August 2025 Newsletter
Sat Nam – Welcome to my August newsletter!
With the Summer season in full swing, I hope you are all enjoying your holidays, wherever they take you, and making time to slow down, to change pace and revel in the longer days, and let your inner child shine.
August brings in more cosmic light, as on the 8 August the annual alignment of the Earth, the Sun, and the star Sirius occurs. This is known as the Lion’s Gate portal, with the symbolism of the lion embodying courage and noble energy. It creates a powerful activation of light that can impact our higher consciousness. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, and in esoteric astrology is known as the “spiritual sun”.
We can see our earthly sun as the giver of life, light and nourishment to our bodies, and to the earth; then we can see Sirius (twice the size of our Earth sun) as giving that life, light and nourishment to our souls. The number 8 is a powerful number of manifestation and is the representation of infinity, and our soul’s infinite journey. The practice of Yoga aims to create the union between mind, body and spirit, so by consciously setting aside time to practise Yoga and to meditate during this portal, we open ourselves up to this surge of light and create an opportunity to experience this unity. The micro contains the macro, and the macro contains the micro…
Special 08/08 session: I’ll be hosting a session on the 8 August, which is also a Full Moon, and we will be practising a meditation called The Healing Ring of Tantra. The Healing Ring of Tantra is a powerful non-sexual meditation that harnesses the energy of the Full Moon to generate tremendous healing energy. It’s designed to be practised specifically during the full moon, when spiritual energies are believed to be at their peak.
It leverages the combined power of group consciousness, lunar energy, and focused intention for healing purposes.
Agni Mudra – connection to the fire element
Practising Agni Mudra regularly offers various physical and mental benefits by balancing the fire element, which enhances metabolism, digestion, and vitality. Rooted in Ayurvedic principles, it provides a natural way to improve health.
How to practise: You can practise Agni Mudra with Right-nostril breathing. Come sitting in Easy Pose and block off the left nostril; breathe only through the right nostril; create Agni Mudra with the right hand resting on your knee. Continue for ~3 minutes.
Kriya for August – Nabhi Kriya
This is a great Kriya to practise if you really want to be productive, committed and to get things done! It will charge up your system and bring action-oriented energy – great to choose as a regular daily practice… why not give it a go for 11 days and see the results. Also a great one to tone up the navel and legs after all of those summer cakes!
About the set: Nabhi refers to the nerve plexus around the navel point. This set focuses on developing the strength of the navel point. The times indicated for each exercise are for advanced students. To begin the practice, start with 3-5 minutes on the longer exercises. This kriya will get the abdominal area in shape very quickly and activate the power of the Third Chakra.
Full sequence: Nabhi Kriya (3HO)
Upcoming events & news
- Lion’s Gate Portal: Sacred Fire – Kundalini Yoga & Healing Ring of Tantra
Friday 08/08/25 · 8.00-10.00 pm · £15 · @ Create Studios, 120a Hartopp Rd, LE2 1WG
Join us on this auspicious annual cosmic alignment of the Earth, the Sun and the star Sirius. This powerful activation of light is the perfect time to elevate and expand our consciousness. The energy created during the Healing Ring of Tantra meditation transcends time and space.
To book: Message Nikki 07743 327102. - Friday Daytime Kundalini Yoga will now be at the later time of 2.00-3.15 pm – drop me a message if you’d like a space.
- From September I’ll be teaching two Friday morning classes at The Gong Space (Derby). Their opening weekend (2-3 Aug) features lots of free taster sessions – book online.
To book any of the above events, please text me on 07743 327102. You can also register your interest for any of the retreats via email: mantrajotikaur@gmail.com. · www.JotiYoga.uk
Upcoming retreats
- Equinox Day Retreat – A Time for Balance and Transformation
Sun 28 September 2025 · 10 am-5 pm · Cotesbach Educational Trust, Main Street, Cotesbach, Nr Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4HX · Exchange £90
See flyer at the end of the newsletter for more info. Only 6 spaces remaining…
To book: Xantiana 07588 007529 or Nikki 07743 327102. - Morocco (Bab Zouina) site visit – early September for a retreat planned for 13-20 Feb 2027.
- Glastonbury Summer Solstice Retreat 2026 (19-22 June) – venue booked; package soon. A small South of France retreat is being brought to life for July 2026 (around 8 people) – sneak-peek preview coming.
Practice reflections
I’m approaching the end of my 90-day practice of Maha Gyan Agni Kriya – and, ironically, the last day falls on the Lion’s Gate portal. There have been some wonderful manifestations and interactions during this practice, and it was incredibly special having it with me during the Glastonbury Summer Solstice retreat. I have experienced a deep sense of calm, elevation and equilibrium throughout this whole journey, and it has been a great guru for discipline and commitment.
“Light is not something you chase, it’s something you remember you are.”
– Sat Kirtan
Wishing you all an Awesome August, where the element of fire purifies your being and the light of your spiritual fire shines brightly.
Joti