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Easy ritual for the Spring Equinox

Awaken to life There are times of the year that invite us to pause, observe the subtle change of the seasons, and connect with the natural cycles that surround us. The spring equinox is precisely one of these transitions: a perfect balance between day and night, between light and shadow.

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Autumn Ritual Recommendation

Autumn has just begun. It is a time when Nature withdraws inward: the leaves of the trees fall, the daylight shortens, and it gets colder. This corresponds to the metal or air element, related to the lungs and the large intestine. Yoga means union or integration. Integration and harmony of

Artistic Corner, Meditation
Essay: The “Felt Sense” Prayer, an invitation to reflect on your sensations

We recently read this essay by an unknown author, and we loved it. We hope it helps you reflect on the relation you have with your sensations. Does rejection arise? Do you build up resistance? The “Felt Sense” Prayer “I am the pain in your head, the knot in your

Meditation
Full Moon Ritual

These full moon days of October we invite you to do a little ritual and exercise of journaling. First of all, light a candle or set up a small altar of autumn.  Then sit for a few minutes to meditate.  Contemplate the silence and the present, without judgement.   After the

Meditation, Yoga
Deep cleaning

At this time of the year, the beginning of autumn, it is an ideal time for a deep cleaning in all senses. What does this mean? It is a time when nature let go what it no longer needs: the leaves of the trees fall, the fruits of the earth

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The tea wayfarer – Katya’s story

In the Global Tea Hut magazine of September 2021, the story of Katya and her relationship with tea was published. This is a specialized magazine on Tea edited by our Zen and Tea Teacher, Wu De. We share the article: “I began a relationship with tea in a gentle and slow

Meditation
The tea wayfarer – Dani’s story

In the Global Tea Hut magazine of June 2021, the story of Dani and his relationship with tea was published. This is a specialized magazine on Tea edited by our Zen and Tea Teacher, Wu De. We share the article: “I feel very honored to have the privilege of introducing myself

Meditation
Ritual de Luna Llena de Agosto

Desde hace tiempo en Casa Cuadrau estamos haciendo pequeños rituales que nos conectan más los ritmos de la naturaleza, con nuestra esencia y con lo que vamos transitando. La noche del 23 al 24 de julio tuvimos la primera luna llena en Acuario de 2021. Tuvimos la suerte de tener

Forest Bathing in Casa Cuadrau Yoga Retreats Pyrenees
Hiking, Meditation, Movement
Forest Bathing or Shinrin-yoku

In the 80’s the Japanese term shinrin-yoku came up to give an ecological alternative after the exhaustion of the technological boom and to bring people closer to nature again. This term can be translated as Forest Bathing. In the 90’s, scientific researches where proving the physiological benefits of this practice.

Meditation, Yoga
Pranayama | Session with Breathing Exercises

Pranayama, a necessary practice for daily life. The pranayama belongs to the practice of Raja Yoga. We consider that it is one more practice of Yoga, which is equally necessary and important in our daily life, to have good health, a calm and concentrated mind. We invite you to adopt

Family, Meditation, Yoga
Creating Our Refuge

Adults and children, we all need to feel that we have a space of our own, and throughout the day it is very necessary to take breaks. It’s very important that each of us own a “little refuge” to go when we need to relax, when we feel sad, angry,

Meditación Movimiento Consciente Natural Casa Cuadrau
Meditation, Movement
Meditation in Movement: the 5 Elements

Each day make sure to take some time to allow your body to release tension through movement. Dani really likes dancing and exploring movement. In our retreats, during some of our walks, Dani guides Movement Meditation sessions to invite us to be barefoot, feel the earth, connect with nature, feel

Meditación Caminando Casa Cuadrau Caminata meditativa
Hiking, Meditation, Movement
Walking Meditation

El caminar es una actividad que hacemos a diario, incluso estando en casa. Y ¿cuántas veces caminas sin tener consciencia de tu cuerpo, el movimiento, tu respiración? Te invitamos a re-aprende a caminar con la curiosidad de un bebé que comienza a dar sus primeros pasos, y a sentir a

Casa Cuadrau | Retiros de Yoga, Arte y Senderismo
Hiking, Meditation
Dear Mother Earth

Dear Mother Earth, One more day, I pay my respects and my deepest thanks for giving me the opportunity to live in you. In this sacred home to which I am proud to belong. In these days of lockdown, from home, I learn from the perseverance of the swallows and

Monthly Inspiration by Casa Cuadrau
Hiking, Meditation, Yoga
Monthly inspiration

In this space we will post different activity suggestions month by month, so you can keep your practice inspired and nourished. If you just found this post, you can do little by little. Starting with whatever you feel like. We are globally living a lockdown due to the COVID-19. We

Hiking, Meditation, Movement
Meditative Walk: instructions

The meditative walk is a great way to connect with yourself and with nature. In all our retreats it is a fundamental activity that helps us to stop the mind and simple live the present moment as it is. Here are some basic instructions to enjoy your meditative walk: Bring