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I’ll be on pause for a couple of weeks.⁣ ⁣ I will take part in a 10 days silent meditation retreat, following the Vipassana method of S.N. Goenka.⁣ ⁣ Vipassana means "to see things as they really are".⁣ It is an ancient method to purify the mind of the mental factors that cause distress and pain.⁣ It was already taught in India 2500 years ago 😮⁣ ⁣ This is definitely an intense practice and if you're into meditation or want to start meditating, you don't need to go to this extent.⁣ Actually, you can meditate anywhere, anytime, doing anything!⁣ You don't need to sit still for 1h every day.⁣ ⁣ I usually meditate when practicing my yoga asanas.⁣ To be honest, I haven't done any form of seated meditation for a long while!⁣ But I am still interested to see where such a practice might lead me.⁣ And I can use a break on all the talking!⁣ ⁣ Hope I finally let go of all the ballons!⁣ See you in 2 weeks ❤️⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #melyogi #vipassanameditation #vipassana #meditatedaily #meditationtime #meditationpractice #selfwork #meditation #meditate #spiritualjourney #innerpeace (at Chengannur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4T98IHjg7b/?igshid=a2l53nuka1we

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Giving a healing massage is a lot based on trust and honesty.⁣ ⁣ As the giver, you are providing a therapeutic skill.⁣ You are there to make the other heal and get better.⁣ You touch needs to be honest, dedicated to the other.⁣ ⁣ As the receiver, you place your trust in the skill of the giver and his/her ability to create a safe space where you can relax and let go.⁣ ⁣ I must admit that the safe space has long been an issue for me.⁣ For many years, I didn't like being touched.⁣ Clammy handshakes, suffocating peak hours in metros, people grabbing you for no reasons....everything felt like an assault.⁣ ⁣ Traveling the world and experiencing other culture's body languages and forms of contact has (quite forcefully) helped me to get over this aversion.⁣ And now that I am regularly giving and receiving massages, my perspective on this subject has once more evolved.⁣ ⁣ Of course, I'm still careful and not accepting a massage from the first person who tells me they have some vague massaging skills (man, the number of guys serving you this trick is out of control 🤦).⁣ But as I have learned to myself create a safe, trusting space for the people I'm massaging, I now happily accept massages from people creating the same kind of conditions for me.⁣ ⁣ Ayurvedic massage anyone? Check in my bio where in the world I am and book your next Ayurvedic walking massage!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #melyogi #massagebenefits #ayurvedicmassage #ayurvedicwalkingmassage #healingmassage #massagelife #therapeuticmassage #naturalhealthcare #healthbenefits #massage https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Pw4aXFuZj/?igshid=uyleh9dshgmz

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What do you hope to get out of yoga?⁣ ⁣ Wether you have just started or are a seasoned yogi, most of us have an idea of why we're doing yoga.⁣ All reasons are valid, as long as it makes you feel in touch with the amazing being that you are!⁣ ⁣ Maybe you want to find a healing practice after an injury.⁣ Maybe you want to dig deeper into spirituality.⁣ Maybe you want a safe space to rest and relax.⁣ Maybe you want to be more fit or flexible.⁣ Maybe you want to find more balance in your life.⁣ ⁣ Whatever it may be, you're doing it for you and you only! ⁣ Little by little, as you more regularly practice, you'll realise that all these goals will slowly start to fade.⁣ No expectations, no finish line, just a constant enjoyment of what you are presently doing 😌⁣ ⁣ I started for the workout 5 years ago. Then I found out it would be a good way to treat my knee issues.⁣ Now I'm more in a perspective of taking care of my whole self.⁣ Tomorrow, it will evolve again and it's what makes this journey so freaking awesome!⁣ ⁣ Don't forget to treat yourself with love and have fun! 💙⁣ ⁣ Share what do you hope to get out of yoga below 💯⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #melyogi #inclusiveyoga #bodypeace #yogaforall #yogaforeverybody #appreciatelife #empoweryourself #innerhealing #honoryourself #selfwork #holisticlife #healthylifestyle #spiritualjourney #innerpeace #selfhealing #yogagoals (at Budapest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4M9ygTjt2Y/?igshid=bq3xkww40mog

