Women with vision, women with great hearts: Yoga & Belly Dance with Ute and Vera “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” Simone de Beauvoir I have no idea what being a man is like, but being a woman is certainly…
For as long as I can remember, dancing has been part of my life. Being fully into the dance is the closest I know to absolute freedom and the nearest I have ever been to experiencing a state of no-thought. I couldn’t agree more with…
Out of all of the teachers of Ayurveda I have had, Neelesh has been one of the most influential. His openness and curiosity make him a bridge between cultures and his knowledge, skill and experience are a gift to all his students. His manners are…
I love being upside down! Inversions have always had an important role in my practice and the use of props to make them more accessible is music to my ears. Thank you, Conny (from Move & Flow) for this headstand… I’ll be coming back for…
Mala meditation or japa meditation. Malas are necklaces or bracelets used in meditation practices that involve the repetition of a mantra. A mantra is a meaningful word (in Sanskrit or in your any other language) that is used to awaken certain qualities in the mind.…
I learned to love Yin Yoga in Jeanette’s classes, quite an achievement for an impatient practitioner who is used to always striving for more. Yin Yoga is a slow paced practice of long, passively held poses. Its benefits are many: on the physical level it…
Sweet Chai
My new favorite chai recipe (with rose water and vanilla)!
Back in the days when I counted calories before every bite and my ideal weight was always somewhere I was not, the word “sweet” made nothing but noise in my head. Those were sad, sad, times and I am glad they are finally over.
Vata-calming stewed apples
It is cold and windy outside. And as these qualities grow stronger and Vata-Dosha increases, the need for warm, nurturing and simple dishes grows.