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Finding Fluidity

Finding Fluidity

All Level ✺ 20- 25 February 2025 ✺ La Viñuela, Spain

As we approach the end of winter, the cosmos beckons us into a realm of dreams and intuition, a dance of intuitiveness and creativity, sensitivity and fluidity, wisdom and imaginations, surrender and ease. It’s the beginning of the astrological Pisces Season! 

 In this season there is a sense of trust that we are somehow carried – like water – exactly where we need to go, even if we don’t yet know where that is. Pisces season feels like a slow breath out. It’s where we can sink into the unknown. It’s where we ride the waves as they come. It is where we lean into trust and surrender to the vastness of the universe. 

During our week together we will tap into these energies and weave movement practice to nourish the whole of you and connecting with the power of fluidity – the ability to adapt, flow, and embrace change gracefully to help you reconnect with your inner self and rediscover your natural state of balance.  A week where every moment is a chance to rediscover your inner peace and explore the limitless potential within you and to let the healing powers of yoga and nature wash over you, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Each morning, we’ll flow through a dynamic, purposeful and fluid vinyasa practice. There will be daily guided meditations and breathwork. Afternoon classes will have lots of restorative elements including yin yoga and yoga nidra working on releasing areas of deep-rooted tension and resistance. Throughout the week into the daily classes, we’ll also explore yogic philosophy and some astrology teachings and its application in everyday life for an even more mindful and magical experience.

Vera Bettiol
Vera is an E-RYT 500 YA certified yoga instructor & former YTT lead. Vera is specialized in Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Hormone Yoga Therapy (HYT), Meditation, EFT and crystal bowl sound-healing. 

She was born and raised in Italy, lived for many years in California and has studied with several international teachers, each of whom has taught her the infinite possibilities of yoga practice and this ever-evolving path. Currently she teaches yoga at numerous studios in Italy, and travels the world leading yoga workshops and 200hrs Yoga Teacher Trainings. She continues her journey driven by love for this discipline and for knowledge and these are the same drives she brings to teaching.

When not teaching, Vera is passionate about lunar astrology, watching sunsets, sunrises, spending time with family & exploring every corner of the planet.

Yoga Videos with Vera
More about Vera

Connect with the power of fluidity

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation & breathwork
○ restorative and/or yoga nidra in the afternoons
○ hike to the stupa
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to/from Málaga
○ airport transfer to/from La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel cancellation insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.390€, group size 11

please visit our faqs.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner

arrival day:
check-in from 16.00,
afternoon snack, short yoga class,
19.30 dinner,
21.00 welcome circle

departure day:
no yoga class,
9.00 breakfast,
check out until 10.00

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. we’ll let you know what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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English Gentle Fleur van Hille All Level Vinyasa Flow January La Viñuela, Spain Restorative Nidra Blog Spain

Vibrations of the Heart

Vibrations of the Heart

All Level ✺ 28 January - 2 February 2025 ✺ La Viñuela, Spain

This winter, treat yourself to a retreat in the most southern part of Europe, where the sun graces the skies for many hours each day. Nestled in the stunning Andalusian mountains, you’ll stay in a beautifully designed house that offers both warmth and comfort with its cozy heating and crackling fireplaces. Surrounded by breathtaking views and tranquil nature, you’ll also savor delicious, plant-based meals prepared with love by our private retreat chef. This is the perfect setting to recharge and reconnect with yourself.

Each morning, we’ll flow through a vinyasa practice that is both gentle and energizing, inspired by the joy we can generate simply through movement. With thoughtfully curated music, these sessions will leave you feeling uplifted and connected to your inner vitality.

In the afternoons, we’ll embrace deep rest through restorative yoga and yoga nidra, allowing the body and mind to completely relax. During these peaceful moments, we’ll also explore the vibrational healing of mantra chanting. Mantras offer a unique way to bring focus and calm to your mind, as well as to foster a sense of connection within and around you.

Throughout the retreat, we’ll explore how ancient teachings—such as yoga philosophy, mantras, and their ties to Hindu mythology—can bring meaning and balance to our modern lives. Whether you’re new to mantras or have prior experience, you’ll be welcomed into an inclusive and supportive environment where you can participate at your own comfort level.

Come and join us for a deeply nourishing experience filled with warmth, movement, rest, and connection.

