Welcome to Yogita Yoga's Blog!
Here you will find a collection of essays on various topics, which are all linked to yoga.
I welcome your feedback, comments or thoughts on these, so please feel free to use the 'speak your mind' option :-).
If you have ideas for future blog topics, I would love to hear from you!
Namaste and enjoy!
Change of Scenery
A change of scenery and routine can be refreshingly positive for body and mind: Having recently returned from Germany where I visited my Mom and sister for two weeks, I had time to reconnect with my heritage and family and also found time to just ‘smell the roses’ so to speak – literally, as our garden […]
Connecting the Dots
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards. So (for the present) you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something: your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give […]
What is Yoga?
You may have contemplated that question in your head or you may get asked why you do yoga and what it does for you. And you may be past the point where it is all about the physical aspects. In fact, maybe you are at the point, where you actually don’t know how to answer […]
The Importance of a Teacher
What makes a good teacher? My definition of a good teacher is someone who inspires by leading by example; someone who you can trust without being dependent on; and someone who instills the faith in you to move beyond your current limitations. I was fortunate to encounter such a teacher during our yoga practice in […]
The Path of Least Resistance
Some of you may recall me saying that the body tends to follow the path of least resistance. Let’s explore this concept not only form a physical but also from a mental aspect: The path of least resistance is essentially the ‘same old, same old’: Emphasising what works well and what you are good at […]
Evelyn’s Yoga Smoothie
Yoga Smoothie Ingredients: 1-2 bananas 1 apple 1 orange Small handful of pitted dates Small handful of raw almonds 1 heaped tsp chia seeds 1 heaped tsp spirulina, wheat grass or an alkalising Greens powder 1 small chunk or a few slices of fresh ginger A few slices of fresh turmeric Freshly-ground black or long […]
Yoga for perfect sleep
The effect of practicing yoga to promote restful sleep is well documented and as insomnia is a problem that the majority of people face at some time in their lives, a cure that does not rely on chemically-induced sleep is a welcome prospect. Having a good-quality mattress and abstaining from caffeinated drinks and alcohol before […]
