The waves of motherhood
Becoming a mom is like landing on a paradisiac island. You stare at the crystalline water (your baby's eyes) and you can't really explain the...
Build your boat – Navasana to Paschimottanasana variation.
Let's build a boat* that suits you in your own home. Instructions: 1- Begin sitting on the floor (or the stairs). Bend your knees towards the...
Who is that Lady called Lady? That’s me, Lady Nina or Yanina!
What I am is still unprecise as we are always changing. We just play the roles we choose in our society. We play -pretend- since...
The battle against anxiety – by being kind and patient
Anxiety: The fear that can only be transcended by ourselves...
The costume of happiness
What is happiness? It seems that society has made the perfect recipe for happiness...
Yoga to connect with your inner-child
A child looks you in the eye with wonder, they cry, they laugh, they yell...
Sometimes I feel like C.R.A.P (Crying Roaring And Puzzling)
This acronym (C.R.A.P) doesn't make much sense, but it does! Sometimes we're feeling and thinking too much, and we need to give ourselves the time to slow...
Too much pride or good self-esteem? The balance between opposites
When was the last time you felt proud of yourself? Have you ever wonder what kind of pride have you been feeling? Is it coming...
Easy vs Difficult
Our logic mind tends to categorise things as 'easy' or 'difficult' most of the time. It's a matter of perspective and opinion. In yoga, we find some...
Is being mindful enough?
This morning everything seemed a little bit different. It was a new busy day as usual, but I noticed how interesting it was to be...
Parenting, yoga and mindfulness
This post is about the challenges of motherhood without family support, being a woman, awareness, and spiritual evolution. I became a mom 7 months ago. I am...
Yoga teacher? Why?
There is a yoga trend at the moment. Many studios offer yoga teacher training and courses to teach you how to teach yoga. I had...
It is all about self-control
Yes, it might sound obvious but one of our biggest challenges as human beings is to master self-control. The lessons start since we are babies....
Gratitude, what my newborn is teaching me…
Practicing yoga as a mom of a newborn has been challenging. However, the lessons I am learning from my baby are incredibly connected to the...
Lessons I learned after giving birth
Things I learned from my birth story: Giving birth is a natural thing, but the sensations you experience are from another world. You have an animal instinct within...
Surrender to life – Observing the labels
Clouds over a blue sky. The leaves of the trees dancing with the waves of the invisible wind. A dog, a cat and a bird. A...
Identity Transformation: New Mum & Certified Yoga Teacher
I found myself on my yoga mat, 36 weeks pregnant and going through my asana manual, checking the poses that I still can do and...
What was the achievement of the day?
We all have achievements to reach in life, some of them have been made up by ourselves, others come from societal expectations...
Where is home? My view as an expat & recently certified yoga teacher in Dublin!
Is home that house where you grew up? The country you spent your childhood and/or adolescence? The first flat you rented? The first house you...
Behind Yoga Shapes & Meanings
What is Yoga? A single word with many meanings. Most of the time the main meaning is related to the physical practice in which you...
The storytelling of yoga
When I began the yoga teacher training in October 2016 I never imaged that 3 months later I would be doing yoga as a pregnant...
3 Stages Behind The Practice of Yoga
Many people are curious about what yoga means and what are its true benefits. Others like it because is becoming a fashion trend, because yoga...
Owning Your Right to be Happy
We're always looking for ways to be happy or at least to feel at ease. I believe we just want to achieve wellness in all...
Finding that teaching voice
I've been practicing yoga for the past 8 years or so (without counting the time spent as a kid performing asanas completely unaware that they...
The Truth About Movement & Awareness
When we question our lifestyle and beliefs (thoughts), willing to change our minds and find out who we really are, we begin to taste freedom. I'm...
Yoga, A Path of Trust? Beyond the physical body…
Can you really trust the universe or God's plans? Can you at least completely trust yourself? I recently asked myself those questions...
Yoga Lovers on the Mat – Yoga Teacher Training
Since I was a little girl I love 2 things: Gymnastics and Writing. These 2 things made my life a lot more interesting. During my...
BALANCE, Yoga Practice Off The Mat! [Part 2]
Awareness! How can you achieve it when you thought you already had it? It's not simple...
BALANCE, Yoga Practice Off The Mat! [Part 1]
To me, balance is one of the most difficult things to achieve. For example, when you want to change your lifestyle, and support sustainability, you...
Calm Your Monkey Mind & Find Your Life Purpose
Do we need a life purpose to live in peace and joy? I do think we need a personal purpose to feel happy and to be...
3 questions to ask yourself about your yoga practice
This year I decided to practice yoga every day at home. It was a personal challenge because I knew my mind would try to convince...