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Yoga is all together physical, mental and spiritual.⁣ ⁣ For a lot of people, yoga is usually considered as a physical exercise, a workout.⁣ What we commonly know as yoga is actually just the asana (posture) part of the yogic lifestyle.⁣ But fear not! Maybe the whole lifestyle isn't for you (now or ever) and you just want to integrate aspects of it in your daily life.⁣ ⁣ There is no right or wrong way.⁣ Only your way.⁣ Find whatever works for you, what brings you to a place of love and joy 💙⁣ ⁣ How you express it in your daily life can take many forms!⁣ 🔸Meditation (seated, while walking your dog, practicing asanas, doing dishes...)⁣ 🔸Breath expansion and control (Pranayama)⁣ 🔸Living a selfess life and serving others ⁣ 🔸Expressing gratitude⁣ 🔸Dancing⁣ 🔸Taking care of your mental and physical health⁣ 🔸Pursuing your passion, studying something your passionate about ⁣ 🔸Consciously enjoying a great healthy meal made with love⁣ ⁣ And many more!⁣ ⁣ What is your expression of yoga in daily life? Share your favourite in the comments⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #melyogi #accessibleyoga #frenchyogi #yogaontheroad #startyoga #yogaforall #yogaforeverybody #yogaprogress #yogabeginner #yogaforbeginners #dailyyoga #meditatedaily #appreciatelife #begoodtoyou #feelyourbest #myyogajourney #yogainnature #yogalifestyle #yogapractice #innerpeace #skinhealth (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4C9iSCDshF/?igshid=1dvweeidxv92f

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Sharing is caring 🧡⁣ Saluting the sun with my favourite yogini @artlifetranslations at @remeneyfarm⁣ ⁣ As much as I love having my own practice, there's something very special about practicing with someone or in a group. ⁣ ⁣ The energy you can feel when flowing together is something so powerful and beautiful!⁣ You don't have to see the others to sense them.⁣ ⁣ I feel this shared energy is even stronger when you know the people well and have been sharing a practice for a bit.⁣ ⁣ Flowing with your bestie is always a special moment 💛⁣ Same goes when you regularly attend the same class or enroll in a retreat or a training. ⁣ You create a bond with the people you're sharing this experience with.⁣ ⁣ Would it make it easier for you to start your yoga journey if you had a partner to share it with? Tag your yoga buddy below ⬇️⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #melyogi #yogafornormies #frenchyogi #yogaseries #suryanamaskar #sunsalutation #yogatribe #empoweryourself #highenergy #selfwork #feelyourbest #asanapractice #myyogajourney #travellingyogini #yogainnature #yogafamily #yogini #yogapractice #yogaflow #farmyoga (at Hungary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B397QNqB5RX/?igshid=hv2wyig82d7k

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What are your preconceived ideas about yoga?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ❌ I need to be flexible to start⁣ ❌ It's only for young people⁣ ❌ It's for fit, slim people⁣ ❌ I need the matching yoga pants/bra and that high tech mat⁣ ❌ It's just a workout to get fit⁣ ❌ I have to be spiritual to start⁣ ⁣ ⁣ What about NO to all that?!⁣ ⭕ It really doesn't matter if you can touch your toes⁣ ⭕ Yoga is for all ages, as long as you can get on and off your mat by yourself⁣ ⭕ Yoga is for all body types, just follow your own rythm and listen to yourself⁣ ⭕ You don't need anything else that comfy clothes to start. Even a towel can serve as a mat.⁣ ⭕ Yoga is a whole lifestyle, and once you start digging a bit deeper, it's a system that embraces all the aspects of life. Sure you may get fitter if you practice regularly your asanas! But know that there's more to it than a workout. ⁣ ⭕ You can be of any religion to do yoga. You can also be an atheist or absolutely not spiritual. You may just be looking for the postural benefits of the Asana practice. And who knows, maybe you'll find yourself in the path of spirituality after practicing for a while (that's what happened to me). Or not.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ A yoga practice is YOUR practice.⁣ There's not one universal formula.⁣ You do you, you amazing human being 💗⁣ ⁣ ⁣ I'd love to hear about what is yoga to you? Share in the comment 💯⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 📸 Hala Asana - Plow pose⁣ ⁣ ⁣ • Start from shoulder stand (sarvangāsana) and lower your feet back behind your head⁣ • Keep your knees straight⁣ • Support your back with your hands if your feet don't touch the ground⁣ • Spread a little your legs if your lower back hurts⁣ • Breath deeply and enjoy being in your sacred space 💛⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #melyogi #yogafornormies #halasana⁣ #inclusiveyoga #yogaflexibility #yogaforall #yogaforeverybody #yogaprogress #yogabeginner #yogaforbeginners #findwhatfeelsgood #asanas #empoweryourself #begoodtoyou #feelyourbest #treatyourbodyright #asanapractic #myyogajourney #yogapractice #yogapose #spiritualjourney (at Budapest, Hungary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B34ovLqjcRc/?igshid=1qzqqkninffln

