The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is an ancient text of 196 sutras (short aphoristic statements) which is dated around 400b.c. and gives the practices of the philosophical system of yoga; it is basically the root of this practice. A lot of people studied, translated, commented on this great text and it continues to be in the foreground till today after …
The sister science of yoga, Ayurveda, is a healing system that brings together basic principles of physiology, emotional state, and spiritual vision and brings them to the world. It is the art of everyday life that has evolved through practical, philosophical and spiritual enlightenment, always keeping its roots in the understanding of creation. Presented for 5,000 years in the sacred …
Our relationship with Gregor Maehle started with his books. First, we read the classic black book for the primary series & the analysis of the Yoga Sutras, and the journey had just begun… We started reading it with passion and we continued with the rest of the four books. Almost every night we used to discuss with ecstasy on the …
«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 …
How many times you had a really difficult day and then when the time to sleep came you couldn’t because of hypertension? How many times you had slept for several hours but you woke up tired or your energy levels were low for the rest of the day, or you suffer from headaches? Maybe you are not in a good …
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 …
Simple pebbles which are transformed after Liana’s touch. They take shapes, have warm colours, zen themes and without a doubt a lot of her positive energy. You fall in love at first sight with them and it’s a great idea for small but unusual gifts. Liana inspires us through the creations to use nature as our canvas and perhaps the …