Yoga by Karima

Sky above
Earth below
Peace within

Join me at The Northcliff for a beautiful Sunday morning yoga class, followed by a scrumptious breakfast. And all while you enjoy the spectacular views the hotel has to offer.

Date: 2 May 2021
Time: 08:00
Cost: R250 p.p.

Go to https://forms.gle/P8jn9d159toHEVHY6 to complete the booking form and reserve your spot.

There’s something special about flowing at The Northcliff ...The sense of peacefulness, the views, sunshine and fresh air 💛

• T W E N T Y • T W E N T Y • O N E •

I wish you and yours an abundance of peace, love, strength and moments that feed your soul and make your heart happy. Happy New Year ✨

Looking back on 2020, I think it has been one of the most challenging ones I have experienced...but with challenges come great lessons.

I learned that I cannot control every single thing. Sometimes we just need to flow with it.
I learned the importance of connecting with myself and doing more of what makes me feel alive.
I learned that connecting with others is good for the soul.
I learned to be grateful for all that I have and that I need less than I thought I did.
I learned that kindness doesn’t cost a thing, yet it is so valuable.
I learned to share more... more of myself as well as what I have.

My goal for 2021 is to use these lessons and to continue learning and growing.

What are some of the lessons you learned this year that you will be using in 2021?

Looking forward to the next Yoga and breakfast session at the Northcliff 🧘🏻‍♀️

Breathe in Breathe out! Now reserve your spot for our next YOGA class. You will thank us later for it!!!
Sunday the 6th of December, from 08h00 until 10h00, including a scrumptious breakfast and refreshments at R300.00pp
&breakfast

You are so blessed!

It’s easy to forget this and get caught up in negativity. Personally I’ve been feeling a little defeated lately, but the rain over the past days has reminded me that I am blessed even when I don’t recognize it...

This week, I am committing to consciously focusing on all my blessings and the things I am grateful for.

You wanna fly, you got to give up the s**t that weighs you down.
~Toni Morrison

What makes you come alive?

I remember my very first yoga class, I couldn’t touch my toes and I actually left the room halfway through... but something in me made me go back in. It may have been the teacher who was rather convincing or it may have been my competitive streak... if everyone else in the room could do this, then so could I.

We did toe stand in that class, a pose that I just could not do, no matter how much I practiced. I eventually gave up.

I’ve since realised that I don’t have to be able to do what everyone else can, and after many years, I decided to start including the pose in my practice again. I am finally able to get it...on some days 🙂

Yes, balance is still a challenge for me, but this pose is a celebration of my journey and the changes in my body, my ideas and my life in general.

As a side note, my only concern when I registered for my YTT with was that I struggled to touch my toes. 😂 It’s really not as big a deal as we think it is.

I’m trying to find this balance between control and surrender, both on my mat and off... It’s hard work for a super planner.

“Warriors of light are not perfect. Their beauty lies in accepting this fact and still desiring to grow and to learn.” ~Paulo Coelho

“You will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction of goodness, of brightness, of kindness, of forgiveness, of emotional bravery. Be a warrior of love.” ~ Cheryl Strayed

Let the music play!

This background picture is one I took in KZN. needed for our beautiful

“When I am silent, I have thunder hidden inside” ~Rumi

Thunderbolt pose - a seemingly simple pose for meditation that also offers the benefit of stretching the legs and ankles and aiding digestion.

Do you!

Stay close to people who feel like sunshine.

A year ago I enrolled in 200hr YTT. Other than lots of yoga and lectures, I wasn’t really sure what to expect but I ended up meeting and learning so much from these rays of sunshine, who are also fantastic yoga teachers.

I’m still learning to ride the waves of emotions I have been experiencing during this pandemic...

Lesson 1: We are all on a different wave and trying not to fall, so be patient and kind to yourself and others.

This background photo was taken at one of my favourite beaches...Durban North Beach. Can’t wait to visit it again!

“Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” ~ Charles Dickens

Join me for an online yoga class and enjoy the benefits of yoga from the comfort (and warmth 🙂) of your home.

Group Class Schedule
Monday 5:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm
Saturday 9am

Classes are done via Zoom.

Message me for more information or to book your space.

And just like that 21 days have passed. There is a lot that I miss and look forward to after the lockdown ends. I have achieved my personal challenge of 21 daily posts and won’t be posting as much for the rest of our time at home, but I did want to share this... a self care checklist for the remainder of the lockdown. It pretty much covers all the things I need to do for myself.

Remember to take care of yourself. Do the things that make you feel good. And don’t beat yourself up for not sticking to routines, diets, courses, challenges, etc.

Day 21: Today, I reflect on the past 3 weeks. This was initially supposed to be the last day of the lockdown and I’m taking the time out to process how I feel, journal and have gratitude for all that I have.

Day 20: Taking care of myself by moving my body and getting some exercise in today. I’m also quite chaffed that I’ve finally learned to skip 😂

Day 19: Listening to music is a great way to lift your mood. I spent today finding awesome tracks and creating playlists for yoga classes. Can’t wait to share them in class!

Day 18: I really miss eating out! Today I decided to make some gnocchi...one of my favourite things to order at Italian restaurants. I also decided to have lunch out in the garden for a change of scenery

Day 17: Getting into those corners, rearranging furniture and cleaning out my closet...an attempt to freshen things up and make my space feel different as I settle in for the rest of the lockdown. The only thing missing is some fresh flowers 🌷

Day 16: Movie night
✅ Chick flick ✅ Snacks
✅ Cosy blanket

Day 15: Today I am processing that the lockdown is being extended for a further 14 days...and doing yoga. After leading a class earlier, I look forward to flowing with one of my favourite teachers, the amazing , this afternoon. 📸:

Day 14: Taking a little extra care of my skin and hair today with scrubs and masks. These are some of the products I love... and have at home.

Day 13: Today has been a day for reflection and spiritual connection.

I am also counting down the days until I can sit on a bench by the water again