Blog
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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
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Flexibility, Yoga and Self-Discipline
18th December 2017
Flexibility and yoga, they seem to go together like a horse and carriage, in most people’s minds. What comes to these minds is usually the flexibility on the mat: How you can navigate yourself in some kind of a gymnastic pretzeling exercise. What I’m interested in, is to check on this ...read more
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Yoga Retreat in Marrakech
3rd December 2017
Some questions answered about our yoga retreat in Marrakech. Why I organise a yoga retreat in Marrakech. Because I lived in Morocco for four years! It’s so nice to share the beauty of this magical country in a safe and easy way. Safe and easy as everything is included on my yoga holidays and retreats. ...read more
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5 Questions on Meditation
14th November 2017
Answering 5 questions on meditation in this post that come back quite often on my yoga retreats. How do I avoid being sleepy during meditation? My answer to this question is usually: Are you sleeping enough? Lots of people are sleep deprived and this is not the best condition to be in to ...read more
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How to be Happy, Healthy and Rich
26th September 2017
"Happy, healthy and rich", it could have been the title of my first book as these words have been in my head for so long now. Happy, healthy and rich are also the basis of a mantra that I often share on my retreats. As, believe me, these words can ...read more
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15 Thought Provoking Questions to Deepen Any Conversation
10th August 2017
“ SO, WHAT DO YOU DO ? ” Probably the number one question in the world. Go Beyond the Obvious Why not go beyond the obvious? Why not unlock a tiny bit of the mystery behind what makes people tick? On the arrival day of all Revealing Vajra yoga retreats, there is no such ...read more
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5 Benefits of Going on a Yoga Retreat
7th August 2017
All the signs are pointing towards a yoga retreat but you’re not entirely convinced yet if it’s really for you? Then, read the top 5 benefits of going on a yoga retreat. 1. Find True Relaxation Why are yoga retreats becoming more popular? Often, a break from your busy schedule, bad habits and ...read more
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How to get into a Daily Meditation Practice
30th June 2017
Daily meditation: How many times have you told yourself that you’re going to start with it? And, found yourself doing lots of things but meditating in the morning. You’ll do it tomorrow. This evening. Start on Monday. After the holidays. Etc etc. You might feel like you have no willpower whatsoever when ...read more