Resolution, Vow or Intention? It’s that time of year again, when it’s customary to “make your wishes known”, to yourself and to others. I still remember the cards I had to send as a little girl to everyone I knew for this purpose. Many of us resolve and make resolutions, as the new year begins....

Namaste means : the light in me bows to the light in you. We’ve just returned from India, where we met for the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training immersion. We were in the land commonly known as Mama India, during the important celebration of Durga. Navratri is a nine-day period of introspection and purification. The festival...

SAMADIH is described in yoga philosophy as a state of ecstasy, of bliss. An indescribable state of detachment from time and space, in which, thanks to the practice of PRATYAHARA, individual consciousness connects with pure awareness. The ASHTANGA-YOGA enumerated by Patanjali defines eight branches to experience in order to achieve self-realization. YAMAS are rules of...

State recognition of yoga in France Yoga, an ancient practice encompassing techniques of meditation, breathing and physical exercise, has grown in popularity around the world over the decades. But more than that, it’s a true philosophical system that allows for many interpretations. In France, where health and well-being are major concerns, many people turn to...

Where to start? Yoga is much more than just a physical practice; it’s a path to inner peace, mental and physical health, self-awareness and self-realization. For beginners, choosing the right type of yoga can be confusing, as there are many variations, each with its own benefits and challenges. In this article, we’ll explore different styles...