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    Experience Silence and Transformation: Rachel Bonkink’s Silent Retreat in Morocco (May 28 – June 4, 2025)

    15th March 2025

    Discover the Power of Silence at Rachel Bonkink's Silent Retreat: A Life-Changing Experience If you’ve been on a journey to deepen your meditation practice or are simply looking to experience the transformative power of silence? I have something truly special to share with you. This is not just any retreat.... ...read more

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    How to Overcome Negative Thoughts with Meditation

    28th February 2025

    How to Overcome Negative Thoughts with Meditation Have you ever felt completely trapped in your own thoughts? Unable to escape the negative loop that seems to control your life? The constant chatter in your mind can be overwhelming.... Pulling you into a cycle of overthinking and worry. It's not easy to overcome ...read more

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    Yoga and Hiking Retreat in Morocco: An Experience of a Lifetime

    8th January 2025

    Yoga and Hiking Retreat in Morocco: An Experience of a Lifetime Imagine stepping into a world where breathtaking landscapes, ancient traditions, and a sense of calm blend seamlessly. Hiking towards Nord Africa's highest mountain top, Jbel (Mount) Toubkal. Practicing yoga as the sun sets behind rugged landscapes. Enjoy mouthwatering vegetarian cuisine made ...read more

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    The lasting effects of a retreat

    11th September 2024

    Coming back from what seemed a very relaxing two week holiday somewhere nice and idyllic, finding yourself at the office, thinking: did I go on a holiday this year? Stress levels are up, kids to school, everyone back into the rhytm of daily life and the feeling of bluh arises again… I ...read more

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    How to train your mind

    21st August 2024

    How to train that beautiful monkey mind with meditation? Many people who come to my yoga retreats have never really meditated. The really in italics as most of them have tried the apps or even followed an 8 week MBSR course but then, falling out of practice. For many, the retreat ...read more

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    How do I stop worrying?

    1st July 2024

    It’s safe to say that you might not be human if you don’t worry at all. There’s always some little worry that can play tricks on your mind. Even when you are all relaxed and ‘zen’, there might be a moment of worry at some point during the day. Worry becomes a ...read more

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    Marrakech Yoga Retreat October 2024

    5th June 2024

    Join our Marrakech Yoga Retreat October 2024 Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the exotic and vibrant culture of Morocco with a yoga retreat in Marrakech. Nestled at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, our venue offers the perfect place to truly relax and ...read more

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    How to make Meditation practical for Business

    5th August 2021

    Introducing meditation in business environments is no longer frowned upon. Which is brilliant as the power of meditation goes way beyond experiencing more peace of mind. It can change the way the entire company is operating, in a more productive way. How is that possible, you ask? In meditation you need to ...read more

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    Meditation to deal with chronic stress

    29th June 2021

    We can be our own worst enemy, I should have done this, said that, I’m such a …. Thinking like this, allowing the negative self-talk and beliefs to take over, has an impact on your overall wellbeing. Moreover, this constellation of negative thoughts can increase your stress levels towards chronic stress ...read more

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    How to suffer less: acceptance

    10th May 2021

    Acceptance can be a tricky concept. It doesn't mean leaning back and losing all motivation to change and grow. On the contrary, it is through contentment that we can change. This is why contentment comes before self-discipline in the 10 principles of Yoga, described by Patanjali (the Yamas and ...read more