What is a facial tonic for? Often toning the skin is a step that we tend to overlook. You want to hurry or get too tired. But the tonic is one of the essential wellness products to complete the daily cleansing of our skin , after a good moisturizing milk and before a gentle massage with a nourishing oil...
Gloria Germani has been to Sarnath many times (a town in India in the federal state of Uttar Pradesh) and she will also return in July, but she has never got used to the serenity she saw in the eyes of the students, she never really used to it. . An environment totally imbued with education to sensitivity and peace , in the full sense of the terms...
The Christmas carousel is for many a moment of magic that tightens the connections between people, be they family, friends or just acquaintances. The atmosphere is charged and glittering, pervaded by an ineffable sense of pleasant expectation. If this is the culturally predominant vision of the party, we do not want to forget all those who, for the most varied reasons, are not carried away by the floating happiness that surrounds us...
The ancient dichotomy between form and substance also exists in the world of martial arts, where many still believe that having big muscles automatically means being strong, and that being strong is enough to be victorious in a fight . Behind the shape of a body that is aesthetically well done, it is essential to treat what is not seen from the outside, the essence, what is under the flesh or in it: tendons, connective tissues, joints...
For years now, various national realities have been doing their utmost in teaching Yoga to children . What is important to evaluate, in these situations, is the training of instructors . It is not enough, in fact, to know the dynamics of the developmental age or, on the other hand, to be qualified Yoga instructors...
How to organize a nice vacation with children? Much, of course, depends on age but also on the number and interests of young travelers. Especially the first few times, organizing a vacation with children can be a source of stress, but some small steps are enough to make the trip an unforgettable experience for the whole family ...
Japan: full speed ahead with recycling! 45 categories of waste separation, including bottles with dark glasses, transparent glasses, soft paper tubes, rigid cardboard tubes, various plastics, caps and milk of all sorts. Yes because the goal of this small Japanese town of just under 1500 souls that bears the name of Kamikatsu, is to reach the year 2020 without producing more waste, totally zero waste ...
His photos, personally, I found them beautiful to take your breath away. I do not have the competence to make a technical analysis, but, on an emotional level, they seem really powerful and evocative. The author of the shots in question is Robert Sturman, Californian photographer, who decided to dedicate his art to yoga : he is in fact known and famous in the United States for his photos of yoga masters and practitioners intent on doing this or that asana ...
Essential oils should not be missing in the home of those who live with cats and dogs: they are antibacterial, keep fleas and mosquitoes away, soothe itching, deodorize and perfume and can even save furniture from scratches from cats. Let's see when and how to use essential oils for animals . Flea collar with essential oils A natural remedy to keep fleas away from cats and dogs is to prepare a collar that naturally protects your four-legged friend Ingredients > a tablespoon of alcohol > 2 drops of essential oil of lavender> a drop of essential oil of citronella> a drop of essent...
Reported in large letters, the definition of "degrowth" appears in the homonymous website dedicated to it, " degrowth sf Reflective turn for relational, personal and collective research of a quality of life detached from the obsession for growth and the race for production, possession and consumption of goods "...
Gyrotonic For gyrotonic or gyrotonic it is customary to understand a training methodology with different aims, ranging from the simple psycho-physical well-being of any subject up to the development of the physical potential of athletes and dancers. The term gyrotonic is composed of the word gyro which indicates the circularity of the movements made and the word tonic which underlines the dimension of vibration and tonality of the human body...
Art and activism When can we say that art becomes activism? What is the thin line between mere propaganda and commitment felt? Directors, photographers, painters, sculptors, writers, set designers, dancers: all men of passion who are committed to the preservation and well-being of the planet and of man , to ensure that the message that reaches the rest of their peers does not stop to the pure and simple contemplation of the work, but which makes its way through a series of actions to which it is inevitably conditioned...
Juliu Horvath: youth The gyrotonic is a method that blends, in harmony, typical movements of dance, swimming and fitness. The name of the gyrotonic discipline was given by Juliu Horvath, a Hungarian dancer, in the early eighties. Gymnast, swimmer and dancer ... who better than him then? Born in Hungary to a housewife mother and a tailor father, Horvath grew up in Romania, although he considered himself a 'world citizen'...
