The Conscious Mind
Thoughts & Musings
Did you know that, on average, a Dutch person eats about 110 grams of meat a day? This week, March 9th - 15th, marks the third edition of the National Meatless Week in The Netherlands. A special campaign which should be celebrated! That’s why we like to join in and talk about the benefits of living without meat consumption to encourage a conscious lifestyle.
It’s common knowledge that you die after about three minutes of not breathing. Well, it seems as if no free divers were included in these statistics. Some very advanced freedivers, swimming without a snorkel or scuba gear, are able to hold their breath for more than ten minutes underwater! Sounds unbelievable? We’ll explain to you what freediving is and how the breathing technique works.
Breathing is not just breathing. There are many different ways to pump oxygens in our lungs and through our bodies, and not all are equally beneficial. But if you are conscious about your breathing and are eager to learn a few easy and simple breathwork exercises, you can notice a big drop off of your stress-levels in no time.
Leather has long been seen as a superior material because of its sturdiness and long lifespan. Perhaps it is easy to assume that expensive leather products last longer than faux alternatives, but is this the truth? It is time for some facts and fables on the outdated status of leather and its horrible impact on the environment.
