ROOT YOURSELF

In the performance‑driven world we live in, hitting the pause button every now and then can feel surprisingly hard. Taking time to reflect — or even to do nothing — often slips to the bottom of the list. At least, that’s how it feels for me. I regularly find myself asking: What actually helps me slow down? And how can I make space for it without turning rest into another task to achieve? Over time, I’ve collected a small list of ways to pause. Some work better than others,

Winter often comes with cozy evenings, warm sweaters, hot chocolates — and unfortunately, coughing, sneezing, and a constantly running nose . When a cold settles in, it’s a quiet reminder to slow down and take extra care of ourselves. This is not the time for intense workouts or dynamic, sweaty yoga flows. Pushing through exhaustion can actually delay recovery. Instead, your body benefits most from warmth, plenty of fluids (ideally warm), nourishing soups, and gentle, calming

Yin Yoga Poses for this wintery weekend ❄️ A gentle invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect. Start by sitting upright and take a moment to arrive. Begin to focus on your breath by counting: In 1 — out 2, In 3 — out 4 Continue until 10, then start again at 1. Repeat for 3–4 rounds . Then gently scan through your body.Start at the crown of your head and slowly move down, part by part, until you reach your feet. Simply notice what is there. Now move into this small Yin Yo

At the beginning of a new year, many of us feel the urge to set an intention.In yoga, this intention is called a sankalpa . A sankalpa is not a resolution or a promise to do better. It is a clear, heartfelt intention  — something you can return to throughout the year. It works gently and over time. In yoga philosophy, a sankalpa is said to settle in the subconscious, where it can support real and lasting inner change. * Finding your sankalpa To find your own sankalpa, start

nger and Rage * * Anger and rage are the two emotions that are assigned to the wood element. We all face one or the other at some point...

Mudras * * A Mudra is a symbolic hand and finger gesture and means "seal" in Sanskrit. Mudras are not only used in meditations, but also...

Meditation * * Dhyana means meditation in Sanskrit. * * Your focus should be centered and directed to a point or a place. Your mind...

The Yin and the Yang * * Yin & Yang is a Daoist principle, the two always complement each other. Yin does not exist without yang and yang...

Self-Confidence Self-confidence is what drives us forward. In combination with a little courage, it brings us to our goal. With...

Om * * The symbol stands for the sound "Om" and is the spiritual symbol for the Indian religions. * * Om connects the three sounds A, U...