by Tim & Marieke | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog, Mantra
Mantra for Healing - Mahamrityunjaya Mantra This is said to be one of the most powerful ancient Sanskrit Mantras. Chanting this mantra helps to heal ourselves and is beneficial for our physical, mental and emotional health. Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 18, 2025 | Aries, Astrology, Blog, Equinox, Kundalini Yoga practice, New Moon
The Spiritual Meaning of Spring Equinox The portal of the Spring Equinox is a moment in the solar year that has been honored in ancient cultures throughout the times as an important transition point in which the hours of daylight and darkness are exactly equal...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 15, 2025 | Ayurveda, Blog, Detox, Recipes
Jamu: the Indonesian Health Drink Jamu is a drink typical of traditional Indonesian medicine prepared from turmeric and other naturally sourced ingredients. We discovered it during our Bali trip, since it’s very popular on this island. This drink is said to prevent...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 4, 2025 | Blog, Sadhana
Let go of what’s holding you back: the Power of Removing Blocks Have you ever felt stuck in repetitive patterns, unable to move forward despite your best efforts? Many of these blocks stem from deep attachments, limiting beliefs, and past actions—some of which we may...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 19, 2025 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga Training
Take your place in an unbroken lineage of living teachings Yoga is a living teaching, an evolutionary practice that has endured for thousands of years. Why? Because it works. If something is superfluous, it fades into the mist of history, forgotten. But when something...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 29, 2024 | Blog, Path of the Soul
The Mystery of the Soul and your journey ahead All over the world, in spiritual traditions from many different cultures, there is one concept we find without fail: the Soul. Across cultures, the Soul has been revered as sacred and eternal. The ancient Egyptians...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 28, 2024 | Blog, Mudra
Naga Mudra: cultivating infinite trust and clarity The word "Naga" means serpent, and in ancient traditions worldwide, the serpent is linked to primordial wisdom. This simple yet effective gesture is a valuable addition to your yogic toolkit, helping to resolve...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 28, 2024 | Ayurveda, Blog, Recipes
Homemade Ayurvedic Yogi Tea In Ayurveda, food is not just nourishment — it's medicine. The foods and drinks we consume have the power to restore balance and enhance our well-being. Yogi Tea is a perfect example of this philosophy in action. This spiced beverage is...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 26, 2024 | Astrology, Blog, Elements, Kundalini Yoga practice, Solstice
Winter Solstice - Soul Retrieval Winter solstice offers a powerful opportunity to align with nature’s rhythm of stillness, reflection, and renewal. This sacred moment marks the return of the light and invites inner transformation. In the online school, we share...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 31, 2024 | 11/11 the portal, Blog, Kundalini Yoga practice
11/11 - What's it all About? On the 11th of November, an energetic portal opens, inviting us to step into higher levels of consciousness, manifestation, and spiritual growth. This is the 11/11 portal, a sacred gateway that holds powerful transformative energies....
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 21, 2024 | Ayurveda, Blog, Recipes
Grounding Ayurvedic Pumpkin Stew with Tempeh (Vegan Comfort Food) Craving a warm, comforting dish that feeds your body and your soul? This Ayurvedic pumpkin recipe is not only full of flavor, but also ideal for boosting your immune system, calming the mind, and...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 7, 2024 | Blog, Libra, Mantra
Inviting in Compassion and Inner Peace with “Om Mani Padme Hum” Mantra The mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” is a profound tool for inviting in compassion and inner peace. Rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, this mantra translates to “The jewel is in the lotus” and embodies the...
by Tim & Marieke | Sep 16, 2024 | Astrology, Blog, Libra, Meridians, Path of the Soul, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Late Summer Transitions: Libra and the Bladder Meridian As late summer unfolds we shift from the dynamic yang energy of summer to the reflective yin phase. This period, under the influence of Libra, invites us to explore balance and harmony. Let’s see how this...
by Tim & Marieke | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog, Durga, Personal story
How heartbreak can give access to the deepest love A few days ago my heart broke into a thousand pieces through immense sadness and grief. It was incredibly painful yet it was also a medicine that gave access to the biggest healing power I have ever felt,...
by Tim & Marieke | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog, Recipes
Recipe: African Sweet Potato stew Feeling ungrounded and worrisome? The natural sweetness of the sweet potato will help you out as their comforting sweet taste and orange color will replenish the grounding qualities of the spleen and pancreas. These yummy...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 23, 2024 | Astrology, Blog, Durga, Virgo
Balancing Virgo Energy: Durga’s Wisdom for Summer As we embrace the late summer and Virgo season, and the season of Pitta dosha from an Ayurvedic perspective, we find inspiration in the fierce yet compassionate presence of Goddess Durga. Durga, a powerful...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 23, 2024 | Blog, Recipes
Recipe: Rosewater Almond Bliss Balls As we transition into Virgo season, a time ruled by the element of earth, it’s essential to nurture ourselves with foods that balance the fiery and intense energy of Pitta dosha, which can be heightened during this time of year....
