Sri TVK Desikachar passing

The sad passing of Sri TVK Desikachar (son of Sri Krishnamacharya)

As some you no doubt know one of our most influential teachers, Sri TVK Desikachar (son of Sri Krishnamacharya) passed away, on the 8th of August aged 78. Many years ago at a dinner he asked me what I thought the true purpose of yoga was. I replied with my standard response at the time … ‘to realise that our …

The Yoga Synergy Chant (Video)

An interpretation of the chant (Sanskrit spelling shown below) karmaņyevādhikāraste  – Your sphere of influence is with your actions alone mā phaleşu kadācana  – But never in the fruits or results of your actions mā karmaphalaheturbhūr  – Don’t let your motive to act be because of the fruits or results of your actions mā te sango ’stvakarmaņi –But at the same time don’t …

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The Benefits of Yoga for Kids

by Simon Borg-Olivier & Bianca Machliss Yoga has a recorded history of at least five thousand years (Feuerstein, 1996). Hatha yoga involves the physical aspect of this ancient Indian science. Hatha yoga uses strengthening and stretching exercises, aerobic conditioning, and relaxation exercises, to help improve posture and breathing. The word ‘yoga’ means union, joining, or to link together as one …