Around December 21st, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. From this point onward, daylight gradually increases again. Astronomically, this happens because of the Earth’s axial tilt as it orbits the sun. Historically, however, this moment carried enormous importance. For many …
Winter Solstice and Yule: What History and Science Tell Us AboutSlowing Down
Ahimsa — Choosing Softness in a Loud World
I’ve been thinking about Ahimsa and its meaning for a while now.For those who don’t know, Ahimsa is the practice of non-violence, one of the most important foundations in yogic philosophy.Recently, I found myself reflecting on all the different forms of violence that exist ~ not just physical violence, but …
RisingSoul’s First Pumpkin Festival : A Little Celebration of Harvest, Gratitude, and Community
This year, our garden gave us a big surprise: a lot of pumpkins. We planted them with love and a bit of hope, but we didn’t expect them to grow so well. What makes this harvest even more special is that it came during one of the toughest summers Bulgaria …
1 Week at Beglika Festival – Thoughts & Reflections
I just came back from spending a week at Beglika Festival in Bulgaria, where we volunteered and shared about our community, and I’m still processing everything. Beglika isn’t just any festival – it’s set in the middle of the mountains, surrounded by tall pine trees, fresh air with no pollution, …
Thoughts About Community: A Journey Back to Belonging
Since as far back as I can remember, I’ve craved community. As a child, that longing looked like wanting to be part of a bigger family , cousins, aunties, uncles, a loud table filled with food, stories, and laughter. Looking back, I realize I wasn’t just yearning for noise or …
A Unique Sanctuary in Bulgaria, Fostering Global Community and Personal Transformation
Nestled near the picturesque town of Tryavna in Bulgaria, RisingSoul Retreat is not just a co-living community but a sanctuary for individuals seeking spiritual growth, connection, and a shared sense of purpose. As a recent volunteer at RisingSoul, I had the privilege of immersing myself in a unique experience that …
Karma Yoga
What Does Karma Yoga Mean? Karma yoga is one of the four classical schools of yoga alongside Jnana (knowledge or self-study), Bhakti (devotion) and Raja (meditation), each offering a path to moksha (spiritual liberation) and self-realization. Derived from the Sanskrit term for “action”, karma is understood by both Hindu and Buddhist traditions to be the sum of a person’s deeds …
What’s it like to be a Digital Nomad in Bulgaria? My experience at BalkanNomads!
In June 2023 I decided to spend a month in Bulgaria as a digital nomad at BalkanNomads. Balkan Nomads is the sister business to RisingSoul Retreat. Rising Soul is a space created by Rowena for people to come and live in a community. They offer affordable yoga retreats in Bulgaria. …
What’s it like to be a Digital Nomad in Bulgaria? My experience at BalkanNomads!
In June 2023 I decided to spend a month in Bulgaria as a digital nomad at BalkanNomads. BalkanNomads is the sister business to RisingSoul Retreat. RisingSoul is a space created by Rowena for people to come and live in a community. They offer affordable yoga retreats in Bulgaria. When she realised there was a need …
A Prayer For Water Teepee Ceremony & Yoga Retreat
Summary Teepee & Sweat Lodge Ceremony Retreat This is an opportunity to experience traditional teachings and medicine from North- and South America with a wonderful Peruvian ceremonial leader, here in our own continent. A Prayer for the Water Mni Wiconi – Water is Life This is a prayer for the …
