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 […]
How to save 1,378 Dollar (Euro) a year
You’ve probably already heard about the 52 week money saving challenge. The concept is simple: you start with 1 Dollar (or Euro) in the first week, and then every week, you’ll keep adding an extra dollar. This means, you’ll save 1 Dollar (Euro) the 1st week, 18 Dollar (Euro) in week 18, then 36 Dollar […]
Yoga joins Unesco world heritage list
December 1, 2016, was a remarkable day for India and for Yogis all over the world, as Yoga, the mind-body discipline based on ancient Indian philosophy, has joined Unesco’s list of intangible world heritage. The philosophy behind the ancient Indian practice of Yoga has influenced various aspects of how society in India functions, whether it […]
The universe has your back
From the moment we are born we naturally orientate ourselves to the world in front of us. We tend to have a good connection with our front and while we orientate ourselves to what’s in front of us, towards our face, our appearance, our future we create a separation between front and back. Our ego determines […]
How to prepare a healthy lunch: Mason Jar Salad
Recently I discovered the so called Mason Jar Salads. Yes, I know I’m late. Some people already knew in 2014 that Mason Jar Salad is the new black. After spotting the first picture of a salad in the glass, I suddenly saw Mason Jar Salads everywhere! Instagram, Pinterest, Buzzfeed, Facebook… it seemed like everyone has […]
