular, toned arms.Us Weekly spoke with Los Angeles yoga instructor Nancy Goodstein, who has worked with Madonna to develop her killer arms. “Her arms are entirely from her practice of Ashtanga [a rigorous, athletically challenging] yoga. It builds the upper body.” Goodstein adds a typical two-hour session of the workout “is

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Yoga has transformed from an ancient spiritual practice into a competitive, commercialized, multi-million dollar industry. And for a practice rooted in renunciation, yoga sure is making some people very rich. Can yoga survive this war between the sacred and the profane with its good karma intact?Thanks to Yoga Dawg and his fabulous blog, My Itchy Third Eye, I stumbled across this documentary

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After an incredible holiday in paradise, I'm back in the swing of things.I've hit the ground running at work but am enjoying being busy and productive. Work is paying for me to do an amazing e-marketing course in March which i am THRILLED about! Yay yay yay!! A good start to the year!Being back at the yoga studio is wonderful. I love my teachers. And I love yoga.This weekend one of my teachers,

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I did an amazing Iyengar yoga class this morning at the spa. It was the first time I'd been to one so it was quite an experience.I think I'll pick up an Iyengar class once a week when I get back to Joburg. I've always been a bit "anti" Iyengar yoga cos I love the more fast-paced energetic yoga like Jivamukti and Flow. BUT I have decided that I think all people practicing energetic yoga should

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After spending a week on Koh Tao, a beautiful tropical island where we drank cocktails, ate copious amounts of thai green curry and tom yum soup and spend days lazing on the beach, we have arrived at our detox retreat in the northern city of Chiang Mai. I'm on day 2 of the detox. It's pretty hectic. Yoga and meditation, detox drinks and supplements, carrot juice and veggie broth and liver flush

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Since posting the Why is yoga so expensive post, there has been much debate between my yoga friends.I'm not really sure where I stand. Yoga teachers like everyone else need to make a living. But it would be really cool if they did one donation-based class a week. So that people who can't afford yoga normally, can be exposed to it.Just a thought.I have discovered Project Air, a charity

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It has fallen on me to plan and prepare Christmas lunch this year.And of course, we're going to do a completely vegetarian version. Seeing as it's summer here, we're gonna have loads of fresh, juicy salads.Here are some ideas:As a result of our Greek heritage, a dish that is often on the table in my family is Spanakopita. It's a delicious greek spinach pie made with philo pastry and feta

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Christmas is around the corner! I thought I'd give you some gift ideas in case you have any loved ones who are as yoga crazy as me :)1. For those who have the means to spend a small fortune, get a Wii Fit!! They are so cool and so much fun. The Nintendo fitness games include yoga so your yoga enthusiast will be happy and the whole family can use it!2. Yogitoes Skidless towels are a great yoga

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Something that has bugged me about yoga for a long time is that it is expensive. It is unashamedly aimed at the upper classes. But to me this doesn't feel like it is in line with yoga philosophy. Sometimes I feel like yoga is becoming bastardized in western society.Don't get me wrong, I totally understand that yoga teachers have to make a living and the reality is we live in a capitalist society.

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So as you know, James and I are doing an 8-day detox and raw food retreat while we're in Thailand.Well, I have stumbled across a documentary about exactly that...well, not entirely. (a) She does it for 30 days and (b) its not in Thailand.Nonetheless, I'm really keen to watch Supercharge me!: 30 days raw. Sadly, there don't seem to be any clues as to whether it will be released in SA. BUT you can

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This pose is called Wild Thing :) I love it! Camatkarasana is an awesome backbend. I'm loving backbends at the moment. My back is finally opening up :)Backbends are pretty intense. It's all about opening your heart chakra and that can be pretty scary. People sometimes feel anxiety and panic when attempting backbends."The Heart Chakra is the centre from which feelings of love emanate. It is also

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I finally saw Enlighten Up!And I thought it was good. Maybe not as good as I expected but still, it's a movie about yoga!! And there is an interview with Sharon Gannon and David Life, the founders of Jivamukti yoga (just as an aside, Sharon and David seem really awesome. I can't wait to meet them).The thing about this documentary is nothing goes as planned. The poor filmmaker Kate Churchill

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I went on an awesome tour of Joburg on the weekend! We travelled on the new bus system called Rea Vaya or the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit). It was loads of fun. The bus system is really fantastic. It's worth everyone trying out! Stop bitching about Jozi and check out some of the awesome stuff thats happening in the city!We went up to the top of the Carlton Centre (the tallest building in Africa),

