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My first 10 day Vipassana Meditation Retreat experience.
Ten days meditating, 4:30am – 9:30pm. No distractions, No communication, no technology, no writing, no yoga, no luxuries or comforts. Just you, nature, and the mind. It felt a little like a brain boot camp. We do all this exercise and training for our bodies but neglect our minds and then wonder why we fall into bad habits and dark places in life so easily. Finding stillness and teaching the mind new ways to handle memories, beliefs, pain, and expectations was definitely a challenge. I went into this challenge without even thinking about it. “10 days of silence, that sounds like a fun, difficult, and interesting experience, I’m up for it!” I thought. A test of determination and willpower it most certainly was!
Faith, Reincarnation, Life after death, My worldview, and changing perspectives.
As someone’s whose faith feels more like an erratic, changing, vast and dynamic ocean; amidst a storm. I can sense how supportive and centring it must be to have a mind that doesn’t question their beliefs or faith. How strong and supported one must always feel! That feels inspiring, but not so achievable for my curious mind.
Yet the path of Yoga teaches us to question everything. So, perhaps, for this reason, I’ve found refuge within it.
Pain at its core is love
Sometimes, when I share my pain, fears, doubts, grief, insights or shadow side, It tends to elicit caring and concerned responses. Which is lovely, it is wonderful to know people care.However, the emotions which move through me, they are temporary, its just energy in...
Trust
A tiny moth found the strength to nestle out of her cocoon. Not sure how to fly, yet, she longed deeply to soar close to the moon. It was a battle and a fight to get here. She emerged, luminous but still dazed and confused. Her past is but a dream and her old...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jade Rose Yoga Update:
Dear Jade Rose Yoga community, To help with the circumstances regarding the COVID-19 virus, & the different problems its presenting for many; financially, psychologically, energetically & physically. I have been focusing on the the teachings & practises of...
The story behind Hanumanasana
The splits pose, also known as "Hanumanasana" in Sanskrit, was named after Hanuman, who was a monkey God. Hanuman had unlimited power & potential, but he had for some reason, forgotten. When Hanuman put his mind to things he could achieve anything! But the problem...
Yoga is an energetic practice
Yoga is a physical, mental and energetic practise. The practice of Yoga works just as much on your energetic body as it does the physical one. I've always understood Yoga to be a conversation or a communion with yourself. It's a sacred space where the body has just...
Things to remember when starting a regular yoga practise
A few things to keep in mind when beginning a regular Yoga practise. Yoga is for everyone. Anyone anywhere can practise Yoga. You don’t have to look a certain way or even have to be flexible. Yoga means union; which means to bring union to the self & to the...
The Story behind Jade Rose Yoga
In 2017, my Father was diagnosed with stage three Pancreatic Cancer, which soon progressed to his lungs. After six months of diagnosis, he passed away dying at age 62. At the time I was studying to be a Paramedic, a high pressure, high-stress job, which I’m certain...
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