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 23, 2024 | Ayurveda, Blog
5 Ayurvedic tips for Summer Season In Ayurveda, the summer season is associated with the Pitta dosha, which is composed of fire and water, symbolizing metabolism and transformation. During Summer, as the sun reaches its peak, this fiery energy is also reflected within...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 1, 2024 | 8/8 Lionsgate, Blog, Kundalini Yoga practice, Leo
The power of 8 for Lionsgate The 8th of August (8/8) marks the peak of the yearly Lionsgate Portal, the alignment between the Earth, the Sun and the star Sirius. Let’s dive into the meaning of the number 8 and discover all the Shakti (power) it contains and...
by Tim & Marieke | Jul 23, 2024 | 8/8 Lionsgate, Blog, Kundalini Yoga practice, Leo
Lionsgate 8/8: What's it All About? Cosmic Alignment and Ancient Reverence Every year on August 8th, the cosmos aligns in a spectacular event known as the Lionsgate Portal. This alignment involves the Earth, the Sun, and Sirius, the brightest star visible in our...
by Tim & Marieke | Jul 21, 2024 | Blog, Retreats & Journeys
Bosnia, the place where fire and water meet Beautiful family, I’m writing you to open the space and set the frequency for the Bosnia Journey – October 2024. I trust this message will bring you answers to a deep desire. ‘You are being called to a new, awakened life....
by Tim & Marieke | Jun 16, 2024 | Astrology, Blog, Cancer, Elements, Path of the Soul
Embracing Inner Wisdom It is Cancer season. In astrology, Cancer is seen as ruled by Water and the Moon. This zodiac sign embodies the essence of the water element as it is deeply attuned to our emotions. Before looking a bit deeper into other qualities related to...
by Tim & Marieke | Jun 16, 2024 | Blog, Cancer, Path of the Soul, Solstice
Summer Solstice: What's It All About? It’s nearly the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, the day with the most sunlight entering our atmosphere. Many ancient traditions recognized the sun as the giver of life and many spiritual practices have deep reference...
by Tim & Marieke | May 26, 2024 | Astrology, Blog, Gemini, Mantra, Path of the Soul
Do you realize how powerful you are? We have arrived in Gemini Season. After the grounding steady energy of Taurus things will start to move faster now as Gemini’s element is Air, which is all about movement and change. If you long to create some changes in...
by Tim & Marieke | May 21, 2024 | Blog, Mantra, Meditation
Embracing the Power of the Green Tara Mantra The Green Tara mantra, Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha, is a powerful invocation of the divine feminine in Tibetan Buddhism. Known for its healing and protective qualities, this ancient chant is central to Green Tara mantra...
by Tim & Marieke | May 7, 2024 | Blog, Nervous System, Path of the Soul
Switching Gears: Mastering the Nervous System with Kundalini Yoga Discover how Kundalini Yoga helps you switch from 'on' to 'off' by training your nervous system for balance. Learn why challenging postures matter. Technically yoga helps you to switch from the...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 19, 2024 | Blog, Recipes, Taurus
Lung-Healing Cauliflower Soup with Coconut & Curry (Vegan & Anti-Inflammatory) Feeling run-down, fatigued, or recovering from a cold? Give your lungs some love with this warming, anti-inflammatory cauliflower soup. Loaded with immune-boosting ingredients...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 15, 2024 | Blog, Coping with stress, Nervous System
Get the Stress out of here! Discover how Kundalini Yoga can help reduce stress by balancing your nervous system and transforming your response to pressure. Learn to observe, breathe, and restore calm—one conscious moment at a time. Stress, we all deal with it...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 1, 2024 | Ayurveda, Blog, Detox
Transition into Spring with Ayurveda's seasonal routine tips It's the beginning of April and Spring has officially started according to our seasonal calendar. However nature does not switch seasons from one day to another. It's a process of transitioning. ...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog, Detox, Recipes, Sadhana
Spring Detox Yoga: Cleanse Your Body and Mind Spring is the perfect season for a fresh start. A detox diet plan combined with daily yoga can deeply support your body's natural cleansing process. In our online school, we offer detox yoga and a Spring detox Sadhana with...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 11, 2024 | Ayurveda, Blog
Ayurveda: determine your Dosha Ayurveda is the art of healthy living, supporting a person to create harmony in body, mind, emotions and spirit. The word Ayurveda comes from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, and literally means “Knowledge of Life” or “The Art of...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 18, 2024 | Blog, Chakras, Emotions
Don't let fear stop the creative flow of life Are you seeking Kundalini Yoga practices to revitalize your energy and enhance your flow?To pursue your dreams, to achieve your goals, to follow your star you need energy. And of course you need to know what your dream is,...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog, Chakras
Kundalini Yoga for the Throat Chakra - Vishuddha According to old yogic scriptures everything in this Universe consists of vibration, matter is condensed vibration. The element that gives space to matter to exist is the most subtle of the five elements, the element...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 2, 2024 | Ayurveda, Blog, Detox, Elements, Meridians, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
How to keep balance with a Healthy Stomach The stomach is an organ that has an important role in our emotional balance. It is where we experience emotions moving through us like a wave. The stomach is located in the central part of the body which is the...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 28, 2024 | Aquarius, Astrology, Blog
Pluto enters Aquarius, what does that mean? You may have seen or heard over the past week that Pluto has entered Aquarius and that it is quite a big deal. Why? Let’s take some time to dive in and through seeing the bigger picture, the macro, understand how this shows...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 21, 2024 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga Training, Personal story
A story of healing When I, Marieke, embarked on the path of Kundalini Yoga thirteen years ago I was answering to a deep inner longing of my Soul that pushed me forward on my healing journey. There were certain patterns going on in my life that were draining my...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog