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Did you know:Residents of Okinawa, Japan, have the longest life expectancy of any Japanese and likely the longest life expectancy of anyone in the world, according to a 30-year study of more than 600 Okinawan centenarians. Their secret: a low-calorie diet of unrefined complex carbohydrates, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, and soy.Yeah, so if want to live longer and healthier become a vegetarian

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Yay! Today it is my birthday :) How cool is this yoga birthday cake??Was spoilt by James this morning and am feeling rather cheerful. Going out for dinner with James and the family to Soi in Melville tonight. It is my all-time favourite restaurant. Fantastic Thai and Vietnamese food. James and I can practice for our trip to Thailand (which is in 4 weeks!!! yay!!!).Speaking of which, I need to up

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I have heard a rumor that Seane Corn (gorgeous Yogi extraordinaire) is coming to South Africa.As far as I know, it was organised by the Yoga Warrior studio in Rosebank. She is coming in the first week of February and will be holding an Art of Vinyasa Workshop . But there is no way I can afford to do the immersion with Sharon and David AND the workshop with Seane Corn :( Damn, I need to start

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Ana Brett is something else. Yoga's bimbo. Ok, I'm being a bitch but seriously, check out this video. I'm not a Kundalini expert but tell me, HOW IS THIS YOGA??? And that OUTFIT!! Eeeekk!!!

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Yoga is not a religion. And everyone should practice it regardless of there religious beliefs. It's a way of becoming physically, spiritually and mentally healthy. And in a sense, its about having the time and space to get closer to YOUR God (whatever or whoever that may be)I found this ridiculous article about "the spiritual ramifications" of practicing yoga. There seems to be a debate going

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Yay! So my friend Andy and I are opening a Yoga/Pilates studio very soon !! :)We'll be based in a studio in the Rosebank/Parktown North area ( we're checking out a few possibilities this weekend). I'm super excited!We're trying to think of a cool name for the company. Any ideas?

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I have been DYING to see Enlighten Up. I keep asking James to download it at work cos it hasn't come out here (and I'm not sure it will). So far no luck.The film includes interview with veritable yoga GODS! And bonus, the main guy is super hot ;)Check out the trailer.I found this review which is pretty critical but it only makes me more desperate to see it!Her opening paragraph:"Enlighten Up! is

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Lion pose or Simhasana looks ridiculous and is fairly embarrassing to perform in front of a room full of people but like all yoga poses it's good for you! So do it, even if it's only in the privacy of your bedroom when everyone is out.Some benefits of Lion pose:Relieves tension in the chest and face. An often-overlooked benefit of Simhasana is that it stimulates the platysma, a flat, thin,

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Here are some pics of James and I at the Climate Action Picnic trying a few acro yoga poses :)If nothing else, it's so much fun!

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Check out this hilarious blog called Lost and Found in India: Notes from a Dusty Spiritualist. This woman is a great writer and she's so funny. One of her posts about something she started called Ask the Blogging Yogi:"OK, so I give in: some you wrote and asked me to do it weekly. Like I said once, I'm here to serve (and yes, that's still a very yogic thing to say), so your wish is my command.

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I'm not sure if it is a coincidence but I am a lot more into sex since I started practicing yoga. Maybe its just because I'm getting older and more comfortable with myself.Maybe I'm more comfortable with my body and who I am as a result of a regular yoga practice.One of the priceless benefits yoga offers is a new sense of confidence in one's self. Yoga promotes being aware of your body and

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The founders of Jivamukti yoga, Sharon Gannon and David Life are visiting South Africa in Feb 2010. Joburg yogis are FREAKING OUT!! These guys are legends.Sting is one of Sharon and David's celeb clients.These amazing teachers are gonna be speaking at South Africa's first yoga conference, Yoga Evolve.Check out Sharon talking about Yoga and Vegetarianism:

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I'm going to get this lotus flower tattooed on the back of my neck. Isn't it lovely? :)Then I'm thinking of getting this Tibetan chant tattooed in tiny writing below the butterfly on my lower back...It reads Om Mani Padme Hum. "Mani" means jewel which according to the Dalai Lama symbolizes "(the) altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love.[...]". "Padme" mean lotus which

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i love this picture. I love her expression and way her necklaces are falling in her face. Rad.

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Climate Action Day is a worldwide event. To see what it's all about, watch this:This Saturday, James and I are gonna walk down to Emmarentia Dam for the Jozi Climate Action Day picnic.James is setting up a Living Yoga "stall" where we'll be doing some awesome acroyoga.It's gonna be tons of fun. Dress up like a super-hero and come join us.

