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The Munay-Ki Rites
A Transformational Companion For Burnout Recovery As holistic practitioners, we often support others through deep transformation—but our own inner evolution is equally essential. The Munay-Ki Rites, drawn from the Andean shamanic traditions and restructured for modern seekers by Dr. Alberto Villoldo, offer a structured series of initiations that can profoundly support your personal journey and professional practice. Why the Munay-Ki for Practitioners? Many stepping into the

Melanie Ashley
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Exploring Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa's Impact on Social Development, Philosophy, and Traditional African Traditions
research and co-writer Kimmy Soko In honouring Black History Month, we would love to introduce you to some less famous yogis from the Afro-Caribbean heritage. Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa was best known for his spiritual practices as well as his philosophy which challenged the growing status quo of his home land. Thus, he was a yogi of Bhakti Yoga – the path of devotion and spirituality and Jnana Yoga – the path of wisdom. The remaining paths of yoga are: - Raja Yoga f

Melanie Ashley
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Exploring the World of Herbalism
with Mary Seacole :A Journey of Healing & Wellness research and co-written with Kimmy Soko October is Black History Month in the UK, while February is American Black History Month. As a black business owner of Clarity Yoga Shala, I thought this could be a good time to acknowledge yogies from the Afro-Caribbean community and share their untold stories and celebrate heroes and heroines. This month at Clarity Yoga Shala we will be sharing the stories of individuals whose ex

Melanie Ashley
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The Golden City That Achieves Balance in a Storm
The yogic system views the human body in accordance with the five elements of nature: Earth, Fire, Water, Space, Ether. Reflecting on the relationship between humanity and the earth could, therefore, be akin to how individuals treat themselves or one another according to the characteristics of the five elements. This mix elemental mix and their expressions can create our unique identity. Let's take Sukhothai, an ancient city in Thailand, as an example. Their advanced irriga

Melanie Ashley
5 min read


What Does New Moon In Taurus Mean
First eclipse of 2022 - what does the New Moon in Taurus will mean for you? Here's a look at some of the astrological influences and how you can use them to your advantage. Each eclipse open a window of six month in which this energy will feel active, however it’s feel always more intense during the actual event. This is a good moment to set intentions and the connection with Taurus as it provides us with the energy of stability and determination. However this can feel amb

Melanie Ashley
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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
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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
4 min read


The Forgotten. Mysteries of 108 Sun Salutations
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
4 min read

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