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HONOURING YOUR INJURIES
Having suffered from bulging discs, sciatica & sacrum iliac pain and coming to the realisation that these areas will always be my weak...
No Yoga props? No problem!
Getting ready to start my online yoga classes on the 19th of May, I have realised that probably not everyone will have all the yoga props...
Staying positive & healthy
All though it is paramount to stay realistic & pragmatic during these trying times, it is also very important to stay positive & healthy....
3 delicious fermentation recipes
I love to ferment foods. Any kind of foods & any kind of fermentation process. From sauerkraut to sourdough and from kombucha to water...
Adho mukha Yoga strength
A short sequence to get into #retreat mood ❤️here breaking down a #adhomukhasvanasana into #chaturanga #movement flow. After the first...
Winter solstice sequence
Here is a short "lower back" sequence to add some well needed movement during the Christmas days, whether you are hibernating on the...
The pillars of Yogaion
How I love this time of year since I moved to the south west coast of Portugal. Where it is still possible to live in harmony with the...
The intention of Yoga
Why do you practice Yoga? Or probably a better question, why do you practice Asana and is this a question that you ever ask yourself? To...
The language of movement
"The language of movement is feeling" ~ Carrie Owerko Yoga is the exploration of the self. We use the practice of Yoga and mainly asana &...
Yoga for foodies
Let's talk food. Who doesn't like the subject? At Yogaion retreats I take this subject very seriously as I am a total foodie myself!...
Yummy bulgur salad
This is one of the favourites during the retreats & oh so easy to make! BULGUR WITH SEITAN & CARROTS 200 gram cooked bulgur (cook with...
Time to rethink humility
Talking about finding ones own uniqueness during a women’s circle last night, I came across this article on humility which I found so...
Effortless reflective practice
(Adapted from Bobby Clennell's "Woman's Yoga book" & Anna Davis "Moving with the moon) Supine resting position. Ly on back, knees...
Winter Solstice treats
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Balls: Flour, Sugar, Egg, Dairy, Nut & Gluten Free Hope you also enjoy these super delicious & easy to make...
To Surf or not to Surf
Often I get asked if it is also possible to not surf during the retreats? And the answer is a big YES :-) All the retreats are made in...
Reflect & turn inwards
“The only way out is IN” ~ Sadhguru As the Northern hemisphere is turning towards winter time, it is a great time to turn inward & to...
Breathe in, Breathe out
One of the easiest ways to go inward & cultivate connection is to bring your awareness to your breath. A basic method is to focus your...
Turning inward with Asana
Yoga is an inward practice or a practice that we can use to explore the depths of our innerselves. On a physical level it puts you into...
Best Iyengar Yoga books for Women
The beauty for me about Iyengar Yoga is that it is adaptable to ever-changing circumstances so that your practice can be adjusted...
5 relaxing yoga poses for a good night sleep
"Sleep is the best meditation – Dalai Lama" Do you often lie awake in bed at night, unable to calm down your mind, troubled by insomnia?...
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