Talking about music in a holistic environment is quite complicated, although sound is a fundamental component of many regenerating disciplines and techniques. Confining myself to the field that I know best, or that of yoga or meditation , I noticed how each teacher has a different conception about it: some do not use music at all, others always, others still use it only in certain moments of the lesson...
What are the products indicated for the intimate hygiene of children ? Let's see which products to use for the little ones. Products for the intimate hygiene of children: how to choose Let us say immediately that no specific products are needed to clean children's skin: a mild neutral detergent is sufficient...
Interval training is a form of physical training structured by variable intensity exercises , interspersed, precisely, with brief moments of rest . Let's see specifically what it is. Interval training techniques In interval training , generally the intensity increases during anaerobic exercises, while the moments of recovery and rest are based on gentle low intensity exercises...
Before the flood, how the climate disrupts the environment Leonardo DiCaprio is part of that large group of activist artists who travel around the globe to witness first hand what is going on , to see and touch the devastating effects of climate change and to understand, with the help of experts and politicians, what can be done to solve the serious environmental crisis that the world is going through...
Many places of artistic interest and cultural heritage will remain open for September 27 , on the occasion of World Tourism Day ( World Tourism Day ). But why precisely this date? Let's find out the origins and the activities foreseen in this last edition. World Tourism Day: 27 September The day is due to the anniversary of the adoption of the statute of the World Tourism Organization ...
The vegetable waxes are extracted from flowers and other parts of some plants and can be used in cosmetics associated or as an alternative to the more popular beeswax to make lip sticks, lipsticks, massage candles, moisturizing butters and creams . In order to replace beeswax with a vegetable wax, it is necessary to take into account some characteristics of the latter, including the melting point and the film-forming power: as a reference, it must be remembered that beeswax has a point melting between 61 and 66 ° C and an average film-forming power....
Stop the disposable plastic At the beginning of the summer the announcement of the definitive NO of Costa Rica to disposable plastic , in correspondence of the World Environment Day , the day dedicated to the environment. A decision positively welcomed by the United Nations and its Development Program which, on the dedicated page, honors with the words of the Minister of Environment and Health - in the front row for this change - and the local United Nations representative, to a country that has decided to lead the way at the end of this type of production...
The Jerusalem artichoke is a very resistant tuber that is cultivated with extreme ease even by those who are less experienced in agriculture. Its name is Halianthus tuberosus although it is popularly known as the Jerusalem artichoke or German turnip . Its origin is American and has been imported to Europe where it has acclimatized very well becoming, at least in Italy, a spontaneous plant considered by some pest...
Many of the choices we can make to live ecologically without too many sacrifices start with spending. Let's see how. Let's start with spending Living in an ecological way starting from the shopping is simple, just follow these simple steps: > give priority to companies that use recyclable packaging that is proportional to the content; in this way the waste is greatly reduced; > buy seasonal fruit and vegetables ; > prefer zero kilometer or short chain products ; > eat less meat...
The pool is one of the biggest and most popular pleasures when it comes to holidays and relaxation . There are many types: Olympic, inflatable, thermal, saunas and so on and so forth. Some pools are well-known architectural masterpieces but still others are jewels of nature, invaluable rarities that attract thousands of tourists every year...
"We are delighted and honored to announce that the guest of honor of our 15th edition of River to River Florence Indian Film Festival will be director Deepa Mehta ", announces the smiling Selvaggia Velo, president for years of the Indian Film Festival. Let's find out about this year's program...
The spread of Daruma Taiso from India to Japan is linked to that of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin martial arts enriched, in the course of its evolution, by the ancient Chinese Taoist tradition which proposed a system of life in accordance with the laws of nature. Daruma Taiso is named after the wise Bodhi Daruma who is considered the patriarch of Zen Buddhism...
Take the path to becoming a yoga teacher Becoming a yoga teacher is part of a journey. The body itself, approaching the practice, makes sense and communicates the closeness with respect to a certain horizon of meaning. If this component is also replaced by the desire to pass on the accumulated experience, then we put ourselves on the path of teaching...
Periods of stress, tiredness or simply wanting to feel good about oneself, here the practice of yoga can be a great starting point to get away from the frenzy of everyday life and recharge. Even simply in your living room, showing you are in a forest with gentle waterfalls or on white beaches under a palm tree, and with the help of one of the oldest meditation disciplines, you can face the days with the necessary serenity...
