India
There are several forms of meditation, one type that I grew up with is called mantra meditation in the West, i.e. you repeat the same text over and over again either a certain number of times or a certain number of minutes/hours. All mantras in Hinduism start with AUM, you may have heard that in yoga training? It is said to … Continue Mantra meditation
Lohri is a big celebration in Punjab, the state where I was born. Punjab is located 250 km north of the capital New Delhi. The state is known for, among other things, agriculture and the production of sporting goods, fresher air than the big cities, colorful costumes and a culture filled with warmth and generosity. Furthermore, there is a variety of gourmet dishes on offer, a few of which you may already know from Indian restaurants. It is said that if you are going to experience India at its best, attend a Punjabi wedding (it will be on the blog one day).
