All insights

This uncomfortable feeling of heaviness. We all know it all too well. Both physically and mentally, burdens take a toll on us. When we no longer feel comfortable in our own skin, are simply out of balance, and everything seems slow and sluggish. Whether it's unhealthy eating, too much stress, or a generally not very supportive lifestyle, at some point we have ignored our own voice. And as soon as we are unkind to ourselves, we will feel it in one way or another. The following 10 European Ayurveda® tips for more lightness can help you regain balance. It's a kind of checklist, where each individual tip is a brief overview that you can delve deeper into if you wish.

We all carry negative thoughts with us from time to time. If you find it particularly difficult to let go of a certain issue and make room for good feelings, meditation can be very helpful. By meditating, you learn to consciously accept that some things simply cannot be changed.

Are you interested in meditation but have doubts whether you can sit in the lotus position for hours? Don't worry: there are many different types of meditation. Here we provide you with an overview of the different meditation techniques and help you find the method that suits you best. Whether calm or active, beginner or advanced – there's something for everyone.

Only when our chakras are free can energy flow unbound through the body, and we are happy and content. After physical or mental stress, the chakras can sometimes be blocked and need to be cleansed to regain our inner balance. But what exactly are chakras? How can they be activated and opened, and what about the colors? You can learn all about this here.

Do you often have trouble with your sleep? Do you find it hard to relax in the evening? Do you feel energy-less during the day because you can't recharge your batteries at night?

Autogenic training is a proven relaxation method that helps you regain focus, reduce stress, relax properly, and clear your mind. The technique works through autosuggestion (= self-hypnosis), which is repeated again and again to deepen the practice. If autogenic training is practiced regularly, persistent fatigue, exhaustion, and stress will become a thing of the past. Other effects include better sleep, inner balance, and improved concentration. It helps you stay grounded in life and remain more centered within yourself. The exercises are suitable for all age groups.

Inhale, exhale, close your eyes, sit still - and is that supposed to help? When the keyword meditation is mentioned, skepticism is still often high. The millennia-old technique is actually based on a very simple principle, namely mindfulness towards one's own body. Here you can read how regular meditation promotes health and well-being and why the conscious journey into the mind has such a positive effect.

In this video, you will learn more about the topic Sleep Well. Our Ayurveda doctor Rajat Vashisht introduces you to the basics of healthy and restful sleep. We explain why sleep is so important for your physical and mental health and how you can sleep better through simple changes in your sleep routine. Learn helpful tips on topics such as sleep environment, relaxation techniques, and sleep rhythm to sustainably improve your sleep quality. Look forward to valuable tips for sleeping better.

Pranayama – this refers to the unification of body and mind through breathing exercises. Abdominal breathing is crucial for the success of many yoga exercises. From conscious breathing, you can draw a healing power. How you too can experience the beneficial effects of Pranayama, you can find out here.

Contemplating and discovering inner worlds is probably almost as old as humanity. It's about finding the inner nature of things and thus unity with oneself and the surroundings. Since no master fell from the sky, and certainly no meditation master, anyone can learn meditation. With some willpower and perseverance, you can make your meditation practice a routine and find balance with your inner self and your environment.

Letting worries and fears drift by, completely letting them go, and coming to rest in both mind and body—Zen practice promises nothing, and yet gives a great deal if one is willing to practice with patience and discipline. Here you will find an initial overview of the history of Zen and Zen meditation, which has developed over centuries within this spiritual practice.

Even though the days are noticeably cooler, the month still gifts us with many beautiful sunny days. But do you sometimes feel that your heart feels heavy? Do you feel uncomfortable in your skin? It could very well be that you're feeling a bit of the autumn blues.

Time for a breathing meditation! Breath can flow through our body like a small stream or like a life-giving river. This life force can uplift us, bringing vitality, freshness, and supporting all life processes. Breath delivers essential oxygen and is the source of our life energy. At the same time, it serves as an anchor for deep calm and can release physical, emotional, and mental blockages. Sleep problems, exhaustion, or difficulty concentrating may also improve—or even disappear—through relaxed and deep breathing. Strengthening your breath means strengthening your physical and emotional power. There are many good reasons to get to know your breath and its natural rhythm more closely.

Yoga is considered an effective remedy for relaxation for a reason. Regular yoga can relieve tension and build long-term stress resistance. This way, you can also protect yourself from burnout. If you feel like you urgently need relaxation, then try these four selected anti-stress exercises!

Meditating is often thought to require absolute silence. Meditating without music seems to be the only option - but in fact, music can play a significant role during meditation. Here you can learn why this is the case and what type of meditation music suits Kundalini meditation and more.

