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Matea Zajec
  • Sep 24
  • 2 min

Ayurvedic recipes for fall: Hearty lentil soup

Following a seasonal routine is highly recommended according to Ayurveda, balancing your nature with climate, and avoiding imbalances that happen when the weather suddenly changes. Seasons vary depending on the climate you are in, however general rules to the nature of the season can be applied to your surroundings to protect your health and immune system of any sudden changes and harsh conditions. Fall is generally known as a time of cooling, winds, and occasional rains. Hea
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Matea Zajec
  • Apr 4
  • 1 min

Video: What is Ayurveda and how to practice it?

Join Matea from Hari OM as she interviews Vani from Sweet Sattva on the topic of Ayurveda. Both practice Ayurveda and share how they found this natural healing science and what it means in their life. Learn practical tips on how to implement this ancient medicinal science in your everyday life. Study Ayurveda with us! Check out our upcoming courses. About Ayurveda: “Ayur” stands for Life, and “Veda” knowledge, therefore Ayurveda signifies the ‘Knowledge of Life’. It is also k
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Matea Zajec
  • Apr 4
  • 1 min

Video: Gentle yoga practice

Practice Yoga with Matea! Gentle Flow Yoga sequence designed to maintain flexibility in shoulders and spine. It's a great practice to release any tension in shoulders and neck, and to keep lower back pain free. Great for anyone who sits for long persons of time, people who work desk or driving jobs, or have shoulder/neck/low back pain. Just under 10 min practice you can do anywhere, anytime, but it feels especially good after a long day! #yoga #gentleyoga #yogastretch #yogavi
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Matea Zajec
  • Apr 3
  • 1 min

Video: What is Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the oldest holistic and medicinal science in the world. Originating from India, Ayurveda is also known as the sister science of yoga. Using a system of body-mind connection, Ayurveda offers tips on how to improve and maintain good health, energize the body, eat well according to your body and mind type, use medicinal herbs and spices to heal, and much more. Beyond lifestyle tips, Ayurveda also contains a developed system of healing practices, therapy, disease diag
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Matea Zajec
  • Mar 2
  • 3 min

Why take a Yoga Teacher training?

Interested in deepening your knowledge of yoga, but you're not sure if a yoga training is the right step for you? Read our free guide You love yoga, have heard it’s incredibly good for you (and are inclined to believe it), and have noticed these yoga teacher training popping up around you. But maybe you’re not sure if it’s right for you. I’ve devised this guide to help those interested find their fit and get answers. A well rounded and immersive program might offer more than
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Matea Zajec
  • Mar 2
  • 5 min

10 natural remedies for illness

Using natural remedies for combating illness might require some patience but it has significant health benefits in the long run. Originally published on Girl in The Raw. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This quote by Hippocrates get’s me every time! I live by this philosophy. And it becomes that much more obvious when I’m ill. My body and my mind, my internal system indicates what I should by eating by my food cravings when I’m ill or fasting. I long for g
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Matea Zajec
  • Mar 2
  • 5 min

What are positive affirmations?

Positive affirmations are like unicorns - you are not really sure if they exist (i.e. work), but the magic surrounding their very idea makes you really really want them to be true. Originally published on Girl In The Raw. According to world renowned authorities such as Deepak Chopra, Luise L. Hay, even Oprah, and countless spiritual guides, gurus and movements, positive affirmations do exist and work! They do not only have a profound effect on your immediate mood and wellbein
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