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This is a little scary...

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I have been terribly neglectful of my wonderful but rather small group of followers.I have been preoccupied with work, yoga practice and being in love again. So you have to forgive me. Yes. The manbattical didn't last til the end of the year...but then we all knew it probably wouldn't (I seem to remember some faithful friends giving me a week before I caved).I am back together with the man I've

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Read this article on why we should stop eating meat for the sake of the environment. We only have one planet and personally I'd like my grandchildren to experience it too.The article was taken from www.vegansociety.co.zaThe Environment Written by Administrator Saturday, 05 April 2008 18:15 Animal agriculture takes a

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This weekend Living Yoga has a Naked Yoga stall at the Look and Feel Good Expo.There will also be some really awesome yoga demonstrations as well as food stalls, dance and movement demonstrations, talks by Dr John Gray who wrote Men are from mars, Women are from Venus, health and wellness workshops and more!"The Look & Feel Good expo is South Africa’s first, all-encompassing premium health,

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A friend of mine was recently involved in the making of Unhinged: Surviving Joburg, a documentary about exactly that: Surviving in Johannesburg. It looks like its going to be fantastic! Check out the trailer below...Unhinged: Surviving Joburg - Trailer One from Loveland Plant Hire on Vimeo.

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It's 2am and I'm in bed, wide awake. My body is aching slightly from an intense 2hr yoga class. I'm happy.At the end of every yoga class, after I have sat quietly in meditation for a few minutes. I bring my palms in prayer position and bring my thumbs to my third eye (between your eyebrows). I ask the universe for insight, clarity and wisdom. I then bend forward and place my forehead on the

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I found this brilliant website :) I may not be fat but I still think this is a great blog. So for all the fab fat chicks out there..check out A Fat Girl's Guide to Living The Fat Girl’s Guide to Living (FGG) is a lifestyle blog for and by overweight women who are tired of missing out on really living because of internal and external pressures about being fat, and their own perceptions of

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Check out this rad vegan food blog called Happy Vegan Yogini for some great ideas on how to make delicious vegan food.Also have a look at this JHBLive review of the new vegan/veggie restaurant in Greenside, Johannesburg called The Greenside Cafe.

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My colleagues have recently been complaining about the extra kilos that have piled on over the winter months.I found this great weight-loss yoga sequence on YouTube.

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Two is having a massive sale from the 1st - 4th October.Gina and Caren Waldman are Two.Two incredibly talented young women who design and produce a gorgeous clothing line. Some of there stuff is designed specifically for yoga and is soft and comfy and super stylish.I will absolutely be there spending lots of money that I should be saving for Thailand.Check it out.Details on FacebookYSx

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It's summer! Thanks god!Salads are the perfect food for hot summer afternoons. And they're generally good for you too.Creamy pasta and potato salads - sorry guys, these aren't actually salads no matter what Americans tell you. Americans even serve "salads" that have marshmellows in them!!! Like this:Does that look like a salad to you???So anyway, I've found a couple of really delicious,

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I've always fantasized about living in New York. And now I really wish I lived in New York!The New York yoga clothing brand, Lululemon has started free outdoor yoga classes in New York to promote their clothing range (which i have to say is AWESOME and EXPENSIVE!). What i would give be able to go to massive free outdoor yoga classes!ps. I'm giving little outdoor yoga classes in my garden on

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"Sex is a wonderful thing (but) don't fuck your students!" - Ana Forrest.Having relationships with your students is a big no-no. But it happens. Obviously. Hot, sweaty, scantilly clad men and women releasing enotional and physical energy in the same space is bound to create sparks. Not to mention the ADJUSTMENTS!Ok, I haven't actually taught any classes yet (teaching my first one on sunday -

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I'm taking a Forrest Yoga class tonight. Thought I'd just remind myself what it's all about. "If you want to use yoga to heal emotional pain, you must find out where it resides in your body and learn to take your breath there. I don't teach yoga to help people to transcend. I want people's spirits to reside in their body. I literally want to help people embody their spirit. Not go through

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Yeeeehhaaaaa!!! It's Earth Dance next weekend!Earthdance, the Global Dance Festival for Peace, has grown to become the world's largest simultaneous music and dance event. Founded in 1996, with 22 cities and 18 countries participating, Earthdance has grown to over 350 locations in 60 countries participating in 2008, with locations ranging from the club-lands of New York to the rainforests of

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I am so excited! I have decided to do a Detox and Raw Food Retreat while I am in Thailand. It looks hectic but I reckon it'll be so good for me.It will be 8 days at a beautiful beach resort on Koh Samui. The first 4 days are a fast (including colonic irrigation - eek!) and during the last 4 days I'll only be eating raw food (we're going to get lessons on how to prepare gourmet raw food - Yay!).

