Unlocking Tranquility: 6 Tips to Establishing a Lasting Mindfulness Habit
Explore practical strategies that make integrating mindfulness into your daily routine a breeze. Learn to start small, create easy reminders, leverage existing habits, celebrate successes, prepare...
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?
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?
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?
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...
The beauty of the beginner’s mind and how it brings happiness into everyday life
Sometimes our life feels dull and without any excitement. But when you learn to bring curiosity to every single moment of your life even the most boring task can bring you joy and happiness.
Being mindful – it’s the little things
Just like any other skill, mindfulness takes training too; we are training our brain to re-shift attention to the here and now, to step out of the “auto-pilot” mode, time and time again.
Weaving mindfulness into your day
You can bring more presence into your day if you start to integrate a few simple new habits into your morning or evening routine.
Ready to Start a Mindfulness Practice? Here’s How.
It can be tricky to cultivate any new habit - even mindfulness. We sense that the possibility for something new, beneficial, or important in our life is there, but we get stuck on how exactly to...
How to practice mindfulness during vacation
Even though the weather in Belgium may not look like it, it's summer and vacation time for many. When I share with my colleagues about our meditation practice, we seem to have one thing in common:...
Three habits that can improve your sleep
Sleep is a complex process. There are so many factors to consider when talking about what you can do to improve it. However, there are three crucial habits that are probably responsible for 80% of...