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How to chant OM correctly

February 9th, 2008 · 10 Comments

 

When you chant OM with the right understanding, it becomes a powerful yoga practice in it’s own right.
Chanting OM has it’s own effect, and can be a powerful meditation. While it is a general mantra that does not require initiation, it is useful to know WHY we chant OM when beginning the practice of […]

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What Does it Take to be a Good Teacher?

December 19th, 2007 · No Comments

Recently, I had the honour to participate in one of Elements’ Yoga Teacher Trainees’ assessment class. The trainee teacher is a Japanese lady. Clearly English is not her mother tongue and at times she struggled with words. However, having said that, I must say: she did a good job. I enjoyed her class. There was nothing amazing […]

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