The new-age industry has been set up on the need of human beings to find answers to their existential questions and manage the pain and distress of their traumas. In the capitalistic model, this suggests a fast and easy approach, all kinds of therapists, coaches, influencers, gurus, etc. trying very hard to incriminate “bad” feelings and replace them with joy, …
Fortunately, my relationship with Yoga began 10 years before I became a mother. With a clear mind now, I am writing down the 5 most important lessons I learned through the contact with Yoga that make me the mother I am today: 1. I’m breathing so I’m invicible Breathing is the energy required for movement. As much as I cultivate …
Ashtanga yoga can be a demanding practice, it requires your presence six times per week and through this process, you learn a lot of things about your body (and not only)! One of the first things I noticed was that some days I have a lot of energy on my yoga practice, and then I have the extra energy to …
As we look forward to lifting the restrictive measures and re-integrating ourselves into everyday life that we don’t know exactly how it will be, as we should wear masks indoors, use gloves, avoid handshakes, hugs, and kisses, I felt the need to write about the importance of touching for our physical and mental health. When we are born the first …
It is true that the first days with the baby are demanding, the breastfeeding, insomnia, to coordinate with her, the stress for the baby to gain weight, to recover from childbirth, the hormones, your new role, a crazy situation in general. For me, none of this was difficult, pregnancy, yes, it was a difficult period, tedious. But life with my …
I want my body back, as it was before I got pregnant, right away! No one is preparing you for what is to come after you give birth, you expect that magically, you will suddenly become who you were. You look in the mirror, you see the image of your body and you don’t recognize it. You talk to friends …
A problem that often occurs in pregnant women is the lack of balance because of the change in the center of gravity. Below you will find 4 asanas that will help you improve your balance, strengthen your legs and connect to your center. Before you start there are some important instructions: Ask your gynecologist if you can do yoga. During …
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 not a coincidence that in …
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 us, supports us and nourishes …
We often turn our attention to our breath when we climb upstairs, or when we practice yoga. But for most of the day we don’t pay attention to the way we breathe. If we get used to making quick control of our breath during the day, we can easily recognize our stress levels and improve the quality of our life. …