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    Yoga Philosophy for Stress Relief

    23rd June 2018

    Do you know this feeling of being all Zen and relaxed after your yoga class and just half an hour later, you’re feeling completely frustrated again? Just because your partner wasn’t supportive enough, you read a work email or your kids were, well, being kids? Taking your yoga beyond the physical ...read more

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    Yoga Retreat in France

    29th May 2018

    Some questions answered about our yoga retreat in France. WHY I ORGANISE A YOGA RETREAT IN FRANCE Because I love France!!! I always have. Whether cruising the Burgundy region to find exquisite wines or exploring the Champagne caves (I wasn’t always miss holy yogi who starts singing now after having 2 glasses of ...read more

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    The Power of a Silent Retreat

    27th May 2018

    A silent retreat can be truly transformational and healing. With the right guidance, it can you give insights in your feelings and make it clear why you do the things you do. Zooming in on this subtle feeling that there is something missing for example. This overwhelming feeling of lack, of absence, ...read more

  • 3 Powerful Investments In Yourself that Will Change Your Life

    9th May 2018

    “Métro - Boulot – Dodo”. An interesting little phrase in French to express that lots of people live to work. Literally translated but far less poetic it means:  underground - work - sleep. We get up, commute, work, run errands, eat, and go to bed in order to repeat the ...read more

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    What You will Realise on Your Yoga Retreat

    8th May 2018

    On a yoga retreat, we step away from daily life. We have the time to pause, to listen and to become deeply aware of ourselves. By doing less and having the support we need, we can re-discover ourselves and start manifesting. There are also certain realisations that will pop up but ...read more

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    Yoga Poses to Ease Lower Back Pain

    4th May 2018

    Do you have any yoga poses to ease lower back pain? Probably one of the top questions I get asked. Or, what should I do to relieve my back pain? “Move”… is the easy answer. Move every hour, move at least half an hour per day, every single day, go for walks, dance, ...read more

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    Meet Your Host and Yoga Retreat Expert

    9th April 2018

    From corporate to yoga retreat expert... It seems so long ago but just seven years ago, I was still climbing the corporate ladder. From field research manager towards operational director in 7 years. In the end, being a partner and managing a whole lot of people in several countries. During those years, ...read more

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    What does Revealing Vajra mean?

    6th February 2018

    The company name, Revealing Vajra was born on a deserted beach in the South of Bali, about 7 years ago. I was reading a Dutch book about Buddhist psychology from Robert Hartzema and discovered the history of the diamond path. Hartzema explains that vajra can mean diamond and thunderbolt. The Vedas, ancient ...read more

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    Self-Discipline and the Quest for Change

    5th February 2018

    Self-discipline, a tricky and interesting topic. Some people have a bit too much; some people can use a bit more. I am a yoga retreat expert. I host about 12 to 15 carefully designed retreats and holidays around the world every year. In the past 7 years, I have organized and hosted ...read more

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    Going on a Yoga Retreat: So much more than Doing Yoga

    5th January 2018

    Participants fill out an information sheet before joining on a Revealing Vajra yoga retreat. I ask about the emergency contact, possible dietary issues, yogic experiences, stress levels, etc. One of my questions probes on the expectations for the adventure that they are about to embark on. To my surprise, people hardly jot ...read more