Yoga has been known for centuries as the epitome of cultivating compassion, wellbeing and better understanding of the self. Although yoga as we know it in the West, dates back to the 1890’s, it is in the last fifteen years or so, that its popularity expanded worldwide. On a positive note, and as a result, …
HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HEALTHY YOGA COMMUNITY VS. A YOGA CULT Read More »
A while back I was talking to a client who, in a curt tone, boasted about “training” her husband to do his own cleaning and ironing, and that she wasn’t going to ever do this for him as she didn’t get a university degree to be someone’s servant. And apparently the husband obeyed everything she …
Why does(n’t) the Law of Attraction work? One of the key premises of New Age philosophy is that we attract what we think. How many times have you heard that you just have to use positive affirmations and your dreams will come true? It sounds very promising indeed and many life coaches and motivational speakers …
The pandemic crisis we are experiencing worldwide is surely multi-facetical and complex. Thus, it is perfectly understandable to feel overwhelmed from all the tragic news, social media feeds and the recently imposed radical measures of social distancing. Whether you believe this started as a pure accident, a conspiracy, or like me, are stuck in a …
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” Thich Nhat Hanh It is very likely that you have never thought that a function as basic and automatic as breathing can affect not only your psychophysical state, but also your personality. Most people breathe inefficiently their entire lives and …
Yoga Breathing for Stress Management & Wellbeing Read More »
Most people who have immersed into a diligent daily yoga practice claim to have made some pretty incredible shifts on both a mental and physical level. So what actually happens when you start to practice yoga REGULARLY, assuming you are learning from a qualified teacher who will ensure you are practicing correctly and safely? Here …
How can regular yoga practice change you for the better? Read More »
Whether you’re struggling with bureaucracy, your job, family or a health issue, you are basically dealing with some kind of system. The Austrian biologist and one of the founders of the General Systems Theory Karl Ludwig von Bertalanffy stated that “a system may be more than the sum of its parts if it expresses synergy or …
How can a systemic outlook help you overcome your issues? Read More »
If you are an immigrant having a hard time adjusting to a new culture or you are planning to move to a different country, there are various stages you will most likely go through. Immigration is a crucial aspect of human history and refers to people living in one country moving to another. The archetype of …
The stages of culture shock and how to overcome them Read More »
A lot of my clients turn to yoga or systemic constellations to overcome emotional eating issues that usually manifest as being overweight. Although I always emphasize they need to see a certified nutritionist or medical doctor for a proper assessment, treatment and diet plan, there are different aspects of emotional eating that can be looked …
