A short selection of books and articles that inspire me and I think you might like
"Why as a woman, you need to, at least once in your life, travel solo." - by Gabrielle Koster
I totally subscribe to this, and have traveled and walked solo many times and will continue to do so. Here are 6 reasons why it is a good idea to do it. NO FEAR! :)
Link naar artikel in het Nederlands ** Link to article in English ** Lien a l'article en français
I totally subscribe to this, and have traveled and walked solo many times and will continue to do so. Here are 6 reasons why it is a good idea to do it. NO FEAR! :)
Link naar artikel in het Nederlands ** Link to article in English ** Lien a l'article en français
"Three Essential Ways Seniors And Their Caregivers Can Benefit From Yoga And Meditation" ..... This article lists the benefits of yoga in general, and specifically for older people. Yoga is not just for the young and strong and flexible. Anyone can benefit, and a yoga practice can be started at any age...
Reading the Upanishads is like a meditation in itself. This version with explanations by Eknath Easwaran brings the wisdom of ancient India into our 21st Century lives. I hugely enjoyed studying this book, and still pick it up every now and then to read my favourite chapters. The verses read in a rhythm that soothes and calms, while the content is infinitely wise and lifts us out of our daily busy-ness into a space that goes beyond the ego into infinite love.
If you want to develop a home practice as an addition to your regular yoga classes, this book contains sensible instructions for many yoga poses that we do in our practice at ISL as well. It also has a few short sequences you can try out at home. The explanations are visually clear and attractive, and the illustrations beautiful.
B.K.S. Iyengar is famous for teaching a particular yoga style that emphasises proper alignment. He is also a very wise man. This book explores the place of yoga in daily life, practical and philosophical aspects of yoga, with chapters on family life, love and sexuality, health, and meditation. Interspersed with the author's personal experiences in the practice of yoga, offering insights into how to put spiritual principles into action.
Sheep are seriously underestimated creatures when it comes to spirituality. This book recognises their huge potential. From meditation to the essential concepts of Zen, all the fundamentals are set out here in a series of concise interpretations of Buddhist teaching. :)