Fleur van Hille
People often describe me as a warm and sunny person with an intuitive approach to teaching yoga. I like hearing this description because it shows that I’ve made a real connection with my students. And if there’s one thing about yoga that I love the most and which characterises my classes, workshops and retreats, it’s the feeling of being connected.

A retreat offers us the possibility of a truly profound experience of yoga. Surrounded by nature and among like-minded people from every corner of the world, a unique journey unfolds. Conversations open up, emotions are untapped, and discoveries are made…

In the quiet of each morning, we begin our yoga practice in stillness, taking time to anchor our awareness in the present moment through a guided breathing exercise, a meditation or visualisation. Then, drawing on the energy of the rising sun and the freshness of a brand-new day, I lead you through a vinyasa flow that is both gentle and energising.

During the dip in energy that tends to follow lunchtime, the sessions slow down, allowing for a deeper exploration of the techniques and practices encountered earlier in the day. There’s also plenty of time for sinking into a profound state of relaxation with restorative or yin yoga, or even yoga nidra (yogic sleep) – sometimes accompanied by mantras, music, or myths.

Yoga Videos with Fleur
Fleur’s Website

Step into the new year
with good vibrations!

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation & chanting
○ restorative and/or yoga nidra in the afternoons
○ hike to the stupa
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to/from Málaga
○ airport transfer to/from La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel cancellation insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.390€, group size 11

please visit our faqs.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner

arrival day:
check-in from 16.00,
afternoon snack
19.30 dinner,
21.00 welcome circle

departure day:
no yoga class,
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. we’ll let you know what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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Casa Erica Template Retreat page

Casa Erica Template

Intermediate ✺ 22nd - 28th August 2024 ✺
Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Morning classes will be more gentle and ease-filled in nature, building up gradually. Preparing ourselves for the day ahead.

Evening classes will be more flow and effort based with a calming wind-down and to end the day.

Day 1: Mindful Movement Slow down your pace. Today is all about building slow, controlled and connected balance in the present moment

Day 2: Creating Your Rhythm Today we find fluidity and connection to your movements. Let yourself turn inward to let your curiosity guide you through the journey

Day 3: Conscious and Connected Today is cultivated around opening your heart and connecting to your breath. Create space and awareness as we explore a variety of backbends

Morning classes will be more gentle and ease-filled in nature, building up gradually. Preparing ourselves for the day ahead.

Evening classes will be more flow and effort based with a calming wind-down and to end the day.

Christina Bruns
Über ihre langjährige Tanzkarriere hat Christina den Zugang zum Yoga gefunden. 2015 absolvierte sie ihre 200h Ausbildung bei Sampoorna Yoga in Goa, Indien. 2020 ist sie nach Indien zurückgekehrt, um an ihrer Schule die 300h zu absolvieren. Danach hat sich ihr Leben verändert und sie wollte frei von allen Normen einen Ort kreieren, an dem jeder Mensch willkommen ist und akzeptiert wird, genauso wie er ist mit allen Facetten. Im Januar 2021 eröffnete sie ihr erster Yogastudio in Wien, das TRBY Yoga Studio.

Christinas Klassen sind körperlich fordernd und sie liebt das Spiel mit den Dynamiken. Ein moderner Ansatz ist ihr wichtig in ihren Klassen. Für sie bedeutet Yoga zu unterrichten, vor allem den Menschen der mit ihr praktiziert in den Vordergrund zu stellen. Alle Formen die vorgegeben werden dürfen frei interpretiert werden, um so zu 100% im Körper anzukommen. Yoga zu praktizieren bedeutet für sie einen Zugang zum Körper herzustellen, Akzeptanz zu finden für das was ist, die Schönheit zu sehen in den kleinen Dingen des Lebens und eine Verbindung zwischen Körper und Geist herzustellen, um das Vertrauen und die Liebe wieder zurück in den Körper zu bringen und von der Matte in den Alltag zu übertragen.
Mehr über Xtina

It's time to connect
with your true self

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at casa erica
○ 3 vegan meals per day & snacks
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ asana workshops in the afternoons
○ hike on wednesdays
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to Casa Erica
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ beach day lunch at local restaurant (25- 35€) 
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.300€

please visit our faqs for infos about the different retreat levels, airport transfer, cancellations policy and much more.

