Yoga's secret to a loving life of light. Hint it ain't backbends 😉
(Sharing this Instagram Live Mini Workshop)
How can we cultivate a loving lightness in life? Join me as I discuss the intimate relationship between the air element and the heart cakra and attune to the yogic wisdom that opens us up to boundless love.
Here's a sneak peak at what you'll learn…
✨ Unravel the secrets of the anahata chakra revealed through the sanskrit language
✨ Explore the transformative power of breath work and intentional movement in expanding the heart's capacity for boundless love and lightness in every aspect of life.
✨ Discover practical techniques to cultivate loving lightness, empowering you to infuse your daily life with joy, compassion, and radiant energy
If these teachings are up your alley, there are only 4 days left to sign up for immersion Elemental Wisdom. 6 week online journey! This immersion won't return for at least 2 years as I focus on other areas🙂 So join in while you can.
Big love,
April
Transform mindlessness into mindfulness: Join me! An Elemental Formula 🌿
Don't fall victim to the technology age, reclaim your presence and joy by reawakening your connection to the earth element. We spend "47% of our waking hours thinking about something other than the moment or task at hand" - Let's remedy this!
(Here's a recording of my Instagram live mini workshop)
Tune in and …
• Explore the roots of anxiety, unproductivity and how to use an elemental formula to transform it into the positive
• Learn why we live in an age that debilitates the mind and how to remedy it
• Learn how replenish the earth, turn inside and be eternally fed by the light of truth of Self.
Plus, I share some info about my upcoming Elemental Wisdom Immersion. Registration is open now and closes May 9th! For more info. ✨ www.mantrastudio.ca/elemental-wisdom
Unlock Inner Fire: One Simple Tip!
Unlock Inner Fire: One Simple Tip!🔥
Agni, the sacred fire within, symbolizes both illumination and transformation. Discover its power to ignite clarity and guide us on the path to self-realization.
(Popped on FB and Instagram Live today and of course the FB Live didn't work lol - so here is a recording of the Instagram live, enjoy ;)
Join me and
• Learn the transformative power of Agni, the fire element and how it illuminates our path to Self-discovery and elevates consciousness, peace, and clarity
• Explore the balanced expression of Agni and you can untangle the un-serving thoughts of your mind
• Learn a practical way to kindle the fire of the mind through holistic yoga
In the second half of this live learn about my upcoming course immersion, the why the how's and the magic! You can also check it out by visiting: www.mantrastudio.ca/elemental-wisdom
🗝️ Unlock Resilience: Dive into the Yogic Wisdom of the Air Element
🗝️ Unlock Resilience: Dive into the Yogic Wisdom of the Air Element
Cultivate resilience and transform your nervous system from sensitive to stable!
The secret lies within the profound connection between the air element and our nervous system, offering a gateway to enhanced health and well-being. 🔓
In this video dive into the art of balancing the air element, unlocking the inherent strength of the nervous system to effortlessly adapt to life's ever-changing circumstances.
Here's a glimpse at what awaits…
- Uncover the wisdom of the subtle nervous system and discover techniques to shift from sensitivity to stability.
- Rise above the mental constraints of anxiety and fear, accessing a realm of inner peace.
- Learn a powerful yogic key to foster resilience from the core of your being.
Join me as we continue our exploration of the elements, paving the way for a harmonious and resilient life. 🌟💖
Amidst Noise, Find Peace: Mini Mantra Meditation 🧘♀️
Amidst Noise, Find Peace: Mini Mantra Meditation 🧘♀️
We can all agree that amidst the whirlwind of life's demands, moments of stillness bring ease to our journey. It's the thread of motivation that draws us back to our yoga practice time and again!! 🌀
Slow down, transcend the chatter of the lower mind (manas + ahamkara), and return to the tranquillity within through this meditation aimed at rediscovering the truth of Self. 🌌
Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn:
- A mantra meditation to master the mind
- The gift of the ether element in accessing our true nature
- The most effective way to uproot samskaras (conditioned beliefs), according to the ancient yogis 🕉️
Don't forget to save this post to practice again later! 💫
Just a few minutes of mantra meditation can go a long way. Enjoy the journey! 🌸
xo 🌿
Whenever embraced by the mountains I think of Śiva (Śhiva)... the embodiment of pure and cosmic consciousness.
