Human connection: What makes us feel connected?

In this episode, let's explore the art of detachment in Buddhist philosophy and psychosomatics. Discover why we cling to people and outcomes, how attachment creates suffering (Dukkha) and how holding on shows up in your body. Learn four Eastern practices to help you release control and experience inner freedom.

In this episode, we explore Yoga Nidra. It's a restorative relaxation that allows the body and mind to rest deeply, somewhere between the conscious and the subconscious.Discover the ancient wisdom behind Yogic Sleep and learn simple ways to practice Yoga Nidra at home.

In this episode, we discover the pursuit of happiness through an Eastern perspective. We answer the question: what happens when we stop striving for individual achievement and start cultivating inner harmony and balance?

In this episode, we discuss the world of psychotherapy types. We answer the question: how do you choose the right approach for yourself — whether it’s CBT, psychodynamic, schema or integrative therapy. Tune in to understand better a therapy process and discover accessible options to start your own psychotherapy journey.

In this episode, we explore how to decode the ways you give and receive love. We answer the question: how do you feel most loved - acts of service, quality time, touch or words of affirmation? Tune in to repair communication gaps and use daily somatic practices to build deeper emotional connection. Learn how to speak your partner’s and your own love language.

In this guest episode, we sit down with Pratiqk Jaani to explore fulfilment, conditioning, perception and the journey back to our true self. Welcome to our reflective conversation about who we are beneath everything we’ve learned to be.We discuss why external success doesn’t always bring fulfilment, how unconscious patterns shape our lives and how Eastern wisdom can help us reconnect with clarity, freedom and inner peace.

In this episode , we redefine what abundance actually means. We bridge neuroscience, modern psychology, yoga philosophy and practical wisdom to shift our focus away from scarcity, toward wholeness. Tune in to explore how recognizing "enough" can help you feel grounded, present, and truly abundant in your everyday life. Main sources:1. Baumeister, R. F., Bratslavsky, E., Finkenauer, C., & Vohs, K. D. (2001). Bad is stronger than good. 2. Tolle, E. (1999). The power of now: A guide to spiritual enlightenment.

In this episode of SOMAtalks, we look at what true human connection really is. We explore how our bodies and nervous systems need real presence to feel safe and calm. We also share simple wisdom from yoga philosophy to show why connection starts inside ourselves. Tune in for easy, practical ways to build warmer, deeper relationships in your everyday life.Main sources:1. Porges, S. W. (2007). The polyvagal perspective.2. Waldinger, R. J., & Schulz, M. S. (2023). The good life: Lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness.

In this episode of SOMAtalks, let’s look at climate change through a body and mind perspective. It all comes down to a central question: What is the body trying to teach us as the climate change? Explore how temperature affects your emotional regulation. Discover the new coolcation travel trend and practical ways to keep your nervous system calm and focused. MAIN SOURCES:1. Goodall, J. (2021). The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times2. Hall, C. M. (2024). Climate change and tourism geographies. Tourism Geographies

In this episode, we dive into the neurobiology of presence. We explore how to practically replace anxiety with hedonism.We explore the art of deeply enjoying your life today without forgetting about the future. We also challenge a massive misconception about Eastern wisdom, explaining why Zen philosophy isn't about sitting back and doing nothing, but about immersing yourself into reality. Main sources:1. Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. 2. Tolle, E. (2004). The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.