Doing some computer gymnastics is the best way to thank tired eyes that have been in front of the screen for a long time. After a full day of computer work , in an intense and productive way, you feel satisfied with the work done but also emptied of the energy you go to. We already think about the evening's commitments, a shower, a nice exit...
Be an environmentalist even in the workplace? But what does "behaving like environmentalists" mean? It seems one of the possible alternatives, a fashion. Instead it is the way, the only one, let's say. To stay on this planet. With a conscious use of resources it is not only good for the Earth, but also the company, company or company you work for can save money...
Is it useful to do stretching after training or physical activity? Lactic acid Lactic acid is a by-product of the anaerobic activity of the muscles , from which it flows into the blood, reaching the inactive heart, liver and muscles, to then be converted back to glucose . At the end of an intense and prolonged physical exercise, it can happen that the muscles produce more lactic acid over time than the heart, liver and inactive muscles are able to metabolize...
When I met Divya and heard her talk about horses, I knew immediately that there was something different. It was not just a question of being in the presence of an expert but of someone living the affair from within, of pure passion, a life irrevocably dedicated to this form of love. A mix of passion for the wild life, for horses in particular and for the study of psychology and body language...
One of the main goals of Feng Shui is to balance the 3 energies: Ti Chi - Terra, Ren Chi - Uomo and Tien Chi - Cielo. While objects with their characteristics such as shape, color, etc. belong and influence the energy of the Earth - Ti Chi, the symbolism of the objects that surround us belongs to the energy of Man or Ren Chi...
The use of 100% vegetable products in colors is not so obvious and easy to find. No doubt it is important to know how to read the label . The ingredients of vegetable origin are usually written in Latin, while the chemical ones are generally reported in English. Reading the INCI ( International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients ), that is the list of ingredients, is fundamental because sometimes the companies that produce hair dyes speak of natural product when, perhaps, together with vegetable ingredients, the dye also contains chemical components...
Shea butter is a natural product that is obtained from the fat contained in the seeds of Vitellaria paradoxa . This buttery vegetable lipid is increasingly popular in natural cosmetics, thanks to its protective, emollient, healing, moisturizing properties. This precious substance has always been used in Africa for food, as a cosmetic and as a natural remedy with therapeutic properties, alone or in combination with other plants...
Books, herbal teas and cuddles The first few months of the year are the best to read , or rather to choose what to read: we have physiologically in mind a bit of good intentions, in some cases it is still cold, so you are at home willingly, pampered on the sofa, between the pages of a good book, with an herbal tea or a hot chocolate in your hands and, for the lucky ones, a crackling open fireplace...
Celery, carrot, lettuce, potato, onion or spring onion, avocado, pineapple, ginger and others: wait for them to be used for the bucket of damp or to make compost for the garden or the garden. Here is how you can make them reappear in the vase and then be used both in the kitchen and as a naturally decorative element of the house as the permaculture teaches...
In the millennia, in every human society, there has always been a category of people who dedicated their lives to the study of war techniques , perfecting the tools and exercises to master them. To bridge the gap between man and other predatory animals, weapons were studied that simulated the damage caused by claws, jaws, beaks, rostrums, paws...
From November 21 to 29 the seventh edition of the European Week for Waste Reduction is held . The event is sponsored as always by the European Parliament, born some time ago within the LIFE + Program with the aim of raising awareness about waste reduction , and will have in the current year as the theme of " dematerialization ", that is how to "do more with less"...
Cats bar, here are the cat-cafes of Italy Also in Italy there are more and more cat-cafés in Italy - although less famous and often inspired by Japanese Neko cafés - the bars of cats and their human friends. Here is a guide to the most easily traceable on the web, in case you would like to spend an alternative evening in the company of the furry, perhaps in search of new four or two-legged adventures! ...
Rita, a day not to forget the victims Decapitated, beaten to death, stabbed, shot to death with guns, suffocated, stoned. Reading the victims on the home page of the international page dedicated to the World Day of Transgender Memory ( Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR) is nothing short of impressive...
Article by Henry Fountain published in the New York Times on 5 September 2008 under the title Marijuana Ingredient May Fight Bacteria Italian and English researchers have discovered that the main active component of marijuana - tetrahydrocannabinol or THC - and its compounds promise to be excellent antibacterial agents, in particular against those microbial strains that until now had proved resistant to numerous classes of drugs...
