by Rachel Nokes | Jul 22, 2019 | India, Ray of Light Yoga
The most talented, experienced, highly qualified and dedicated yoga teacher is not the one whose classes are full, retreats are wait-listed, with students beating a path to their door. It’s the teacher who takes marketing seriously. My experience over the last 10...
by Rachel Nokes | Jul 4, 2019 | India, Ray of Light Yoga
Chronic pain can be such an isolating experience that can cause suffering, also known as dukkha, and lead to closing the heart space. Daily ongoing pain takes energy or prana away from being able to socially connect with others as pain can activate the nervous system...
by Rachel Nokes | Jun 12, 2019 | India, Ray of Light Yoga
Yoga teachers have a natural advantage in marketing themselves and their businesses. Regardless of whether you’re a studio owner or a jobbing teaching, travelling from gig to gig, regardless of whether you’re building an empire or want a ‘lifestyle business’ that’s...
by Rachel Nokes | May 16, 2019 | India, Ray of Light Yoga
The ancients believed that given the right environment the body and mind could heal itself of many common ailments. Rest, acupressure, gentle movement, herbs and foods were the mainstays of a return to health and creating a balance of Yin and Yang energies. In our...
by Rachel Nokes | May 14, 2019 | India, Ray of Light Yoga
oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥsvaḥ tatsaviturvareṇyaṃ bhargo devasyadhīmahi dhiyo yo naḥprachodayāt – Rigveda 3.62. An ancient prayer to the Earth, space and heavens from the Rigveda, a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. My mornings start with this mantra, traditionally...
by Rachel Nokes | Nov 17, 2017 | Ayurveda, India
Visiting India is an incredible experience on many levels – including the cuisine! One of the predominant traditional items you will find on menus throughout India, particularly in Southern parts, is the thali (pronounced ta-lee). As this dish can be vegetarian or...
