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21/12/2025

The Ancient Roots of the Return: Wisdom from the Etruscans
To the ancient Etruscans, today’s Winter Solstice was more than just the shortest day; it was a profound sacred threshold. As a civilization deeply rooted in the pulse of the soil and the movement of the stars, they viewed this long night as the birthplace of hope.
For them, the Solstice marked the exact moment where the sun began its subterranean journey back toward the world of the living. It was a time of dual devotion:
* To the Celestial: Honoring the rebirth of the Sun as a symbol of growth and vitality.
* To the Earth (Chthonic): Seeking blessings from the deities of the deep earth to ensure the seeds sleeping below would bring a prosperous harvest.

The Etruscans even aligned their temples to these cosmic shifts, ensuring their sacred spaces captured the very first rays of the returning light. Like the Ayurvedic tradition of looking inward, the Etruscans saw this darkness not as an end, but as a fertile pause—a moment to realign with the cosmic forces that govern all life.

21/12/2025

Solstice, Christmas, Ayurveda and specials.

The Ancient Roots of the Return: Wisdom from the Etruscans (my ancient roots).

To the ancient Etruscans, today’s Winter Solstice was more than just the shortest day; it was a profound sacred threshold. As a civilization deeply rooted in the pulse of the soil and the movement of the stars, they viewed this long night as the birthplace of hope.
For them, the Solstice marked the exact moment where the sun began its subterranean journey back toward the world of the living. It was a time of dual devotion:
* To the Celestial: Honoring the rebirth of the Sun as a symbol of growth and vitality.
* To the Earth (Chthonic): Seeking blessings from the deities of the deep earth to ensure the seeds sleeping below would bring a prosperous harvest.

The Etruscans even aligned their temples to these cosmic shifts, ensuring their sacred spaces captured the very first rays of the returning light. Like the Ayurvedic tradition of looking inward, the Etruscans saw this darkness not as an end, but as a fertile pause—a moment to realign with the cosmic forces that govern all life.

Today marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In the northern hemisphere, this is a sacred "turning of the wheel"—a moment where nature pauses in total stillness before the light begins its slow return.

21/12/2025

The shortest day. The longest night. 🌑
​In Ayurveda, the Winter Solstice is the peak of Vata season moving into Kapha. While the world outside goes still and cold, our internal focus shifts to Agni—our digestive and systemic fire.
​Today isn’t just the "start of winter"; it’s the rebirth of the Sun. As the Earth pauses, we are invited to do the same. It’s the perfect time to burn away what no longer serves us to make room for the returning light. 🕯️
​Ayurvedic Solstice Ritual:
​Slow down: Your body is in "conservation mode."
​Stoke the fire: Sip on warm ginger tea to keep your Agni strong.
​Oil Up: A warm Abhyanga (self-massage) with sesame oil to ground the airy Vata energy.
​How are you honoring the stillness today? ↓
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21/12/2025

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08/12/2025

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08/12/2025

✨ Live Now: Are you tired of being tired? ✨

If you're struggling with the relentless drain of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME), Long COVID fatigue (PASC), or simply constant low energy, this video is for you.
​We're going beyond general advice and diving into the Vagus Nerve—your body’s master switch for "rest and digest." When this nerve is weak or dysregulated, your body stays stuck in fight-or-flight mode, leaving your battery constantly drained.
​In this powerful, yet gentle video, you’ll learn three actionable techniques to restore your nervous system's balance:
​🧘 Vagus-Optimized Pranayama (Breathwork): Simple, slow breathing techniques that literally signal to your brain, "It's safe to relax."
​🙏 Mantra & Mudra: Using sound and specific hand gestures to create soothing vibrations that stimulate the nerve branches in your throat.
​🔋 Gentle, consistent steps to build resilience, not stress.

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04/11/2025

A stretch exercise using the inversion stool. It can be done with a chair. Great for hip mobility and strength, I use it to stretch my back. .

01/11/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/thebalancedyoga/p/the-three-nights-of-autumn-the-soul

The transition from October to November marks a distinct season —a period when the world turns inward and in the traditions of many cultures, the veil between this life and the next is believed to thin. Yet this profound time of reflection has been sometime added to the cultural traditions or replaced by Halloween.