Living in alignment with your unique Soul Code Every human being on this planet has a Soul and every Soul has a mission, something unique to bring into this world. You could call it a code that is present deep within your being. When you live in alignment with that...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 4, 2024 | Blog, Kundalini Shakti, Sadhana
What is Kundalini energy? We are looking for her throughout the times, in different cultures, different lineages and in different approaches: Kundalini Energy (Shakti). Who is she and what is it referring to? This question did put us on a learning journey in which we...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog, Kundalini Shakti
All I want for Christmas ... We are approaching Christmas, celebrating Christ, the return of the light, whilst the land where his feet once touched the ground is experiencing an unprecedented catastrophe, the utter darkness we as human beings can inflict upon each...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga Training
Step into a lineage of ancient wisdom keepers This is us, Marieke & Tim. Together we founded the online Kundalini Yoga School back in 2016 and what a ride it has been… For almost 6 years we decided to embark on a path that was scary and at the same time...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 9, 2023 | 11/11 the portal, Astrology, Blog
Setting ourselves free through ancestral work This week I’m preparing the 11/11 session and carefully crafting a sequence that will allow us all to enter into deep connection, with ourselves and with the ancestral guidance that is available to us when we are willing...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 30, 2023 | Astrology, Blog, Ceremony
Kundalini & Despacho Ceremony Honoring the ancestors is a very important spiritual practice in many cultures, since without them we wouldn’t be here. Knowing where you come from and nurturing this connection is essential to understand your place in the world. In...
by Tim & Marieke | Sep 16, 2023 | Astrology, Blog, Equinox, Kundalini Yoga Training
Energies are changing - fall equinox Within our solar year there are four focal points that have been honored throughout the ages as important moments marking the cyclical passage of time. Earth based wisdom traditions recognize the Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice,...
by Tim & Marieke | Sep 4, 2023 | Blog, Recipes
Coriander Cooler: beat the heat with this refreshing summer sip Coriander water is a refreshing and soothing drink, especially useful during the hot summer months. In Ayurveda, an ancient holistic health system, it is believed that our bodies are made up of three...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 24, 2023 | Blog, Pranayama
How to do Breath of Fire in Kundalini Yoga Discover the transformative power of Breath of Fire (Agni Pranayama), an integral breathing technique prominently featured within Kundalini Yoga sequences. It is a rapid, rhythmic and continuous breathing practice, mostly...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 8, 2023 | 8/8 Lionsgate, Astrology, Blog, Kundalini Shakti, Kundalini Yoga practice, Personal story
Facing darkness to heal the collective - my personal story As we mentioned several times over the past weeks we’re going through the Lions Gate portal, a three week period in which the Sun, the star Sirius, the Earth and the Galactic Center are in alignment with each...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 7, 2023 | 8/8 Lionsgate, Astrology, Ayurveda, Blog
What is Lions Gate - Rising of the spiritual sun If you see a very bright blue-white star in the night sky it’s pretty sure you are looking at Sirius. The name Sirius derives from the ancient Greek word Seirios, which literally means glowing. Probably because of its...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 19, 2023 | Aries, Blog, Equinox, New Moon, Path of the Soul
A new cycle to begin again We are starting a new astrological cycle with the New Moon in Aries and this star sign carries the archetypal energy that fires us up with a raw and primal energy, the energy we need to survive, grow and expand, it’s the will to live and to...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog, Detox, Sadhana
Why it's a good idea to do a Spring Detox According to Ayurveda you are what you eat. Every bite of food is ultimately transformed into the cells of which your physical body is build. From time to time it surely is a good idea to take a close look at your eating...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog
Release Unwanted Thoughts with Kundalini Yoga Meditation Through the practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, we are encouraged to let go of what no longer serves us. But what does that actually mean? Think of it as dropping unnecessary mental baggage—just...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 8, 2023 | Blog, Mind
Learn to work with your mind through Kundalini Yoga "Your mind has the power to shape your reality—but only if you learn to work with it." Your mind is not your enemy; it’s a valuable companion on your life’s journey. Instead of resisting it or wishing it away,...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 17, 2023 | Aquarius, Astrology, Blog
Slow down and to be Gentle with the Visionary energy of Aquarius Soon we’ll have a New Moon in Aquarius and the coming period is an excellent time to consciously and honestly dig deep and become very clear about our basic frequency. Meaning, what is your default...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 14, 2022 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga Training
Discovering the medicine of Kundalini Yoga As we embarked on this new path, this launched a deep research into many different streams of wisdom to help us understand why Kundalini Yoga works the way it does. This research is still going on and it will probably...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga practice, New Moon, Scorpio
Eclipse season is here Everything in life moves in cycles. The ancients observed the movement of the planet and the stars in the sky and the changing seasons to become aware of the repetitive cycles and to understand how to best move along with the patterns of...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 2, 2022 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga Training
Taking the next steps... 13 years ago I took my first Kundalini Yoga class and I've been hooked ever since. This past decade has been fully dedicated to teach, practice, create and share meaningful Kundalini Yoga experiences. And now I’m ready to take the next...
