This year, International Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 and finds us confined to our homes due to the pandemic. Most flights have been suspended since mid-March, public transport has been restricted, cars have been parked under houses, ships have been moored in ports, many factories are underperforming, most work has stopped, the planet has calmed down and the …
One day in the yard of his house a man found the cocoon of a butterfly. As he was watching it, he noticed a small opening and thought that the butterfly would come out from there. The man watched the cocoon for several hours as the butterfly struggled to pass her body through the little hole. He was trying, trying, …
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 …
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 my yoga practice), with the …
Asteya(non-stealing) is the third from the five yamas(self-restrictions) that are mentioned in the text Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It says “to not steal or desire something that is not yours, to not borrow something without the permission of the owner, to not take others’ ideas”. As to the rest of the yamas there is a lot more hidden behind this. …
Yoga philosophy is ancient and at the same time it is timeless. This is the reason why in our times it is one of the most effective tools that the modern man has in his disposal who looks for a balanced and a better everyday life that allows him to evolve. In this context, it is important to focus in …
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 have a special place in …
For every person, yoga means something else, for one person it may be physical activity, for someone else maybe it is meditation, or maybe chanting, but definitely the word yoga which means “unity” is something more than a 60-minute class, it is something more than the ability to stand on your hands, twist and sweat. So, what do I do …
A few months ago I had the opportunity to meet for the first time Gregor Maehle at the retreat he hosted with his wife Monica Gauci in Paros. The retreat was one of a kind experience and even though I have read all of his books a couple times & the practices were familiar it left a really strong impression …