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A new yoga studio has opened up in Joburg. It's called Your Yoga Space. Check it out.

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The new Women's Health SA website has been launched. Although I don't talk about my day job much, I am the online editor for Longevity magazine. Obviously, Women's Health is our direct competitor.Despite the conflict of interests, I have to say that Women's Health SA is looking great. They even have an entire yoga section!! However, Longevity is all local content whereas Women's Health SA is

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My friend was recently part of the team who set up the Sparkl Lifestyle interactive website.It is so friggin' cool! You can plan themed parties, plan food for the party and send out invites. The site gives you recipes and then generates a shopping list for you and you can get people to bring different things on the list.There are also really cool lifestyle articles, tips and cocktail recipes on

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I've recently started reading Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth. This is no light, holiday read. In fact, at times it blows my mind. It's an incredible book and supposedly can completely change your life. However, the author keeps saying that it will only do so for those who are ready for such a transformation.The book basically says that present moment awareness and the dismantling of the ego is the

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Hey look its me doing yoga with my friends at the India Yoga day.Downward dog - being given an awesome stretch by my teacher Alana.Trikonasana

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I'm taking a time out from the dating scene. The ups and downs of the last few months have left me feeling emotionally battered. It's time to calm down and take a look inside to see whats going on with me.So no men til December. Its going to be tough. But I'm determined.

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Tomorrow, the Indian Consulate are holding a yoga day at Zoo Lake. It's on the whole day from 7am. Its going to be lots of fun.Living Yoga is holding a Jivamukti class at around 3pm (not sure of exact time) however, if you want to do the class, you need to sign up at 1pm.If you're never done Jivamukti you must come and try it.There will be food stalls and stuff to buy as well ayurveda, dance and

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Hah! I just realised that i forgot to inform you that once again I am a single lass. An independent woman. Thus the kissing cute boy on the weekend...Look out Jozi, here I come! ;)

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So we all know I m nowhere near getting married. Not even remotely. However, I found the most awesome thing for when I finally do meet the man of my dreams and tie the knot.Buy our Honeymoon is a honeymoon registry. So basically when you get married, instead of people giving you useless crap like blenders and snackwich makers, they sponsor a part of your honeymoon. Like a gondola ride in Venice

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I met a really cool guy this weekend. Great kisser, cute, not an evangelical Christian. Will keep you and the dating committee posted.This man introduced me to a blog called The Bloggess. 10 points. She is absolutely mad and hysterical. You have got to check it out. Enjoy! And keep reading Confessions :) Hugs, Yogi Sip

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So a friend pointed out to me that my blog name is rather loooonngg. I was thinking of changing it to A Wayward Yogi or Yogi Sip.What do you think?Any ideas?

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Check out these awesome Chakrasana earrings!

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I am really loving this posture these days. It's such an incredible stretch into your whole body. It's not an easy posture so if you struggle to do the full posture (8/10 difficulty level) then try Supported Bridge pose which has similar benefits but is not as challenging.Bridge Pose: You will find that the more you practice yoga, the easier the advanced pose will become.And then when you get

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Here are four beginner’s Tantric Sex techniques you can try out. Design an “intimacy space”This should be a comfortable area that is playful and relaxed. First, clear the room of any attention-grabbing clutter. Next, decorate with flowers, candles and cozy fabrics. Scent is really important to our sensuality, so try natural oils like jasmine, ylang-ylang, or rose. Make sure your bed is as

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So I was having a look at my google analytics and (if i understood it correctly), someone had actually landed on my blog by googling "What do Yogis say about oral sex". Awesome! :)And a good question... Personally I think oral sex is great...but then I'm not really a reliable source or a serious yogi.Check out this book called The Essence of Tantric Sexuality by Mark A. Michaels, Patricia

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I'm off to Thailand in December! I am so super excited! I have visions of myself doing early morning yoga on the beach... Realistically, I'll probably be in bed nursing a massive hangover after too much Thai red bull and whiskey...However, I definately want to do lots of yoga in beautiful places while I'm there. So i thought I'd do some research and this is what i found...Chiang Mai Yogasala is

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Check it out Turtle Cove Tofo Surf and Yoga Lounge. What could be better? Surfing and doing two yoga classes a day with world-class teachers? I am absolutely DYING to go on one of these! Did I mention it's in Tofo, Mozambique??