by Tim & Marieke | Sep 25, 2022 | Blog, Sadhana
The invisible web of life In many traditions all over the world the ancients speak of a web that underlies all of creation and also connects each and every part of creation to one and other. This web is spun out of one source, expanding, creating and holding it all...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 14, 2022 | Awareness, Blog, Personal story
Remembrance Remember how every situation is always an invitation to compassionately observe how you are handling whatever comes your way. Are you reacting or responding? Meaning are you coming from an old projective or protective pattern or are you responding from the...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 9, 2022 | Blog
Kundalini Yoga to unlock your creative potential Kundalini is the coiled up divine potential within you that is waiting to uncoil herself. Through our spiritual practice of yoga and meditation it’s like we are clearing roadblocks that prevent the energy to flow...
by Tim & Marieke | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Gemini, Kundalini Yoga practice, New Moon
How truth and trust are deeply connected The upcoming New Moon in Gemini is a great moment to reflect on the following: Do I communicate with words that are aligned with my inner truth? When we speak from our hearts in alignment with what we truly feel we are...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 14, 2022 | Astrology, Blog, Emotions, Full Moon, Kundalini Yoga practice, Libra, Meridians
Release emotions during Full Moon The upcoming Full Moon is in the zodiac sign of Libra which impacts our Bladder Meridian. This meridian traditionally is said to store a lot of emotional and physical tension, mostly related to the past. It’s probably not...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 3, 2022 | Blog, Detox, Sadhana
How to overcome the challenges of a Green Detox? Off we go with the Green Detox. We are in the pretox days right now. A couple of days to make the transition towards the actual detox that allows us to prepare without stress and start letting go of some of the food...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 30, 2022 | Aquarius, Blog, New Moon
The cycle of time Can you feel it? A strong surge of energy that is moving in our world calling for a shift, a transformation? Can you sense it in your personal life and in the collective field? It’s as if consciousness no longer fits in the molds it has been ‘kept...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Mantra, Mudra
Moving Mudra Meditation with Om Namah Shivaya mantra Struggle to sit still in meditation? Discover our Moving Mudra Meditation with the Om Namah Shivaya mantra, where movement becomes your meditation and mudras guide your energy flow. We have composed a...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 23, 2022 | Blog
The eagle and the condor prophecy In the prophecy of the ancient people of the Americas there will come a time when the eagle and the condor will fly together, side by side. What is meant by this? The eagle represents the masculine polarity, the mind and is found in...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 9, 2022 | Blog, Emotions, Sadhana
Emotions as our teacher What is currently happening in your life and how do you feel about that? What is your baseline emotion at this point in time? Can you express that emotion, can you allow yourself to feel it? And what is this emotion telling you? Emotions...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 31, 2021 | Astrology, Blog, New Moon
Moving with the Moon and create from flow For time immemorial human beings have observed the skies above as a way to understand the cycles of transformation that occur here on our planet Earth. The moon being the closest cosmic body played a crucial role in moving...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 5, 2021 | Blog, Depression, Kundalini Yoga practice
Your body is the entry point I’m currently reading a book on reincarnation which is a profound process of recognition on many levels. I’m integrating lots of insights in the moment which I will be able to share more about later on, first and foremost I feel it is...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 7, 2021 | 11/11 the portal, Blog, Personal story
The invisible network Last night we finally watched the documentary ‘Fantastic Fungi’ and in many ways this movie is so inspiring. First and foremost because in a way it's a confirmation of something we all know deep down inside of us: everything is connected even...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 24, 2021 | Blog, Masterclass
We are all made of Star dust Did you ever think about the fact that you have stardust in your being? Your physical body is made out of the remnant of stars, that’s pretty cool right? In fact scientists have found that humans and pretty much everything that exists...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 21, 2021 | Blog, Durga, Kundalini Yoga practice, Mantra
Dispel your fear and attachments Every birth is a birth into time and change is inherent to time, without change there would be no time, just as without death there would be no life. Kali is the Goddess of time and eternity, death and rebirth. She is the inner...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga practice, Masterclass
Change - our tool for transformation Life is a series of natural and spontaneous change. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. — Lao Tzu We all know...
