Since Covid-19 came into our lives, our normal rhythm of living and working has changed and we have had to make adjustments such as working more from home. This faces us with challenges such as …
Mindfulness consists of a mix of physical dynamic yoga exercises and meditation exercises and comes from the 2,500 year old Buddhist teachings of North India. Mindfulness means being aware in every moment on a physical, …
‘Being Zen’ has become an expression. It’s often associated with feeling good, with wellness, with spa centers. But the truth is something different… Zen is a movement of Mahayana Buddhism (which focuses on the higher purpose: …
Do you also find yourself twisting your thumbs, staring at your ceiling at night? Wobbling, brooding and lying awake? Regularly late to bed or unable to relax at night? Unfortunately, you are not the only …
“Enjoying all pleasures is foolish; avoid them, insensitive.” This famous quote from Plutarch, one of the most famous Greek essayists, can perfectly summarize how we feel on many occasions in the search for happiness. And …
As a child, did you enjoy dreaming away hours of drawing? That playfulness, carelessness and creativity is something we unfortunately often lose as adults. The daily stress and expectation of having to compete in the …
Did you know that today is a special, celebration day? This year, it’s the 6th International Yoga Day. In 2014 India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, launched an appeal to the UN for the holding …
Did you know that people with a cat are happier anyway? The feeling of taking care of someone gives you satisfaction. On top of that, when you’re stroking your cat a cuddle hormone (oxytocine) is …
During the weekends I can really enjoy going for a walk in a nearby forest. Besides taking a short break, it’s an ideal way to find inner peace during and after the walk. I also …
Three weeks ago I received a text message from a colleague. She asked if I was interested to join a group on Whatsapp to start with the 21 Days of Abundance, a meditation challenge created …
