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The BeginningWhen I was nineteen, my mother took me to my first yin yoga class. At the time, I was struggling with chronic migraine and stressful school periods, but through yoga, I discovered how to truly relax and let go of tension. Six years later, at the age of 25, I had been working in an office in the Utrecht area for several years. During that time, I had explored mindset and the power of thoughts. The holistic approach of yoga fascinated me, so I decided to enroll in a 200-hour yoga teacher training on the Greek island of Karpathos. [...]

Exploring the Yamas and Niyamas: A Guide to Ethical Living In the vast tapestry of yogic philosophy, the Yamas and Niyamas stand as foundational pillars guiding ethical conduct and personal observances. Rooted in ancient wisdom, these principles offer a blueprint for harmonious living in alignment with the universe, not only on the mat but in daily life. Let's embark on a brief journey to understand these tenets and their significance. The Yamas: The Yamas, often likened to moral injunctions, serve as ethical guidelines for how we interact with the world around us. Ahimsa (Non-violence): Ahimsa advocates for compassion and non-violence [...]

There are currently more than one hundred (100) benefits recorded with numerous scientific studies to record them from improvements to the nervous system, in sleep, in heart conditions to name but a few. From the Yogic perspective this is not surprising at all but it is always nice to see western science catching up with the yogic science. From a Yogic perspective and in reference to Patanjali’s 8 limbs of Yoga, the subtler four parts of the yogi’s path are meditative. The asanas part was always meant to prepare the body for the sited posture and to maintain a straight spine. [...]