by Tim & Marieke | Jun 20, 2021 | Blog, Solstice
It's Solstice, it's initiation time Here we are, half way through 2021, it’s Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, the day with the most sunlight entering our atmosphere. Many ancient traditions recognized the sun as the giver of life and many spiritual...
by Tim & Marieke | Jun 9, 2021 | Astrology, Blog, New Moon
Super potent new moon solar eclipse The New Moon in June goes hand in hand with a Solar Eclipse meaning this month's new moon is a super potent one. As always new moons are the best time to set intentions and start something new, but because of the amplifying energy... by Tim & Marieke | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog, New Moon, Pranayama
Solar Eclipse & stepping out of old paradigms We’re heading towards the Summer Solstice, marking the longest day of the year and this means we are already almost half way through 2021, wow! Time flies by so fast and this is why it’s great to mark specific moments...
by Tim & Marieke | May 26, 2021 | Blog, Full Moon, Mantra
Mantra to tap into the field of all possibilities - Om Bhavam Namah When we can acknowledge ourselves as pure existence, part of an undividable whole this means we learn to embrace the full package, we encompass the full spectrum of being. This recognition,...
by Tim & Marieke | May 25, 2021 | Blog
Four directions - how to navigate this full moon eclipse Full Moon eclipses can be regarded as portals, offering us a gateway to set our course consciously. Choices we make in the present are mostly coming from experiences we have made in the past. Therefore it is...
by Tim & Marieke | May 11, 2021 | Blog, Mantra
Mantra to break free from illusion - Hari Om Tat Sat This short combination of words can serve as a key to open the cage of delusion that keeps us trapped in the limited ideas we have about ourselves. It lifts us out of a state of forgetfulness back into...
by Tim & Marieke | May 9, 2021 | Blog
Decoding the meaning and impact of a yoga practice This year it’s ten years ago we both started our Kundalini Yoga practice (for the record, we didn’t know each other at that point in time). We had different ways of ending up in a Kundalini Yoga class but for the both...
by Tim & Marieke | May 6, 2021 | Blog, Elements, Kundalini Yoga Training, Sadhana
Learn to speak the language of energy We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience, a famous expression by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a Jesuit priest who devoted his life to bridging the gap between religion...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog, Mantra
Mantra for Self-realisation & Oneness - Om Namo Narayanaya Consistent practice helps to refocus the mind inward instead of getting lost in the world and all its endless projections. We can chant with the intention to recognize and remember our essence and share...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 25, 2021 | Blog, Full Moon, Kundalini Yoga practice, Scorpio
From 'deep fake' to inner truth - Full moon in Scorpio In times of turmoil it can really help to look back at history and realize that actually the human species has been evolving from crisis to crisis and somehow always finds their way through. Looking at history we...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog, Mantra
Mantra for calming the mind - Pavamana Mantra This mantra is an opening prayer from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad estimated to have been composed around 700 years BC. This ancient text speaks about the Atman which translates as Soul or Self. The three lines or...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 11, 2021 | Aries, Blog, Depression, New Moon
Holding space for our emotions - New Moon in Aries It’s New Moon in Aries and this brings along a good dose of fiery energy that can trigger us in many ways. Issues revolving around power structures and control will play out on a personal and collective level. We are...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 14, 2021 | Blog
Be a creator of time Taking good care of ourselves is fundamental for our physical, mental and emotional health. Somehow we all know this, but still for many of us it can be challenging to make self care an essential part of our daily routine because of all the other...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 7, 2021 | Blog, Mudra, Sadhana
Skank Mudra to open the throat This is the perfect mudra to support your throat chakra as it works on the windpipe and your voice. It is especially powerful if you combine it with the invocation of a mantra. The practice of this mudra awakens your...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga practice, Mudra
Matangi mudra - Mudra of will In the yoga sequence 'Centering yourself in Truth' we have incorporated the Mudra of Will. This mudra is a variation of Matangi Mudra, a mudra that activates the Manipura Chakra. How does this Mudra help to speak your truth? This...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 10, 2021 | Blog, Mantra
Gayatri Mantra - Connect with the cosmos We meditate upon the radiant Divine Light that illuminates the three worlds: dense, subtle and causal We contemplate the Supreme KnowledgeMay it enlighten our minds and awaken our intuition The Gayatri mantra origins can be...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog
Kundalini Energy is the Goddess Power related to the number 8 In preparation for the New Moon practice we are researching the significance of the number 𝟴 since we have chosen to incorporate two different '𝟴 stroke' breathing techniques and a mantra that works with...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 2, 2021 | Blog, Mantra
Mantra is your sound Medicine Through sound, which is a vibration, we can alter our brain and thought patterns. Thoughts ultimately are nothing else but vibrations as well, vibrations that impact how we feel (high or low vibe). A Mantra is your sound medicine that can...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 10, 2021 | Blog