Śiva aligns with and governs the loka/plane of atmosphere. Countless yogic tales depict Śiva in deep meditating atop high peaks, where the atmosphere is the thin and the veil of illusion grows faint. Such environments foster a natural resonance of this state, making it more effortless to pierce deepr states of meditaiton and heightened consciousness.
Oṃ Namaḥ Śivāya
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Lighten the heaviness of the world: How-to video 🌈
Lighten the heaviness of the world: How-to video 🌈
Finding moments of lightness in life is crucial. Join me in transforming the heaviness of the world into light with this simple yet impactful posture!
Save this video as a reminder!
This posture movement is designed to infuse buoyancy into your inner world, creating a ripple effect of positivity for you, and those around you. 🌬️ ✨
Here's a glimpse at what you'll learn:
- A simple yet powerful posture to shift the state of mind from dull to bright
- Understand how embracing the air element can lend vital support to your mind.
- A practical technique to swiftly return to your lighthearted and compassionate nature in just a few minutes.
I trust that you'll find joy and inspiration in practicing this posture!
Its profound impact on the astral (subtle energy) body makes it a fast and efficient way to bring about positive change from the inside out. 💖
Ignite Your Potential: A game-changing posture! 🔥
Ignite Your Potential: A game-changing posture! 🔥
Ready to clear the fog in your mind and elevate your mental clarity?
This Kundalini posture is it!! It’s so effective that I regularly pull it into my personal practice (sādhanā).
Join me in this mini practice, I'll guide you through a transformative posture that re-ignites the fire within your body and mind. Illuminate your inner world and overcome the mental hurdles that hold you back.
Make sure to hit save to practice again and again!
Here's a glimpse of what awaits you:
- Tap into the potent energy of the fire element 🔥
- A posture designed to fuel the transformation of your mind 🧘♂️
- Discover why incorporating this pose into your daily routine is a game-changer 💡
This posture is a game-changer and has remained a key player in my sadhana for a long time. I would love to hear how it went!
Hugs,
April 🌸
Emotional Equilibrium: A Mantra for Inner Calm ✨
Emotional Equilibrium: A Mantra for Inner Calm ✨
Dive into the world of Apas, the water element. 🌊 Watch as we explore its impact on emotional well-being. I'll unveil a powerful affirmation and mantra designed to support your emotional equilibrium.
Make sure to save this video so you can practice again later!
Here's a sneak peek at what you'll learn:
🌱 A bija seed mantra that supports your emotional balance
📜 The 'rule' of Bija Seed Mantras
💔How attachment affects our emotions
Please share your questions or insights with me after you watch this video!
May the balance of Apas bring serenity to your days!
April 🙏
Plant seeds of serenity - A grounding earth meditation 🌿
Plant seeds of serenity - A grounding earth meditation 🌿
Join me on a journey of Self-discovery as we deepen our connection with the grounding energy of the earth element. 🌍
This meditation is one of my favs! It is a simple, yet powerful meditation that plants grows our roots while opening the pathway to Self. And it has lots to offer if you give it some time. Start with a few minutes and see how it goes. Depending on the individual and one's constitution, you may choose to increase or decrease the time.
Save this video for later and incorporate it into your practice!
Here's a sneak peek at what you'll learn:
- A meditation to reduce the symptoms of stress, worry, fear
- Why the earth element is so important on our inner journey of consciousness
- How you can achieve a balanced, grounded, peaceful mind
The earth element is our foundation, embodies our physical form and serenity of mind. It is the launch pad for our inner discovery and the cocoon where self-realization blossoms in our practice, life, and internal navigation. ✨
If you have taken some of my classes or training, you have likely heard me talk about the earth's importance in teaching and practice and inner realization.
Let me know how it goes!
Big hugs,
April 🌷
Chaos of the digital age? 3 Tips for balance!
Feeling the overwhelm of the digital age? 🌪️ It's a dance, for sure! Do you agree? I've found great reprieve in opening up the energy of Pṛithvi, the earth element, as a counter to our technological consumption age.
Earth, our foundation and stability source, provides refuge amidst information overload. Join me in today’s video as we explore the invaluable role of the earth element in navigating the information age!
Here's a sneak peek at what you'll learn:
💫 The value in establishing a connection with the earth element to remain calm, cool and collected!
💫 Uncover the pivotal role of Earth in the digital age.
