Merkaba Yoga Goa, Parra, Goa (2025)

03/07/2023

The word ‘guru-shishya parampara’ can be simplified in the following fashion-
guru means a teacher; shishya means a student; and parampara means tradition.

Together, the term guru-shishya parampara relates to the relationship between a teacher and his disciple.

Guru is like a river that the Shishya comes to when thirsty. Guru is just a path finder, he helps the student to find a path and journey is undertaken himself/herself on the path.

Often, the equation between guru-shishya is paralleled with the relationship that a modern-day teacher-student shares. While that might be the most appropriate Hindi-to-English translation, the relationship of a guru and a shishya is far more multi-faceted.

The Guru-Shishya relationship, lineage or parampara was the core of ancient Indian educational system.

The Guru or the teacher was the preceptor of knowledge who loved and looked after his pupils as his own children. The pupils also known as Shishyas stayed in the residence of the Guru- gurukul- learning the Vedas, preserving the vicinity and serving the Guru like their own parent.

‘School was home and home was school’, and thus the Gurukulas served as centers of residential learning as well as windows of life assisting in the process of character building by teaching sharing, caring and holistic development.

The Guru Shishya tradition started fading away in the Indian culture with the advent of British rule. Though we don’t find the Guru Shishya tradition in most of the fields, it’s still alive in the field of art, specifically performing arts like Indian Dance, Music and Yoga.

With gratitude to all teachers.

11/04/2023

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26/03/2023

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Circle of Wellbeing.

I loved this tool as it keeps our core Values and Vision in perspective, and can be a complement to vision boarding, journaling, visualisation, ikigai or any intention setting exercises that we do for ourselves.

Building a wholesome lifestyle means giving each of the 8 dimensions of wellbeing the time and space you feel the need to and not ignoring or escaping any

All the aspects of the circle are interdependent and in totality make up for the quality of life we lead, bring harmony to mind and body, and nurture our spirit.

The values and importance we give to each aspect of the circle may change as we reshuffle and review our priorities and move through ages and stages of life, and sometimes even through seasons in a year.

As Frank Wheeler says it in Revolutionary Road - an intense yet powerful movie :
"Knowing what you've got
Knowing what you need
Knowing what you can do without.
That's inventory control."

What does your Circle of Wellness look like ?

26/02/2023

A one-on-one session is a chance for the practitioner to set your own pace. Create a personalised practice keeping in view your mind, body, lifestyle needs and energy levels.

Practitioners can opt for both online and in-person or a mix of the two.

We recommend to start with 12 sessions a month. But can also offer 6 for 2 weeks.
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26/02/2023

One to one yoga lessons are a focused way of learning yoga and is the traditional way that yoga is taught in India rather than in group classes.

1-on-1 personalised yoga classes allow you to work on the poses and stretches that make sense for you on your schedule and at your own pace.

These 1-on-1 personalised sessions will allow you to ease into yoga in a safer manner, with proper alignment and a clear focus on your goals and needs.

Start anytime and from anywhere - practice at your own pace, from the comfort of your own space.

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25/02/2023

Other than these yoga styles, there are others like Prenatal Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Acro yoga, Yogalates, and many different new hybrid styles of yoga to suit every mind and mood.

The only way to find your style is to try a few classes in different styles. Find a teacher you can relate to and connect with, and the style to suit the pace, and intensity you enjoy.

23/02/2023

Travelling to Goa and looking to get your dose of wellness and yoga in? Check our new Traveller Friendly Yoga & Meditation modules.

Specially curated 2 to 5-session modules - Goa Yoga Escapes comprise Personalised Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Sessions.

Location: At our studio in Parra or at your location (provided there is a suitable space for the practice of course)

Drop in your details for the preferred module to book, send a WhatsApp text on the number below, or just DM.

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18/02/2023

- Space/Ether/Akash
MAKING SPACE

Ether or Space is the mother of the other elements. As one moves up the elements, lower elements merge with the higher elements. That is, Space contains within it all the other elements Air, Fire, Water and Earth.

The Space element is also the most subtle of all elements. It’s all about – the essence of emptiness in which our true selves exist. Ether is also omnipresent. It is everywhere. Without form or boundaries, ether has no limits.

Within our bodies we can recognise the Space element literally anywhere there is space; the sinus cavities that allow for our voices to resonate, the space in the lungs that fills with air, and space in the stomach before a meal.

The chakra nature associated with this element is the Vishuddhi chakra. It is the gateway for energy between the lower parts of the body and the head and is guided by principles of expression and communication. Vishuddha chakra bridges the heart and the mind. When this space is clear, the wisdom of both is integrated and profound spiritual truths flow freely.

Too much Space, could look like your head in the clouds, a resistance to commitment even when you know it’s the right thing for you or excess free time without purpose.

Not enough Space could show up in disorders of the throat, ears, voice, neck, mouth, thyroid, shoulders as well as toxicity, stubbornness, clogged pores, a cluttered home, a busy schedule, feeling tight, constricted or stale.

Balance deficient Space with fueling inspiration, with the vastness of Mother Nature, decluttering, enjoying the bitter taste of leafy greens. We can balance excess space by creating grounding - connecting with the Earth element.

The Space Element represents our capacity for listening. Our capacity for symbolic thinking: metaphorical thinking, talk in symbols not with words, finding deeper meaning.

