«As we rest our gaze upon a mandala, the mind becomes as still as the surface of a pool of water…» The mandala/yanta is “a support for the meditating person”, something to be repeatedly contemplated to the point of saturation, such that the image of the mandala becomes fully internalized in even the minutest detail and can then be summoned …
Summer is here and yoga schools have fewer classes or no classes at all so they can have their holidays. But what is going to happen with your practice? It is really useful to allow your body to rest but is also a good opportunity to establish a self-practice at home. In the first few years of practicing yoga, you …
I met with Antoni at a cafe in Kifisia. He responded to my invitation immediately with pleasure and arranged a date for the next day. His energy was calm, grounded and with a great sense of humor. He is a well-known actor and a yoga teacher and serves them both consciously and with love. Do something because you love it …
In hearing and only to the word God you might resist, something inside you might doubt… It is a weird word for many people and it was also for me. But it may be not… Maybe you do believe in something! But before you think of anything else give me some time… God in my opinion is something very personal, …
Do you want to go to a yoga lesson, but the thought of a sweaty yogi next to you keeps you in the gym where your personal space is more protected? Or, you do know that doing yoga regularly will be good for you, but you do like a vigorous aerobic workout and all the yoga classes you’ve seen look …
Every day we are bombarded with images by the social media of people with perfect bodies performing perfect yoga poses. Sometimes I feel that yoga in the western culture has lost its true essence, that on a physical level you should be able to also work on a circus in order to do yoga… I understand that yoga teachers must …
YOGA Yoga is in and is everywhere. Million people all over the world practice yoga or they have tried some classes. There are many reasons that so many people go to yoga class, physical activity, to increase flexibility, myoskeletal problems, stress management, spiritual search and more.. but what exactly is yoga and what is this journey about? Yoga is a …
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, strengthens the wrists and is …