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Student Of The Week: Charles Mansfield

On November 30, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Essence of Living, Inspiration, Student of the week

 

 

Name: Charles Mansfield

Age: 92 years

Why I come to Essence of Living: All health prescriptions contain the need for exercise and I happen to agree that this does not need jogging, aerobics or raising a sweat by extreme physical effort. Yoga fits as an exercise of body and mind. By enquiry I [...]

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The Life Path Number

On December 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Inspiration

Recently I was introduced to the astrology Life Path number which is based on the sum of your birth date. This number represents who you are at birth and the native traits that you will carry with you through life. It’s really interesting both Clare and I got a lot out of it. I [...]

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Yoga Inspiration

On June 23, 2010 · 90 Comments · In Inspiration

Often aspiring yoga students ask me what recommended reading I could suggest on or about yoga. So I thought I would post a list of all my favorite must have books, documentaries, DVDs & CDs that have had a significant impact teaching, directing and inspiring me on the journey I am traveling today. Some are [...]

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Goddess of Good Luck

On May 10, 2010 · 12 Comments · In Inspiration

Does one believe in good luck? That good fortune is simply something that happens by accident with no real reason? I have been pondering and discussing this topic with much enthusiasm and believe that the Goddess of Good Luck presents herself to all of us in one way or another yet some of us don’t [...]

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Yoga flow – Bali

On May 4, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Inspiration

Yoga Flow – Bali

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Change is inevitable

On April 26, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Inspiration

Life keeps on twisting and turning and it amazes me just how far we can travel internally yet still appear the same externally. I spent sometime reflecting on my personal growth and journey over the last 12 months and acknowledged just how much I had accomplished and learnt in such a small amount of time.

I am [...]

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Bali Spirit Festival: Day 1

On April 1, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Inspiration

Words can’t possibly give justice to the feeling you get here at the Bali Spirit Festival. The four day festival is filled with yoga, dance, music and healing from every corner of the world, all whilst listening to the natural sounds of the environment and soaking up the hot tropical heat!

The setting is unbelievable, [...]

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Beautiful inside and out

On March 16, 2010 · 2 Comments · In Inspiration

One of my beloved gurus Emil Wendell taught me whilst I was studying in India how women are worshiped in India and represent the creation of life. They are living goddesses and should be proud of their ‘shakti’ energy.

He said watch and see how the women dress and you will witness how their [...]

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Yoga Flow – Thailand

On February 26, 2010 · 3 Comments · In Inspiration

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Yoga Flow – Heaven in Hawaii

On February 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Inspiration

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