For me, creating a space for movement and encounter also means creating a space for inner movement and encounters. This gave rise to my idea for the “humanAsana” project. The focus is on people in the context of movement and encounters in the broadest sense. One of the things that connects us as human beings is our bodies. We are all people, people who are in very different bodies.

The plan is to have various photo exhibitions on this theme with mainly black and white photos. This contrast again brings the Ha and the Tha, the balance. In this way, an external movement might become an internal movement.

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Long time no hear… After an intense year, it’s now time to  move on. Life is on the move. Besalty has changed. The land
and house in Portugal are still there, but new faces have arrived. The land has been filled with new life and a project has opened up in Germany. As drastic as the changes may seem, they are enriching. A studio is being created in Hamburg together wit Ivonne from Pilates Tribe (www.pilatestribe.de).
A space that will be filled with movement (yoga and Pilates), but also many other ideas. Portugal will become a special place that creates calm and connection. We will offer retreats and workshops here with the Animo Studio. You will soon find more information here at www.animo-studio.de. Or simply drop by directly!

We want to give something back! That’s why we collected 1 Euro per day, 365 Euro for the whole year 2021. 200 Euro we donated to the project “Ribeira Aljezur”. This initiative fights against the idea of using glyphosate to “clean” the river bed in Aljezur. Until now the project was successfull and the initiative of using glyphosate could be stopped and no glyphosate was used so far. Let’s keep fingers crossed that it will succeed in the end, to avoid a “cleaning” with glyphosate in the centre of Aljezur town! Thank you to the people who fight for this!

165 Euro we donated to AEZA, the local canil. Here cats and dogs find a home until they hopefully come back to families. Without a lot of effort you yourself can help every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday to walk a dog. More informations on AEZA Facebook page.

We say “Thank you”!

We are happy to announce our reconnect spring special! For more information go to besalty ‘n yoga.

In the year 2020 our plan was, to plant as many trees as possible and we can say: we really did it! We would like to thank all of those, who helped realizing this project!

Let’s create variety! For everyone staying in the wonderful “Casa Salgada” we want to plant a tree on our land in Serra de Monchique. Simply an unforgettable moment! More informations you can find here.

In springtime everythings awakes from winter sleep. We want to awake our body and mind with backward bends! Backward bends stretch your front and squeeze your backside. In comparison to the forward bends, backwards bends are activating and furthermore widen the chest and the heart region. Further you clear and release your mind. You might also deal with emotions coming up in an intensive backward bend practise.

After every backward bend your body longs for a counter pose giving space to your vertebras and spinal discs and protecting yourself from pouring out too much. In Yoga we always want to hold the balance. Ideally you can try the forward bends I already posted in March as an inspiration (you will find all posts on Facebook). Balancing out the Yin and the Yang within your daily life practice!

Uttanasana, the classic standing forward bend.

Forward bends lenghten your spine and stretch the back and the hamstrings. Mentaly we practice patience and devotion. In the standing forward bends we even turn the world upside down. Before going into the foward bend make sure that you are well connected to the ground. Your legs are active and your knees are slightly bended. Your hip moves backwards while activating your pelvic floor (active Muhla Bandha) so that your pubic bone moves slightly upwards and your tail bone shows in the direction to the ground. Your belly button goes in the direction to your spine. Imagine your spine as a staff which reaches from the tail bone until the crown of your head and further into the universe. You are fixed and save.

Inhale, take your arms over the side to the top and lenghten your spine even more. Exhale and bend yourself forward. Keep the tension in your body and move forward, nice and slowly. If you do not reach the ground nor your feet, bend your knees. You may use a block or a belt. With every inhaling lenghten your spine and with every exhaling you dive deeper into the asana. Breathe into the streched body parts and try to release the tension. Your legs and your pelvic floor stay active. Connect with your breath and hold this forward bend for some deep and relaxing breaths. Drop your thoughts and practise devotion and patience.

To get out of the forward bend, activate your legs and the pelvic floor, bend your knees and slowly come up, vertebra by vertebra. Close your eyes and feel the benefit. Enjoy and give yourself a smile.