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News
Spring-Summer Newsletter 8Petals Yoga
8Petals Yoga Newsletter Spring-Summer 2023Dear yogis, With this email I would like to share the news for the rest of this lovely Spring season and the upcoming Summer months.Spring was holding back a bit, but our beautiful Amsterdam is getting greener by the day and...
Newsletter Spring 2023-1
8Petals Yoga Newsletter Spring 2023Dear yogis, With this email I would like to share the news for this long awaited Spring season! There are still cold days, but there is a warmth and energy in the air that we all can feel!Flowers are blooming, green leaves are...
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My Writings
Exploring the Purifying Practices of Sat Karma in Yoga
In the world of yoga, the ancient practices of Sat Karma hold a special place. These cleansing techniques, also known as "Shatkarma," are designed to purify the body and mind. While the primary goal of yoga is often associated with spiritual and physical well-being,...
Harmonious Transition: Embrace the Change from Summer to Autumn with Yogic and Ayurvedic Wisdom
Introduction: As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the golden hues of autumn, nature offers us a gentle reminder of the cyclical nature of life. Just as the seasons shift, so too should our approach to self-care. In the yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, this...
Summer Yoga Retreat Marsanne
Every summer I wholeheartedly look forward to my retreat days with Gilles and Valerie.During 3,5 years I used to see them on a monthly basis, and after moving to the Netherlands this turned into a yearly retreat, with luck twice a year.What I have learned in the last...
Yoga Philosophy
Ganesh: The Remover of Obstacles and Patron of Yoga
In the vibrant tapestry of Hindu mythology, there exists a deity whose image is instantly recognizable – Ganesh, the elephant-headed god. Revered as the Remover of Obstacles and the Patron of Yoga, Ganesh holds a special place in the hearts of millions, guiding them...
Ganesha – Remover of Obstacles
Lord Ganesha Remover of obstacles, Pranava Svaroopi Embodiment of wisdom Devata of Muladhara Chakra O Lord Vinayaka The bestower of happiness Who has Modaka in hand O Elephant-headed Lord Salutations unto Thee Om Gam Ganapataye Namahasource image:...
Yoga Sutras – Lesson 3
Yoga Sutra of Patanjali Let's continue with Chapter 2. I recommend reading the previous sutras. You don't have to read the whole explanation, but reading the previous sutras and then continuing with the new ones is a good way to keep the general line of...
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