Establishing Equanimity beyond Opposites
A Vision of Living in Peace and Equanimity “Established in this realisation of the Truth, the great sages lived forever in peace and equanimity. They were free from psychological predisposition and hence they did not seek nor reject either life or death. They remained unshaken in their direct experience like another Meru-mountain. Yet, they roamed […]
How to Cleanse Right with Ease and Joy
The word “detox” or “cleanse” is everywhere nowadays. So-called “detox”-products appear in yoga shops, in health stores and expensive detox-retreats are offered for high prices. What are these offerings worth and do you really have to spend so much money on detox-products and offerings? Instead of thinking of “having to cleanse once a year”, why […]
About quieting the Mind – Practices for Inner Peace
“The Mind creates bondage and the mind creates liberation” – Sathya Sai Baba Feeling at peace and having a clear mind are much sought for abilities and qualities today. This article wants you to give some practices beyond yoga, pranayama and kriyas on the mat to calm your mind that are very effective. Calming your mind […]
How to establish a steady and uplifting Practice
Today this article wants to shed a light on some very important principles from the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali. If you practice yoga or any other discipline they will greatly help you to keep a steady, effective and uplifting practice. You can apply the principles to your yoga practice or to establish any other habit […]
How to build your daily Yoga Practice
Do you want to start a daily yoga practice and don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you have one already and you are looking for some new inspiration? If you want to practice yoga in the morning upon rising or in the late afternoon at home, here are a few suggestions for you of how […]
How to take care of you and keep your Practices when you are busy
How to stay focused in spite of a busy schedule? Often people skip their daily routines when their work or other issues in their life become very demanding only to feel even more miserable because they miss their daily routines, which were serving them so well! Even though the mind wants to tell you that you […]
How to change Habits in an integrated and balanced Way at the Example of a Healthy Diet
February is a wonderful month, it is right at the bridge to spring. The Roman Empire focused in February on purification rituals in order to reestablish righteous living in the kingdom. This month is a wonderful month to cleanse and to get fit for the warmer time of the year. When engaging in changing something in your life, […]
Sathya Sai Baba on developing spiritual Oneness
If you are practicing yoga, you are most probably on a spiritual path. Yoga means “union” and the idea of yoga is to unify with your Higher Self/your monad/God. Even if you do yoga a few times a week “only” as a physical exercise and to relax it brings you into a space of feeling fulfilled […]
3 Tips for your Morning Meditation – Meditation for a joyful Day
Why Meditation first Thing in the morning? One of the most wonderful aspects of meditating first thing in the morning is this feeling of peace and serenity before you start your day. While sitting you give your body extra-time to regenerate, to rejuvenates and to fill your energy batteries. What I love about meditating on your […]
The Power of Thoughts, some Pictures and Practices to change your Thoughts
Motivation Every moment of your life you have the choice to either think positive thoughts or to think negatively. If you want to be a master of yourself and be in a loving place towards yourself and others it is much easier if you can control your thoughts. Unbalanced emotions often create negative ego-based thoughts. My yoga workshop on […]