My Teacher Training with Parimukti #2 – Accept your body as it is

Written by Roos Apotheker for Parimukti Roos joined the Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training and is sharing her experiences with us here. On the 7th day of our yoga teacher training, during an extra yoga asana workshop, I made an unfortunate move and sprained my knee. What exactly happened I don’t know, but I still … Read more

My Teacher Training with Parimukti #1 – Why am I here?

Blog post written by Roos Apotheker Over the next few days, Roos shares her experiences of her month long training with Parimukti in Dharamsala Half a year ago I was hiking through a national park when suddenly I had a gush of inspiration. A short while before I had quite my job, and since I … Read more

Stable as a Tree – The Psychology of Balance

Balance, samata or samatva in Sanskrit, is a fundamental aspect of Yoga. A balanced approach of life includes an equal mood and the capability to feel the unity in the diversities. In order to be balanced, we have to be non-judgemental and treat others with impartiality, equanimity, equal kindness and compassion. One way to reach Balance in life … Read more

Where you are is exactly where you have to be – aparigraha

This article consists of 6 parts: Part 1: Discover the eight folded path – yamas Part 2: The power of love – ahimsa Part 3: Follow your nature – satya Part 4: Stay true to your principles  – asteya Part 5: Live in alignment with your desire – bramacharya Part 6: Where you are is … Read more

Live in alignment with your desire – bramacharya

This article consists of 6 parts: Part 1: Discover the eight folded path – yamas Part 2: The power of love – ahimsa Part 3: Follow your nature – satya Part 4: Stay true to your principles – asteya Part 5: Live in alignment with your desire – bramacharya Part 6: Where you are is … Read more

Stay true to your principles – asteya

This article consists of 6 parts: Part 1: Discover the eight folded path – yamas Part 2: The power of love – ahimsa Part 3: Follow your nature – satya Part 4: Stay true to your principles – asteya Part 5: Live in alignment with your desire – bramacharya Part 6: Where you are is … Read more

Follow your nature – satya

This article consists of 6 parts: Part 1: Discover the eight folded path – yamas Part 2: The power of love – ahimsa Part 3: Follow your nature– satya Part 4: Stay true to your principles – asteya Part 5: Live in alignment with your desire – bramacharya Part 6: Where you are is exactly … Read more

The power of love – ahimsa

This article consists of 6 parts: Part 1: Discover the eight folded path – yamas Part 2: The power of love – ahimsa Part 3: Follow your nature – satya Part 4: Stay true to your principles– asteya Part 5: Live in alignment with your desire – bramacharya Part 6: Where you are is exactly … Read more

Discover the eight folded path – Yamas

Discover the eight folded path -Part 1 This article consists of 6 parts: Part 1: Discover the eight folded path – yamas Part 2: The power of love – ahimsa Part 3: Follow your nature – satya Part 4: Stay true to your principles– asteya Part 5: Live in alignment with your desire – bramacharya … Read more

Why Every Yogi Should Keep a Tennis ball in Her Bag

Since many years, I always have a tennis ball with me. This is on my list of the five things that I always carry (the other four are my yoga mat, tiger balm, tea, and a book). I absolutely need it, no matter where or when… No, I am not a tennis player… Actually this tennis … Read more