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Nea Ferrier
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Having led retreats in nature areas of India and A Having led retreats in nature areas of India and Africa before I'm so excited to put together this trip. There is nothing more fulfulling, nothing more sacred than spending time in nature, and trips to Africa change you forever.  This bespoke intimate retreat is open to yoga practitioners of all levels. It offers the chance to experience the deeper essence of yoga, using the exquisite raw natural beauty of Rwanda as the conduit.  Our location with be one of Africa's finest luxury-eco properties, Virunga Logde, nestled in Virunga National Park, the volcano region of Rwanda. Our daily programme will include yoga, meditation, nature walks or simply taking time to stop, slow down and be present. Email me at nea@ashtangayogadubai.com if you would like to receive more information on this trip. Bookings will close early June. See the link in bio for more details on our location #yogaretreat #yogatravel #ashtangayoga #ashtangadubai #rwandatravel #yogasafari @travelwithtjd
“We need the tonic of wildness... At the same t “We need the tonic of wildness... At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.” Henry David Thoreau Finalizing the details for the next yoga journey into nature. Rwanda, October 15-21, 2021. Details coming soon! #yogaretreat #yogatrip #yogajourney #yogainnature #journeywithin #connecttonature #ashtangayoga #ashtangayogadubai #ashtangayogaretreat
“You paint my nails, and I’ll paint yours.” “You paint my nails, and I’ll paint yours.” 🥰🥰🥰 Sweet memories of spending time with kids at a children’s home in Mysore. Join me for a special led class this Friday for India CoVID relief. Fees will be donated to @hemkunt_foundation & @operationshanti. In shala and online. Register via @nilayahouse. #ashtangayoga #ashtangayogadubai #indiacovidrelief #nilayahouse
Happy to be home and ready to start teaching tomor Happy to be home and ready to start teaching tomorrow after then Vipassana 10 day silent retreat meditation retreat. It has been 12 years since my last Vipassana. My life was very different then. I was travelling in India with no job, no home, no commitments. My life literally was a long retreat! This was a very different experience. The build up to the retreat was challenging to get my life commitments in order. My mind felt busy with thoughts of home, husband, the shala, my students, the cats! But how grateful I am have these ‘attachments’. I wouldn’t have it any other way! Join me for online Mysore tomorrow 7am, back in the shala on Thursday and a special led class on Friday with all proceeds being donated to @hemkunt_foundation #ashtangayogadubai #ashtangayoga #dubaiashtanga #yogateacher #yogadubai #vipassana #silentmeditation
I have a feeling this is going to be pretty amazin I have a feeling this is going to be pretty amazing! Full details coming soon. In the meantime feel free to send me DM if you would like to know more. Exactly six months away! @travelwithtjd #yogaretreat #rwanda #yogaretreat #yogarwanda #yogaafrica #yogavirunga #virungamountains #mountaingorillas #yogasafari #savethedate #ashtangayoga
Admittedly I have a background in publc relations, Admittedly I have a background in publc relations, but I have never felt shy about promoting my teaching work. For me the yoga comes first. It's not actually about me, or my teaching, it's about fulfilling my duty in sharing the practices I've been so fortunate to have learnt. I passionately believe that yoga changes lives and save lives. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of practices that are part of my daily routine. I want to share with others. I want to be of service. If you have sincerely dedicated yourself to yoga, and have received the blessing of your teacher to teach, then this you must do, with 100% gusto, forget about being shy or nervous. Do your duty in that moment! I look forward to speaking more on this subject for the upcoming Marketing/Business Skills for Yoga Professionals module of our 100 hour CEP Yoga TTC being held at Nilaya House in May/June. @yogihearts #yogateacher #yogaprofessional #yogateachingskills #businessyogini #yogamarketing #yogabusinesscoach #businessofyoga #yogaofbusiness #yogattc
Sometimes a verbal cue I give when teaching back-b Sometimes a verbal cue I give when teaching back-bending is to say “feel the back ribs move in to support you.” I love that feeling of the support right behind the heart centre. We all want someone to “have our back". How beautiful it is to cultivate that feeling from within. So it's always there.  For me it is a metaphor for the embrace of the divine. The feeling of being tenderly held so I can move through the world feeling secure, confident and literally surrounded by love.  #asanareflections #yogateaching #yogaimagery #yogavisualisation #yogaphotography #heartcentre #gotyourback #divineembrace #tantra #ashtangayoga #yogareflections #yogamusings #dubaiyoga #burjkhalifa #yogini
