Stubborn Adventure Stubborn, sensitive and impatient, these characteristics are all known to me. I see them as strengths, they have brought me where I am today: New Zealand. Three years ago, I stepped on a plane to follow my heart with two suitcases filled with clothes and shoes. What else do you need? I […]
Looking back after 3 years in Kiwiland Lees verder »
I need for a little love? Try this effective and powerful meditation! As best you can, let your mind be quiet, letting go of plans and preoccupations. Then begin to recite inwardly the following phrases directly to yourself. You begin with yourself because without loving yourself it is almost impossible to love others. May I
A meditation on Loving-Kindness Lees verder »
“The closer people get to self-realization the more ordinary they become” – George Feuerstein – Recently I came across this beautiful quote. For me this is so true. The more you discover who you really are, the more likely you are to live a peaceful and content life. You don’t have to be a famous
Being you and me Lees verder »
My lovely twin-sister recently sent me an inspiring movie about one-moment meditation; a short meditation which you can easily integrate in your normal daily life. According to Martin Boroson, I am cheating – since I usually meditate longer than 1 minute. 😉 Have a look @ how you can be more mindful in your everyday life: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6eFFCi12v8&w=560&h=315]
One-Moment Meditation Lees verder »
I have a love-hate relationships with my stubborn tight ‘hammies’ also called hamstrings. It seems like my legs are made to be in a 90 degree angle, ready to run through life. In the past I have done quite a lot of running which explains my tightness. After a running session, my hamstrings would be
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The Sanskrit word ‘Purna’ means integrated, complete or ‘full’. Purna Yoga represents a holistic approach to yoga integrating all eight limbs of yoga the way it was originally taught in India. The focus is not just on the physical postures, but also on the other seven limbs including philosophy, meditation, pranayama and yogic personal and
The integration of Yoga in normal day life Lees verder »
Raja Yoga is also called the classical yoga. The word Raja means King and therefore Raja Yoga can be translated into the ‘King of Yoga practices’. You can consider your mind as the king. Raja yoga concerns with this king and its fluctuations through meditation. Intense meditation is the focal point of Raja yoga, while
A meditative journey towards Bliss Lees verder »
There are four main paths of Yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma and Raja Yoga all leading to the same: Samadhi. Most yogis combine different styles of yoga on their journey. I have spoken briefly about Bhakti and Karma yoga in earlier blogs. Jnana Yoga is the path of knowledge and wisdom. It includes introspection and contemplation
From comparing to self-reflection and love Lees verder »
The seventh and last chakra is the Sahasrara chakra or the ‘crown chakra’. This chakra resides at the crown of the head and connects you to higher consciousness and pure awareness. The Sanskrit word Sahasrara means ‘thousand fold’ and therefore this chakra is also known as ‘Thousand Petaled Lotus’. This lotus burst open when you
The Sahasrara Chakra Lees verder »
The sixth chakra is the Ajna chakra, but is also known as the ‘brow chakra’ or the ‘third eye’ and is located between the eyebrows. The Sanskrit meaning of Ajna is ‘command, knowledge or monitoring center’. It is the center of insight and also called ‘the eye of intuition’ and it is the place where