Additional information

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ beach 〰️ pool 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner


arrival day
:
check-in from 16.00,
afternoon snack, short yoga class,
19.30 dinner, 21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no yoga class,
9.30 breakfast, check out until 11.00

 

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. bring sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike & a beach/pool towel. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

We are organising group pick ups on arrival day (Thursday) from Málaga Airport & Málaga main central station (María Zambrano). Vice versa for departure on Wednesday. Approx costs: 20- 25€/person/way.

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Casa Erica is where it all begun and where we host retreats since 2014. It is a home to us, which we love to share. Peacefully located on the coast of Andalusia, between Málaga and Nerja. The beach in walking distance. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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Viñuela Template

Intermediate ✺ 22nd - 28th August 2024 ✺
La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

Every day, we walk in the depths of a deeply masculine world, but endless possibilities are waiting for us when we step into the sacred circle of sisterhood. 

In this women-only retreat, we will learn from, connect with, and co-create alongside one another. We will explore many avenues of self-expression through daily yoga and meditation, as well as movement, breath, journaling, and embodiment practices. We will tap a toe into the magic of living alongside our natural, feminine rhythm, and we will support one another as equals as we move into our shadows to shine new light on the beauty that is flowing within us all.  

Throughout our retreat, we will form a circle of sisterhood where we can hold space for one another and breathe in the healing of our shared experiences. Through the enchantment of self-expression, we will find a deeper connection to ourselves and to one another, leaving our week together to return home with a more profound understanding of the magic pulsing within all of us.

An important note: This retreat is open to all bodies walking in the expression of femininity. If you identify in another way and still wish to attend, we are so open to hearing from you and we can either discuss whether this event will support you, or we can direct you towards other practitioners who hold the best possible space for you.

Lauren Simonis
Hello beautiful humans! I’m Lauren and I’ve been a yoga teacher for five years, a facilitator for twenty, and a lover of all-female spaces my entire life. I believe there is magic when women come together and share their experiences. There is a sacred divinity that lives in each of us just waiting to be brought to the surface, and sometimes, a room filled with other voices calling out, “Yes, sister!” is exactly what we need to leave feeling a deeper sense of love and devotion to all of the magic that lives inside of us.

Lauren moved to Portugal from the U.S. in 2016 and that’s where her passion for yoga grew from a hobby, to a habit, to a passion. She first began teaching aerial yoga and then expanded her training to include vinyasa, hatha, yin, and myofascial release when she realised how much joy her students brought her. With these experiences, she found herself immersed more and more in all-female spaces, and in them, she found the healing, love, and support she had been craving all her life. These experiences inspired her to take additional training in creating sacred spaces for women so she could share the magic she found within them.

More about Lauren

It's time to connect
with your true self

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ asana workshops in the afternoons
○ hike on Wednesdays
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.390€

please visit our faqs for infos about our corona policy, travel, airport transfer and much more.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

arrival day: check-in from 16.00,
afternoon snack, short yoga class, 19.30 dinner, 21.00
welcome circle

departure day: no yoga class, 9.00
breakfast, check out until 10.00

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. we’ll let you know what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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Template

15-21 January 2023, La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain✺

Every day, we walk in the depths of a deeply masculine world, but endless possibilities are waiting for us when we step into the sacred circle of sisterhood. 

In this women-only retreat, we will learn from, connect with, and co-create alongside one another. We will explore many avenues of self-expression through daily yoga and meditation, as well as movement, breath, journaling, and embodiment practices. We will tap a toe into the magic of living alongside our natural, feminine rhythm, and we will support one another as equals as we move into our shadows to shine new light on the beauty that is flowing within us all.  

Throughout our retreat, we will form a circle of sisterhood where we can hold space for one another and breathe in the healing of our shared experiences. Through the enchantment of self-expression, we will find a deeper connection to ourselves and to one another, leaving our week together to return home with a more profound understanding of the magic pulsing within all of us.

An important note: This retreat is open to all bodies walking in the expression of femininity. If you identify in another way and still wish to attend, we are so open to hearing from you and we can either discuss whether this event will support you, or we can direct you towards other practitioners who hold the best possible space for you.

Lauren Simonis

Hello beautiful humans! I’m Lauren and I’ve been a yoga teacher for five years, a facilitator for twenty, and a lover of all-female spaces my entire life. I believe there is magic when women come together and share their experiences. There is a sacred divinity that lives in each of us just waiting to be brought to the surface, and sometimes, a room filled with other voices calling out, “Yes, sister!” is exactly what we need to leave feeling a deeper sense of love and devotion to all of the magic that lives inside of us.

