Lady carrying black yoga mat after practice
Valka Yoga

Once we finish class, we simply roll up our yoga mats and hurry off back to reality without giving it another thought. I know I’m guilty of this! However, the...

Rose Quartz and Onyx crystal malas
Meditation Religion Spirituality

How To Meditate With Mala Beads

By Valka Yoga

Meditation sounds simple until you try it. You sit down with good intentions and within thirty seconds you're thinking about dinner, or an email you...

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Yogini Pam Malvess with Valka Yoga gear
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What's The Meaning of Namaste?

By Valka Yoga

What does Namaste mean, when did Namaste originate, what is the difference between Namaskar and Namaste, and how can you use Namaste to benefit your...

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Meditation Religion Spirituality Yoga

What Does the Om Symbol Mean? A Complete Guide

By Valka Yoga

Are you erm about Om? You’ve probably heard it in yoga class. You might’ve seen it on a T-shirt, or even on a tattoo, but...

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Yoga's Healing Effect on PTSD
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Yoga's Healing Effect on PTSD

By Valka Yoga

In this article, we’ll explore how yoga can help combat veterans manage and overcome their PTSD and provide some examples of stretches you or a...

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Woman practicing yoga nidra
Health Lifestyle Meditation Yoga

What is Yoga Nidra?

By Valka Yoga

Yoga Nidra is ‘the sleep of the yogis’.  In the Bhagavad Gita, it says “what is night for all beings is day for the yogi”,...

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Āwhina Mini Retreat - Presented by Kayla Gordine and Valka Yoga
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Āwhina Mini Retreat - Presented by Kayla Gordine and Valka Yoga

By Valka Yoga

We have exciting news to share! We are working with Auckland Unlimited to deliver a one-of-a-kind weekend of mini yoga retreats in Tāmaki Makaurau. The...

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Yogini sitting cross legged on the floor and smiling
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Mindfulness Meditation for Positivity

By Valka Yoga

Waking up in the morning and giving yourself 5 minutes to meditate can give you a great starting point to not only experience a positive...

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Elderly couple practicing yoga in a park
Fitness Health Meditation Yoga

7 Easy Yoga And Meditation Poses For Seniors

By Valka Yoga

Yoga exercises are the best way to stay flexible, reduce stress, and improve your well-being. But if you're elderly or immobilized for whatever reason, there...

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Cork yoga mat with 7 chakras
Health Lifestyle Meditation Yoga

Introduction to the 7 Chakras

By Valka Yoga

There are seven main chakras that run from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each chakra has its own colour,...

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