@Simone Koopelian sometime we don´t need to do very high intensity efforts, but when we are emotionally tired, our body responses and need gentle work. Nature is a great healer to complement it.

@Mercedes Rummel It is very peaceful. Any time you want to try it, reach out, I hosts guests, private and group retreats all year long in Portugal, nested in our beautiful forest, so I ll be happy to arrange something that works for you. In all cases, Mercedes, I´d love to know more about you. I love to meet like minded people. Always find it super enriching

It is so wonderful to meet you, Mercedes! There is something truly healing about living amongst the trees—sometimes the woods do the heavy lifting for our nervous systems before we even realize it. 🌲 It sounds like you have such a beautiful, open-hearted approach to this journey. Building that internal safety is the ultimate gift to yourself, and I’m so glad you’re here to explore these tools. I can’t wait to hear which modalities end up resonating most with you and if I can help, I will be glad to!"

I really care as yoga instructor and holistic therapist about the mind. Usually I will guide my sessions with the body sensations but as all the senses, energy and mind. Someone asked me why I bring short meditations in the Savasana. This is my own style, as I believe bringing attention to the body is as important as the soul, and an amazing complementary work. Outside of the mat there is so much we can bring in daily life and really enhancement rather than just a body work. A lot of people don´t look into what is Yoga outside of the mat but will truly benefit from it. I have to admit, I am back from running a retreat in the Sahara desert and all was amplified even more. But I love your reflexion and specially the reconnection with the soul. I believe it comes down to our the instructor guides the practice and how much he/she shares about out of the mat... and obviously how curious people are to go deeper. Namaste James

@James Annon you can join us. Just back. Already feeling like a second edition this year. Even for me who s been many times in the desert, was special. I ll let you know. But besides. Keep the great work on this community. I love it! So nice to connect with likeminded people , driving meaningful reflexions