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On the mind, the body, and how we actually live in both.
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When the spark feels out of reach
Why waiting for life to change might be the very thing keeping you stuck. Recently, two different people said the exact same thing to me within one day: “There’s just no spark.” Life felt bland and grey. A kind of feeling flat where nothing was terribly wrong, but...
The art to pause: understanding our resistance to what nourishes us
If you’ve ever asked yourself why it is hard to pause, even when you know you need to, you’re not alone. When was the last time you truly paused to take in something beautiful? Maybe it was noticing how the light looked different at a certain time of day, or actually...
Cultivating gratitude: a practice for everyday joy
For the longest time, I struggled with gratitude. In yoga classes, when the teacher would guide us to "feel grateful" for various aspects of our lives, I'd mentally think of what I should be grateful for, and the actual feeling remained elusive. It made me wonder why...
Progress without pushing while keeping a Yogi Mind
Discover how to progress in your yoga practice without pushing beyond your limits while maintaining a yogic mindset. Learn practical tips for balancing physical advancement with mental surrender and find growth on your mat.
Sthira (effort) & Sukha (ease)
When we talk about yoga nowadays, we associate this mainly with the physical aspect, the asanas (postures). However, this is not true about traditional Hatha Yoga practice. Yoga was the path to enlightenment, and people approached it in various ways. Asanas were...
How to deal with emotions in yoga postures
Hip openers, backbends can trigger all kinds of emotions. Understand the connection of body and mind, and learn how to release stored emotions for good.
6 Tips To Stay Motivated In Your Yoga Practice
Sometimes we need a few tricks up our sleeves to motivate and inspire ourselves to step on our yoga mat.
What is Ashtanga Yoga and Ashtanga Mysore Style?
People come to yoga for different reasons. Some want a more toned body; some are looking for more meaning in their lives or choose yoga to help with stress; others are just curious. There are numerous reasons why we start with yoga. I remember when I started. I just...
Should I practise with more than one yoga teacher?
When I embarked on my yoga journey, I was very fortunate to have found a yoga teacher with a broad knowledge of the different aspects of yoga and who I could trust. It laid the groundwork for me to navigate myself in the yoga world, as a couple years later, I moved...
Can’t meditate?
3 tips to help you meditate
I’m sure you heard before meditation is supposed to be good for you, but you can’t think of anything worse than sitting still and quieting your mind.
Why is observation important?
Where does your mind go during a yoga class? Are you thinking of your next meal, coffee, or any tasks that you need to do after the class?
How to work with pain
It is human nature to avoid pain, to turn away or to suppress it. But sometimes, pain is unavoidable, so how can we deal with it? What is pain? What is suffering?
How to turn fantasy into reality
Did you ever get a high from fantasising about a far off goal? But when approaching you got disappointed, as it felt impossible to reach? So you gave up?
How to apply mindfulness to a strong and fast-paced asana practice
Applying mindfulness in a slow asana class, where we hold postures for a longer time, is, for most people, more accessible than in a fast-paced and strong class. Find out what’s the secret.
What is Samskara and how to change habits
Why is samskara important to know? How can that concept help us to change to lead a more content and happier life? I hope I can shed some light on this.
How to stay on your path of Change
What’s the secret to stay on the path of change? How can we overcome obstacles along the way?
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