by 8petalsyoga | Dec 1, 2023 | Philosohpy, Self Practice Cycle
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...
by 8petalsyoga | Nov 17, 2023 | My Writings
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...
by 8petalsyoga | Aug 21, 2023 | My Writings
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...
by 8petalsyoga | Aug 16, 2023 | My Writings
The practice of Hatha Yoga is a practice of exploring balance.Yogic texts describe our human existence as one of duality, in search of unity. From a place of unity, our vehicles keep dividing the more we transform into gross existence.On the energetic level our...
by 8petalsyoga | May 7, 2023 | Newsletter
8Petals Yoga Newsletter Spring-Summer 2023 Dear 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...
