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We spend much of our lives trying to get more of what we like and less of what we don't. But what happens when this constant wanting becomes a source of tension and prevents us from seeing clearly? Exploring the first Buddhist hindrance, this post looks at craving, awareness, and the difference between being driven by desire and acting from sincere intention.

Yoga and meditation are often associated with calm and relaxation. Yet as practice deepens, difficult emotions, physical discomfort, and unfamiliar inner experiences may emerge. Rather than seeing these as obstacles, could they become part of the practice itself? This article explores “shadow” experiences, the limits of simplistic explanations such as “body karma,” and how equanimity can help us meet discomfort without being carried away by it.

Savasana is often treated as a few minutes of relaxation at the end of yoga class, but its depth goes far beyond simply lying still. This article explores why Savasana is considered one of yoga’s most important postures, how it supports integration and conscious rest, the challenges of stillness and sleepiness, and how consistent practice can reveal its deeper potential.

Dear Friend, Recently, I've been reflecting on the state of mainstream yoga these days, which appears to be dominated by certain trends. I have some mixed feelings about this topic and how yoga became what is today. I would like to share some of my observations and thoughts with you. What troubles me the most about the current yoga trends is that the obsession with body aesthetics and form has reached new levels. Whenever I regrettably open social media, I see an endless stre

Dear Friend, I recently returned from a week-long self-retreat at a serene Tibetan Buddhist center in Niedersachsen. My daily schedule included 5–6 hours of meditation, 2–2.5 hours of yoga asana and pranayama, and about 2 hours of study and contemplation. The rest of the time I spent outside, taking in the sights, sounds, and air of the forest and surrounding fields. As these retreats often go, my mind moved through many ebbs and flows, fluctuating through gross and subtle ex

Dear Friend, I want to share with you this month my very subjective point of view about the yoga tradition and teachings as they have been passed to us since ancient times and how they should be taken in the modern context. Please remind yourself that this is only my take on it and it may not be aligned with how you choose to view these matters. There is a common belief that ancient things are of higher quality or authenticity, while on the other hand many people have a compl