HEALTH AND WELLBEING: THE ACHILLES’ HEEL OF THE 21ST CENTURY In recent decades, society has made great strides in technology and communication. Artificial intelligence is changing our present and our way of life so rapidly that it will test humanity’s ability to adapt. Are we really ready for …
TYPES OF PERCEPTION: HOW DO YOU PERCEIVE THE WORLD? The link to Holistic Yoga® practices One of the most important issues we must bear in mind in yoga, but also in life in general, is how we manage our perceptions. Some people are extremely sensitive to them, whilst others are hardly sensitive at all. …
For millennia, humankind has turned to nature as a means of healing. In our increasingly industrialised world, which is becoming ever more detached from natural processes, we are forgetting the innate mechanisms that lead us to establish a conscious connection with the natural environment. In this article, we explore …
What is Imbolc? This term refers to one of the Celtic festivals linked to the seasons and the elements. It falls on 1 or 2 February, right in the middle of winter. Specifically, it marks the end of the “dark season” of winter, as it is in early February that …
A.E. CARDAMOM. Clarity, Joy, Courage “Cardamom” is a term used to refer to the seeds of a group of aromatic species belonging to the genera Amomum, Aframomum and Elettaria. In cooking, we mainly use two species. Black cardamom (Amomum subulatum), also known as Nepalese cardamom, and green cardamom, or …
MOMENTUM. The thrill of discovery One of the things that fascinates me when an aromatherapy order arrives is experiencing a plant-based substance for the first time. In the case of essential oils, it’s the scent and the effect they have on me; with oils …
JUNIPER MOMENT / TCM / AYURVEDA / AROMAYOGA® A time to feel strong, to be brave and to have enough energy to overcome obstacles. This plant has been known since ancient times for ceremonial purposes (it is a good purifier) in places such as Tibet and the Americas. In France, it was used to combat smallpox …
ESPINO BLANCO O ALBAR Cerca de casa hay un par de “Espinos blancos” (Crataegus monogyna) que me fascinan. Este precioso árbol tiene unas tímidas y preciosas hojas así como unas ramas llenas de espinas. Según Elena García Alonso, el “Espino Blanco” es el Maestro del Amor incondicional y de la …
LAPIS LAZULI is a well-known rock composed of three minerals: LAZURITE – Na₆Ca₂(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)(SO₄,S,S₂, S₃,Cl,OH)₂ CALCITE – CaCO₃ PYRITE – FeS₂ Popular amongst the ancient Egyptians, it was used to promote communication and inner vision. It helps us to look deep within ourselves to understand our inner TRUTH. The combination of Lazurite, …
TODAY IS THE NEW MOON – a time to let go, clear our minds and make “wishes”. Tomorrow we begin another cycle. The new moon marks the end of a “phase” that has been particularly difficult for the planet. Each of us has the potential to cultivate moments of calm and stillness in order to…
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