To be present is to be in a place before we sense, feel, and comment on what's happening. We are just our natural embodied selves. Life feels spacious and open, even magical—not contracted, narrow, and confined. It's a great place to be. But it's not a goal. Why? Because we cannot really create, do, or act in this place. To take advantage of our presence, we need to integrate it into action so that our actions become more skillful, which will make our lives flow more easily.

In the West, and quite often in Sweden where I come from, the potential in high-quality teas is often overlooked. People tend to choose tea based on added aromas rather than on the real quality of the tea itself. In classical East Asian traditions, however, high-quality tea is understood as something very potent and rich: a living substance that carries qi (氣 pronounced chee), the vital energy that gives aroma, flavor, and affects your physical and mental state. These are dim

Celebrations just got a healthier twist with this new sparkling non-alcoholic tea wine from Althaus. An innovative drink that is quickly becoming a favorite for those who want to enjoy festive moments without the drawbacks of alcohol or extra calories. Imagine the refreshing flavour of Tie Guan Yin oolong tea and Jasmine tea mingling with the sophistication of sparkling white wine! This is a delightful, low-calorie choice that perfectly aligns with today's wellness trends. A

And why we loose the spinal mobility as adults and how to reverse it! Our ankles provide the foundational contact with the ground. When our ankle joints are weak, stiff, or unstable, everything above adapts poorly. Ankles are often forgotten until they get injured! (as are feet - read about them in an earlier blog ). Our ankles are often the cause of other pains higher up in the body, but they rarely get "blamed". Why are our ankles overlooked? Probably because these joints a

How to find the light when winter is at its darkest in the northern hemisphere! And what the winter season invites us to do!

And is yoga really making you strong? Me competing in the Swedish Bodybuilding Championships. The picture above shows me some 20+ years ago. I look quite strong; however, my strength was very artificial, meaning it was almost entirely focused on my "outer layer." My spine was very weak, I had pretty low mind-body integration, and my nervous system, endocrine system, and parts of my body had strong energetic blocks that made me weak when it came to combining many muscle groups

While Eastern and Western approaches to health share the goal of promoting well-being and treating illness, they differ in their foundations, philosophies, and methods. Eastern health philosophy, for example, Chinese medicine, considers the body, mind, and consciousness as an interconnected system where maintaining balance and harmony is crucial. The Wu Xing theory outlines five phases: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, that are linked to meridians, organs, our mind, emoti

Prana is the vital life force that flows through everything in this universe, both external and internal. We find prana in nature, in the sunlight, and in the water, and it is distributed throughout the body via energy channels called Nadis in Sanskrit and Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Prana influences every facet of our being—physical, mental, and spiritual. You can survive several minutes without breathing, but not a single minute without prana. We cannot see

Soothing and nourishing for both mind and body! Tea is more than just a drink; it's a warm embrace in a cup that has relaxed and nourished souls for thousands of years. Its ability to provide comfort, uplift spirits, and bolster health has made it a cherished part of cultures worldwide. Today, tea is produced in more than 50 countries. From cozy mornings and afternoons to moments of reflection, tea rituals are woven into people's lives, promising numerous benefits for both mi

What do we mean by the ultimate truth? And how does it relate to tea?

Each fine tea is a reflection of the unique area and cultural heritage that created it.

The tea industry offers specialized roles like tea tasters and tea sommeliers. And many other areas of expertise, from plantation to cup.

How tea influences my sleep quality. This is the topic of this week's Elevenses!

Himachal Pradesh means the land of snow, him = snow, achal = land. Pradesh means province. It is the northernmost tea region in India....

Black teas and wulong teas that are oxidized to about 70% or more are fire element teas. This means they support the fire element within...

In the Northern Hemisphere, we move towards cooler temperatures. Harvest season has begun!

Sri Lanka, the lovely island situated to the southeast of the Indian peninsula, has a rich history that dates back prehistorically 125...

The Brits not only enjoy their tea; they love to dunk biscuits in it! Since I happen to be married to one huge fan of tea drinking and dunking biscuits, I thought I would write a few lines about this topic in this week's Elevenses!

This Weekly Elevenses is all about the upcoming Tea Sommelier Certified Diploma Course, Level one. It will start end September / beginning October 2025. One course per year. Welcome to read about it here in my blog!

You can call it cold brew matcha or iced matcha. Regardless of the name, matcha and cold water mixed together get you a cold matcha drink...