by Hümeyra Cengiz | Sep 29, 2022 | Yoga Basics
Are you new to yoga? Nowadays, as yoga gets more and more popular there is a lot of information online but it may be hard to find the answers to your most basic questions. So if you’re thinking “I would love some help in getting started with my yoga practice! I am... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 11, 2022 | Yoga Basics
“What we call “I” is just a swinging door which moves when we inhale and when we exhale.”Shunryu Suzuki This quote, from the book Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, is one of the most influential quotes I’ve read. Buddhist texts used to be confusing... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 9, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
In almost every culture or spiritual tradition, we find a form of meditation. In every case, meditation is an essential tool for self-discovery, something vital to one’s understanding of the universe and our human place in the cosmos. The precise meaning of the... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 4, 2022 | Yoga Basics
Are you a beginner who wants to practice yoga but don’t know where to start? Are you short on time for going to a studio or a bit shy to show up? Today it’s possible – even easy – to start your yoga practice at home. While you can practice at home, my... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 2, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
Implementing mindfulness in your daily life may be easier than you think. Meaningful changes occur in our brain’s chemistry with regular mind training. It’s proven that when we practice mindfulness daily for around 27 minutes, the gray matter density in our brain...