💫 Learn 3 simple tips for stabilizing the mind.
I would love to hear from you, do you have a favourite technique to remain connected to earth stability?
Align the mind: Pañca-Mahā-WHAT?!
Align the mind: Pañca-Mahā-WHAT?!
The Pañca-Mahā-Bhūtas are an important yogic elemental system that unravels the mechanics behind our emotions, thoughts and feelings. They are an indispensable tool to yoga practitioners and teachers alike. Through refinement of our understanding of their expression and how they can be influenced, we can learn to align with emotional equilibrium and elevate the benefits of our yoga practice.
Join me in this short video as I share the ancient yogic wisdom of the Pañca Maha Bhūtas and the value of their energization!
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn:
🌿 What the Pañca-Mahā-Bhūtas are, and why they are essential to the yogic practitioner’s journey
🌿 How to use the Bhūtas to understand thought pattern
🌿 The key to energizing the Pañca-Mahā-Bhūtas to exponentially elevate the goodness
Tap the heart if you love these yogic teachings as much as me!
Āyurveda, the oldest art of Self Healing | Terminology Tuesday, Episode 7 🌿
Āyurveda, the oldest art of Self Healing | Terminology Tuesday, Episode 7 🌿
Āyurveda is the science of self-healing, and Yoga is the science of self-realization. These two sister sciences are often woven together and complement each other, supporting a holistic and inclusive system for elevating life and consciousness. 🌐
The roots of the word Āyurveda are:
Āyuh = life
Veda = knowledge
Āyurveda has its origins in ancient India and is believed to be the oldest healing system in human history. It is based on the understanding of creation and the realization that every individual life is a microcosm of the greater macrocosm. Āyurveda is designed to enhance the quality and longevity of life, fostering abundant health to naturally align body, mind, and spirit. 🌱
The foundational concept of Āyurveda is based on the three doṣas (sounds like doṣhas): Vāta, Pitta, and Kapha, representing different combinations of the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether). Each individual carries a unique doṣic constitution. 🌈
Āyurvedic practices encompass dietary guidelines, herbal remedies, detoxification methods, and lifestyle recommendations tailored to an individual's unique constitution (Prakṛiti) and imbalances (Vikṛiti). 🍃
My favorite teachers of Ayurveda are
Dr lad @ayurvedicinstitute
David Frawley @dr.davidfrawley
Robert Svoboda @drrobertsvoboda 🙌
If you get the chance to get a pulse reading, please do! It's the miraculous tool in Ayurveda! 💓
Yoga's secret: Sūrya's deeper meaning | Terminology Tuesday, Episode 6
Yoga's secret: Sūrya's deeper meaning | Terminology Tuesday, Episode 6
🌞 Sūrya = Sun
In modern yoga, Surya has garnered popularity from the beloved Sun Salutations.
While we commonly associate Surya with the external Sun that rises each day, its more profound significance lies as a symbol of the inner Sun residing within us. You see, Sūrya is really a metaphor for our highest, most pure and truest 'Self'*.
* Make sure you catch that capital 'S' there, a significant differentiator in yoga, where the lowercase 's' represents the lower self, often entangled in thoughts, emotions, and ego. It's crucial to grasp this understanding when delving into yogic texts, as it fundamentally alters the context. 🧘♂️
Practicing Sun Salutations is not only an act of honoring the Sun in the sky but an honoring of the inner light of your Self. Imperishable, whole, profound, and connected to source! 🌅✨
Cakra, Chakra, Shakra - A Pronunciation Tale | Terminology Tuesday, Episode 5 🌀
Cakra, Chakra, Shakra - A Pronunciation Tale | Terminology Tuesday, Episode 5 🌀
cakra = wheel, disk, spinning vortex of energy (see more below)
Another highly mispronounced term in the yoga realm, right up there with āsana, is the word "cakra.". Cut yourself some slack, though; this mispronunciation and incorrect spelling have become so deeply ingrained in society that rectifying it requires a genuine and series effort. Despite knowing its correct spelling as "cakra," I often catch myself writing 'chakra' 😅
While speculative, I wonder if traditional yogis adopted the 'chakra' spelling to aid Westerners, like me, in avoiding a pronunciation reminiscent of a 'cackle cackle' witch's laughter 😂.