To understand the true power of this three-day period—Samhain, All Hallow’s Eve, and All Souls’ Day—is to step back from the aisles of mass-produced candy and recognize the enduring spiritual and cultural roots that bind us to the cycle of life, death, and remembrance.

Read full article covering:
From Bonfires to Beatitudes: The Ancient Roots
November 2nd: The Italian Heart of Remembrance
Global Chorus of Commemoration: Mexico, Poland, Philippines, East Asia
Beyond Spectacle: Reclaiming the Sacred
The Three Nights of Autumn: A Look at Tradition and Treats
For the Visitor in Rome
The Enduring Connection: Time and Tradition
Italian Recipes of traditional Treats.

Here are some hashtags for an Instagram post accompanying an article that includes all those sections, aiming for broad appeal while being specific to the themes:




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(for the specific Rome elements)
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(for Pane dei Morti)
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28/10/2025

✨ A brand new world for this sacred season! ✨
✨️Samhain, Halloween 🎃, All Saints.✨️

🖤 Stepping into the Stillness
Forget what you think you know about spooky season; let's talk about the Threshold Time. Imagine a point in the year where the world takes a deep breath, the harvest is done, and the great slumber of Winter's Gate begins. This is it. It's the original midnight hour, the turning of the cosmic clock to a New Cycle.
I’ve got roots in the old ways—a pulse for traditions that welcome the dark, cozy, inward-turning part of the year.
🌙 The Veil is Thinning
The ancient wisdom holds that during this time, the barrier between Our World and the Spirit Realm dissolves like mist. It’s the perfect moment to feel the presence of our Ancestors. Think of it as a grand, timeless family reunion!
* Honoring the Legacy: We gather not just to remember, but to feel the strength, love, and lessons of those who came before us—the very things that run in our own veins.
* Embracing the Shadow: It’s a powerful opportunity to release what weighs you down—the old habits, the stagnant energy. And in that empty space, to set clear intentions for the winter ahead.
* Future Ancestors: It's a reminder that we are on the path to becoming the guiding lights for generations to come.
🧘‍♀️ Reflect, Release, Restore
The natural world is slowing down, turning inward for rest. Winter's Gate invites us to do the same. This isn't just about fun and frights; it's a deeply spiritual pause.
Samhain, Halloween 🎃, All Saints.
For me, it connects deeply with the tradition of All Souls' and All Saints' time—a moment to consciously visit and honour loved ones who have transitioned, strengthening my connection to my anchestors roots
I love getting into this deep connection through:
* Meditation & Prayer: Finding stillness in the quiet.
* Intuitive Practices: Using cards, sounds, vocalisation, or deep reflection to gain clarity.
* Simply Remembering: Knowing that rest and stillness are just as vital and sacred as growth and light.
What's one thing you plan to release as you step through Winter's Gate? Tell me in the comments! 👇
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09/10/2025

Are You Living a Lie? The Hidden Force Behind Your Guilt 🤯

Every time you feel that familiar pang of guilt, or the crushing weight of "not good enough," you’re not failing. You're simply caught in a brilliant, ancient trap.

The world around you—from social media to your childhood rules—is selling you a fake identity built on shaky ground. It’s what ancient wisdom calls the False Ego, and it's waging a quiet war against the calm, powerful truth of who you really are.

This article peels back the layers of this illusion, showing you:
* Why the person you think you are is the root cause of your suffering.
* How to spot the "graffiti on the walls" (your conditioning) that's blocking your inner peace.
* The single, most vital reason why healers and lightworkers must dismantle this ego to be truly effective and pure channels.

A foundation guide for healers, lightworkers and anyone tiered feeling "not enough".

If you're tired of living by rules that don't belong to you, it's time to meet your True Self.

Discover how to uncover the most precious, unconditioned essence of your being. 👇

https://open.substack.com/pub/thebalancedyoga/p/the-guilt-trap-how-ancient-wisdom?

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09/10/2025

Do you ever feel like you're constantly fighting an inner battle between what you should do and what you genuinely need? That paralyzing feeling of guilt when you break an unspoken rule?
This common struggle can be traced back to one fundamental misunderstanding: confusing your real self.
Read full article on substack https://open.substack.com/pub/thebalancedyoga/p/the-guilt-trap-how-ancient-wisdom?

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14/09/2025

https://thebalancedyoga.substack.com/p/solar-eclipse-21-september-2025-a