It can be overwhelming to receive so much information about Yoga teachings and lifestyle advice and trying to integrate them all in our everyday life; plus, the fast rhythm in which our society is functioning is not very helpful either. However, it is crucial to understand that to fully benefit from the yogic practices and teachings, we cannot rush through a practice. (...)by Christelle Chopard - Founder of the DHARMI® Method
As we all know, the practice of Yoga is ancient old and nowadays evolved into various different subgroups. We compiled the 4 main practices that you need to know. (...)by Yael Haim - Communication Manager at Molitor Paris Club & Spa
Yoga Assist can be traced back to Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989) – an Indian Ayurveda healer and scholar, one of the most influential Yoga instructors of the 20th century and “father of modern Yoga”. (...)by Carina Preuss - CEO at Ayurveda Parkschloesschen
The working society of the 21st century has changed drastically. Advancements in technology have made us always available to others and only add up to a heavy workload that makes it impossible to really zone out after a long day at work. We are constantly charged up and find it hard to bring balance and order into our lives. (...)by Anja Follmer-Greiff - Founder of Yoga Travel & Friends
Most people’s understanding of yoga these days is equivalent to stretching. A more differentiated approach considers it a daily exercise to keep oneself fit and healthy. But since there are other well established healing-exercises that share the same background of prana shakti or subtle energy, it comes down to the question (...)by Dr. Nilesh Deshmukh - Spa Manager, Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces
Our bodies are designed to move. Charaka, the ancient Ayurvedic Physician, wrote over 5,000 years ago: "From physical exercise, one gets lightness, a capacity for work, firmness, tolerance of difficulties, elimination of impurities, and stimulation of digestion.” (...)by Tegan Wallis - Holistic Health Practitioner at Veda Wellness
Laughing is not only fun, but has a vital impact on your overall health, providing additional zest for life and boosting life energy. Based on ancient yoga knowledge and modern laughter research, Laughter Yoga is a mixture of laughter exercises and deep yoga breathing. (...)by Carina Preuss - CEO at Ayurveda Parkschloesschen
Ever looked at the hand of Buddha on a statue? The chance is pretty big that he has two fingers connected. This hand position is called mudra. According to the yogis yoga mudras restore health: physically and mentally. (...)by John Kraijenbrink - Yoga rebel, massage therapist and writer
Egypt - that’s pyramids, mummies, animal-faced gods, Cleopatra and yoga. Yes, you heard right, yoga. Very few people are aware that the ancient Egyptians had breathing techniques and postures that are comparable with the yoga we know today. (...)by Hans Meihuizen - Owner of the House of Life Abydos
As an international yoga teacher and healer, I frequently get asked if practicing yoga can really help with losing weight and keeping it off for good. But, what many of my yoga students don’t realize is that I used to be 60 pounds overweight. (...)by Katrina Love Senn - Healer, Teacher & Author
In my daily yoga practice, I work on stabilizing my inner and outer postures. Through our outer posture, we build strength, become more resilient, and we build a good muscular system early on to ensure fitness in old age. (...)by Ursula Karven - actress, entrepreneur and publisher of the DVD’s “Yoga Everyday” and “Power Yoga”
For some, yoga is Indian fitness; for others, it’s an adventuresome journey to oneself. Regardless of how you look at it, yoga is a gift to yourself. The Indian practice, steeped in tradition, helps us overcome challenges in an increasingly complex world, master and enjoy life. (...)by Sonia Bach - Yoga teacher and owner of the Yogaloft in Cologne, Germany
Have you ever said yes to more activities and responsibilities than you can reasonably handle? At work and in your home life, it is easy to get caught in this impossible trap that drains your energy and kills your inspiration. Setting priorities, managing your time wisely, staying focused and developing self-care habits are all behaviors that can support more balance and less overwhelm. (...)by John Stamoulos - Master Breathwork Trainer
I’m just back from the HEALING SUMMIT in Berlin, Germany. This very special event brought together over 120 professionals from 27 countries to debate, discuss and learn from our collective wisdom of healing body, mind and soul and our interconnectedness with the world around us. (...)by Tanya Pergola, PhD, RYT - Social Psychologist & Chopra Certified Vedic Master Educator
With the fight between winter and summer weather raging around us, it’s all too easy to focus on the negative aspects of nature’s power. And that’s totally understandable - it’s hard to have many positive thoughts when Mother Nature is throwing wind, rain and sleet in your face after all! (...)by Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès - Social entrepreneur, author, speaker and managing director
To live a vibrant life, full of joy and vitality, there are many things we can do to enhance the body’s inherent wellbeing. A healthy and strong immune system is paramount. It gives you the energy you like to have in your life and it helps you to avoid, relief or shorten diseases. (...)by Ewa Biging - Editor in Chief, Just Breathe Mag
In over 25 years that I have been a holistic healing practitioner, I have found that one of the most powerful metaphors for the human condition is the Genie in a Bottle. It has continued to inspire me over the years, because... (...)by Daniel Lally - Holistic Healing Professional
The culture of tea is rooted deeply in China for thousands of years. Chinese enjoy tea for not only its flavor and benefits to health, but the spirit of Zen. There are two famous stories about Tea and Zen: (...)by Sylvia Ye - Managing Partner Redy Hotel Total Solutions
Today 54% of the world's population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66% by 2050. Besides the imperatives to provide housing, infrastructure, transportation, employment, education and healthcare, cities are under increasing pressure to do more for their inhabitants. (...)by Francesca Galeazzi - Sustainability Specialist at Arup
“Honey, you know we’ve got an invitation from my parents this weekend for dinner. My brother’s also coming.” – “Oh no, does he have to? I can’t stand him, he’s so dominant, he always scolds me, you know that.” – “Please, not this again… I can’t hear it anymore.”… (...)by Carolin Bruederle - Writer, Artist and Therapist
Finally. I was pregnant with my second child at the age of 39. At fifteen weeks doctors told me that due to early contractions I had to be placed on bed rest for the duration of my pregnancy. A mere inconvenience, I reasoned. (...)by Wendy Baruchowitz - Integrated Nutrition And Health Counselor
What is it that sets so many of us on the path to a healthy life? We are flocking to yoga studios, buying organic food, meet in health food restaurants for lunch and drink green smoothies for breakfast. What is happening? (...)by Anne Biging - Co-Founder and Managing Director of Healing Hotels of the World
You have try these delicious and healthy Zucchini fritters from the chefs at Canyon Ranch Tucson, a member of Healing Hotels of the World. (...)by Justin Morrow - Executive Chef at Canyon Ranch in Tucson
