Wednesdays 4.30pm Nov. 26th - Dec. 3rd - Dec. 10th - Dec. 17th Meditation comes in many forms - Mindfulness, Zen, TM, Yoga and many other traditions and forms. But at the heart, it’s all the same practice: the essence is shared. Zen in Ten is a series of four meditation sittings designed to support both newcomers and experienced practitioners. Each session includes a 10-minute introduction to the principles that underpin our practice , offering simple insights into meditat

When anger rises - whether it’s sparked by a stressful work situation, an unexpected remark from a loved one or even frustration with ourselves - our first instinct is often to push it away, to react or to numb it. Friends and self-help books tell us to “let go” “let it out” or “don’t feel that way,” but what if those very reactions make it harder to find clarity and peace? Classical yoga and Zen offer a different perspective to our Western experience of anger.  Whereas Weste

Laughter has long been recognised in yoga as a tool for health and emotional balance. In Sanskrit,  Hasya  (हास्य) means “laughter, joy...

"Strong bonds are not made with ropes and no one can untie them. – Lao Tzu” WEDNESDAY 5 NOVEMBER ,   at the studio is for you.   From...

Hello Yogi friends. I read something this morning about High Lunge pose in yoga, and it got me thinking about somatic movement, sensing...

The Story of Zen Master Sono   A quiet practice of gratitude and reframing   Long ago in a forest in Japan, there lived a Zen Master...

The Tao teaches us that: “Adversity or misfortune arises if we react badly to inevitable change."   Misfortune is simply how we fight...

As we welcome autumn, according to Ayurveda and TCM (traditional chinese medicine), the energy around us and within us begins to shift. ...

Amandari Yoga Shala is an Integral Yoga Studio , offering a warm and intentional space for holistic yoga practice.  Integral holistic...

DISCOVERING DHARANA: THE BEAUTIFUL CYCLE OF MINDFULNESS Yoga offers valuable benefits that extend far beyond āsana (Sanskrit: आसन - body...

NOTES ON SITTING # 5 It was great sitting with you for the past 5 weeks! I always learn something myself from every class shared....

Bring Your Own Guru Bead! 🌟 For the november retreat: As we explore meditation practice on the retreat, you will have the opportunity...

EXPLORE CHANGES WITH I CHING - FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER @10AM AND FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER @ 10AM (limited to 4 people per sitting) The I Ching, also...

(Notes from Mindfulness Week #4) Today, I’d like to explore a side of meditation that’s often overlooked. Many people start their...