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Munay Ki Rites: Transformational Initiation for Yoga Teachers, Space Holders & Community Leaders
There comes a point in your journey as a yoga practitioner, facilitator, or community leader when we need to work deeper to create the transformation our practitioners crave. You feel called to hold deeper transformation.And internally, you sense there is another layer of growth available to you. The Munay Ki Rites offer a sacred path of spiritual initiations into that next level. The Munay Ki Rites- A Sacred Lineage? Rooted in the sacred lineage of the Q’ero Shamans of Peru,

Melanie Ashley
Feb 213 min read


Be Steeped In Serenity
How To Create Mindful Moments When Life Is Too Busy No matter how busy we are, most people have time for a cup of tea - whether it is made for your or you make a cuppa for yourself. In either case, that warm textured fluid drink can offer a moment to escape from the extreme focus and pressure of a task in hand. Yet, it can be more than simply a cuppa. From the art of the Japanese Tea Ritual, to creating space for indepth converation to problem solving to exploring politic

Melanie Ashley
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Abhyanga Daily Self Massage
Daily self massage is strongly advocated in Ayurvedic practices. Best as part of the morning routine, it stimluates blood flow, moves the prana around the body an nourishes the skin ... and it only needs to take 5 mins of your shower time! Once you know your energetic profile, you will also know the best carrier oils to use in the practice. VATA Constitutions would use a high quality Sesame Oil to add warmth into the body PITTA Constitutions would use a high quality Coconut

Melanie Ashley
Apr 21, 20235 min read


Would spirituality get in your way of practicing Yoga?
Introduction At Clarity Yoga Shala, we believe Spirituality is a feeling of being connected to something bigger than yourself. It's a way of life that can help you find peace and meaning in the chaos of everyday life. However, many people think of spirituality as something abstract or out-of-reach, but it doesn't have to be that way. You can start living a more spiritual life today, regardless of any religious beliefs or lack thereof. Spirituality doesn't have to be complica

Melanie Ashley
Apr 21, 20237 min read


Introducing Mark Pawlett : A Facilitator In The Autumn Equinox Celebrations
This year, we're going to play with the edges of the primordial forces of nature to find the nature of balance within ourselves. RAJAS : TAMAS: SATTVIC. Fast moving energy which spur growth and direct, energy; The slower energies for nurturing and the balance between the two. Extremes of either creates imbalances in the mind and body! And so we bring together two spiritual practices to embody these principles : Taekwondo & Yoga & Ceremony on the 11:30am to 2:00pm 25th Sept

Melanie Ashley
Apr 21, 20232 min read


The Forgotten Secrets of Hatha Yoga - 108 Sun Salutation -
Despite the initial thought of 108 Sun Salutations - such a practice leaves you with an amazing feeling of lightness and deep cleanse of the mind and body it makes it the perfect practice for the summer equinox. Each round of the traditional ashtanga yoga Surya Namaskar A is composed of a series of 9 asanas (postures) featuring co-ordinated breath with movement to build strengthening with amazing stretches for every major muscle group in the body as the body glides through 97

Melanie Ashley
Apr 21, 20234 min read

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