Inspiration and insights about spa & health!
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Stress, which is often viewed as an inevitable part of many people’s daily lives, is one of the main sources of wear-and-tear on the mind and the body. According to recent research, stress levels have doubled in 4 years which means that stress management has never been more relevant than it is today. Each of […]
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As a society, we hugely underplay the importance of natural environments on happiness. Not just the awe at a beautiful view, but the de-stressing effects. Being in natural spaces, or even just looking out of a window onto a natural scene, somehow soothes us and relieves stress. Being closer to nature brings more peace and helps with stress and […]
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The SISters asked me to write something for these times where the coronavirus dominates the world. There is already a lot of advice for health and movement, so let me look into the next phase after the initial shock. Now our deeper frustrations and our deeper love can surface. In our work I am often […]
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