Each chakra has a specific meaning for our body, mind, and soul. The state of the chakras simultaneously represents the state of consciousness. The chakras are mirrors of our state of consciousness and clearly show where we stand and what issues and problems need to be addressed and resolved. Through them, we can recognize any problems and blockages in our development. At the same time, we can significantly influence this development through working with the chakras, particularly chakra meditation. Activation, opening, cleansing, and healing of the chakras have a corresponding influence on our state of consciousness and our spirituality.

The Padabhyanga is one of the most important Ayurvedic massage techniques and refers to the foot massage in Ayurveda. It is an extremely soothing and relaxing treatment where feet, legs, and knees are gently massaged with nourishing oil. After an Ayurvedic foot massage, you will not only feel deeply relaxed but also have particularly soft, supple feet! What exactly happens during the Padabhyanga massage and for which ailments it is particularly beneficial, you will find out in the following article.

The sun is the central force for all life-giving on our planet. Its light has strong healing power and supports the light body process when we approach it with mindful awareness.

If your mind cannot relax enough in the evening, falling asleep becomes difficult. The many thoughts of the day develop into a small whirlwind in your head and give you no rest. However, there are wonderfully calming meditation exercises that can help you fall asleep. Here you can find out more.

Conscious breathing carries a healing power. Especially during meditation, you can use this aspect to free yourself from stress, to focus, and to get closer to yourself again. An alert mind and emotional balance become possible as a result. However, to avoid falling into tense chest breathing, there are some aspects to consider. If you want to execute conscious, correct abdominal breathing optimally, this guide could help you.

Take about 30-40 minutes for our tree meditation. Go out into nature or your own garden on a beautiful summer day. Maybe there's a tree near you that strongly attracts you and where you can be completely yourself.

Not only people with office jobs are affected by tension on a daily basis. Hardly anyone has never experienced shoulder and neck tension—long hours of sitting, poor posture, or simply stress are common factors that put strain on us. Fortunately, just a few simple yoga exercises for shoulder and neck tension can help you release tightness and feel more relaxed.

An evening ritual is a powerful tool to promote good, restful sleep. In everyday life, the temptation is great to spend the evening on the couch, turn on the TV, or get distracted by a laptop or phone. It is particularly important to avoid all factors that can increase Vata before sleep and to relax with an individual evening routine.

In this guide for every day, you will learn a variety of Ayurvedic routines and rituals that help you sleep better. Restful sleep is not just the result of your evening preparation but depends on many factors that run throughout the entire day.

This playlist for relaxation is a carefully curated selection of soothing music designed to help reduce stress and create a relaxing atmosphere.

Yoga for relaxation is a gentle practice designed to reduce stress and calm both body and mind. It is especially suitable at the end of a hectic day or as part of a regular relaxation routine to support physical and emotional well-being.

Yin Yoga is a calm and meditative yoga session where positions are held for a longer time to stretch and stimulate deep-seated tissue. This meditative form of yoga promotes relaxation, improves flexibility, and supports inner balance.

The EFT tapping technique for good sleep can help calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote a positive attitude towards sleep, which can lead to better sleep.

Yoga Nidra translates as “yogic sleep” and is a guided meditation practice that leads to deep relaxation and awareness. In this state, you enter a condition between sleep and meditation, calming the mind and revitalizing the body.

The sleep meditation is supposed to help you calm your mind and prepare your body for sleep. It also helps you gently fall asleep and find it easier and quicker to get to sleep in the long term.

In the Let-Go Candle Meditation, you can release stress and negative emotions with the help of a burning candle and gain mental clarity. With this mindfulness practice, you find deep peace and relaxation. Prepare your candle and your let-go block for this purpose.

Foot massages have a long tradition in Ayurveda because our feet are our contact with the earth. A foot massage can help you release stress more effectively. It is relaxing, calming for the body and mind, and can help you sleep more easily and deeply. In the following audio, you will learn how to perform the foot massage correctly. Have a towel and massage oil ready for this. You will also need a warm water bath to warm your oil.

This dream journey gently guides you into your sleep so that you can completely let go of everyday life and prepare to glide into a state of deep relaxation.

The Playlist Female Power is a carefully curated selection of songs that encourage women to celebrate themselves and strengthen their inner voice.

This smoking ritual is a powerful method to energetically clear your aura or a space, dissolve blockages, strengthen personal energy, and establish a spiritual connection.

The EFT tapping technique for self-love uses gentle tapping techniques to enhance your self-love. It can help reduce negative self-perceptions, strengthen self-esteem, and promote a sense of inner love and acceptance.