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What is a Kundalini Awakening and Have I Had One?

February 13, 2024 //  by Kara-Leah Grant

By Kara-Leah Grant The following are my reflections and understandings based on my direct experience of Kundalini Awakening, and studying within the Yogic and Tantrik traditions. As always, don’t believe a thing I say unless it resonates in your heart and works for you. Except maybe the bit about checking in with a medical professional if …

Category: Kundalini

A Review of Beyond Growth hosted by Degrowth Aotearoa

November 7, 2023 //  by Kara-Leah Grant

The Beyond Growth event, held on Nov 3 at Grant Thorton on Fanshawe Str, Auckland CBD, and hosted by Degrowth Aotearoa, started promisingly with karakia, kai and networking.  The vibe in the room was alive, and small pockets of people gathered around sumptuous catering to connect. Our name tags were made of upcycled cans with …

Category: Business, Healing, Mindset, PoliticsTag: beyond growth, degrowth, review

A Review of Rakiura Rhyme Machine Festival 2023

October 26, 2023 //  by Kara-Leah Grant

Images from top left: Rakiura Rhyme Machine Festival Poster • Arii Jade on Gravity Fishing Boat • Diving with Gravity Fishing • Paella with La Rumbla Restaurant Pop-Up • Dinner at the House • Rei diving with Gravity. The call came late, ten days before the event kick off. ‘Wanna come down and teach yoga on Stewart Island, …

Category: Festivals, YogaTag: festival, Rakiura Rhyme Machine Festival, Stewart Island, sweet mix kids

My Favourite Transformational Festival DJ Sets

August 22, 2023 //  by Kara-Leah Grant

I adore transformational festivals because they showcase world-class festival DJs in sublime locations for ridiculously cheap ticket prices. I can dance all night long, for days, and feel exhausted but nourished by the sublime tunes and energy of my favourite festival DJ. You might not be able to make it to a transformational festival, but …

Category: Enjoyment of Life, Festivals, YogaTag: dance, festivals, transformational festivals

What is Traditional Tantra and Where Do I Learn It?

November 6, 2022 //  by Kara-Leah Grant

There is a resurgence of interest arising in traditional Tantra in large propelled by the work of scholar-practitioners such as Christopher Wallis and Christopher Tompkins, and informed by the publication of books like Tantra Illuminated and The Recognition Sutras. This resurgence was possibly seeded by the stratospheric rise — and burnout — of Anusara Yoga. It was founded …

Category: Awakening, Liberation, Tantra, Yoga

Everything You Need to Know About Kundalini Awakening (But Didn’t Know to Ask)

June 8, 2022 //  by Kara-Leah Grant

Kundalini Awakening, the activation and rising of Kundalini energy in the body, can be a frightening and even dangerous experience. This is especially the case if you experienced a spontaneous Kundalini Awakening before doing the work to prepare yourself for it. That’s when a Kundalini Awakening can lead to horror stories of out-of-control “crazy” behaviour …

Category: Awakening, The Best of Kara-Leah, Yoga

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