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  • São Martinho do Porto

    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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    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

  • Sunset Portugal meditation

    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

  • Sao Martinho do Porto Portugal

    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

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    What is the link between Yoga and Meditation?

    1st April 2021

    Why do we talk about Yoga in meditation? What is the link between the two? We’re not doing asana postures when meditating so why do some teachers mention Yoga when teaching meditation? The meaning of Yoga It all depends on your definition of Yoga. The definition of Yoga according to Patanjali, an Indian ...read more

  • Blog Rachel Bonkink Sao Martinho bay

    How to quiet the voices inside your head

    29th March 2021

    If you’re an aspiring writer, a yoga teacher ready for more students. If you have an online business or you are an employee ready for a promotion; the struggle is real. You know that you ‘should’ do certain things to show the world that you are good at what you do, ...read more

  • Beach clouds

    Just be You or, better not?

    4th March 2021

    Just be you or, better not? What an odd question you might think. Shouldn't we always be ourselves and thus our authentic self? From one question to another as now the question arises: who am I? In my case, I am a daughter, a lover, a soul sister, a meditation teacher, a partner, ...read more

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    Sandpipers and squirrels, observe and learn

    26th January 2021

    Wandering through the world. Roaming. Nowhere to go, nowhere to be, just be. Anything can happen, nothing might happen. No expectations and full trust that something fun will eventually happen. Being completely open to new encounters, to meeting new people and to visiting new places. New New was the word in a ...read more

  • Cultivate more Peace of Mind with the So Hum Meditation

    30th May 2020

    After years of practice, reciting So Hum is still one of my favourite meditation techniques to teach. It is a very powerful and yet, a very simple technique. The mantra, so hum is like a tool for the mind. Something to hold on to, and something to go back to when the ...read more

  • Global Community Retreat

    Why This On Line Retreat Will Make You Feel Good

    29th March 2020

    Wow, what have we got ourselves into now? A pandemic that's beyond anything we could have even imagined. And, we are all in it. Together. Whether we like it or not, there's not a single person on this earth right now, who is not influenced by it. In some way or another. ...read more