Amongst the business of our lives, many of us have lost the connection to our hearts. Yet the heart is the most powerful organ we have, going well beyond the anatomical functions. The heart is the home of all life-enhancing qualities, but we need to work hard to restore our hearts to its natural, pure state.
Qi Gong has been practiced in individual groups at the daycare centres in Walldorf and St. Leon-Rot for several months now. The children and teachers are gaining more and more experience with the method. A publication on implementation instructions* was published in 2024 and is available from the Institute for Compassion.
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Have you ever heard the saying “what is your head telling you”, or “listen to your heart”? How about “trust your gut”? These familiar sayings subtly imply that each organ might hold a unique decision for you...
Meditation is an ancient practice known for promoting a sense of calmness, heightened awareness, and overall physical well-being. It has stood the test of time in providing various benefits...
Mindfulness has many facets. For me, the most significant is the ability to perceive myself and my environment ever more finely...
Can Self-Compassion be increased through Honest Sharing? New Whitepaper by Charlotte Riedinger & Christina Döhring
In the Room of Silence, everyone passing by is invited to settle down in a protected and peaceful place and come into their own silence. The 'Room of Silence' will open in mid-April 2023.
In the workshop we will practice "Honest Sharing" together and you will learn the theory behind it.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is believed that there is the system of life energy, known as Qi (pronounced "chee"). In TCM, Qi is a term that refers to the life energy that flows through all living things...
To learn more about patients as individuals, staff can use a biographical approach.7 This approach gives older people the opportunity, if they wish, to talk about their life experiences – including their family, friends, work history, and hobbies – often using photographs and personal belongings as prompts for discussion with staff members.