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What are the benefits of the Ayurvedic walking massage?⁣ ⁣ Maybe you've already familiar with this practice, maybe it's the first time hearing from it.⁣ ⁣ This traditional massage is based on the principles of Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine system. ⁣ It is given by precisely stepping on key pressure points located along the energy channels.⁣ ⁣ Benefits⁣ 🔹Warms up the body before yoga Asana practice.⁣ 🔹Brings the energy back to balance.⁣ 🔹Make the prana flow (vital energy).⁣ 🔹Helps the lymphatic system eliminate toxins.⁣ 🔹Maintains the quality of muscle fibres.⁣ 🔹May relieve many forms of pain and discomfort.⁣ 🔹Helps you relax deeply. ⁣ ⁣ This massage is one of my favourite practice to share! I learned it at @shri_kali_ashram_official ⁣ If you want to book a massage for yourself or want to learn how to do it yourself, check in my bio where I am traveling and send me a DM if I'm passing by your place! 🔝⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #melyogi #yogafornormies #energybalancing #massagebenefits #ayurvedicwalkingmassage #ayurvedicmassage #mentalhealthsupport #innerhealing #honoryourself #selfwork #begoodtoyou #feelyourbest #treatyourbodyright #yogatherapy #selfcare #innerpeace #prana (at Fort Cochin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3w8tTIjmve/?igshid=mtacacv7jfx3

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Anyone with knee problems? 🙋⁣ ⁣ I imagine it's a big YES, considering the fact that billions of people suffer from knee pain in the course of their lives.⁣ ⁣ From achy joints to severe injury, this little part of our body handles so much, it can easily ruin your quality of life when something is wrong.⁣ ⁣ I've been suffering from knee issues for many years now. It's one of the main reasons I started practicing yoga 5 years ago.⁣ ⁣ It actually took me a while to find a yoga practice that wouldn't put even more strain on my knees.⁣ Ahstanga was too intense, I would be all tensed when practicing hatha, yin wasn't helping me build muscles to protect my knee.⁣ ⁣ When I finally found @shri_kali_ashram_official a year ago, I still had in mind to find a supportive practice that would help with my pain. ⁣ And it did. ⁣ ⁣ A year ago, it would have been impossible to imagine myself sitting like that between my legs. But this is happening now!⁣ ⁣ Without forcing, without pushing.⁣ Just by trying a little bit every day, with care and gentleness.⁣ ⁣ This is a message of hope for everyone experiencing the same issue! 🧡💛🧡⁣ The key is patience and trust in a slow process.⁣ ⁣ If you try pushing yourself in painful Asana for the sake of competition, or making it look good or whatever, you will end up injuring yourself more deeply. I know, I did it!⁣ ⁣ So take it easy homey! The magic is not going to happen in a day but it's worth taking the extra step to improve your daily life.⁣ ⁣ You only have one body and it's going to last your whole life, so why not start now to take care of it now?⁣ ⁣ What are you doing for your knee issues? Share your valuable tips in the comments 💯⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #kneepain #painmanagement #kneepainrelief #melyogi #yogafornormies #shrikaliashram #traditionaltantrayoga #tridosha #yogaprogress #findwhatfeelsgood #healthyalternatives #selfwork #begoodtoyou #feelyourbest #treatyourbodyright #naturalhealthcare #healthbenefits #yogatherapy #yogapractice #selfcare #selfhealing (at Budapest, Hungary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rhz2oD20u/?igshid=har7oemwexqa