“External phenomena appear within space, remain within space and disappear within space again. Is there any place where earth, water, fire and wind can go that is outside space? ”
— Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

18/02/2023

- Air/Wind/Vayu

FINDING FREEDOM ONE BREATH AT A TIME

Expressing lightness and movement, the air element represents the ability to move freely, lightly and effortlessly and is embodied in the breath, putting us in touch with the flow of prana.

The air element is directly linked to Anahata (the heart chakra) and is contained in the chest and lungs. It is seen in our ability to form healthy relationships with peers, family and finding harmony with the world we live in, and developing a healthy self-persona.

It is the ability to love yourself. Being able to give and receive (love) with equal ease. Feeling kindness and compassion for yourself and others. Having a sense of ‘we’ instead of only ‘I’. Feeling a general sense of belonging and trusting in your heart as an inner compass.

Air is mobile, cool, light, dry, rough, subtle, flowing, sharp, clear, and hard.

We associate the element air with the air we breathe. Thus, the ancient rishis recognized air as the immediate source of life. When the air element is balanced within the body, your breathing is smooth, steady, and deep — calming and stabilizing your mind.

Originating from the sense of touch, the hands (through which we reach out and touch the world) are its associated organ of action. Hence, disorders of tactile perception and those of grasping are the result of disturbances in the functions of the air element.

The air element relates to our wisdom body, or discerning intelligence, gives one rhythm, grace, mobility, and an open mind. It lets you open and touch your senses, leading a path of ideas, inspiration, and energy toward you.

Any movement that is going on in our body – your thoughts, the blink of your eyes, the agility of your joints, the blood flow, the signals from the brains, the act of breathing, the digestive flow are all possible due to the air element.
It shows up as sensitivity to our environment and stimuli and plays a strong role in memory recall.

Air gives us lightness and the important ability to be flexible in our attitudes.

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor." - Thich Naht Hanh

18/02/2023

IGNITE YOUR INNER FIRE

Continuing with the exploration of the practice with respect to the 5 elements of nature, we look at one of the more complex elements to work with. Fire.

The Manipura Chakra or Solar Plexus is the center for our energetic Fire. Moving from the primal, earthiness of the root chakra, through the watery flow of the sacral chakra or Svadisthana, we reach the place that governs our inner power and digestive energy, and aids in digestion, absorption and assimilation of nutrients in the body.

The Fire Element represents energy, passion and transformation. Though the symbolism of the element is Fire is different across cultures, in vedic philosophy Fire can be a catalyst when positive and a force of destruction when out of balance.

Fire is worshipped because it is the means by which we can purify, empower, and control the other states of matter.

The Fire element is linked to our sense of transforming ideas into actions and food into energy, as well as our willpower and perseverance.

Underactive, and we’re likely to feel weak and unconfident, with poor digestive capacity and a lack of self-belief or inability to get things done.

If there’s too much energy moving through this chakra, we may become overly fiery, angry, irritable, pushing ourselves too hard and suffering from issues like acid reflux or heartburn.

When in balance it summons intensity and abundance along with discipline and inspiration, along with the fire of intelligence and comprehension.

“Don’t fear the light within. May it ignite the Sacred Flame in your soul.”

— Paulo Cohelo

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18/02/2023

Getting Closer to The Elements - FIND YOUR FLOW with the Water Element.
70% of the planet is water and so is 70% of the human body. Is that just a coincidence?
Seen in the fluids of the body in blood, lymph, saliva, etc, the Water Element provides an overall sense of cohesiveness as it is a medium for nutrients, wastes and hormones to travel throughout the body and perform their functions.

The Water element connects with our sacral chakra, and represents the feminine principle, an ability to 'go with the flow', freedom, as well as the power of creativity, sensuality, adaptability and the sense of playfulness and pleasure.

Metaphorically water takes a role in emotional connections with ourselves, others. It is a nurturing and nourishing element, and is what helps in a deeper connection to emotions and feelings - our own and that of others.
Practicing with the Water element adds softness to the practice, fluidity to our movement, develops steady joints, and an agile mind. Water element is essential to fuel compassion and resilience.

When imbalanced shows up in loss of appetite for food, s*x, life, depression (anti-pleasure feelings). Addiction, repressed emotions, or a lack of creativity as well as disorders of the reproductive system, menstrual difficulties and urinary system are all connected with cleansing and healing the Water element.
In the body this may also show up as lower back pain, knee trouble, lack of flexibility and a general feeling of being "stuck" and feeling blocked or stagnant with your energy and movement.

The Water element reminds us to take a break from the constant pushing, hustling and rushing towards goals, and adds a sense of playfulness, fluidity, and ease so we may connect with our inner wisdom and find our own flow.

18/02/2023

Connecting to the Earth Element
STAY ROOTED IN NATURE

In today’s world where the focus is on Doing rather than Being, it’s surprisingly easy to lose connection to Earth - a representation of Nature - our own inner Nature.

Spending long periods indoors, driving cars, wearing shoes and constantly connected to screens (mobile, ipads, laptop, television) all creates a disconnection between ourselves and the earth.

The longer we’re disconnected from the earth and the outside world, the more we forget our interconnected role within nature. Thus, the more we tend to focus on ‘I, me, my’ – the ego.

Earthing is the practice of literally connecting your body to the natural earth.

Beyond a mindful yoga practice, adding activities where we can connect with Earth element like gardening, spending time in nature, walking barefoot, eating natural, fresh and locally sourced food, using more natural materials at home and work instead of plastic, regular digital breaks and detoxes - is a great way to balance the Earth element.

Simplifying, letting go, and getting back to our most primal selves can serve as a way to feel grounded and earthed again.

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