Rev. Rachel Hoath

Go inward. Go inward to find the light. The light which is bursting inside, which illuminates the darkness. ... The song which plays is called the Mul Matra which is sung by Snatam Kaur, below is her translation... Ek ong kaar…. God is One, I am One with all beings Sat Nam… Truth is God’s Name… The vibration of God’s Name is what created all beings…. that vibration is within me…. therefore in my core I am true. Karta Purkh… God is the Doer…. God does all things… God works through me…. God works through everyone in my life. Nirbhao… God is fearless… I am fearless. Nirvair… God has no revenge…. I exist in my heart… I stay present… I don’t hold on to the past…. I live in this moment in full compassion and acceptance of what is. Akal Murat… God exists in the undying form… God is in the purity of our efforts to live in a spiritual way, and these efforts never die… these efforts live on forever. Adjoonee… God is unborn…. God does not relate to birth and death…. God is beyond the cycles of life…. God is infinite… I am infinite Saibhang… God is self illumined… I am self illumined. Within me I have the power to find light, to find love, to find joy. I don’t need anyone or anything for this. Guru Prasaad… It is by Guru’s Grace…. it is the Grace of the teachings of the Divine One…. the Guru…. Guru Nanak, Jesus, Mohammed, the Masters of all traditions that give us Grace. Jap Meditate! Aad Sach True in the Beginning Jugaad Sach… True throughout the ages Haibhee Sach… True here and now Nanak Hosee Bhee Sach… Oh Nanak, forever and always true. Spirit, Truth, Love, and Light…. these are the things that are true, that have always been true. #release #letgo #breathe #yoga #momlife #yogamama

Breastfeeding is one of the most magnificent capabilities of my body. Doing it however can take it's toll on my back, shoulders and chest. The other day I decided to dance it out. Arm circles, shoulder wiggles, weightbearing in the hands, forward folds, backbends, twists and lateral bends all help immensly. Yoga and intuitive dance have an incredible way of helping the body repair. I know many moms can get "touched out" with their babes from not having much personal space. Yoga and dance can also help with this as one can explore the boundaries of their body and feel their autonomy. #breastfeeding #bodyawareness #yogamama #yogadance #danceitout #momlife

When I went to Auckland over the holidays I took a bunch of yoga classes, a nice luxury to get out of the house everyday, afforded by the amazing Grandad who would take baby out for walks while I was gone and Dad slept in. One of the classes did a lot of cross legged work in both an effective and creative way. It's been a long time since I've taken (or taught) a class that did such things but boy I tell ya, I really needed it. Since then I've done my best to start re-incorporating it into my practices. This type of work helps to releases tightness in the hips in a unique way while targeting the IT bands. You can do many postures with crossed legs, such as down dog, standing forward fold, plank, etcetera. This woman also taught a variation of lunge with the feet crossed but it's too hard to explain and I couldn't get it into the camera shot. Maybe next time. Anyway, what this woman reminded me was the importance of changing things up and how effective this is for healing the body (and mind)...again something that we will be working on in the FREE True Self Academy program called Journey Back. At this point it seems obvious it won't launch in January, hopefully by the end of February! I'll keep you all updated. In the mean time, find some variation in your practice and life. #girlpower #yogamama #yogatribe #trueselfacad #journeyback #yogateacher

There was something magical to this video I captured last week. For some reason when I set up my phone it chose a different focal point making me blurry. This is so often what I seek in my yoga practice...a softening of the hard lines of what makes me-me and you-you. Yoga does this by expanding ones awareness of breath, body, mind and surroundings all at once. This is one of the reasons yoga can be so therapeutic, even if you aren't doing the physical postures. In True Self Academy's FREE program called Journey Back I will help you go through some of the layers of you, to help restore balance and health. This program will be launching soon and will be free only for a limited time. Stay tuned for more details!!! #trueselfacad #journeyback #free #program #magicmama #yogateacher

