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Yoga as Self-Inquiry

Seeking Truth Beyond the Mat

Yoga is not just a physical discipline — it is a path of inquiry. At its core, yoga invites us to ask the deepest questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What is truth?
It is a journey inward, a search for self-knowledge, and a practice of connecting with something greater than ourselves — the divine, the universe, or what some call the True Self.

Yoga as a Path Toward Inner Wisdom

The Spiritual Purpose of Yoga

Through self-inquiry (svadhyaya), meditation, and presence, yoga becomes a way to connect with the deeper currents of life. It teaches us to observe without judgment, to befriend stillness, and to access a wisdom that lives beyond intellect — within the heart.

Yoga, in its purest essence, is a practice of remembering — remembering our true nature beyond thoughts, roles, and conditioning. It’s a system designed to awaken clarity and dissolve illusion. The asanas may prepare the body, but the real work happens in the silence between movements, the space between breaths.

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Wake Up The Warrior

The warrior poses are a group of powerful yoga poses that build strength, flexibility, and balance. These are dynamic and powerful postures that can help you move past your fears and into your inner power. These asanas are also a great way to build mental focus, concentration, determination and perseverance.

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Anasheyoga talks about self-care

As recently, Self-care grew in popularity, so we started investigating background stories. Some of the phenomena we encounter span from quitting the job or yoga teacher school enrollment. Day by day, we invest more time, care, and resources in our private life assets.

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IT’S ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA

Sit comfortably, allow yourself to be, just doing nothing outside, and focus on your inside. And soon, you will discover an immensity in there, and you will come back again and again for more.

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YOGA NIDRA

Wintertime of stillness and slowness when the nights are longer and we are more focused inward are ideal for Yoga Nidra meditation. Why is this meditation so popular and effective on a first bite? Yoga Nidra promotes deep rest and relaxation as no other meditation does.

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Wellness Saturday

The spa is best when cold and grey outside, so our first edition happened just before Christmas. We all wonder how to stay healthy and happy during holidays.

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The darkest temptation

Have you been told not to eat chocolate? This dark temptation is beneficial in modest quantity as it helps release endorphins like oxytocin and dopamine. In addition, the dark chocolate type is full of antioxidants that lower our stress incidence and help boost our mood. When you crave, it means you need it. Indulge in high-quality choco in modest quantity, especially during the cycle.

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Intentions have been manifested

Looking back for a while, I feel great as some of my intentions have become manifested. Here I am – writing my blog about our memories of the retreat. My intentions have been manifested.

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PRANAYAMA

Pranayama, if translated, means: Gaining control over our Prana. You control the timing, duration, and frequency of every breath and hold.

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YOGA ON THE BEACH

Table of Contents BENEFITS OF YOGA ON THE BEACH Yoga is unity and belongs to nature. We have already felt or heard that yoga has

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