In February next year, Daisy will be 7 years old. When she was about 4 months old, she wandered the streets and was found by one of my Frosch guests at the hotel. Everyone immediately fell in love with her and asked me why I didn’t take her in. I[…]
Too much pressure in your mind? Grounding helps!
If you are busy in your mind, have anxious thoughts or experience stress, grounding can help. Grounding helps you to be in the here-and-now with your attention. To get out of your head and into your body. We are literally and figuratively (again) with both feet on the ground. The[…]
10 Years Yogateacher!
10 years ago (November 2014) I was in India for my Yoga Teacher Training. An unforgettable experience, which has brought me completely into Yoga. Of course, I had already started Yoga for myself. That was in June 2012 when I was at home with a burnout. I was always[…]
The time has come!
The time has come! Until now I wasn’t ready, but lately I have noticed an increasing need to share my knowledge, experience and insights. Over the past few years, I’ve learned a lot about myself. Samos is a good place to get closer to yourself. And I suspect that what[…]
Escape the fuss: Yoga retreat on Samos!
Become aware (again) of the tranquility of nature and the power of yoga! Join my unique yoga retreat and enjoy a week full of relaxation and deepening. What do I offer? YOGA: Hatha Yoga: Strengthen your body and mind with postures and breathing techniques. Yin Yoga: Unwind with slow, meditative[…]
My trip to The Gambia 2023
Also this winter I have been to The Gambia.For the first time there would be 2 Frosch groups, which I would accompany as a yoga teacher and travel guide. There were plenty of bookings, so it could happen. It was, of course, very exciting. Is everything going as planned? How[…]
Yoga- and Culture-trip to The Gambia
When I left for The Gambia I had 4 goals: get to know my friend’s country; visit his children, mother and family; a visit to Sotokoi, my friend’s home village that we support with the help of donations; AND orienting myself on the possibility of organizing yoga trips together with[…]
My trip to The Gambia, last part
Footsteps Ecolodge consists of 9 detached round houses (traditional construction) that are located around an eco-pool and are equipped with a compost toilet. In the three weeks that I have been in The Gambia, I have only been able to take a hot shower here. What a luxury! I was[…]
My trip to The Gambia, part 4
After my visit to Janjanbureh, I went back to the coast but this time to the south of the country. Now I took an express bus: a large bus that only stops at a few busstations and where you have a fixed seat. A lot more comfortable than the packed[…]
My trip to The Gambia, part 3
After my visit to Sotokoi, my friend’s home village, I continued my way to Janjanbureh, a village on an island in the river. In addition to Janjanbureh, it is also called Georgetown (the English colonial name) or Makati (in the language of the Mandinka people). The island has a rich[…]