A series on Karuna, Part 2: The witness within

This is a mini series on compassion. Written by Emily Curtis for Parimukti Part 2: The witness within When I find that I cannot be present to feel compassionate with the emotions that arise in my relationships, this is an indication of a potent story happening in me. Some people call this the emergence of the shadow, … Read more

A series on Karuna: What is the true meaning of compassion?

This is the first part in a mini series on Compassion. Written by Emily Curtis for Parimukti What’s pity got to do with it? I’ve been meditating a lot on the nature of compassion in its numerous forms: self-compassion, compassion for other, for family, and compassion for societies and larger communities. It’s a big topic. I was … Read more

Student life, Meet Doreen :-)

Meet Doreen One of our lovely stiudents who joined our Yoga Teacher Training in Dharamsala this year. We love how varied people with varied background come together and end up making similar commitments and discovering a life of Yogic transformation in their own ways. It’s always inspiring to meet dedicated commited people who are transforming … Read more

Charming gardeners

Some days you just feel overwhelmed by gratitude. Today is one of these days for me. One of the students giving her exam class started her class today with the following quote from Marcel Proust: Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. First … Read more

How to Help

After a week of reading harrowing stories in the media surrounding the refugee crisis all seriously disturbing. I have found myself selfishly asking “What can I do ?”. I want to help and I know this helping will alleviate the guilt I have about being so lucky to be born in the country I was. … Read more

After Vinyasa must come chai !☺☺☺

Day 3 of our Teacher Training Course This morning started with ashtanga vinyasa style Suryanamaskars to warm our bodies up from the Himalayan chill. Following our practice we were greeted with masala chai and coconut museli.   As the day progressed the sun came out and heated up Dharamkot just in time for some relaxation … Read more

First Savasana in Dharamkot

New students and friends relax in Savasana amongst the mountains after a gentle meditation and Hatha practice this morning. Address: Parimukti Yoga Center, Kanira Homes, Girkarwaddo, End of Magic Park Road, Arambol, 403524, Goa, India Phone: +919637521278 Email: info@parimukti.com Website: http://parimukti.com/ Yin Yoga Training Goa | 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Goa | Meditation Teacher … Read more

How can yoga help to strengthen your bone capacity? part 1

This article is separated in 4 chapters: Part 1: How can yoga help to strengthen your bone capacity? Part 2: Yoga for osteoporosis Part 3:What kind of asana practise is suitable for people with osteoporosis? Part 4: Example of asana practise Today you can read part 1: How can yoga help to strengthen your bone … Read more