Recently, ginger shots have become really popular. Not only within the wellness community or at your local organic food store – the shelves of ordinary grocery stores are full of ginger shots in different variations. Although it may seem like a recent trend, ginger elixirs have been used since ancient times to treat a variety […]
Joyful June
The heat is on. At least in Germany, where last month has been the warmest and sunniest May in record and June just started of trying to breaking this record as well. It is for sure that seasons affect our mood and emotional behavior and that certain emotions can be attached to each season. Summer […]
How Practicing Non-Attachment Will Make You Happy
The principle of non-attachment has been on my mind for a while now (ironic, isn’t it?). Most likely because non-attachment is something, I’m not very good at on so many different levels. It also means I have to practice it. Did you notice something? Yes, I used non-attachment and practice together and that’s not just a […]
Wanderlust 108 – Win tickets for the Mindful Triathlon in Berlin
-In cooperation with Wanderlust 108 DACH- In 2016, the popular Wanderlust festival came to Europe for the first time and celebrated its debut with the shorter version Wanderlust 108. This year, they added even more cities to their schedule and of course, Berlin is again among them. Wanderlust 108 combines three mindful activities: running, yoga, […]
Digital Detox – Why you should ban your mobile phone from your bedroom.
I’ve been talking about it for years and four weeks ago I finally pulled through with it: I banned my mobile phone from my bedroom. I’ve thought about it so many times and now I’m really sticking to it. As a friendly reminder, I put this sign on the bedroom door: From this day on, […]
Ten Keys to Happier Living
Time flies and it’s already 20th March. And that means we are not only welcoming a new season and celebrating spring equinox; today is also the International Day of Happiness. On an equinox, day and night are of equal length. It’s the perfect time to think about balance in your life. Spring is also filled […]
Stretch & Shred: Yoga for Snowboarders
Many athletes say, cross-training with yoga helps them to gain strength, flexibility, and stamina to improve the performance in their sports. Running, dancing, climbing, cycling, surfing, you name it. The same goes for winter sports and as I just got back from a snowboard trip to the Austrian Alps, I can completely agree with it. […]
Golden Milk (Turmeric Tea) Recipe
Forget about, matcha latte. It’s already old news. Everyone is talking about Golden milk these days and that is good. Some call it Turmeric Tea some Turmeric Latte. No matter what you name it, with the right mixture of spices, it is a delicious soothing remedy. Curcumin is the main bioactive compound in the Indian […]
Viparita Karani – The benefits of Legs Up the Wall Pose
Viparita Karani is often called “Legs Up the Wall Pose” and is one of the most nourishing, grounding and calming postures in Yoga. viparita = turned around, reversed, inverted karani = doing, making, action Basically, Legs Up the Wall pose is exactly as it sounds! You lie on your back with your sit-bones as close […]
5 Yoga Asanas to Balance Your Nervous System
In stressful times, Yoga can help you to balance your nervous system. Whether you find yourself feeling anxious, tense or stressed out, try (one or all of) the Asanas below to calm your nerves and bring your mind and body into a state of balance. Uttanasana – Standing Forward Fold What makes Uttanasana so calming […]