In the past few decades Āyurveda has gained recognition and popularity all around the globe. It is deemed to be a form of therapy and a system of ancient medicine that originated in India. This perception, although correct, is only partially true because Āyurveda is much more than that. To understand the basics of any […]
As the executive committee chair of Amsterdam South East, a district with almost 95.000 inhabitants and 170 nationalities and cultures, I welcome the festival of Holi! Since my childhood I have been celebrating this festival with its vibrant colors. The ritual starts by lighting up the bonfire one day before the day of Holi. My […]
Yoga is a holistic approach to the material and spiritual world. Yoga, which basically means connection, is oneness between body and ātman (the soul). It is a connection with the (subtle) body, expressed in the mind and in yourself. Yoga or rather Aṣṭāṃga Yoga is a science in itself, which has been compiled and elaborated […]
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