This Full Moon on 31st July is called Guru Purnima, which is the Full Moon of the Guru or the Teacher.
The Guru is a teacher that leads the student from the darkness to light. There are many teachers in life, from the seasons, to people, children… the moon for me is one of our teachers.… Read more
As with mostmythical stories, they usually occur when the demons and gods are at war. the gods are the lighter aspects of yourself and the demons, the darker side of your personality.
so one day a long long time ago, or maybe not so long ago as this story is happening right now… a demon has appeared in the world who can only be killed by a woman.… Read more
“It is through your body that you realize you are a spark of divinity.”
BKS Iyengar
Yoga dates back thousands of years from India. Yoga deals with Universal Truths, however its teachings are as valid in the modern day as they were in ancient times, maybe more so since life has become so hectic and there is more stress nowadays.… Read more
So in my previous blogs I’ve talked of Durga and Kali Ma, and in Durga’s story in the Devi Mahatmya I tell you how all these goddesses in their light forms emerge from Durga… well this story now is the emergence of Kali Ma! but first….
When you first see Kali Ma, what arises in you really?… Read more
Kali Ma is one of my favourite goddesses….
She certainly turns your life around and for some, this may be daunting, just like looking at Kali Ma is daunting or invokes fear. She’s mirroring to you you inner fears, or doubts because the ‘battle is within yourself’ and inside that mystery there is an awakening.… Read more
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