Apparently, 50% of our happiness level is predetermined. Set in stone. From birth. That’s how powerful our genes are. But here’s the surprising bit: Only 10-20% of our happiness are down to those factors […]
Why otters are happy creatures
Finally – this is the perfect Chai!
I’ve been struggling with finding (and preparing) the perfect cup of chai for a few years now. On my last India trip I asked my local friend Juhi how they do chai […]
Old thought patterns, exposed in Burma
We all do it, and we all deny doing it – putting people in neat boxes, sticking labels onto them with lightning speed. So, are you the blonde beach girl? Or rather […]
Yogis weren’t peaceful at all – proof here
Of course I (kind of) suspected that 2.000 years ago the average yogi didn’t wear Lululemons and OM-t-shirts. And probably they weren’t unrolling their sticky mats with a loud ‘bang’ on the […]
Asanas – an ‘unusual’ BEST OF 2013!
This best of compilation is a little unusual: Here you won’t find the most challenging asanas, performed by the most beautiful people in the most stunning surroundings – there’s a lot of […]
Removing fuel from the fire: Jewish Yoga
It’s the holiday season, time for contemplation and random demonstrations of love & kindness. So I thought instead of adding ever more fuel to the “is yoga a religion” discussion, I’d remove […]
African warriors, dancers and cobras
Sometimes you come across ideas worth sharing. This is one of them. Thanks to the Africa Yoga Project over 250,000 Kenyans a year get to practise postures that can not only transform […]
Rejoice – like this baby elephant!
Sometimes, you just have to stop and smell the sea. Why? Because.
Yoga & Joyful Living 