We have been going through strange and new times while the Coronavirus wonders around. The way we experience these times differs from person to person. What is the same for each and every one of us, is the need to take care of our mind, spirit and physical body. Yoga, Breathing and Corona One of… Read More Boost Your Lung Health & Immune System with Yoga
It has been a while since I have been writing. But today I feel the need to express and share with you the road I followed in the last couple months. Back to Tibetan Buddhism It all started with the visit of the Dalai Lama here in the Netherlands, which gave me such a strong… Read More How many Hours do You waste on Worrying and Negative Emotions? ~ My Road back to Tibetan Buddhism
In this post the last post of our three-part post on Love and Compassion. If you missed any of them, then here the links to part 1/3 and 2/3. In today’s post the ultimate love for your enemy and tips how to cultivate compassion inside you. The only true love is Compassion for your Enemy… Read More Love and Compassion part 3/3 ~ Ultimate practice of Love and Tips for Compassion
In the previous post we talked about emotional and mental hygiene and society. Did you miss it? Then click here to read this post. Compassion and loving kindness can be the methods or tools to use to keep our emotional and mental hygiene in check. In today’s post you’ll find more information on compassion, a… Read More Love and Compassion part 2/3 ~Step to Step Guide towards Compassion
A few weeks ago I attended a lecture by the Dalai Lama and his interpreter Thupten Jinpa. It opened my eyes and answered questions I had for a long time. Such as: What exactly is compassion in Buddhism? What steps are important in practicing compassion? How do you not lose yourself in compassion for the… Read More Love and Compassion part 1/3 ~ How Aware are You of Your Emotional Hygiene?
Sometimes it is time to have it come as it comes and let go as it goes. Sunday night it was full moon and I notice it is time for me to take a step back and reflect. Let it all be. Feeling more tired and slowing down. Moon energy is more passive, but as… Read More Full Moon Yoga for the Sacral Chakra
In the Netherlands the 27th of April is a national Holiday. On this day we celebrate the birthday of our king. What better than to celebrate our own king of asanas on this day, the headstand. King of Asanas First of all, why is this called the king of asanas? The headstand is the one… Read More The King of Asanas ~ The Headstand
Today I am writing a pitch and it made me realize that not a lot of people know of the surprising benefits that Yoga has to offer. Yoga is not a regular physical activity, like fitness or team sports. It occupies a whole different space in the field of bodily exercise. So I thought today… Read More Surprising Benefits of Yoga ~ Compared to Regular Exercise
I am back in my safe haven. A little house in a rural area on the border with the Netherlands and Belgium. A place surrounded with farmland, cows, sheep and other farm animals. The Antwerp Harbour is not very far so I can go and watch the ships at the Schelde when I take a… Read More Nature as a Remedy ~ Breathe in your Origin
Though Spring is up soon, it doesn’t seem to have set in yet. At least not here in the Netherlands. It’s still freezing, hailing and snowing. The wind blowing, slowly bringing some winds of change into the new season. Very slow, step by step. So enough time to set aside some info about the Vata… Read More 6 Winter Yoga poses & Lifestyle Tips for Grounding and Focus
