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
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
Have you been looking for a delicious cottage cheese recipe with lots of fresh ingredients that doesn't take you ages to prepare? Look no longer! Here it is: Bon appetit! (...)by Narendra Sharma - Executive Chef
When you listen to falling rain, walk in a forest, turn your face to the sun, interact with the animal or plant kingdoms, you are connecting with the life-giving energy in the universe known as Nature. (...)by John Stamoulos - Master Breathwork Trainer
Sweet potatoes are the perfect compliment to any meal. They have a myriad of health benefits including their high fiber content that will help to fill you up and keep you regular! They are high in vitamin A, beta carotene, and vitamin C, they also contain iron (great if you are a veg) and magnesium (which helps you de-stress), plus they taste oh so good! (...)by Shannon Brennan-Cressey - Blogger and Yoga teacher
The HEALING SUMMIT – Building a Global Healing Business Community addresses multiple aspects of a happier, socially more just, environmentally sustainable and fulfilling human presence on this planet. During the SUMMIT, which took place beginning of March in Berlin, Germany, you could truly feel a global shift in consciousness: The Transformation Economy embraces a deeper meaning of the self. (...)by Claudia Roth - Founder & Managing Director Soul Luxury
In Ayurveda, an addiction grows and becomes manifested because we attempt to calm any form of excesses in our life, like stress, through artificial, external means (drugs, food, alcohol, tobacco) rather than through natural or holistic measures. (...)by Dr. Vikas Gupta - Indian Medicine and Lifestyle Consultant
Especially in developing countries traditional medicine, particularly acupuncture, are the only source of healing. Acupuncture plays a vital role in a rural environment, as per lack of any other alternative. Nowadays, its benefits are widely acknowledged. (...)by Eva Escorihuela - Head of TCM at SHA Wellness Clinic
“As you find your seat, relax, and completely be yourself,” says Susan Gwaltney. “Then delight in that feeling.” The key to a comfortable and happy meditation, she says, is to find a comfortable seated posture where you can breathe fully, and then use the breath to keep coming back to the present moment. (...)by Scott Draper - Freelance Writer
Sometimes in our life an unexpected few words of wisdom, either spoken from stranger, a song playing on the radio, or words which leap from a page, will catch our attention and change the course of our life. (...)by Madeleine Marentette - Founder and CEO of Grail Springs Retreat and Spa
Did you know that in our intestines more than 70% of the whole body’s immune system is located? Over 100 trillions of microorganisms are working there day and night together with immune cells to provide our body with a strong defense system. (...)by Carolin Bruederle - Writer, Artist and Therapist
To most people the refugee topic is just an abstract piece of information they swallow in the evening with their dinner while watching the news. To me it’s a very lively part of my reality... (...)by Daniela Pfefferkorn - Owner of Hotel Goldener Berg, Austria
This beautiful breakfast/brunch recipe makes 1 Benedict (2 halves) and hollandaise for 4. Creamy and super easy to make, you are going to want to put this hollandaise on everything! Raw sunflower seeds and nooch are the star ingredients. (...)by Heather Poire - Creator of Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes
