Author: Nina

I know, sometimes it almost feels outrageous, often inappropriate and often impossible: How can we allow ourselves to dream, rest and restore when life is so demanding? Aren’t these kind of things for the rare moments of a slow weekend or a vacation? I used to postpone and postpone my needs for rest, listening within, […]

A few days ago, I was sitting on my yoga mat, ready to melt into a restorative yoga class. As an opening, our teacher Kimi guided us through a little meditation. While doing so, she kept repeating the little sentence “I am here.” Of course I’m here, I thought – until it dawned on me […]

I don’t know how it’s for you – I sometimes get quite triggered when I’m supposed to feel or be a certain way. Thanksgiving is a lot about gratitude and while we all know we have so much to be grateful for, are you always able to feel it and express it on these special […]

For as long as I am able to recall memories I’ve had this feeling that there’s something painfully wrong with me. Because I was a very introverted, shy and anxious child my parents took me to many (at least it felt like many) people who were potentially able to provide help: healers, mediums, kinesiologists, naturopaths… […]

When we follow our passions and highest excitement life flows with ease and grace. When we’re out of alignment with ourselves though, getting through the day can be quite a struggle! One thing I often see in myself is that when I’m in a  low energy state, I either don’t remember the tools I have to lighten […]

I don’t feel drawn to put myself in boxes but sometimes they help to describe how I perceive myself – as a very introverted introvert. I’m not shy though, I just love deep 1-2-1 conversations instead of parties and need quite a bit of time with myself alone to manage my energy levels. The last […]