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”
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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”
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”
Flowing, not forcing
One of the essential principles I like to highlight in my yoga (classes) and when making life choices. How often do we tend to overdo things? Overperform? Push ourselves like crazy, instead of allowing things to unfold and simply surf along? 🏄🏽♀️ . The funny – and paradoxal – thing is that the more weContinue reading “Flowing, not forcing”
How to move when you’re not motivated?
The struggle we all face. Feeling ‘heavy’? Just want to crash out after a long day of work? Feeling too tired, overwhelmed or unfocused to workout? Do you want to be active, but have no clue where to start in this jungle of online offerings? Or do you struggle finding time at all? Congrats, youContinue reading “How to move when you’re not motivated?”
‘100 cry’s, 1000 smiles’
I love this exciting feeling when I walk down the stairs and see a postcard on the doormat. This week a sweet and supporting card from my mother. She wrote: ‘Just be patient and everything will fall into place. And remember: if life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show it a 1000 reasons toContinue reading “‘100 cry’s, 1000 smiles’”
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 