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Writings on Yoga, Philosophy & Life
This space is an extension of the work we do at Lakshmi Rising—offering reflections on yoga as a lived practice, not just something we do on the mat.
Here, we explore themes of philosophy, personal growth, embodiment, and conscious living, alongside insights drawn from our teacher trainings, retreats, and ongoing study.
These writings are intended to support inquiry, deepen understanding, and offer perspective—wherever you are on your path.
Yoga Teacher Training Portugal: Excursion Guide to Loulé and the Surrounding Algarve
Nestled in the stunning Algarve region of southern Portugal, Loulé is the perfect destination for a yoga retreat or teacher training course. Combining tranquility with cultural richness, this charming town offers a unique blend of peaceful landscapes, historic...
Cultivating Tejas: The Ayurvedic Art of Authentic Radiance
Cultivating Tejas: The Ayurvedic Art of Authentic Radiance Every culture has a word for the mysterious quality that makes certain people compelling. We may call it presence, magnetism, confidence, luminosity, star power, or charisma. Contemporary slang offers rizz (a...
The Wisdom of the Sun: Rediscovering Ritual, Science, and the Yogic Path of Surya
The Wisdom of the Sun: Rediscovering Ritual, Science, and the Yogic Path of Surya The Gāyatrī Mantra Om Bhūr Bhuvaḥ SvaḥTat Savitur VareṇyaṃBhargo Devasya DhīmahiDhiyo Yo Naḥ Prachodayāt The Gāyatrī Mantra is one of humanity's oldest surviving prayers to the rising...
The Psoas Muscle: Trauma, Emotional Release, and Why It’s Called the Muscle of the Soul
The Psoas Muscle: Trauma, Emotional Release, and Why It’s Called the Muscle of the Soul There are places in the body where our stories linger long after the mind believes we have moved on. The jaw tightens after years of swallowing words that were never spoken....
Why Italy Feels Different in Summer
A Wellness Travel Guide for Women Craving Beauty, Depth & Aliveness There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly rearrange you. Italy in summer belongs to the second category. Not because it is perfect. It isn’t. Trains run late. Church bells...
Santosha & Surrender: Rethinking Abundance in a World That Always Wants More
Santosha & Surrender: Rethinking Abundance in a World That Always Wants More There is a paradox at the heart of modern life: we have more than any generation before us, more access, more choice, more stimulation...yet many of us feel perpetually unfulfilled. Not...
The Power of Abhyāsa: Regulating Your Nervous System
The importance of consistency for nervous system regulation This essay will discuss the power of abhyāsa in regulating your nervous system. In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, we are reminded that transformation is rarely dramatic. More often, it is subtle, steady, and...
Sthira Sukham & Interoception: The Inner Science of Steady Ease
Sthira Sukham & Interoception: The Inner Science of Steady Ease In a world that measures success by speed, intensity, and output, the ancient yogic instruction sthira sukham asanam lands like advise from another dimension. Translated from Sanskrit, this phrase...
Top 10 Best Yoga Teacher Training Destinations
How to Choose the Right Location for Your Yoga Teacher Training Immersion You’re ready to set your dreams of becoming a yoga teacher into motion. Or maybe you’ve been teaching yoga for years, and feel called to deepen your practice and earn your RYT500 through an...
Why You Should Take a Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal
Why You Should Take a Yoga Teacher Training in Portugal Choosing where to complete a yoga teacher training is not only a logistical decision. It is an environmental one. A nervous-system decision. A lifestyle decision. A decision about the kinds of inputs that will...