Four steps to prioritize self-care in busy times
When things get stressful we often automatically skip the things that nourish us, but it is in those moments that self-care is even more important.
Saving the world is an inside job
We live in an increasingly urban world, with urban soundscapes and smells, What if there was a way to bring nature, and its inner stillness, in us? Something to help lead us to the present moment...
The power of awe
The power of awe lies in its ability to uplift our spirits, expand our perspective, and connect us with something greater than ourselves.
The healing power of Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurvedic massage with warm herbalized oil, especially Kseerbala Taila, is a therapeutic practice that offers a multitude of benefits for the body and mind. From alleviating physical complaints and...
How, when and where to meditate
Looking for a guide or resource to help you get started with meditation? Or if you've been practicing for a while, perhaps you could use a refresher?
Why it’s difficult to make meditation a habit
You are convinced that meditating regularly would be good for you. Maybe you have practised it before and felt the positive effects it had on you. You are prepared: you have downloaded an app,...
Exploring with a "Don't Know" mind
Can you approach each moment with curiosity, fresh eyes, and with an open heart? With the beginner’s mind or the “don’t know”-mind, we can start to look around and reflect on our surroundings.
The seven forms of hunger
How do you know when you are hungry? And, are you hungry because you have seen or smelled something you would like to eat or are you looking to fill a void?
Three ways to bring more silence into your life
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and stressed? If so, have you considered that it could be due to too much “noise”?
Taking in the good
Our brains are hardwired to pay extra attention to negative things, and to ignore the small pleasures that surround us every day. Fortunately, we can learn how to rewire our brain and 'take in the...
Seven misunderstandings about mindfulness meditation
Have you been wondering whether mindfulness meditation is something for you? We often expect meditation to be something it's not and end up focusing on the wrong things.
Living in the present moment: what does it mean?
According to research our mind wanders half of the time to the future or past which can prevent us from living our life fully in the present moment. Mindfulness is about knowing that these are just...
Beginning to let go
in a world where productivity, achievement and growth are praised on all levels, maybe we for once do not ask: What can I do more of? But rather: What can I let go of?
Watering your seeds of gratitude and generosity
When we start paying attention, there is so much for which to be grateful. We can be grateful for coffee or tea; we can be grateful for other people’s actions or kind words. We can be grateful for...
A new way for self-care in busy, everyday life
Do you recognize that often in busy times one of the things that automatically falls off the list is taking care of yourself?
You might be wondering: But how do I make time for self-care when this...
Stepping out of autopilot and showing up to this world
I feel the contact of my feet with the ground, the sound of my shoes crunching the leaves as I walk and the birds singing, the smell of the wet leaves on the sidewalk, and I see the different...
From stress to feeling safe: why you need to learn to regulate your nervous system
To experience stress is to be human. We can't avoid stress and challenges altogether. Besides, positive stress is something that drives us toward our goals. But what if stress and anxiety take over...
Lower your expectations
Our happiness is influenced strongly by the expectation we have about a specific situation or person. We often think that if we will have x i or if we would not have y in our life we will happy....