Indescribable happiness. A colourful, happy life lies in the celebration of Source. Every morning the candles are lit on the altar in every Indian household; the prayers begin at 4 a.m., and mandalas, flowers and fruit are offered to the Divine. It is a ritual reminder that we are never alone and that we are … Continue reading Indescribable Happiness
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A conversation with your body
A Conversation with Your Body Many of us approach the miracle of nature—our body—with a consumer attitude. If the body doesn't hurt, we assume we are in good health and have a good relationship with ourselves. This may be true, or it could be far from it. I believe that, like in any relationship, we … Continue reading A conversation with your body
Practice. Focus. Surrender
Practice. Focus. Surrender. There is a misconception surrounding yoga: many think you need flexibility, or nowadays you need both strength and flexibility, in order to practise. In truth, this is merely a superficial image of yoga that bears no relation to its depth. It is akin to believing that the glossy pictures on social media … Continue reading Practice. Focus. Surrender
More than just asanas
More than just asanas. In Spain, we learn that the locals take their siestas, parties, and holidays very seriously. But for me, yoga is a different kind of ritual—one that doesn't follow a calendar. I practice when I'm happy, when I'm sad, on holidays, before and after parties. Yoga is an invitation to live life … Continue reading More than just asanas
My Mindfulness journey.
My Journey with Mindfulness In October 2011, after teaching yoga for a few years, I planned my first trip to India. Eager for a deep and fulfilling experience, I enrolled in a Vipassana course without fully understanding it, but knowing it should be a bit of a challenge and therefore good for me!Unlike guided meditations … Continue reading My Mindfulness journey.
Sacred practice
Yoga offers many levels of intensity, from gentle and soothing to dynamic, powerful, and invigorating. At its core, all yoga practice focuses on internal work. Whether holding a forward bend for ten minutes or performing Sun Salutations for 10 minutes, the common thread is observing the breath, mind, energetic and physical sensations. Using our intelligence … Continue reading Sacred practice
Stay with an open heart 