My name is Audrey and I am a yoga and meditation teacher at Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat. I advice everyone to practice meditation, it will change your life! Audrey, could you explain what is meditation? “Meditation is to be aware of what is going on: in your body, in your feelings, in your mind, and […]
I noticed that many people in my surroundings have ditched the idea of New Year’s Resolutions, and have chosen one word to focus on the coming year instead. This method is called The Word of the Year. Have you heard of it? I don’t know about you but I love the idea of choosing a […]
HAPPY New Year!! Have you set your goals for the year ahead? What is important for you this year? What would you like to achieve? Sit down for a moment and think carefully about the things you would like to do or change this year. Don´t get carried away and write a huge list! Whilst […]
Many of my friends went (and still go) on vacation in the classic hotel with all-inclusive catering, because you cover all the costs there and theoretically there are no more expensive surprises to come…LOL, but you can quickly have a few more kilos on the ribs. My parents were more of a sporty type of […]
The first time I heard about Mindfulness was a few years ago, when I started reading Wellness magazines. I thought that it sounded interesting and that it was something I should do more often but as always, once you close the magazine, you forget about it. When visiting La Crisalida Retreat, in Spain, near Alicante, I […]
Nobody wants to think about difficult or worrying things, but trying to get rid of upsetting thoughts can often make you think about them even more. By listening for bird chirps or concentrating on the taste of your coffee or smelling the smell of fresh air, you’re bringing your attention to the present moment. Mindfulness […]
Why are we always thinking so much? ¨What should I have for dinner, what shall I wear, do I still like my job, why did he/she say that, do I earn enough money, where should I go on my next holiday, what time do I have to be at the dentist, I shouldn´t forget to […]
Do you feel well? Are you experiencing wellness? What does ¨wellness¨ mean anyway? I found the following description and thought it kind of covers it: ¨Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving.¨ I guess we […]
Spending many hours in front of a computer screen, a sedentary lifestyle, age, smoking and being overweight are the main causes of back pain. In addition, it seems that all the stress and tension of everyday life tends to accumulate in the neck and shoulders, causing everything from muscle stiffness to contractures. And this makes […]
How often have you said, “I just want to be happy”? How often have you said to someone else, “I just want you to be happy”? Have you ever really thought about what happiness means? What, exactly, is this happiness we are wishing for? I feel happy when I am at the beach with the […]