Lauren moved to Portugal from the U.S. in 2016 and that’s where her passion for yoga grew from a hobby, to a habit, to a passion. She first began teaching aerial yoga and then expanded her training to include vinyasa, hatha, yin, and myofascial release when she realised how much joy her students brought her. With these experiences, she found herself immersed more and more in all-female spaces, and in them, she found the healing, love, and support she had been craving all her life. These experiences inspired her to take additional training in creating sacred spaces for women so she could share the magic she found within them.

More about Lauren

lauren-simonis

It's time to connect with your true self

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ asana workshops in the afternoons
○ hike on Wednesdays
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1070€

please visit our faqs for infos about our corona policy, travel, airport transfer and much more.

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation 

10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

arrival day: check-in from 15.00,
afternoon snack, short yoga class,
19.30 dinner, 21.00 welcome circle 

departure day: no yoga class,
9.00 breakfast, check out until 10.00

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. we’ll let you know what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

check- in is from 16:00, dinner at 19:30 // check- out on departure day until 10:00 after breakfast

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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Thai Style Baked Tofu

Full of Asian Flavours – Thai Style Baked Tofu

Sometimes people approach me with: But Tofu doesn’t have any taste! I think that’s a bit unfair.

Tofu is definitely that kind of food people love to passionately exchange opinions about. Some people hate tofu, some think it is unhealthy and so on. For a food that has been invented 2000 years ago and since then has been eaten all over the world tofu is still so misunderstood.

If you tip the word Tofu into google this is what you get: Cheese-like flavorless food made from soybeans. Flavorless – a devastating verdict! But what about chicken or mozzarella when eaten raw or only prepared in the pan with a little salt? Aren’t all of them blank canvas? Ready to get colored with your favorite flavours. This recipe is very adjustable. You can play with different ingredientes such as spices, fresh herbs, acids (e.g. lemon, vinegar, citrus) or fruits (e.g. oranges, passion fruit, raspberries).

Let’s talk about the health benefits of Tofu:  all soy foods are very high in protein, calcium, and iron while low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. As a result you can lower your cholesterol and reduce the risk of some cancers as well as heart disease. Soy also contains isoflavones which show tremendous potential to fight disease on several fronts. For those new to soy it is recommendable to add soy slowly to your diet. Make sure you buy tofu that is made from organic and non-GMO soybeans.

Here I am sharing one of my favorite ways to prepare Tofu as you can prepare it a day before and then just put it in the oven the next day. You can also prepare this dish with Tempeh instead (mmmh I like it even better).

Recipe Ingredients

Marinade

1 small Onion, diced
1 clove Garlic, sliced
1 tabelspoon greated Ginger
1 Lemongrass Stalk, cut into pieces big enough to take it out before eating
1 teaspoon Chilli powder or flakes or sauce
1 handfull Thai Basilikum
5 tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce)
2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (or other vinegar)
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons roasted Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Agave Syrup (or other sweetener)

Ingredientes

200g Tofu
200g Eggplant or small Eggplant

To Serve

Sesame Seeds
Green Onion
Lime Wedge
Thai Basilikum
Cilantro

Preparation

  1. Press Tofu! Thats a very important step that should always be done when working with Tofu as you will replace the water by a flavourful marinade. Here’s how to press tofu: Take a clean kitchen towel, fold it several times to rectangle. Place the tofu block on one of the short rectangle sides so you can flip over the other short side to cover the tofu completely.Place a heavy object on top of the towel. Let sit for about 20 min.
  2. Mix the Marinade. This is the fun part. You want to make a good amount of Marinade to infuse the Tofu and the Eggplant. To make 200ml of Marinade: take a glass jar and fill in 100ml of Water. Now add all Marinade ingredientes but the onion and the garlic. Pestle the Thai Basilikum Leaves and Lemongrass Stalks and then add Garlic and Onion. Taste the Marinade and adjust with more Lemon, Soy Sauce, Chilli, Sesame Oil or more Rice Vinegar. You want to achieve an intense flavour. Combine Tofu and Eggplant with Marinade in an baking dish and let sit for 2- 24hours.
  3. Bake for up to 45 minutes on 180 degree.
  4. Garnish with Sesame Seeds, lime wedges, Green Onions, fresh Thai Basilikum and Cilantro. Serve with Rice or Buckwheat.