The Vedas, dating back to 6500 BCE, as per astrological findings in the Ṛg Veda, mark the first reference to cakras.
Cakras are profound energy centers in the astral (subtle) body, underlying the physical body's life energy. Though there are hundreds, if not thousands, the focus typically centers on the 7 primary cakras along the astral spine, suṣumnā nāḍī (suṣhumnā).
The first five primary cakras are associated with the 5 elements:
Mūlādhāra Cakra | Root = 🌍 Earth
Svādhiṣṭhāna Cakra | Sacral Cakra = 💧 Water
Maṇipūra Cakra | Navel = 🔥 Fire
Anāhata Cakra | Heart = 🌬️ Air
Viśuddha Cakra | Throat = 🌌 Ether"
Ājñā Cakra | Third Eye (located between the brows and not in the centre of the forehead) = Mind, Beyond the elements
Sahasrāra Cakra | Crown = Beyond the elements, consciousness
Yoga incorporates practices like posture, breathwork, sense withdrawal, concentration, and meditation to deepen our connection with these energetic cakras of life.
Ready to dive into the language of energy? Drop a heart if you love Terminology Tuesdays as much as me! ❤️✨🧘♂️
Embodied Sanskrit This Weekend!
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Online Embodied Sanskrit is happening this weekend, and I'm thrilled to connect with those joining in! 🤗✨ There's still time to be a part of this transformative experience! Curious for more details? Take a listen! 📚🎉
Much Love,
April 💖
https://www.mantrastudio.ca/new-year-online-embodied-sound
🧘♀️ Dive into Dhāraṇā: Shielding the Mind from Tech Overload | #TerminologyTuesday Episode 4
🧘♀️ Dive into Dhāraṇā: Shielding the Mind from Tech Overload | Terminology Tuesday, Episode 4
When I stumbled upon this jaw-dropping statistic, a mix of surprise and inevitability hit me. The pattern was evident—a consequence of technology's widespread impact on our lives. While tech marvels have graced us, the frenetic pace and excess have mirrored a decline in mental well-being, a subtle erosion of the mind.
As the mind weakens, mental health challenges rise, the aura and electromagnetic field wane, and the nervous system loses resilience. This, in turn, affects the subtle nervous system, impeding our capacity for more advanced yogic practices and also makes living life more difficult.
(I wrote a blog post about the technological impact back in 2021 with 3 tips to counter it - I'll leave the link at the bottom of this post)
While this statistic may ring alarm bells, it also reminds us of the value of vigilantly supporting the mind. The silver lining lies in a holistically aligned yoga practice—a potent counterforce to external influences. Yoga, a timeless science, intelligently safeguards the mind, and here enters Dhāraṇā (धारणा).
Dhāraṇā = Often translated as concentration, goes beyond mere focus. Rather it's focused alignment with what is beneficial and auspicious. It's the prerequisite for meditation, it's the continuous flow of concentration that guides us into a meditative state.
Through regular Dhāraṇā practice, the mind regains strength, countering the relentless external stimuli. Dhāraṇā restores the tranquility of the mind, protecting us from becoming victims of the technological age.
* Pronunciation note—the 'Dha' carries an aspirated 'da' sound, and the 'ṇ' involves placing the tip of the to the roof of the mouth. This produce a distinct vibratory energy. Understanding these diacritical marks is crucial in Sanskrit, as is understanding the sound vibrations themselves. The lack of awareness in these
Reconnect with Earth's Harmony in Just 6 Minutes 🌍✨
Reconnect with Earth's Harmony in Just 6 Minutes 🌍✨
I invite you to join me in a brief yet transformative journey—a 6-minute mini mantra practice dedicated to Bhūdevī, the consciousness of the earth.
Connecting with the vibrational offerings of Bhūdevī helps to:
🌿 Ground your mind, countering the effects of information overload prevalent in social media and the information age
🌿 Bolster your body's health
🌿 Find relief from anxiety
🌿 Strengthen your focus
In just a few moments of intentional practice, we can embrace the harmonizing power of Earth's consciousness.
Let me know how it goes!
Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of sacred sound with me in the upcoming Embodied Sound Series—an exploration that serves as both an introduction and a deep dive into Sanskrit and Mantra. Discover the profound connection that unfolds through these ancient practices. Join the journey here: https://www.mantrastudio.ca/new-year-online-embodied-sound
