In my short life, there have been a handful of people that managed to make a difference and helped me grow. They all had/have two things in common: 1. They told me I need to be stronger. 2. They were so “mean”. Throughout my childhood and teenage years, I was so used to receive criticism …
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Things are coming out when you least expect them to do so. I was on my mat yesterday evening. Slowly doing my practice. I was moving with care and being kind to how I was feeling in that particular moment. My lady days have not been too easy this month and I was feeling quite …
I had a revelation this morning during my practice. So many times we hear it’s not possible to progress further in the physical yoga practice (and the overall yoga practice) if you only think about the body. Sometimes we might just believe it because it kind of sounds logical and since other more experienced students …
For quite some time, I’ve been reflecting on starting a daily Ashtanga practice and 2 weeks ago it became possible. I truly start to believe that when we are ready for something, it will show up. For the last year and a half I’ve been working on getting better at practicing yoga in the early …
When I first started practicing yoga my teacher would always say not to do any inversions on those days. Inversions would include: Shoulderstand, Headstand etc all the upside down postures. However I would continue doing the rest of them just like a normal practice. For years I just did exactly the same. I didn’t really …
Do you ever feel misunderstood, not fit in, but somehow wanting some people to listen more and talk less? Accept. Not judge. Just listen. It did and does happen to me sometimes. Lately I’ve been reflecting a lot on my future as a yoga teacher. When I decided not to go back to an office job it …
It’s raining in Göteborg! I’m wrapped in a fluffy blanket and writing. I am having coffee again ( did I become an addict? 🙁 ) and doing some computer work and study. I loved this morning’s practice. 2h15min. Starting at 6:30 AM, finish 8:45. wonderful practice! I practiced with awareness and no expectations what so …