Why Inner Hygiene Is the Heart of Yoga Have you ever wondered why we offer our annual program Path of the Soul? The reason may surprise you — and it’s deeply transformational. In short, it all comes down to a not-so-sexy but absolutely essential concept: inner...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 27, 2020 | Blog, Personal story
Looking Back & Looking forward Here we are, in the last few days of a year we won’t easily forget. Who could have imagined beforehand how this year was going to put everything upside down. Besides the many losses that cause a lot of grief, every crisis also...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 20, 2020 | Blog, Kundalini Shakti, Kundalini Yoga practice, Solstice
There's something in the air - Winter Solstice Do you know that expression ‘There is something in the air' ? Well, we guess we can all agree that there is definitely the feeling there is something in the air right now, as if the air is pregnant with a highly charged...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 13, 2020 | Blog, Kundalini Shakti, Personal story, Sadhana
A turning point in the darkness On this side of the globe the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. As we move along with this rhythm, it enhances a desire to contain our energy more and direct our focus inward. At the same time our minds can...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Coping with stress, Emotions, Personal story
Meeting challenges as an invitation 2020 is a year we will all most probably remember for the rest of our lives. As we have been sharing over the past few months all the events can feel like an enormous challenge. A lot of darkness is being exposed and there is a lot...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 22, 2020 | Blog, Personal story
How do you keep yourself nourished? When you read this it might be a good moment to pause ... and take some time to reflect on where you are right now in your life. How are you doing or rather how do you feel? How are you handling the challenges this year is bringing...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog
Lifting the Veil As you know this year (2020) has been (and is) quite challenging. All of a sudden things we had embraced as ‘our way of living’ aren’t the same as before. This at times can feel really unsettling and it is interesting to notice what happens when we...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 29, 2020 | Blog, Recipes
Parsnip with a twist - Vegan dumplings Winter season is offering us a wonderful variety of yummy root veggies that perfectly go with the season. Take parsnip for example, with its sweet flavor and warming thermal nature it is a terrific ingredient for your soups,...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 24, 2020 | Blog
The power of hair - Why Kundalini Yogis let their hair grow When you read old yogic scriptures and look at images of Yogis from India you often see long hair tied up on the head into a big knot. Is that a coincidence? Was it a trend at that time like we now have...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Recipes
Say what? Say 'snert' - a nourishing dutch pea soup Every country all over the world has their special dishes, normally filled with ingredients that grow locally. A good example of such a local dish in The Netherlands goes by the charming name of ‘snert’, a thick...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog
Beat the blues with beetroot The days are getting shorter (and wetter here in Amsterdam) and temperatures are dropping. Now that we miss the bright and sunny days our moods also tend to drop more easily, a whole year before it’s summer again! Of course every season...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog, Personal story
Time to Heal As you may know, since the beginning of this year a very crucial process has begun within the Kundalini Yoga community due to the release of the book ‘Premka, White Bird in a Golden Cage’. This book, written by a former secretary of Yogi Bhajan, revealed...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 3, 2020 | Blog, Recipes
Vegan & gluten free Zucchini Pancakes with Cilantro-Mint Chutney Zucchini is a typical summer squash and can help our bodies to cool down when the heat is on! Besides that they are allies for slowing down premature aging of the skin, maintain good eyesight and...
by Tim & Marieke | Jul 26, 2020 | Blog, Kundalini Shakti, Personal story
The beauty of practice For three days we are diving deep into the practice of asana with Marieke's first yoga teacher. She is guiding us deep into the specific working of an asana and guiding us to fully allow the deep effect of the posture. It is a different approach...
by Tim & Marieke | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog, Recipes
Vegan Apple Crumble with ginger Ginger must be one of our favourite spices, we use it in almost everything from soup to juices, stews, curries, porridge and of course fresh ginger tea. Why? Not just because it tastes great, but also because it is one of the most...
by Tim & Marieke | Jul 12, 2020 | Blog
Relax to let it happen The past 3 weeks we are having the blessing to be in a beautiful little town right next to the Adriatic Sea in Croatia. We are recharging after a few intense months in which we had to process all the revelations concerning Yogi Bhajan and of...
by Tim & Marieke | Jul 5, 2020 | Blog, Full Moon
The strength of an open heart You cannot be open to fully feel love And all its beauty Until you can be open to fully feel pain In all its sorrow In the strength of my heart I saw the fragility of yours — Christine Evangelou It’s a full moon today and guess...
by Tim & Marieke | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, Recipes
Cooling Ayurvedic Broccoli-Zucchini Soup for Yogis Did you know broccoli contains more Vitamin C than citrus fruits? This cruciferous green is packed with fibre, chlorophyll, calcium, and disease-fighting compounds like sulforaphane and isothiocyanates. Paired with...
by Tim & Marieke | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Recipes
Green Power Food - Mung Bean Dahl with Spinach This delicious Indian Dhal isn’t just a treat for your taste buds but it is a simple yet ultra nourishing dish. Mungbeans are known for their high source of protein and therefore a wonderful add to the staple diet of...
