अविद्यास्मितारगद्वेषाभिनिवेशाः क्लशाः avidyāsmitā-rāga-dveṣābhiniveśāḥ kleśāḥ PYS II.3 The kleśas are said to be the key obstacles to samadhi, bliss. If you can surmount these then you are good to go as an enlightened being. Ha! Easier said than done. There are quite a few lists, tips and tricks in the yoga sutras of Patanjali, and theContinue reading “Knowing the Self Through the 5 Klesas”
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Thai green curry
Classic, simple, non-spicy English take on the traditional Thai green curry. So simple, so delicious. Serves 2-3 Carrots x 2 Leek x 1 Broccolli x 1 small Thai green curry paste (half a jar) Coconut milk (one can) Lemongrass (fresh from the plant if you can get it) Chop and fry veggies, add paste, addContinue reading “Thai green curry”
Kiss the Earth
The Earth As My Home (1 – 2) Last moon, we focussed purely o n the root chakra at the base of the spine with peak pose Bird of Paradise. As we move up the sushumna, away from the the root chakra, towards the sacral chakara, we arrive at the intersection between the two chakras:Continue reading “Kiss the Earth”
four green stew
Stir fry steam bowl Preparation time: 1 hour soup makes 6 portions, stores 5-6 days in fridge. fry tofu separately 5min with Indian, Asian and English influences this dish combines four green vegetables, beans, nuts, soya and spices… Fry big chopped leek (inc green tops) and two courgettes add spices (organic garam masala, extra cumin,Continue reading “four green stew”
The World Is The River of God
In a state of enlightenment, acceptance is one of the dominant emotions, and it is no surprise that it is the emotion associated with the root chakra. Acceptance of what is, as it is, with nothing wrong at all, we see the world as perfect. I remember coming back from India one time, where IContinue reading “The World Is The River of God”
purple sweet potato and chestnut curry
A super simple recipe with a rich, creamy nuttiness thanks to the chestnuts and spices. Purple sweet potato – chopped into cubes 2-3cm Broccoli – sliced into batons Chestnuts – in a jar, ready cooked Chickpeas Coconut milk – one can Spices – paprika, thyme, garam masala, salt and pepper Chop the potato and fryContinue reading “purple sweet potato and chestnut curry”
Time to Earth
I must say I enjoy practicing with the cycle ofthe moon. It’s the first quarter moon this bank holiday weekend, so I know I’m a quarter of the way through practicing the root chakra routine. This moonth, I am working on Bird of Paradise. Strictly speaking, Bird of Paradise could be taught in a sacralContinue reading “Time to Earth”
Practice What You Teach
After practicing and teaching (on and off) Jivamukti for over 8 years, I decided in 2020 to develop my own method that was slightly more accessible for the students I was teaching. I experimented with one approach and then another, until in the last year I have taken it to a whole new level, bringingContinue reading “Practice What You Teach”
Healing Ourselves to Heal the Planet
Unless you prefer to believe in the lost city of Atlantis, the world won’t one day end in a sublime implosion killing us all, instantly. Thanks to climate change, it is declining gradually, with areas here and there succumbing to floods, drought, storms, heatwaves, disease and starvation. In many areas there is a slow almostContinue reading “Healing Ourselves to Heal the Planet”
Shiva: Revisiting the Myth of Death and Rebirth
Shiva is one of India’s most famous gods. Part of the Hindu trinity of Brahma, the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer, Shiva is god of death and rebirth. Shiva is the ruler of the third eye centre and meditation, associated with the crescent moon and sun, ‘ha’ and ‘tha’, he symbolises aContinue reading “Shiva: Revisiting the Myth of Death and Rebirth”
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