“Sometimes I go about pitying myself and all the while I am being carried across the sky by beautiful clouds” ~ Ojibway Indian saying. We each have a beautiful spirit that has been created for some purpose. The people and situations we encounter each day also have beauty and purpose. We can choose to look for the positive in everything we do and see, knowing that this perspective has shown that some of the most difficult times in our life have also produced the most remarkable change.
~The 12 Step Buddha

A couple of days ago I was sitting there feeling…

What will you do to inspire yourself this year??

As a few friends gathered last night I was asked this question by a very special lady and it got me thinking ‘What was I going to do this year?’

2012 was a big year for me and it seems it was year of change and challenge for many people. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard someone say I’m glad to put 2012 behind me.

Although in my classes the past couple of weeks I’ve talked to my students about reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the year…

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Build strength with this continuous flow from beginning to end. Open move and strengthen the whole body with this intermediate level practice. Full of twists, core work and arm balances such as ekdpadakoundinyasa, bakasana and parvrttabakasana this challenging sequence will get you working hard and leave you feeling amazing.

Yesterday I taught a yoga class in the morning. I started the class with the Ganesha Mantra “OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAH” I always ask my students to set an intention at the start of a class so that our practice can become about more than just the physical practice.

This morning, after talking about the ganesha removing obstacles whether they be physical, mental, emotional or spiritual and also signifying new beginnings, I asked my students to think about what they wanted to let go of in their lives. Whether it be stress,…

Its not uncommon to hear that yoga has changed someone’s life. But is it really possible? Well… here is my story about how Yoga changed my life. Feel free to take it as a pinch of salt if you wish. Or..use it as a source of inspiration.

It was August 2006 in Montreal Canada. I was in a mildly depressed state because of a break-up. I had a cigarette in my right hand and a drink in my left, eating junk food without…

I believe its extremely important not only to love what you do, but to love where you live and in order to do that it’s important to get out and about and enjoy your city as if you’re a visitor.

SBC’s hometown is Adelaide. South Australia’s capital, Adelaide is a fantastic city to live in. Its said to be a ‘brilliant blend’ and I think that pretty much sums it up. Whether you’re into art, culture, city life, bars and restaurants, it has everything a city lover could wish…

As we enter the coldest months of the year, across the southern hemisphere and more locally in S.B.C. Yoga’s home-town of Adelaide, Australia, we’re all a little bit more more susceptible to picking up illnesses that interfere with our yoga practice (we all know its not so fun practicing yoga with a running nose and a loud cough!).

Ever the advocates of natural remedies here at S.B.C. Yoga. Here are some of our top natural remedies and immune boosters to help you through the winter and keep you on yoga practising form!

The great thing about yoga is its affordable, accessible and can be practiced anywhere, without the need for expensive equipment. However, if you want to, its totally possible to spend a small fortune on yoga mats equipment, books, benches and bolsters. I like to keep things simple with my yoga practice props, and i don’t recommend spending your life savings on fancy yoga equipment. But there are definitely a few key yoga investments that I think are worthwhile…

1. The Yoga Mat; Likely to be the…

The stronger the wind, the stronger the tree.

What an amazing training we’ve just finished in Bali.  Set in the mountainside district of Tabanan, Bali Mountain Retreat was the perfect location, remote and serene with the sounds of nature (albeit a few chainsaw’s J) surrounding you. Practicing every morning in the yoga shala welcoming the rising sun what a beautiful memory we will all have.

A very diverse group of students from all over the world, South Africa, Australia, Japan and Canada just to name a few.

Despite a few ups and down and illnesses everyone…

One of our favorite things in life, aside from our yoga practice, is to travel and open our minds to new places and cultures. The wonderful thing about yoga is you can take your practice with you, wherever you are in the world and there’s nothing better than practicing yoga in a magical and unfamiliar destination. In addition, taking part in organised yoga retreats, whether it be a teacher training course like the ones S.B.C. Yoga in Bali, or combination course that includes other activities such as surfing or art, can be a great way of taking yourself far…