We have reached the time of year when summer has left us for good. Unfortunately, both on the calendar and off. The shorter days, cooler mornings, and often long patches of rain are upon us. But it is also a time of new beginnings, the beginning of Autumn, the beginning of the school year, the return to work after our holidays. In the perfect world we should all be well-rested after our holidays, and return with new passion and energy to our daily life. But is this always the truth? Do we still know how to truly take rest? Today, I wanted to have a closer look at the practice of taking rest.
Read MoreIt’s the end of January, seems like winter has been here forever and is still not going anywhere. So why not embrace it and enjoy the cold, the snow and winter altogether? Today, I wanted to share with you my love for real winter and the mountains. As a yoga student and teacher I am surrounded by people from the yoga „clique”, and there is one main question that is often asked in wintertime: can yogis enjoy skiing?
Read MoreToday is the last day of the year, everyone is making New Year’s Eve party plans and keeping busy. As I drink my morning coffee, I am taking a moment to reflect on this year that is passing us by. What am I thankful for? Where have I stumbled, what could I do better next year? And I make my resolutions, it is the perfect moment to reflect.
Read MoreAs summer has finally arrived and the holiday season is upon us, it’s a good moment to talk about keeping a regular yoga practice while away. Is rolling out your travel yoga mat easy or not so much?
How to keep a steady practice while traveling? Whether it’s a summer holiday, a work-related trip or maybe just family visit, it’s important to know how to stay motivated to keep up with your regular practice.
Read MoreThis is the last part of my „Mysore Magic” series after my trip to India earlier this year. Today I wanted to tell you about a very special part of my trip, the animals of India. One of the first things that you notice when arriving to India is the constant presence of animals. They are everywhere all the time, just part of everyday life.
Read MoreIn the last few posts I have been sharing with you my memories from my trip to India. Today a bit more to everyday subjects, the food. Let's talk about the food of India!
Read MoreIn the last few posts I shared with you how I felt the "Mysore Magic" during my trip to India, today a bit more on this topic...It is 4:30 am Monday morning: waking up for morning led class, walking to the shala in the dark, sitting in a long line down the street to the shala. It might seem a bit insane to those that haven’t done it.
Read MoreIt’s amazing how wherever in the world you go into an Ashtanga Yoga Shala you know you are at home; it truly feels like we are all part of this Ashtanga Family. This practice brings together similar-minded people who share the same passion and love for Yoga. In Mysore you meet yoga students from all around the world!
Read MoreRecently I spent 2 months in Mysore, India, studying at the K.Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute. Everyone who comes here talks of “Mysore Magic”… Is there some real magic at work here? I don’t know if it’s real or not, but I wanted to share with you the ways that Mysore felt pretty magical to me in a few upcoming posts.
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