Everything as a mother takes 10 times longer...not always 10 but at least 3 😆I don't resent this, in fact I deeply enjoy the slowing down, the reprioritizing and the repetitive nature of being a mom. This is also why it took me over 3 weeks to get my Christmas video out. My dedicated yoga practice played a huge role in being ready for motherhood (as well as coping with the ups and downs of it now). In a way the practice is like a baby, it grows and develops over many years as you repetitively tend to it. One never knows what the practice will look like, where it might led or what may be learnt along the way. Lately I have enjoyed practicing "matless" as it has a unique way of helping me move out of the box...in a more truthful way. My word and intention for 2018 is truthfulness. I'll be writing more about this soon on my Facebook page, check the bio for a link 💕#intuitive #movement #yogamama #yogateacher #truthfulness #satya #journeyback

Trying to get back into the rhythm of sharing content from my life as it applies to True Self Academy... I cannot describe fully how different my life looks to a year ago, to two years ago! Personally I feel more myself than ever and although almost everything has changed what remains is my love for movement. This video is from yesterday when my hubby looked after babe, allowing me to focus solely on movement. Not everyone knows this but I found yoga through my love of dance and meditation. Dance is what originally taught me to move energy and to feel it's profound effects in my body. Last night I had a dream about working with a very old yoga teacher and how when they put their hands on me I spontaneously began to weep as I could feel healing happening in my heart and womb. As I continue to heal from my cesarean section the process is multilayered. Everyday my bodymind requires something different to heal, each day I try to meet it where it is at and give it what it needs. This is all part of life, the journey back to the True Self. #journeyback #lessonsfrombeingamother #momlife #yogateacher #movementmeditation #yoga

Trying to get back into the rhythm of sharing content from my life as it applies to True Self Academy... I cannot describe fully how different my life looks to a year ago, to two years ago! Personally I feel more myself than ever and although almost everything has changed what remains is my love for movement. This video is from yesterday when my hubby looked after babe, allowing me to focus solely on movement. Not everyone knows this but I found yoga through my love of dance and meditation. Dance is what originally taught me to move energy and to feel it's profound effects in my body. Last night I had a dream about working with a very old yoga teacher and how when they put their hands on me I spontaneously began to weep as I could feel healing happening in my heart and womb. As I continue to heal from my cesarean section the process is multilayered. Everyday my bodymind requires something different to heal, each day I try to meet it where it is at and give it what it needs. This is all part of life, the journey back to the True Self. #journeyback #lessonsfrombeingamother #momlife #yogateacher #movementmeditation #yoga

Social media is an interesting phenonmenoa... especially when looking at it for the use of ones proffesion. My hope for 2018 and for True Self Academy is to merge my love of motherhood and yoga together however I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place... especially when it comes to social media. On one hand seeing pictures of mothering and everything that goes along with it has been very helpful to me. On the otherhand, is it fair for me to expose my child in the hopes to connect with other mothers? Is it possible to show my love of being a mother, of doing yoga with my son, of parenting in a particular way without directly sharing his image? I know this isn't an issue for all parents but it is an important one for me. I have yet to find the answers to these questions which is why you won't currently find many pictures of my little Gabriel online. Thanks for baring with me as I slowly figure out how to approproately create media for True Self Academy in a way that feels authentic and safe for my family. #motherhood #bigdecisions #bigresponsibility #privacy #protectkids #yoga #yogamama

Neighbors by Grizzly Bear is one of my favorite songs I heard today at RadioControl. Apparently not a Kiwi band, they are from Brooklyn, NY... Funny I come to the otherside of the world to be introduced to music from back home. I came into RadioControl today to learn the new equipment and listen to some fresh tracks. Next week I'll be going live with some new playlists! It's been a pretty rainy winter day in Palmerston North; a good time to cozy up inside, listen to some tunes, do some yoga or have a mini dance party. Now that I'm home it's time to #relax #radio #music #freshtracks #pregnantandexhausted #nowitsnaptime