Enjoy!

Variant with Tempeh
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Thai Style Baked Tofu

Full of Asian Flavours – Thai Style Baked Tofu

Sometimes people claim that Tofu doesn’t have any taste. I think that’s a bit unfair to say and I bet most of those claimers have no idea how to prepare Tofu.

Tofu is definitely that kind of food people love to passionately exchange opinions about. Some people hate tofu, some think it is unhealthy and so on. For a food that has been invented 2000 years ago and since then has been eaten all over the world tofu is still so misunderstood.

If you tip the word Tofu into google this is what you get: Cheese-like flavorless food made from soybeans. Flavorless – a devastating verdict! But what about chicken or mozzarella when eaten raw or only prepared in the pan with a little salt? Aren’t all of them blank canvas? Ready to get colored with your favorite flavours. This recipe is very adjustable. You can play with different ingredientes such as spices, fresh herbs, acids (e.g. lemon, vinegar, citrus) or fruits (e.g. oranges, passion fruit, raspberries).

Let’s talk about the health benefits of Tofu:  all soy foods are very high in protein, calcium, and iron while low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. As a result you can lower your cholesterol and reduce the risk of some cancers as well as heart disease. Soy also contains isoflavones which show tremendous potential to fight disease on several fronts. For those new to soy it is recommendable to add soy slowly to your diet. Make sure you buy tofu that is made from organic and non-GMO soybeans.

Here I am sharing one of my favorite ways to prepare Tofu as you can prepare it a day before and then just put it in the oven the next day. You can also prepare this dish with Tempeh instead (mmmh I like it even better).

Recipe Ingredients

Marinade

1 small Onion, diced
1 clove Garlic, sliced
1 tabelspoon greated Ginger
1 Lemongrass Stalk, cut into pieces big enough to take it out before eating
1 teaspoon Chilli powder or flakes or sauce
1 handfull Thai Basilikum
5 tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce)
2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (or other vinegar)
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons roasted Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Agave Syrup (or other sweetener)

Ingredientes

200g Tofu
200g Eggplant or small Eggplant

To Serve

Sesame Seeds
Green Onion
Lime Wedge
Thai Basilikum
Cilantro

Preparation

  1. Press Tofu! Thats a very important step that should always be done when working with Tofu as you will replace the water by a flavourful marinade. Here’s how to press tofu: Take a clean kitchen towel, fold it several times to rectangle. Place the tofu block on one of the short rectangle sides so you can flip over the other short side to cover the tofu completely.Place a heavy object on top of the towel. Let sit for about 20 min.
  2. Mix the Marinade. This is the fun part. You want to make a good amount of Marinade to infuse the Tofu and the Eggplant. To make 200ml of Marinade: take a glass jar and fill in 100ml of Water. Now add all Marinade ingredientes but the onion and the garlic. Pestle the Thai Basilikum Leaves and Lemongrass Stalks and then add Garlic and Onion. Taste the Marinade and adjust with more Lemon, Soy Sauce, Chilli, Sesame Oil or more Rice Vinegar. You want to achieve an intense flavour. Combine Tofu and Eggplant with Marinade in an baking dish and let sit for 2- 24hours.
  3. Bake for up to 45 minutes on 180 degree.
  4. Garnish with Sesame Seeds, lime wedges, Green Onions, fresh Thai Basilikum and Cilantro. Serve with Rice or Buckwheat.

Enjoy!

Variant with Tempeh
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Peanut Butter – Chocolate Cups

Vegan glutenfree Chocolate – Peanut Butter Cups

The dessert our Yoga Retreat guests rave about the most are these delicious sweet bars!
And the best about it is that they are easy to prepare with only 5 ingredients. Furthermore you can store them in your freezer and take them out, whenever your sweet thooth asks for it.

 

Recipe Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer

1 cup Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Coconut flour or shreds (unsweetened)
A splash of agave syrup to sweeten

Chocolate Layer

1 cup vegan Chocolate Bar
1/2 cup Peanut Butter

To Serve

Coarse good sea salt

 

Preparation

First melt the chocolate in a water bath or very short in the microwave.
Until the chocolate is melted, mix the other ingredients for the peanut butter layer and fill it in to a silicon ice cube or muffin form. Now you mix the peanut butter in the melted chocolate and fill it it on top of the peanut butter layer. After the chocolate layer is cooled to room temperature, put the form into the freezer. After around 3 hours the dessert can be served.

