Buggin’ out

Breaking out in an itchy rash in India is surprisingly not as fun as it sounds. My whole body is covered and I can’t stop scratching. It is actually my worst nightmare. I can’t sleep. I can’t manage a single Down Ward Facing Dog without scratching myself like one! Clothes, sun, moisture..everything aggravates it. When … Read more

Global Family

I love travelling. However lets be honest as groovy as it is living in India teaching yoga and being surrounded by free spirited people sometimes I just miss my mom! However, being in a community of backpackers is awesome and helps when ever a bout of ‘missing the family’ arises. Being with friends and sharing … Read more

E for Ego

My ego is pestering me. Since I gave myself this challenge to conquer Chaturanga I find my mind telling me to succeed and never give up until instructed! We have all had this in yoga. Sweat dripping into your eyes and you blindly look around the room to see who is going to give up … Read more

Positive and permanent effects of Meditation on brain structure

A lecture by Merel : How Meditation changes brain structures for lasting transformation. On request Merel gave a lecture in the Netherlands about the physiology of happiness. She is explaining how the practice of yoga, and in specific meditation changes the brain structure in such a way that it contributes to lasting happiness and compassion, … Read more