by Tim & Marieke | May 31, 2020 | Blog, Mind
Do we keep the stories spinning? If there is anything we need right now, we would say it’s a mind that is able to clearly discern between untrue and true, backed up by an open and compassionate heart and an ability to act in alignment with your conscience. We live in...
by Tim & Marieke | May 30, 2020 | Blog, Recipes
Let the good times roll - Vegan Vietnamese springrolls These Vegan Vietnamese Spring Rolls with millet, avocado and sweet potato are delicious and easy to make yourself. They are especially designed to serve like a food as medicine for your stomach. Dipping your fresh...
by Tim & Marieke | May 18, 2020 | Blog, Personal story
The way forward A few months ago we shared about how the publishing of a book about Yogi Bhajan set in motion an avalanche of revelations, many stories about the man and his organisation came to the surface that didn’t leave us untouched. We needed a break to do some...
by Tim & Marieke | May 7, 2020 | Blog, Full Moon
Full Moon in Scorpio - Light on our shadow Full Moon in Scorpio shines her light on our shadow. She is giving us an opportunity to show ourselves totally, all the so called ‘good’ and ‘bad’ sides. This Full Moon is asking us to put our cards on the table and without...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 26, 2020 | Blog, Coping with stress
Change your perception > change your reality Our reality on Planet Earth has shifted over the past weeks. Could you ever fathom it would be possible that there would be hardly any flights, shops would be closed, children wouldn’t be allowed to go to school, you can...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 19, 2020 | Blog, Coping with stress, Personal story
Every story has two sides We are embracing this crisis as an opportunity to really dig deep. Deep within ourselves, deep into the things we believed in, deep into seeing what is happening ‘out there’. Digging deep into all the things coming into the light concerning...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Coping with stress, Personal story
Courage to see darkness "The ability to hold light is directly proportional to the courage to see darkness. Choosing to see just one creates distortions and illusions." – Anis Springate Darkness is being exposed in the Kundalini Yoga community, brave women and men are...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 18, 2020 | Blog, Mantra
Gobinda Hari | Mantra for Self-Reflection गोबिंद गोबिंद हरि हरि Gobinda Gobinda Hari Hari If you are going through a rough time, feel broken or confused, worried or insecure, try chanting the mantra ‘Gobinda Gobinda Hari Hari’ to transform and transcend your...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 4, 2020 | Blog, Sadhana
The beauty of slowing down When you have experienced a very busy time, sometimes it can be hard to stop. Although you stop your activities the mind can still go on, wanting to plan, organise, prepare, anticipate future events, etc. We like to compare this...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 1, 2020 | Blog, Mantra
Aad Guray Nameh - mantra for protection Aad Guray Nameh is a mantra most Kundalini Yogis know as it is often used when tuning in for a Kundalini Yoga class. Let’s take a deeper look into this mantra as it’s a great mantra to have in your ‘yogi backpack’ for many...
by Tim & Marieke | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, Mantra
Awaken your consciousness with the Mul Mantra The Mul Mantra is one of the mantras chanted in Kundalini Yoga, offering a direct pathway to truth, inner stillness, and divine remembrance. It begins with Ek Ong Kar, meaning “There is One Creator of all creation,” and is...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog, Interview, Personal story
In Yoga she found a way to heal herself and to live her dream life - Interview with Marieke, co-founder Kundalini Yoga School Marieke, earnestly passionate about everything she does, found in yoga a way to heal herself, a means to support her determination and a way...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 1, 2018 | Blog, Interview, Personal story, Retreats & Journeys
A personal story about India, a life changing experience Let me take you back to the evening of 27th of February 2012. My backpack is packed, the next morning I’m leaving to India for the first time, all by myself. I’m super excited but also super nervous. I’m so...
by Tim & Marieke | Jul 24, 2018 | Blog, Interview, Personal story
Interview with Tim - Co-founder Kundaliniyogaschool.org A torn ligament painfully put Tim on the path that leads up to where he is today: a travelling Kundalini Yoga Teacher in hiking boots, curiously following the winding road until the point where it dissolves into...