A busy week ahead preparing to be offline and in r A busy week ahead preparing to be offline and in retreat for ten days starting Friday. It’s been a long, long time since I checked out for that length of time! Needing to channel a bit of the pincha mayurasana “effortless effort” vibe to keep my focus and balance this week as I get ready to disconnect! #meditation #focus #mindwork #retreat #vipassana #silence #pinchmayurasana #ashtangayoga #ashtangayogadubai #yogateacher #yogadubai @ayuray_insta
Ramadan Kareem! The holy month of Ramadan, when M Ramadan Kareem! The holy month of Ramadan, when Muslim people around the world fast from sunrise to sunset, has started. It's such an amazing example of what in yoga is called "tapas". The word Sanskrit tapas comes the root word of "tap", mean to burn or give out heat. It's that inner burn that takes place when we choose a different path to our habitual tendancies. In this case, consciously choosing not to eat at normal times, or when hungry or thirsty. Many spiritual traditions embrace tapas as a powerful spiritual practice, and fasting is practised by Buddhist, Jains, Hindus and Christians alike. The Desert Fathers, ascetics and hermits of the early Christian church (3rd century) living mainly in Egypt were known for their fasting practices.  Practising muslims I have spoken to have said that while the month is tough, it is extremely rewarding, and one emerges purified in body and mind, with a deepening of inner resilience, strengthening of faith, as well as greater compassion for others less fortunate.  From an outsider observing in, through my lens of yoga, Islam is such a practical religion, giving the spiritual aspirant many practices from prayer, to fasting to charity and pilgrimage to develop their faith. I sometimes set myself a tapas challenge during Ramadan. This year by coincidence I secured a spot in a ten-day silent meditation retreat (Vipassana). It's been 12 years since I did one of these. I'm thinking I'm going to feel some burn! #tapas #yogaphilosophy #fasting #ramadankareem #silence #mauna #kriyayoga #niyama #patanjaliyogasutras #comparativereligions #desertfathers #buddhism #vipassana #yogalife #yogateacher #meditation #contemplation
Happy New Moon everyone! What a special one - on Happy New Moon everyone! What a special one - on the eve of the start of the holy month of Ramadan and today is the beginning of Chaitri Navarati, nine nights of the goddess, an auspicious period for spiritual practice. Dubai is also suddenly much warmer, and I am feeling I want to play in the sunshine for as long as I can before my summer indoor hibernation starts. I'm using this new moon to plant some seeds towards a Yoga Safari Retreat in Rwanda later this year. Stay tuned for details! Nea x 📷 @travelwithtjd #ashtangayogadubai #ashtangadubai #yogasafari #yogaretreat #dubaiashtanga #yogateacher #navratri #sadhana #spiritualawakening #spirituality #yogaphilosophy
The earth is meditating as it were The space is me The earth is meditating as it were The space is meditating as it were The heaven is meditating as it were Waters are meditating as it were Mountains are meditating as it were Gods are meditating as it were Therefore, those amongst humans  who attain greatness, do so because of meditation Chandogya Upanishad 7.6.1-2 On the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe - where ever moment is a meditation. Have a great weekend everyone! #meditation #vedanta #upanishads #nature #stillness #awareness #presence #yogalife #yogalove #yogini #yogateacher
When considering the three gunas, each one has the When considering the three gunas, each one has their role and place. The mind is the sphere of sattva (luminiousity, clarity). Rajas (dynamism) and Tamas (inertia) found in excess in the mind become factors of imbalance. A tamasic mind is dull and lethargic, the behaviour becomes lazy and with procrastination. An overly tamasic mind dwells in the past, lacks interest in spiritual growth and motivations become selfish. However, tamas can also be helpful, if encountered under the guidance of sattva. The inertia quality can provide valuable stability and steadniness. Think of the groundedness needed for a tree to plant it's roots. Have you observed tamas within your mind? What do you do to move out of tamasic tendancies? For me, my Ashtanga yoga practice is a key way for minimising tamas, and emphasizing sattva. An afternoon walk by the sea, particularly when there are waves, is also perfect mind medicine. What works for you? #gunas #tamas #rajas #sattva #ayurveda #knowyourmind #mindmedicine #yogaphilosophy #yogateacher #ashtangayoga #yogini #tantra #vedanta #threegunas
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