Theme of the Month 2019
The force through challenges: Faith
In The Healing Power of Mind, the Tibetan teacher, Tulku Thondup, tells a moving story to dramatize faith: “Many centuries back a severe famine swept
August 1, 2019
Theme of the Month 2019
The art of doing nothing – letting my summer soul dangle
Letting My Summer Soul Dangle The Art of Doing Nothing – Meditation, that lives in every summer moment Blue sky, sunshine, be content with God
July 1, 2019
Theme of the Month 2019
Yoga & Politics
How yogic principles compel to engage Developing a political attitude that’s less divisive and more mindful United in diversity* Unstoppable movement is twirling through themes
June 1, 2019
Lifestyle
Our Eco Tips
What can we do now? Yogic Activism – from the mat to the world Be what you want the world to be! David Attenborough sums
April 30, 2019
Philosophy
Tapas – Our inner fire
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra 2.43: “kaya indriya siddhih ashuddhi kshayat tapasah” – The inner psychic fire (tapas) destroys all impurities of the heart and mind, and brings about
April 1, 2019
Philosophy
The Koshas – the yogic layers
The Koshas The Western and the Yogic perspective on the human body are quite different from each other. Unlike in our Western understanding of human
March 16, 2019
Philosophy
Saucha – Purity – Spring Clean
Saucha is the Sanskrit word for cleanliness and refers to purity & clarity on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual plane The physical aspect bahir saucha
March 1, 2019
Philosophy
Shat Kriyas / Kramas – Yogic Cleansing Actions
Shat=6, Kriyas = action; 6 yogic actions to cleanse your body naturally Shat Kriyas or Yogic cleansing processes are an integral part of yoga as they
February 27, 2019
Lifestyle
Cleansing, Detoxing & Fasting
Cleansing, Detoxing & Fasting Fasting is basically a natural way of life and has been used since ancient times, as the health benefits are considerable.
February 27, 2019
Philosophy
Bhakti Yoga
One of the many beauties of yoga is, that it has so many different approaches, fitting the character and the mood of each individual. Some
February 1, 2019
Philosophy
The 7 paths of Yoga
Wheel of Yoga – 7 paths of Yoga Keeping in mind that Yoga can be described as both the path and also the goal of
January 29, 2019
Theme of the Month 2019
Sankalpa – the yogic setting of intention
The arrival of a new year is always a time of reflection – looking back at the previous year to ponder what went well and
January 1, 2019
Theme of the Month 2018
Presents & Presence
This time of year is special in many ways. It’s a time that can be filled with great fun and joy: friends returning back home,
December 1, 2018
Philosophy
8 Limbs of the Ashtanga Path
8 limbs of the Ashtanga Path The 8-fold path, Asthanga (from ashta– eight, and tanga – steps) is introduced in the first chapter of the
November 4, 2018
Philosophy
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – Pada 2
Sadhana Pada sadhana = practice; sadhaka = the one, who practises Chapter 2 of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras is called Sadhana Pada; this chapter is about
November 1, 2018
Philosophy
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – Pada 1
In Indian mythology there is a beautiful legend about the sage Patanjali, who is considered to be the father of Yoga. Patanjali’s mother, Gonika, was
October 1, 2018