by Tim & Marieke | Jun 16, 2018 | Blog, IntuÏtion, Sadhana
Breakthrough; living your divine purpose What is holding you back to live the life you long for? What is holding you back to finally drop these old habits that block you, stop you or maybe endanger your health? What is taking away your vitality, your lust for life,... by Tim & Marieke | Jun 13, 2018 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga practice
The effects of Warrior Pose If you are looking for an asana (yoga posture) to help you increase your courage and stamina, look no further, Warrior Pose a.k.a. Archer Pose is the posture for you! Try doing this kundalini yoga posture daily for a while and experience...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog, Mind, Mudra, Pranayama
Meditation to invoke a meditative state Meditation isn’t only a luxury for those who can dedicate some time to it each day, meditation is a necessity for our world and the human species to survive. If we want to achieve peace in the world, we first need to achieve...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 14, 2018 | Blog, Mantra
Chanting the mantra Sat Narayan for Inner Peace When practicing Kundalini Yoga it is very common to chant a mantra during your yoga practice and many of the Kundalini Yoga meditations involve chanting a mantra. A mantra is a sound, not just any sound, but sacred...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 7, 2018 | Blog, Elements, Mudra
Mudras - The magic in your fingers In a lot of our Kundalini Yoga Sequences and meditation we make use of mudras, seals of energy that we create with our fingers. Each represents a different element and is connected to another planet. By bringing our fingers into...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog, Recipes
Food as Medicine - Vegan Cauliflower Flaxseed Quiche (gluten free) According to Chinese Medicine the lungs and the colon are connected to 'Metal' (air/ether = Vata in Ayurveda). White is the colour of this element and through eating white foods you can strengthen the...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog, Recipes
Healing Thai Carrot Coconut Soup for Lung Support Discover our Thai-inspired carrot coconut soup for recipe infused with turmeric, lemongrass, and healing spices. A perfect yoga detox soup for yogis looking to heal and support the lungs during a Kundalini practice. So...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 17, 2018 | Blog, Recipes
Vegan Scrambled Tofu: A Yogic Breakfast for Energy and Vitality Sunday morning, time for scrambled tofu! This protein-packed vegan breakfast is a delicious alternative to scrambled eggs — flavorful, nourishing, and perfectly suited for yogis. Tofu is rich in essential...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 9, 2018 | Blog, Recipes
Guilt-Free Vegan Pizza: A Nourishing Treat for Yogis Pizza as a guilty pleasure? Not this one. This vegan, gluten-free pizza is light, energizing, and full of health-boosting ingredients — a true feel-good dish for yogis and anyone wanting comfort food without the...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Recipes
Spring Detox Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing and Beetroot Boost Looking for a fresh start this Spring? This kale detox salad is not only loaded with nutrients but also supports your pineal gland, often referred to as the seat of consciousness in yogic traditions. With...
by Tim & Marieke | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Pranayama
Kundalini Yoga Pranayama for Purification Kundalini Yoga has an amazing offer of super effective meditations and pranayamas (breathing techniques) to help you cleanse and purify your body and mind. We are happy to share one with you in this blog. In this...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 24, 2018 | Blog, IntuÏtion
How Kundalini Yoga can help you to follow your Intuition To make the choices that serve you, that make you grow and that allow you to fully enjoy life it is important to live from your heart. You do this by listening to the voice of your intuition. Your intuition is...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, Mantra
A mantra for Patience, Tolerance & Compassion Compassion, patience and tolerance, essential ingredients to live a peaceful and centred life. But what to do when you don't feel this, and those around you push your buttons and get on your nerves? Ask yourself this...
by Tim & Marieke | Feb 11, 2018 | Blog, Mind
Conquer your mind and you conquer the world zਮਨਿ ਜੀਤੈ ਜਗੁ ਜੀਤੁ Man Jeetai Jagjeet Conquer your mind and you conquer the world These are famous words by Guru Nanak that make you think or actually encourage us to stop thinking. When the mind stops the world...
by Tim & Marieke | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog, Recipes
Food for your kidneys - Healing Black Bean Seaweed Soup Winter is the season connected to our Kidneys, the batteries of our body. Winter is also the season that invites us to rest and recharge. This healing Black Bean Seaweed soup works as a tonic to help recharge...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 29, 2017 | Blog, Kundalini Yoga practice
Feeling stuck? Try the Kundalini Yoga Frog Pose The Frog Pose is one of these postures in Kundalini Yoga that we can find in many different Kriyas. It is a great posture to do when you feel the energy is not flowing properly in your body, or when you feel stuck in...
by Tim & Marieke | Nov 28, 2017 | Ayurveda, Blog, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Kidneys - The batteries of your body According to Traditional Chinese Medicine winter is the season of the kidneys. Let’s shed our light on what function the kidneys actually have in our bodies and what role they play emotionally and energetically. First of all...
by Tim & Marieke | Aug 3, 2017 | Blog, Sadhana
What Is Sadhana? Discover the Power of Daily Spiritual Practice A daily Kundalini practice, also known as Kundalini Sadhana, is a powerful way to connect with your true self. Whether it includes meditation, mantra, movement, or breathwork, a consistent daily yoga...
by Tim & Marieke | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog, Depression
Vitalize the heart and break free from depression When we feel down or depressed, the electromagnetic field around the heart is weakened, which in turn weakens the aura. To be able to ‘break’ with old habits that are rooted in negativity, we need a strong commitment...
by Tim & Marieke | Jun 30, 2016 | Blog, Sadhana
Why practice for 3, 11 or 31 minutes & 11 or 40 days? Discover why specific practice times like 3, 11, or 31 minutes—and durations like 11 or 40 days—have such a powerful impact in Kundalini Yoga. These timing are part of an ancient system designed to...
by Tim & Marieke | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog, Detox
Cold showers and the benefits of cold water therapy (Ishnaan) Cold Water Therapy is an ancient yogic practice that offers countless health benefits, especially when done as a cold shower in the morning. It’s an invigorating ritual that strengthens your nervous... 
