ABOUT TEACHER

Rosina Pike

Spiritual Name: Ritambhara 

Founder and yoga instructor at Daily Yoga Ritual.

Welcome to Daily Yoga Ritual! My name is Rosina, also known by my spiritual name, Ritambhara, which means "full of truth" or "truth-bearing" in Sanskrit. In the yogic tradition, a spiritual name reflects one’s inner journey and higher purpose, serving as a reminder to live in alignment with these values. 

In yoga, "higher truth" refers to a universal truth that transcends individual perspectives. It aligns with the yogic pursuit of self-realisation and understanding the ultimate reality. For me, Ritambhara symbolises my commitment to embodying and sharing this higher truth and wisdom through the teaching and practice of yoga. It inspires me to guide others on their path of self-discovery, helping them find balance, harmony, and peace within—one breath, movement and moment at a time. With over 30 years of yoga experience, including more than 14 years of teaching, I feel deeply honoured to walk this journey with you.

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My yoga journey began at the Dance of Life Centre of Yoga and Healing in Fitzroy, Melbourne, and deepened with Iyengar Yoga at the St Kilda Iyengar Yoga School. In 2011, I completed a Diploma in Satyananda Yoga Teaching from the esteemed Satyananda Yoga Academy, Australia, a qualification recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework. 

This training allowed me to explore the rich and diverse branches of yoga, including Raja Yoga (mental discipline and self-mastery), Hatha Yoga (physical and energy-balancing practices), Karma Yoga (mindful action), Bhakti Yoga (heart-opening devotion), and Jnana Yoga (the pursuit of wisdom). These branches interweave to create a cohesive and integrative practice, all aimed at guiding practitioners toward the realisation of higher truth. 

Yoga is not just a practice on the mat—it is a holistic lifestyle that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Each practice naturally helps us move beyond the veil of misconceptions (*avidya*), which is often rooted in ego and ignorance, and connects us to our higher self. By fostering clarity, self-awareness, and transformation, yoga encourages us to live with greater awareness, purpose, and harmony in all aspects of life.

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A key practice in yoga is *Viveka*, or discernment—the ability to distinguish truth from untruth and the eternal from the transient. *Viveka* helps us see beyond the illusions created by the ego, allowing us to release limitations and connect with our highest self. This process is supported by the different branches of yoga, which work together to cultivate clarity and self-awareness. 

Yoga also teaches us the importance of interconnectedness and social responsibility. Through practices like Ahimsa (non-violence) and Karma Yoga, we are reminded of our role in contributing to collective well-being. These principles are rooted in the understanding that by cultivating harmony within ourselves, we align with higher truth and uplift not only our own lives but also those around us, fostering a more compassionate and peaceful world. 

By letting go of ego-driven desires and embracing mindful action, we embody the peace we wish to see, living as an example of yoga’s transformative power and its ability to connect us with universal truth.

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Yoga has been my compass, guiding me through life’s challenges and helping me find strength, resilience, and inner peace. It has taught me the value of equanimity and self-awareness, allowing me to navigate life’s rough waters and reach calm, peaceful shores. 

At its core, yoga has been a journey toward higher truth—an ongoing process of self-discovery and alignment with the ultimate reality. This process often requires releasing negative cycles, egoic limitations, and misconceptions, which opens the door to profound transformation. 

Practices such as *Viveka* (discernment), Asana, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation all work together to help us see beyond the illusions of the mind. By moving beyond these patterns, we connect with our higher self and grow in alignment with our higher purpose. 

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Yoga is not just a practice on the mat—it is a way of being, a path to living with greater balance,

harmony, and purpose. With every

breath and moment, 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.