Lolasana (pendant) is a challenge to our hands and trunk. Many students avoid it, on the grounds that they do not have strong hands and shoulders. The truth is that, in fact, Lolasana needs not only strong hands and shoulders but also control of the trunk and back. This asana belongs to the arm balances, …
Sometimes the difficult problems are easier to solve if you make a beautiful solitary walk. The meditation that takes place while you walk will help you refine your thoughts. It will help you release stress, connect with nature and yourself and it is the easiest and most accessible way for everyone to exercise. It is …
We spend a lot of time in our car, indoors, on asphalted roads and paved sidewalks. It is very important from time to time to be in contact with our mother, the Earth. You will also hear it often as earthing ή grounding. Earth with the literal meaning of the term, soil and grass holds …
Let’s admit it: The moment that we have finished the dynamic part of our practice and we prepare for the restorative asanas is our best. These relieving and well-supported poses are offering us the opportunity to relax and enjoy the sweet side of life. Of course, ideally, and according to Patanjali, all the asanas must …
This an amazing text for breath or Prana. I found it in the book The Art of Vinyasa of Richard Freeman and Mary Tailor. It is a “must read” for all the ashtanga practitioners and and for the vinyasa practitioners in general. It is a journey at the breathing function on physical and energetic level, …
We often turn our attention to our breath when we climb up stairs, or when we practice yoga. But for the most of the day we don’t pay attention to the way we breath. If we get used to make a quick control to our breath during the day, we can easily recognize our stress …
The new year is here and everywhere on the network you will find advises that will help you accomplish the goals you want this year, ways to cut habits that are not good for you, steps for a better life etc. On the holidays I was also scrolling down at the social media and at …
It’s Christmas time and we will go out a little bit more… I really love moisturizing lotions and perfumes since I was a child and it is also a beautiful way to show yourself that you take care of him. When my mood isn’t at it’s best a relaxing bath and an improvised home spa(after …
I am often asked about why I do yoga, why other people should do it, and what it can do for them. I started practicing yoga because it seemed challenging. In the process I realized that not only did it challenge me in a way that I didn’t expect but also it helped me with old …
If I asked you, what is your life’s purpose? Where do you want to give your time and energy? Where do you want to invest in? What your answer would be? We read and repeat all the time that the one and only truth is love, and I truly believe that, because romance and optimism …