La palabra Chakra es un término sánscrito que frecuentemente se traduce como “rueda” o “vórtice”. Aunque se relacionan con transmisión y recepción de energía también influyen en nuestro cuerpo físico y para muchos autores los 7 Chakras principales que describe la tradición del Yoga están vinculados con las glándulas endocrinas. …
RUDA (Aceite Esencial) La Ruda (planta de la familia de las Rutáceas como los cítricos) es una de las hierbas más apreciadas en la cultura popular como PROTECTORA ENERGÉTICA para limpiar hogares y personas. Ha sido usada en la antigüedad para proteger al hombre de plagas y como hierba en …
MEDITA CON MINERALES ¿Has observado alguna vez cómo caemos en patrones repetitivos de pensamientos? ¿Has observado alguna vez que ante un problema no ves solución? ¿Has observado cómo tu mente te traiciona y puede autosabotearte? La meditación en sí misma es una fantástica herramienta de autoconocimiento, crecimiento personal y sabiduría. …
In the practice of yoga, there is a process similar to the “love” we feel for our partners. When yoga really “takes hold” of a person, there is usually an initial phase – let’s call it “falling in love” – in which the person feels euphoric, passionate and enthusiastic about everything that smells, sounds or looks like it…
The Wood Element is associated with the East and Spring, and its associated organs are the Liver (Yin) and the Gallbladder (Yang). It is linked to the colour green, the sour taste and the emotion of anger. Note that spring is the season that brings life into being …
WHAT ABOUT YOU? Over the past few months, I’ve usually had lots of courses and training sessions that take a lot out of me. Yoga is a great help in these situations, but other activities such as a nice bath or a beauty routine are brilliant for recovering from stress. Today I’ve been using a face mask I bought in India …
SEASONAL YOGA: SPRING The onset of spring (March–April) is usually marked by an increase in the Kapha dosha, which has been building up throughout the cold and damp winter. The *Charaka Samhita* states that as the Sun begins to grow stronger, it liquefies the accumulated Kapha …
Yin Yoga is a form of yoga in which poses are held statically, usually for between 2 and 5 minutes. This postural stillness allows the Chinese meridians to be stretched and helps to develop mindfulness. My own practice of Yin Yoga led me to realise that in …
JING En Medicina Tradicional China (MTC, TCM) los “Riñones” se encargan de almacenar la Esencial Original (Jing), es decir, nuestras reservas energéticas o lo que diríamos en lenguaje coloquial “nuestras pilas”. ENERGÍA HEREDADA + ADQUIRIDA Por un lado, los Riñones son el sustento de la Vida, la Raíz profunda donde …
TURMERIC, THE DETOXIFYING ROOT Turmeric is a plant related to ginger, as both belong to the Zingiberaceae family. It is a key ingredient in Indian cuisine, forming part of curry, and is also widely used by Ayurvedic practitioners for its many therapeutic properties. Its …