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Welcome To Us<\/h3>

Insight Yoga<\/h6><\/div>[vc_empty_space alter_height=“small“ hide_on_mobile=““ css=“.vc_custom_1490451430207{margin-top: -0.35rem !important;}“][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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I have chosen the name Insight Yoga<\/strong> to highlight what in my understanding is the liberating essence of all yoga traditions: gaining insight into our true nature. The yoga traditions are clear that insight inevitably leads to compassion, since what is revealed is the inter-connectedness of all beings.<\/p>\n

The insight that can arise through a practice done with a spirit of inquiry is one of the core liberating features in many yoga traditions. Therefore, Insight Yoga<\/strong> highlights this investigative approach in its classes, turning them into interactive explorations, whether in yog\u0101sana, pr\u0101\u1e47\u0101y\u0101ma, meditation or yoga philosophy.<\/p>\n

In a broader sense, my teaching also aims at a deeper Insight into our yoga practice and
\nhow we integrate this practice into our lives. It is very easy to get into a comfort zone and be ruled by old habit patterns, losing the freshness and willingness to constantly challenge oneself. This ongoing sincere and fearless reassessment underlies an authentic yogic existence.<\/p>\n

A lot of different forces and influences have affected contemporary yoga, and while it is necessary to integrate yoga into our modern world, there is a danger of losing sight of the essence of this ancient liberation teaching during this process.<\/p>\n

It is important to look into our present definitions of, and relationship to, our spiritual practice. Three things that can help us to preserve this authenticity and clarity are:<\/p>\n

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  • A better understanding of the history and philosophy of the Yoga Traditions<\/li>\n
  • Sincere self-inquiry<\/li>\n
  • Informed and mindful practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In my opinion, all of these are a vital part of yoga practice and not a separate intellectual process. There is, in fact, a risk of forgetting two central ingredients of Yoga: clear intention, and clear understanding, without both of which our practice will lack the power to awaken. Through enquiry and clarity, we can move from a \u2018blind repetition of a routine\u2019 to a conversant, insightful and therefore truly transformative discipline.<\/p>\n

    The aim of Insight Yoga<\/strong> is to facilitate mindfulness and to encourage this honest exploration one\u2019s yoga practice and life, both intellectually and practically \u2013 and to thus open the hearts of one and all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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