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ABOUT  TEACHER

Rosina Pike
Spiritual Name: Ritambhara
(Jignasu Sannyasin)
Founder & Yoga Instructor at DAILY YOGA RITUAL

Welcome
I’m Rosina, also known by my spiritual name, Ritambhara—given in 2013 when I was initiated as a Jignasu Sannyasin—a spiritual seeker on a quest for deeper meaning. This marked a profound milestone in my personal and spiritual path.

The Meaning of Ritambhara
Ritam means universal truth, cosmic order, or universal law; Bhara means filled with or bearing. Together: “truth-bearing.”
A spiritual name reflects one’s inner path and purpose. For me, it’s a call to living and teaching in harmony with universal truth. 

My Inspiration
Yoga has been my refuge for over thirty years—a journey that started as a search for calm and slowly became a way of life. When I first stepped onto the mat, I just wanted a break from the noise of everyday life. Over time, yoga gave me so much more: space to breathe, clarity when things felt overwhelming, and a way to meet life with steadiness. Even after becoming a teacher in 2011, I still see myself as a lifelong student—always learning, always returning to the wisdom of yoga.

Yoga reminds me of something simple yet profound: peace begins within.
The Yoga Sutras say: Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind (I.2). Those fluctuations—our restless thoughts—are what keep us unsettled. When they quieten, something beautiful happens: Then the seer abides in its own true nature (I.3). That true nature is described as pure awareness, clarity, and peace. In everyday language, it means we reconnect with the calm, clear awareness that’s always been there. But often, old habits and mental stress cloud that peace. Yoga is the art of clearing those clouds.

For me, yoga feels like coming home—a return to the quiet centre beyond the mental chatter. It’s where stillness meets clarity, and where the body and heart feel spacious and free. When I practise regularly, I notice I respond to life differently—with more patience, less reactivity, and a sense of balance even when things get messy.

The Yoga Sutras guide this journey step by step. They start with Yamas and Niyamas—simple ethical principles like non-violence, truthfulness, and contentment that help bring harmony into everyday life—then move to posture and breath to steady the body and mind. From there, the path turns inward—learning to withdraw from distractions, focus the mind, and meditate, fostering stillness.

Along the way, the Sutras offer many practical tools, such as cultivating detachment, discernment, and compassion, and practising Pratipakṣa Bhāvana—which simply means replacing negative thoughts or tendencies with their positive opposite. The Sutras also speak of kleshas—mental afflictions that cause suffering—and using positive opposites can help ease their grip. For example, anger softens through patience, greed dissolves in generosity, and pride bows to gratitude. These practices—and there are many more pointers—help us let go of stress and move toward clarity and our innate positivity and peace.

Each sutra is like a signpost pointing us back to calm. At the heart of this journey is stillness—not about escaping life’s challenges, but meeting them with grace. In the Yoga Sutras, this stillness is known as Samadhi—a state of deep absorption where our true nature shines unobstructed. For me, yoga is an ongoing journey home—to my true self and the positivity and peace that’s always been there.

My Journey
• 1990s: Began yoga at Dance of Life Centre, Fitzroy, later Iyengar Yoga in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia.

• 2008: Discovered Satyananda Yoga at Rocklyn Ashram, Victoria, Australia—integrating body, mind, and spirit.

• 2011: Received mantra diksha (personal mantra) from Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati; completed 1,500+ hour Diploma in Satyananda Yoga Training, awarded by the Satyananda Yoga Academy Australia, (accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework).

• 2013: Initiated as Jignasu Sannyasin; received spiritual name Ritambhara from Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati.

Training Overview
​The training encompassed various practices, including:
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• Asana: Physical postures.
• Pranayama: Breath control techniques. 
• Yoga Nidra: Deep relaxation practice.
• Meditation: Techniques for focused awareness.  

​Additionally, I explored diverse branches of yoga, including:

• Raja Yoga: Mental discipline and self-mastery.
• Hatha Yoga: Physical and energy-balancing practices.
• Karma Yoga: Mindful action and selfless service.
• Bhakti Yoga: Heart-opening devotion.
• Jnana Yoga: The pursuit of wisdom and knowledge. 

These practices interweave to form a holistic system that nurtures body, mind, and spirit.

Teaching Approach
My classes integrate the following practices: 

• Āsana: Strength, flexibility, balance.
• Prāṇāyāma: Calm and vitality.
• Yoga Nidra: Deep rest.
• Meditation: Clarity and peace.

I aim to create space for self-awareness and transformation.

My Passion and Purpose 
Yoga has the power to transform not only individuals but also the world around us. By cultivating inner harmony, we uplift those around us, fostering a more

compassionate and peaceful

world.

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Invitation

I invite you to embrace your own

transformation and take a step

toward a more radiant, peaceful,

and inspired life, guided by the

pursuit of higher truth.