Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace. Dalai Lama

I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act. Buddha

I existed from all eternity and, behold, I am here; and I shall exist till the end of time, for my being has no end. Khalil Gibran

Here is the trailer of Eat Pray Love, which will be released in cinemas tomorrow.

It is impossible to walk rapidly and be unhappy. Mother Teresa

Tittibhasana A , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . Tittibhasana A or Firefly

He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. Dalai Lama

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them? Buddha

Hallow the body as a temple to comeliness and sanctify the heart as a sacrifice to love; love recompenses the adorers. Khalil Gibran

It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish. Mother Teresa

Have we not come to such an impasse in the modern world that we must love our enemies - or else? The chain reaction of evil - hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars - must be broken, or else we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection. Dalai Lama

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Buddha

Generosity is not giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is giving me that which you need more than I do. Khalil Gibran

Intense love does not measure, it just gives. Mother Teresa

Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Vrishchikasana Scorpion pose , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . Vrishchikasana, Scorpion pose

Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. Dalai Lama

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. Buddha

Eat Pray Love is a film about a woman's quest to travel and heal herself after a messy divorce. The film is beautifully shot and Julia Roberts does a pretty good job of displaying the emotional pain of the character Liz Gilbert. She gives up her life as a successful writer in New York and sets off on her travels to Rome, India and Bali in an attempt to change her life. Liz Gilbert took a risk and took herself way out of her comfort zone, she explored not only different cultures and countries, but also took a look at herself on a deeper level I too have travelled a lot in my life I have stayed on retreats in India, hugged trees in Greece, practised headstands in the Sahara… Yes, travel has been amazing, and some of the people I have met on these journeys have had a big impact on my life. My inner journey started off more than 20 years ago in Australia, where I had a respiratory arrest after suffering an acute asthma attack. I stopped breathing and had to be resuscitated. Three mont

Last night I attended a screening of the film Eat Pray Love , which will be released later this month. The film is an adaptation of the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, a successful writer (played by Julia Roberts), and her struggle to find what she really wants in life. She embarks on a journey around the world that takes her to far-flung and exotic destinations such as Rome (Eat), India (Pray) and Bali (Love) and which turns into a quest for self-discovery. I had read the book previously and was not massively overwhelmed by it, but I was eager to see how it would be translated to the big screen in true Hollywood style. After watching the film, myself and a group of other bloggers were invited to discuss the film. It was interesting to hear other people's views of what is essentially one person's personal journey. I don't want to spoil the plot, so I will leave it you to go and see the film and come to your own conclusions. The film will hit UK cinemas on the 24th of September

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. Khalil Gibran

In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love. Mother Teresa

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. Dalai Lama

He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes. Buddha

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. Khalil Gibran

If you want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it. Mother Teresa

Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see. Martin Luther King, Jr.

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness. Dalai Lama

He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye. Buddha

Yoga Ibiza. Kumasana , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . Supta. Kumasana variation, Sleeping tortoise posture

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. Khalil Gibran

If you judge people, you have no time to love them. Mother Teresa

Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis. Dalai Lama

He is able who thinks he is able. Buddha

Yoga Ibiza 10 , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . This was my yoga practice spot for the last 10 days. Ibiza is a beautiful island and has something for everyone. I would meet my teenagers and their friends coming in from the clubs as I got up to practice yoga in the morning.

For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one. Khalil Gibran

If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. Mother Teresa

Discrimination is a hellhound that gnaws at Negroes in every waking moment of their lives to remind them that the lie of their inferiority is accepted as truth in the society dominating them. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. Dalai Lama

Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike; each has their suffering. Some suffer too much, others too little. Buddha

Faith is an oasis in the heart which will never be reached by the caravan of thinking. Khalil Gibran

If we want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it. Mother Teresa

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy. Dalai Lama

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. Buddha

This article was originally published in the Elephant Journal . Although yoga is catching on fast here in the UK, we really do not have as much choice as our friends across The Pond regarding where we practice yoga. When I did my yoga teacher training in San Francisco, I was able to try lots of different schools of yoga—all within a stone’s throw of each other. In London, however, you have to look a bit harder and be prepared to travel if you want to get on your yoga mat. London offers a “no-frills” approach to yoga, which I personally really love. Studios tend to be fairly basic and many are warehouse type set ups. We do not have any “celebrity teachers” referred to in hushed voices, who slip into class with an air of mystery. We do, however, have some fantastic teachers and are lucky enough to host some amazing visiting yoga teachers from around the world, who come and share their wisdom. This list contains some of my personal favourite studios and some that are highly recommended b