Before serving take the cups out of the freezer and let them defrost for about 10-15 minutes. Afterwards sprinkle some sea salt over them. Ready to serve!

 

Enjoy!

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Schoko-Erdnuss Dessert

Veganes glutenfreies Schokoladen-Erdnussbutter Dessert

Diese leckeren kleinen Köstlichkeiten lösen bei unseren Yoga Retreat Gästen regelmässig Freudenschreie aus.
Das tolle daran ist, dass sie sehr einfach zuzubereiten sind und man nur 5 Zutaten benötigt. Außerdem kann man sie im Gefrierfach aufbewahren und hat immer ein Dessert parat.

 

Rezept

Erdnussbutterschicht

1 Tasse Erdnussbutter
1/2 Tasse Kokosnussraspel (ungesüßt)
Ein Spritzer Agavendicksaft zum Süßen

Schokoladenschicht

1 Tasse vegane Backschokolade
1/2 Tasse Erdnussbutter

Zum Servieren

grobes gutes Meersalz

 

 

Zubereitung der veganen Erdnussbutter-Schokoladen Bars

Zunächst schmilzt man die Schokolade in einem Wasserbad oder ganz kurz in der Mikrowelle.
Bis die Schokolade geschmolzen ist, vermengt man die Zutaten für die Erdnussbutterschicht und füllt sie in eine Form. Am besten eignet sich eine Eiswürfelform oder Muffinschalen aus Silikon.
Nun rührt man die Erdnussbutter in die geschmolzene Schokolade und füllt die Menge auf die Erdnussbutterschicht in die Form. Nachdem die Schokoladenschicht auf Raumtemperatur abgekühlt ist, stellt man die Formen ins Gefrierfach. Nach ein paar Stunden kann das Dessert serviert werden.

Vor dem Servieren die Erdnuss-Schoko-Bars aus dem Gefrierfach holen und 10-15 Minuten antauen lassen. Anschließend mit groben Meersalz bestreuen und servieren.

 

Enjoy!

 

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Meditation. Just do it!

Viele unserer Retreat Gäste freuen sich darauf bei uns ihre erste Meditation zu erleben. Nach einer Woche fühlt man den wohltuenden Effekt der Meditation besonders.

Yoga und Meditation sind stark miteinander verknüpft. Yoga stärkt den Körper, beruhigt den Geist und bereitet so auf die Meditation vor.

 

Daria hat auf ihrem Blog dariadaria.com einen tollten Artikel zum Thema verfasst: Meditieren. 7 Tipps zum Anfangen. Kurz und gut erklärt sie die wichtigsten Punkte beim Meditieren und wie man klein (und überhaupt) anfängt. Mir hilft es immer sehr mich auf meinen Atem zu konzentrieren und ein Mantra an die Ein- und Ausatmung zu knüpfen. Meins ist ein “just”- aus “now”.

Dann macht es am Besten wie Daria es schon schreibt: ” tu es einfach. Setz dich hin, schließe die Augen, atme.”

Setz dich bequem, etwas erhöht, auf ein Kissen. Dafür bieten sich natürlich ganz hervorragend ein Meditationskissen an, da es dir hilft deinen Rücken gerade zu halten. Außerdem schonst du deine Knie und dein Becken. Meditationskissen sind nicht so weich wie normale Kissen und geben deinem Körpergewicht nur ganz leicht nach. Du kannst die Beine vor dem Körper überkreuzen oder die Schienenbeine und Fußrücken auf dem Boden ablegen, die Füße zeigen nach hinten.

Die Sitzposition sollte als bequem empfunden werden, da sie nach Möglichkeit während der Meditation nicht geändert wird.

Falls du immer noch das Gefühl hast nicht zu wissen, wie du deine erste Meditation beginnen sollst, lade dir die App Insight Timer und wähle eine geführte Meditation. Hier wirst du mit Musik oder gesprochenem Wort in und während der Meditation begleitet. Das kann manchmal helfen Konzentration zu finden.

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Wir bedanken uns herzlichst bei Lotuscrafts für diese Kooperation.  Die Meditationskissen von Lotuscrafts werden fair und ökologisch aus 100% Baumwolle (Bio) produziert.