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I went to Durban this weekend with the new man in my life. Had a fantastic time. We spent the entire lazy weekend on the beach drinking too much and eating too much. Here are some more pics for you to check out...Doing nothing is really hard work...

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Check out these AWESOME yoga teacher business cards. They're tiny little rolled up yoga mats.I have to get some!

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I am now teaching Vinyasa Flow/Ashtanga and Hatha yoga on a wed and friday evening at 6.30 at a studio in Randburg, Johannesburg.Group classes are R50.I also do private and semi-private classes in your home.Please post a comment if you would like more details.My friend Tumi made this for me. Isn't she great? :)

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I'm happy. Probably happier than I ever have been before. Yoga certainly has had a huge effect on my happiness. Physiologically, studies have shown that yoga may help depression and anxiety by raising levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.I'm still smoking too much and partying but I feel healthy and strong. And steady. Both in my mind and in my body. Meditation helps to calm

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Today I am walking around in pain. My lower back is incredibly sore. I went to a wonderful hip-opener class last night but clearly over did it.I find this happens to me quite often. Why? Because I let my ego push me further than i should be going.Your ego or ahamkara in sanskrit is the part of you that deals with wants and desires. You see yourself in a certain way and identify yourself with

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The Dating Committee is having its second official meeting on friday night. Can't wait!A snippet - the minutes from the last meeting:(taken by Liv)It was agreed by all that some relationships are meant to end on the first date – members are encouraged not to make a big deal of thisThe following points were generally notedNot all straight men have standards (thank you Isaac for

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Check out this yoga retreat running in the first week of August.

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I'm sick and grumpy...but luckily I know of a fool-proof flu remedy:Lemon, garlic, ginger and apple juice with a sprinkling of cayenne pepper.Just feed 3 lemons, an apple, a piece of ginger about the size of a matchbox and a clove of garlic through the juicer.Its pungent. And is an acquired taste. But it does the trick. Lemons have loads of vitamin C and ginger helps with colds and allergies.

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Even her (him?). Sort of.

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I went to 44 Stanley Ave last night to check out a new event called Freshly Sliced. Its a poetry and folk music event.I saw Frankie Beagle for the first time. She is incredible. Absolutely world class.The poetry was also wonderful. Generally, I hate live poetry. Its all people trying to be "deep" and dripping in sickly angst. But last night's performances were really refreshing.The next Freshly

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Living Yoga is holding an adjustments workshop. It will run over two saturdays, the 25th of July and the 1st of August. It costs R550 per sat. You don't have to attend both.If you're a yoga teacher, its definately worth doing.Email cherryl@livingyoga.co.za if you're interested.

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HAHAHA!! The latest yoga craze in the states is Doga, yoga with your dog.I can't think of anything more ridiculous than attempting to do yoga with your dog. I mean look at the poor little guy!! Does he look happy to you??The claims are that the extra weight helps with the yoga postures. I doubt this... The other reason people do Doga is to bond with their dogs. Ok, fair enough. Personally, i

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I'm thinking of doing a course so that i can teach kids yoga...am i mad?

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Even more now than i did before...

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Check out this site. Teamsugar is a social networking site for women and i guess its pretty lame. All glitter and sparkles and celeb gossip BUT the Yoga Stretch and Tell group is basically a forum for yoga enthusiasts and it's rad :)

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Yum Yum! Try these:Detoxifying Dandelion and Bitter Greens Salad with Tarragon-Lemon VinaigretteLemony Lentil SoupEthiopian Vegetable BowlAbsolutely Perfect Palak Paneer

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Pincha Mayurasana... the bane of my yogi existence... I feel like i'll NEVER be able to do this.Different people struggle with different postures depending on their bodies. I have to work on the strength in my upper-back. I naturally have a pretty scrawny back so i need to focus on developing those muscles so i can do awesome postures like this one.ps. sometimes anatomically it is not possible

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Check out this little guy doing his yoga moves...hehe!

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Sorry for totally neglecting all of you fabulous followers. I have been doing my teacher's exams and i passed!I am now a qualified yoga teacher!I did my teacher training at Living Yoga in Craighall Park, Johannesburg. The studio is run by an incredible teacher, Cherryl Duncan.On the downside, i must have eaten my body weight in chocolate over the last week...and I don't even want to think about

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