
After Christmas and at the beginning of the New Year, I always like to detox. My favourite method is alkaline fasting (Basenfasten), where you eat only fruit and vegetables. If you also want to start your year fresh and energised, read on!
Mindfulness is often mentioned along with meditation, yoga, wellness, self-care. But what exactly does it mean? Well, it's an attitude towards life. Being mindful or practicing mindfulness lets us deal with situations in a certain way. This way, mindfulness is not only valuable in meditation but in life in general. This article explains the 7 basic attitudes behind mindfulness.
A month ago I tried an Ayurvedic detox cure, the so-called kitchari cleanse, which goes as follows: For three days, all you eat is the same delicious and super nourishing Indian dish made of mung bean dal, basmati rice and some fun toppings. A mono diet to help your digestion to detox in a very gentle way. Super easy and really delicious!
Why I write this article In conversations with others, I have noticed that many people seem to have some kind of exaggerated respect for meditation. This is more of a hindrance than a help. Many seem to see meditation as something, one „should do” in order to lead a better life. Something that is „good for you”, but requires strict discipline. It is associated with asceticism, not pleasure, and...