In an ideal world, we could maintain mindfulness, or present living, all the time. Yes, we all lead busy, complex lives, but we can work toward being more aware of the beautiful life we have! Try the pause practice/mindful pause right now and see how you feel, awaken to your surroundings, or be present. “Pause practice can transform each day …
How different would our world be if we listened a little bit more? In New York, they say that half of the people are talking and the other half are waiting to speak. They’re supposed to be joking, but it’s probably closer to the truth. And this certainly happens not only in New York but also in our home, at …
I really like to read Yoga Sutras, they keep me alert, they help me get back to my practice, they are grounding me. Patanjali, in the opinion of many (and mine), is a scientist, a scientist who has analyzed man and can help you if you study and practice yoga techniques to heal yourself and reach the higher levels of …
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 …
In sutra 1.29 it is said that the repetition of mantras prevents all the obstacles(antarayas). Chanting is a beautiful tool and practice that activates the Vagus Nerve which is connected with the parasympathetic system, the vagus nerve branches out to smaller nerves located in the brain, the tongue, the heart, the lunges, and the stomach. In moments of stress or discomfort …
There are many forms of breath-work in yoga (called pranayama). Some are very active and stimulating, and there are times when these pranayamas are beneficial. But to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system, which is our rest-and-digest system, we need the slow, deep pranayama known as ujjayi. Jaya means victory. Ujjayi means victorious or conquering. It is so-called because the …
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 for the vinyasa practitioners in general. It is a journey at the breathing function on the physical and energetic level, and amazing analysis of the ujjayi …
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 a point, my system got …
I believe that maybe the most important goal of a person on this planet is to find the light inside him and then help others find their own light. Natalia, in my humble opinion, is one of these people. Her responsibility, her ethos and her love for life is only a few of the qualities that come to my mind …