A story about getting into the holiday vibe whenever and wherever. With breezy October kicking in like a rockstar, it’s a great moment to go outdoors for a camping adventure. Right? Eh.. yeah, I had my doubts too. Not in the first place, but when last week’s rain conquered the sky above, my wholehearted enthusiasmContinue reading “Mind travel”
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The medicine and science of laughter
A story about duck faces and dopamine. But most of all: the importance of embracing joy in our lives.
How does one come to an enlightened mind? According to Bashar, that begins with one simple step: lightening up on yourself first. Having a good laugh at your quirky side, your imperfections, your silliness and the lemons life has thrown into your courtyard. After all: “those who can laugh at themselves, will never cease to be amused!”
Softness & strength of the heart
A story about courage and common humanity My dearest readers, Long time ago we ‘spoke’. Personal matters asked for more of my attention and energy, and in situations like these my father always reminds me to slow down, keep it simple and come back to what’s really essential. Coincidentally (or not?) completely in line with theContinue reading “Softness & strength of the heart”
Why snoozing is not losing
How standing still can actually help you progress. Tend to overestimate your power to ‘do it all’ sometimes? You are not alone. Recently I found myself involved with 7 different yoga & writing projects. There was lots to do, in little time. My first reaction? Hands on, let’s rock this thing! Turns out: a pretty good strategy for the first few days, butContinue reading “Why snoozing is not losing”
Less Frozen, more Beatles
Wisdom of autumn season. ‘Let it go’: in Disney’s blockbuster Frozen it all sounds easy and appealing, but when the going gets tough in the non-Disney world – which happens to all of us, from time to time – how do you do ‘letting go’? Well… You don’t. Allow me to explain my view on one of the most popular terms in psychology & mindfulness. HowContinue reading “Less Frozen, more Beatles”
The naked truth
Sometimes words can have a major effect. They bungee jump right into your heart and leave you a little bedazzled. That’s what happened when I read these words about vulnerability for the first time. They softened every little place in my heart, putting its gateways wide open, and with much enthusiasm said: Hey, vulnerability! Welcome in, my friend.
Jellyfish your way through (yoga) life
Eh, what…? I know, sounds…. abstract. Even weird perhaps. Funny for sure. And trust me, there was definitely some eyebrow-raising going on, when I heard about jellyfishing for the first time. But despite my initial reaction, I can tell you without a doubt: this is such a practical and effective tool that has made life and yoga much moreContinue reading “Jellyfish your way through (yoga) life”
4-7-8 Calming breath
Do you find yourself wide awake in the middle of the night? Or can’t fall asleep to begin with? Do you experience moments of hurry, rush and stress during your day-to-day life? Then the 4-7-8 breathing practice is your beloved friend! Want to meet him? Here it goes! How? Make sure you sit up straight,Continue reading “4-7-8 Calming breath”
SOL - Yoga with Melanie 