Category: Blog

Interview: Money, Desire & Power: The Alchemy of Transformation ~ with Nishta Matarese and Evangelos Diavolitsis

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Evangelos Diavolitsis Nishta Matarese
2024-01-03

First things first, why ‘Money-Desire-Power’? What inspired this provocative trio as a theme for your upcoming retreat?  It’s not a trio, it’s a trilogy or a tragedy because, if they are unconscious, they create pain and chaos. They can also be enjoyable and transformative tools depending on the view and approach.  Look, life is provoking […]

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The Dance of Movement & Stillness

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Evangelos Diavolitsis Gijs Fermie Nishta Matarese Prafulla Carnaghi Silvia Eriksson
2023-07-13

Today, we celebrate MOVEMENT! There is something magical that happens when we consciously move, whether it’s in a yoga class, walking, hiking, dancing or whichever way you love to shake and wiggle your being. Movement of all forms plays such a big part of our spiritual and wellbeing practices, and also in what we offer […]

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Keeping our Cool during Summer

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Julia Monosova
2023-07-12

Summer is upon us and we are feeling the heat of this especially warm year! It can be challenging to find energy and can become a little overwhelming, especially if we are not on vacation and have a busy day. Here are some suggestions from our beloved yoga teacher & wellness coach Julia on how […]

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Interview: A Slice of Life – with Chef Viramo

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Chef Viramo
2023-05-16

Chances are that if you’ve been at Mandali, you’ve had the pleasure of savouring some of the delicious, heart warming dishes lovingly prepared by Chef Viramo. A coming together of traditional Italian recipes, wholesome vegetarian stews, fresh crispy salads and of course, his unforgettable Tiramisu, his cooking is a part of the essence of what […]

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The 6 Keys to Happiness

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Dagmar Spremberg
2023-05-01

Real Happiness is not based on external circumstances. This is one of the main lessons we receive in our studies of yoga philosophy, so how can you feel more happiness even if life is not always up to giving it? These are the 6 keys to happiness: 1. Know Yourself Get to know yourself on […]

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Sound, Silence and the exploration of Consciousness

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Shastro
2023-04-18

When I was in my late teens and after moving out from my parents home, I was living in a small apartment in Italy that was located on a busy main street. At times when I was in the kitchen preparing a cup of tea or doing nothing in particular, I would notice that the […]

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6 Tips to Improve your Meditation Practice

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Evangelos Diavolitsis Nishta Matarese
2023-04-13

The fastest way to improve your meditation practice is to see everything you do during the day as an opportunity to cultivate pristine awareness. Show up for life with eyes wide open! Show up for the small stuff especially. That’s where you want to fall asleep. It’s easy for the mind to wander when you […]

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Beautiful – is being taken care of by the ones you love

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Bilge Alpay
2023-03-28

Recently, we have had a massive earthquake in Turkey. Due to human greed and negligence, the aftermath of the natural disaster was devastation. A few days after the tragedy, I went to teach at a Mandali Experience and a very dear friend of mine went to the devastation zone to help. After we both returned, […]

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Interview: Parenting in a new world – with George Maddick

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George Maddick
2023-03-20

In this inquisitive and open conversation with George, we learn about his journey of becoming a young father, building his life and family according to his vision of a world more connected to the earth. He is also an integral part of our Mandali family, passionately taking care of our gardens and grounds. All the […]

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