We’re speaking figuratively, of course. As is sometimes the case with idioms. Once at a restaurant, I mistook a stranger for a dear friend of mine (scenes like this often happen to me), but on that occasion, the misunderstanding was particularly obvious and noticed by everyone present. I wanted to die. The other day, however, […]
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For appointments and info:+39 3501055047valentina@bhramarayoga.it I welcome you to my studio or the comfort of your home. In Studio: Studio Clematis – Via Lorenzo di Credi 20, Florence At Home: For those who wish to prioritize self-care without traveling. For the “Women for Women” project, I will exclusively welcome clients at the studio. Seeing you as a
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On February 18th, the postural yoga course at Olistic Beyond begins with a free trial class. Yoga is often perceived solely as a discipline of acrobatic poses or mystical meditations. Conversely, postural gymnastics is frequently seen as a purely rehabilitative and “boring” activity. What if there was a meeting point? My Postural Yoga course stems
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A Break from the Rules Some years ago, my partner and I were volunteering in a village in Cambodia, where we taught English in local after-school programs. One group of our learners consisted of young and very young Buddhist monks. You should know that Theravada monks live in extremely austere environments, where every gesture that
Simon says "Head, shoulder, knees and toes" Leggi l'articolo »
The Firing of the First Neuron I gorged myself on peanuts during my shift at the local club’s bar. After a few minutes, I realized I was very thirsty. I looked at the glass in front of me. I grabbed it and brought it to my mouth. What a relief! Easy as drinking a glass
When December arrives, we all start looking for a gift that truly has meaning. Not just an object for the sake of it, but something that promotes well-being. A massage goes straight to that: it gives the person an hour all to themselves, away from tensions, deadlines, and racing thoughts. On the massage table, the
Tamasic Mats Caught up in more pressing commitments and daily grind, many times we end up on our mats only at the end of the day, tired and with our minds clouded by everything we carry with us. If we’re particularly lucky, maybe it’s even winter, we’re cold and just want to do shavasana under
Ujjayi Pranayama, the breath that conquers inertia Leggi l'articolo »
A Life Without Respite Our brain consumes about 20-25% of our body’s calories, despite making up only 2% of its total weight. Unlike muscles, which relax after exertion, the brain never stops. Even at night, while we sleep and our metabolism slows, the brain continues and even intensifies its incessant work of archiving and cleaning.
A Real Powerhouse It’s hidden deep within, yet it supports our every step. Invisible, yet decisive: a silent guardian of our physical and mental balance. We’re talking about a shy and well-hidden muscle, one we rarely perceive: the psoas (or iliopsoas). It is the only muscle that connects the spine to the legs, located deep