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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 began as a search for calm and slowly became a way of life. When I first stepped onto the mat, I was looking for relief from the noise of everyday life. Over time, yoga gave me more than I expected: space to breathe, clarity when things felt overwhelming, and a way to meet life with steadiness.

After completing teacher training in 2011, I began teaching, but 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.
As the Yoga Sutras say:
योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः — Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ
Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind. (I.2)

Those fluctuations—called vrittis—are the ripples of thought that keep the mind restless. When they settle, something beautiful happens:
तदा द्रष्टुः स्वरूपेऽवस्थानम् — Tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe’vasthānam
Then the seer abides in its own true nature. (I.3)

That true nature is Purusha—the quiet, luminous awareness within us. It’s always there, but it gets clouded by patterns (samskaras) and mental afflictions (kleshas) that stir up the mind. These create ripples—vrittis—that veil our natural peace. Yoga is the art of calming those ripples.

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

The Yoga Sutras have been a constant guide for me, showing the path step by step. They begin with Yamas and Niyamas—principles like non-violence, truthfulness, and contentment—then move to posture (asana) and breath (prāṇāyāma) to steady the body and mind. From there, the journey turns inward: Pratyahara helps us gently withdraw from distractions, Dharana focuses the mind on one point, and Dhyana deepens that into meditation. These steps quieten the mind and lead to Samadhi—a state of stillness where our true nature shines.

The Sutras also remind us to notice what shapes our inner world: the samskaras that form habits and the kleshas that cause stress and suffering. These impressions influence not just thoughts, but emotions and behaviour. Yoga practices—ethical living, posture, breathwork, sense withdrawal, concentration, and meditation—help weaken those old patterns and create new, positive ones. Step by step, we move toward balance, peace, and inner calm. That’s when yoga stops being just movement and becomes a way of living.

Each sutra is like a signpost pointing us back to peace. At the heart of this journey is Samadhi—a state of deep stillness where Purusha shines unobstructed. It’s not about escaping life’s challenges, but meeting them with clarity and grace. For me, yoga is an ongoing journey home—to my true self and the 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 Niranjananda 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.

Invitation
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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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.