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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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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 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
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Why You Need A Silent Retreat
27th June 2017
Going on a silent retreat is not something new or trendy. For thousands of years, in all traditions and religions, people have been going on silent retreats. The need for silence in modern day society is becoming increasingly high though and no wonder… If you work for a living, your life is ...read more
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Why it is Never Enough and How to Find more Satisfaction
30th June 2016
We are ALL experts in having the feeling of dissatisfaction. It is Never enough. Satisfaction is sometimes there but the glow of satisfaction fades as soon as we’re yearning for something else. Why is that? In life, there is always a portion of disagreeable experiences. Sickness, pain and distress are obvious examples. We ...read more
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5 Reasons Why Your Meditation Might Not Work…
2nd September 2014
“I can’t meditate because I can’t stop my thoughts” is one of the most common reasons I hear from people who’ve tried meditation but quit. In this article I'll share four more reasons why your meditation might not work for you. Let's zoom into the first one: 1. You're trying to stop ...read more