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Earth Day: 5x Small Things To Do Today To Help

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Earth Day: 5x Small Things To Do Today To Help

We all want to help out Mother Earth. She is having a hard time right now, dealing with important matters such as deforestation, pollution, toxic waters, mono agriculture, and many more. A large part of this is caused by human interference - so it is also in our power to put things right. Today, Thursday the 22st of April, marks Earth Day, which is the perfect excuse for all of us to do something worthwhile. Of course, we’d love to see all 365 days be Earth Day, but it’s a step in the right direction!

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Ayurvedic Spring: Listen To The Doshas for a Beautiful Season

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Ayurvedic Spring: Listen To The Doshas for a Beautiful Season

The science of Ayurveda is great and ancient, although it is not commonly known amongst most people. In short, Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system that originated in India. This type of traditional medicine aims to holistically treat and heal not only the body but also the mind and spirit. This is can be achieved by changing your lifestyle - including your diet, the way to exercise, meditate and breathe.

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Walking Meditation through Amsterdam East

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Walking Meditation through Amsterdam East

Let us introduce you to mindful walking meditation and a beautiful route to practice this meditation in Amsterdam East. Matching with our new yoga and meditation location in Amsterdam East (Zeeburgerpad 8), we discovered a beautiful route for your meditation through the same area.

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Raise a toast to Ostara

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Raise a toast to Ostara

The arrival of spring has been celebrated as long as humanity exists. The symbol of rebirth and fertility, spring is the messenger of hope and new beginnings. The ancient Egyptians celebrated the Festival of Isis during this period and the return of life to the world. The date of the festivity was marked by the rising of the Nile, when supposedly Isis mourned over the death of her lover and shed tears into the water.

March Full Moon in Libra: Mend Your Broken Heart

March Full Moon in Libra: Mend Your Broken Heart

On Sunday, the 28th of March, the next Full Moon in Libra will appear in Amsterdam at 20:48 PM. This full moon is influenced by the Sun, Venus, and Chiron - which all relate back to healing broken hearts. Just like the past New Moon, the full moon of this month continues the theme of love.

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The Ugly Truth Behind The Beauty Industry

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The Ugly Truth Behind The Beauty Industry

What can we do to do better? Big cosmetic manufacturers promote their products as working wonders for beauty, meanwhile, most of them are packed with ingredients which some we wouldn’t even use to renovate our house with. And, despite the worldwide ban since 2018 on animal testing, in 2020 the EU declared it “needs” to test two types of chemicals on animals.

New Moon in Pisces: It's Time For Love

New Moon in Pisces: It's Time For Love

With the arrival of the New Moon this Saturday at 11:21, fresh Spring air seems to reach us… Take it all in, as this new air brings us not only the change of seasons, but also a little bit of love! The March new moon is in very close alignment to Venus and Neptune, which indicates that the perfect foundation for new love and compassion is upon us!

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7x Ways To Make Cleaning Enjoyable

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7x Ways To Make Cleaning Enjoyable

Can you also not wait for Spring to begin? The first warm days and rays of sun already greeted us the past few days. After some turbulent times when not only the cold weather forced us to stay inside, we are grateful for the first signs of spring. But this year things are a bit different. On your first flower-filled spring walk you might find just as many disposed facemasks as flowers in the flowerbeds. The corona measures have created a new breed of pollution.

February Full Moon in Virgo: The Time For Change

February Full Moon in Virgo: The Time For Change

Maybe it’s the start of Spring, or maybe it’s the signs in the sky that lead us towards a welcome shift in our lives. This Saturday, the 27th of February, The Full Moon in Virgo arrives in Amsterdam at 2:30 AM. This early morning will be the start of a beautiful new period, in which we free ourselves from old burdens and finally create the time to make changes that have been on your list for way too long. It’s the perfect time to shake things up,

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Mind Full or Mindful? Teaching Mindfulness to Kids at School

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Mind Full or Mindful? Teaching Mindfulness to Kids at School

Scientific literature agrees that our mental health and well-being are profoundly shaped by the way we deal with our attention. Attention is like a muscle that can be trained, and mindfulness does precisely that! It trains our attention, helps to focus on our senses and deal with feelings such as fear and stress. Countless firms such as Google, Apple, IBM, and eBay have recognized the value of mindfulness training and even offer certified courses to their employees. The sooner we start practicing, the better! So why not practice it at schools?

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A Little Help to Our Feathery Friends

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A Little Help to Our Feathery Friends

During the cold months, due to the layer of snow, it becomes difficult for birds to find their feed. Plants become scarce and seeds are often blown away by the wind. This is when hanging feeders or seed blocks can be vital for their survival.