Analysing the self with transactional analysis – part 3

Written by Sophie Nusselder for Parimukti In this article I’ll introduce you to the transactional analysis. How do I apply this theory in life and how can a yogateacher apply this theory? Also you can read an interview with Angelica Macky; one of our teachers at Parimukti. What is the art of teaching according to … Read more

Building a relationship with the self – # 2

This article consists of 4 parts. This is part 2. Written by Sophie Nusselder Building a relationship with the self Building a relationship with the self. Manjeet Manthur; one of the teachers of Parimukti is exploring this in meditations done by 2 persons. Marina Abramović and Ulay Marina Abramovic and Ulay Marina Abramović (Belgrado – … Read more

Meet Charlie Smeets – one of our new students in the Yoga Teacher Training

On Friday the 9th of Oktober I arrived in the beautiful village of Dharamkot, North-India. I flew in from Colombo, where my journey had started one month earlier, through Chennai and Delhi to finally arrive in Dharamsala. There a taxi driver would be waiting for me. Dharamkot is a small hillside village overlooking the Kangra … Read more

The challenges and rewards of a home practice

Written by Emily Curtis for Parimukti I live in a yoga class desert in Goa. There are lots of teacher training programs, but as far as I know, the closest public asana class is 40 minutes away, at 7am, twice per week. Unfortunately for me, I find it difficult to maintain a personal daily asana practice. … Read more

Interview with Merel: ‘When queuing, it is survival of the fittest ‘

Last week, Merel was interviewed by the popular Dutch newspaper ‘het Parool’ for their column on former citizens of Amsterdam who have moved abroad. The article is based on a 1,5 hrs interview and written in Dutch by Anouk Vleugels. Below you find the translation. PS World weekly Skypes with a former citizen of Amsterdam who … Read more

Happy Birthday Michelle ☺️ From Chakrasana to Chocolate cake.

Any morning that starts with the primary series and ends with freshly baked chocolate cake is a good one. I love practicing Ashtanga yoga. It invites a healthy challenge into my life and gives me confidence in myself and my ability. The poses can be confronting and sometimes difficult to maintain yet once you achieve … Read more

8 essential rules for a simple and effective yogic self practice?

Yoga can be learned at home by following instructions from authentic books or CDs.  Yoga is kind of exercise that needs synchronization of body, breath, and awareness aimed towards health and self transformation.  However, while trying to learn yoga at home by oneself, emphasize should be laid more on personal safety than on anything else.  … Read more