I have been more and more curious about the things we touch and interact with, this includes my relations with the yoga mat. After 14 years I’d say it’s getting serious. My little blue and purple yoga mats have been accompanying me during some of the most exciting adventures, from the wilderness of Egyptian desert, to the romance of my
Christmas is a strange day for me. I grew up in a country where baby Jesus was fictionalised for the kids fairy tales, although some grandparents still kept the tradition of lighting candles and saying the edited version of the Lord prayers in hushed voices. Then there came the Hollywood movies on Christmas shopping and a brand Santa Claus. Finally when I moved to
Europe had gone through two world wars in half a century, today we are discussing the price of a carrier bag. Boring? yes, the scale of a problem compared to the generation war? What a progress. Ever since my mother called me and my brother to watch live as Berlin wall was taken apart in 1989, I intuitively knew building bridges were
I am experiencing a micro panic attack as I stare at the paint, brushes, nails, hooks and endless rolls of wall paper in the giant B&Q store near Manchester. Remembering that I rarely go out without iphone6, and therefore feeling slightly relieved I tap the app folder on the screen, “bohemian studio decor ideas” I typed in Pinterest and there
Combining singer/songwriter passion with the precision of electronic music, Berlin’s Dillon — aka Dominique Dillon de Byington — began making music when she was still in her teens. She first made a name for herself when she posted homemade performance videos on YouTube that gained an online following and ultimately led to her first show in Cologne in 2007. From
The choices we make about what we eat each day really can have some major environmental consequences. It’s easy to forget about the energy, water, chemicals and effort used to produce everyday food items like chocolate bars, soft drink or a packet of chips. Not to mention the fuel burnt getting these items to you. Here are a few ideas
There are poses in yoga that benefit almost all the body systems. Camels Pose is one of them. Do it the right way and it will bring you lots of benefits on physical, mental and emotional levels. How to do Sit on knees, make sure your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and your knees are a hip-width apart. Check
Mr Labunski spoke English with a strong German accent, came from Belgium and had been running a publishing house from London’s Old Street studios. He liked wearing green velvet hat with furthers struck on one side and loved piling paper files on top of my desk. This is a story of open doors and how knocking at them can open more than
IT ALL BEGAN WITH A VERY DRAMATIC ENTRANCE The first recorded roller skate inventor, John Joseph Merlin, originally of Belgium, decided to debut his metal-wheeled roller skates at a fancy masquerade party in London in 1760. Merlin’s plan was to suavely skate into the salon while simultaneously playing a violin. Unfortunately, Merlin hadn’t practiced skating much prior to the soiree,
A while back I gave you some tips about getting your yoga studio bragged about, but what do you do when you just can’t get it bragged about? Problem: You teach in the community hall and just can’t shift chairs, tables, computers, somebody else’s shoes and sticky notes. Solution: Celebrate the truth. Run an ad that shows exactly what is not included