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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 more than thirty years—a gentle companion on my path from seeking calm to embracing a way of life. When I first stepped onto the mat, I was simply looking for a quiet escape from the noise of daily life, and hoping to improve my health and wellbeing. Over time, yoga offered me so much more: space to breathe, clarity in moments of overwhelm, and a steadier way to meet life’s challenges. What began as a search for calm and wellbeing became a lifelong path of discovery—and a spiritual quest for truth and deeper meaning. Even after becoming a teacher in 2011, I remain a lifelong student—always learning, always returning to its wisdom.

Yoga reminds me of a simple truth: peace begins within.
The Yoga Sutras teach that yoga is the stilling of the mind’s fluctuations, and when these patterns settle, we uncover our true nature—a state of clarity, peace, and bliss that has always been within.

For me, yoga feels like coming home—connecting to the quiet centre beyond mental chatter, where body and heart find spaciousness, ease, and peace.

Yoga continues to guide my path, offering wisdom at every step—from simple ethical principles, such as non-violence, truthfulness, and contentment, that nurture harmony, to postures and breath that steady body and mind. It also includes meditation and self-inquiry that awaken awareness, where I can let go of patterns and conditioning that do not serve my highest good and calm the mind.

Each stage of practice opens new doors—from breath to awareness, from stillness to clarity. Each practice feels like a gift, bringing grace and upliftment.

—A reminder that yoga is a lifelong journey, an unfolding process of rediscovering my true nature—beyond conditioning—and the peace and positivity that have always been within.

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—embracing an integrated approach to body, mind, and spirit while fostering traditional yoga practices as a lifestyle and a path to conscious living.

• 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:

• Hatha Yoga: Physical and energy-balancing practices.
• Raja Yoga: Mental discipline and self-mastery. 
• 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.