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 […]
Nathalie is the senior Yoga teacher at Shanti Som. She explains what yoga can do for you and why you should start your pratice today! If you would like to more fully understand how to get in charge of your life through yoga, chakra awareness and the way you look at and approach your life, […]
Did you know that Yoga is the oldest science of life? Yoga is originated in India many thousands of years ago. For us, Yoga is not the typical staged photo you see of the perfect postures on the beach, flat tummies and toned bodies, maybe all of this is collateral damage to your Yoga Sadhana […]
Although in some parts of Europe you can´t really call it summer (yet), many other places do experience a lovely hot and sunny summer. But beware, because hot and lazy summer days can take their toll if you are not careful. Here are our 10 best tips for getting through summer healthy and beautiful! TIP […]
Do you recognise the feeling of the summer holiday being over? How nice it was and what a fun we had. Especially the kids enjoyed, sun, sea, beach and going to bed late at night. And if the kids are enjoying we are happy as well aren´t we? For us the summer holidays are always […]
Read what Yoga means to our very own yoga teacher and dearest colleague Marta: When I was asked to write a blog about yoga, my initial thoughts were, “ Ummm…. What have I got to say about yoga?? It´s like trying to describe the universe in only a few lines”. My second thoughts were, “Ok, but […]
Yoga and Ayurveda are two “sister” practices that originated in India thousands of years ago. Now, a lot of us are familiar with yoga, and have experienced its profound benefits. Yet many of us are not as familiar with Ayurveda. Yoga has taken Europe by storm. The number of people who practice some form of yoga […]
Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat, tucked away amongst the pines and olive trees, just a short drive away from Marbella but far enough away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a relaxing getaway. Widescreen views of the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park, unbroken by buildings, make this a relaxing spot to escape to. And […]
At every stage of life, yoga can be highly effective in helping women to achieve and maintain hormonal balance and inner harmony. Gentle, dynamic movements and deep postures, aligned with the breath, have a regenerative and revitalizing effect. Yoga helps you find your center, to remain flexible both internally and externally, it is soothing and […]
We wish you a happy, healthy and relaxed 2011! The end of the old year and the beginning of the new one has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make […]