Surf and Yoga Holiday in Portugal, May 2017

I feel really excited to tell you that my dear friend, yoga teacher and surf lover Anna Dibell of KarunaCompany and I have decided to join forces combining our two passions, surf and yoga, to create four Surf and Yoga Holiday weeks in the beautiful beach of Costa da Caparica, Portugal, starting the first week of May 2017.

My Experience Running My First Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Mid of March 2016 I had the opportunity to teach yoga and meditation at a retreat in Kerala, India. It was a great experience; it opened my mind to new possibilities and it gave me the confidence that I needed in order to take the next step, to organize my first yoga and meditation retreat.

10 Reasons Why You Should Start a Spiritual Journal Today

Would you like to learn how to quiet your mind, how to be more creative or how to become your own best friend? A spiritual journal can help with this and a lot more. It is such a powerful tool and yet so simple. It's easily accessible, useful for absolutely everybody and indispensable for anybody who practices meditation.

Siddhartha Krishna: Yoga & Vedanta Philosophy Teacher in Rishikesh

If you could have the opportunity to attend one of Siddhartha Krishna's lectures in Rishikesh, without haven't even met him before, you will probably all of a sudden become very attentive. You might feel inspired because of his innate ability to transmit the teachings of Vedanta and yoga philosophy, which he does with so much clarity, devotion, and respect.

How to Find the BEST Yoga Teacher Training in India

Finding a yoga teacher training (TTC) in India is a real challenge. There are hundreds of TTCs all around India, if not more. Where to start? Do not worry, in this blog I'll share with you some tips to help you find and choose the best yoga TTC for you.

Yoga Studio: Best Yoga App to Practice at Home or on the Go

I've been using for a few months the Yoga Studio app by Gaiam on my iPhone and I can honestly say that I love it. The design is clean, the interface is intuitive and the classes are intelligently sequenced with a teacher's voice that guides you easily into that yoga state. If you are looking for a yoga app to practice yoga at home, or on the go, then I can definitely recommend this app to you.

10 Yoga Philosophy Books That Will Change Your Life

If you are seeking personal transformation and spiritual growth then these 10 yoga philosophy books are for you.  They are not meant for an intellectual study of philosophy. Instead, these are spiritually rich books that can free your mind and change your life.  

Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda Retreat in Kerala, November 2016

It's time to plan for yourself a well deserved break. You can escape the coming cold European winter to join me the last week of November 2016 for an affordable 8 days/7 nights Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda Retreat in Kerala, India.

Kolkata (Calcutta), Land of Yogis

As soon as I arrived in Kolkata (Calcutta) last March, and started walking on its busy streets, I started to notice something happening within me. A strange positive feeling came from nowhere. “What is this feeling?” I asked myself. I didn't know what it was but it felt really good.

Yogoda Math, Paramahansa Yogananda's Ashram in Kolkata

Yogoda Satsanga Math is the ashram founded in 1938 by Paramahansa Yogananda in Dakshniswar, Kolkata. It is the headquarters of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, the organization founded by Yoganandaji in 1917 to spread his teachings in India and in neighboring countries. I had the opportunity to visit guruji's ashram last March and although I didn't plan for it I was able to stay there for one night.

Following the Steps of Paramahansa Yogananda in Kolkata: 2nd Part

On Tuesday, March 15, just two days before leaving India, I decided to complete my pilgrimage following the steps of Paramahansa Yogananda in Kolkata by visiting guruji's house on 4 Garpar Road.

A few days before I had done a pilgrimage to visit the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Yogoda Math, Belur Math and Sri Yukteswar's temple in Serampore. I wrote about that pilgrimage in my previous post.

Following the Steps of Paramahansa Yogananda in Kolkata: 1st Part

Thursdays are a day off for the volunteers at the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, but instead of going to explore the city I decided to do a one day pilgrimage to follow the steps of Paramahansa Yogananda.

I wanted to visit all the places that Yoganandaji mentions in his autobiography like the Dakshineswar Temple, Yogoda Math, and Serampore.  Serampore is where his guru Sri Yukteswar used to live while Yogananda was a college student.

Private Yoga and Meditation Classes in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Are you looking for private yoga and meditation classes in Phnom Penh to learn how to cope better with stress, anxiety and depression and to improve your health, strength and flexibility? If this is you then please keep reading further.

Volunteering with the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India

It was only ten days but volunteering with Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata (Calcutta), has been an experience that really touched my heart. Although volunteering is meant to be selfless service I received a lot more than I could give. If you are looking for a place to volunteer in India then I can definitely recommend you to visit Mother Teresa's Mission in Kolkata.

THREE YEARS Living in an Ashram! [Interview with Lakshya Yoga]

If you are interested in staying in an ashram permanently or long term then this article is for you. Several years ago my friend Lakshya completed a three years Vedanta course in India, and in this interview she shares her amazing experience with us.

Bodhi Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat [Review] You'll Love it! 👍❤️

Bodhi Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat is a small yoga retreat in Kerala, India, about 30 km from Fort Kochi. It offers very friendly service and delicious food, in a beautiful location, and at a fair price. If you are looking for a budget yoga retreat to relax and detox, then this is for sure an excellent option.

Bodhi Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat is one of the most popular Ayurveda health resorts in Kerala. The reviews don't lie. They have 4.5 stars on BookYogaRetreats and 5 stars on TripAdvisor.

New Beginnings: Teaching Yoga at a Yoga and Ayurveda retreat

Just when I was having enough of Arambol I received an email from Unni, the owner of Hinterland Village, a small resort in Kerala, India. He said that they needed a yoga teacher for two weeks, starting the 13 of March, and he asked me if I would like to come and teach yoga. Without hesitating it I answered right away "Yes!"

My Experience Practicing Iyengar Yoga in Arambol with Alpesh

Alpesh is a popular Iyengar Yoga teacher in Arambol, Goa but he also teaches yoga in Upper Bhagsu, Dharamsala. He is becoming increasingly popular over the years. He is a student of Usha Devi, a senior Iyengar Yoga teacher in Rishikesh, and he is very devoted to his guru BKS Iyengar.

The Sivananda Ashram in Madurai. A Must Visit Ashram in India

Every time that somebody ask me for an ashram recommendation in South India the Sivananda Ashram in Madurai is always at the top of my list, definitely a must visit ashram in India. If you are looking for a complete and authentic spiritual experience at an Indian ashram and in comfortable and beautiful location then you'll certainly find it here.