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Meditation

Meditation today includes various techniques of calming, relaxation, building life energy (chi, ki, prana ..) and developing compassion, love, alertness, generosity and forgiveness. Meditation does not mean becoming a different person, a new person or even a better person. It is the practice of raising awareness and gaining an objective perspective about oneself and the world. In meditation, we learn to observe thoughts or feelings without judgment. We want to better listen to our inner voice and intuition, to better explore and understand ourselves. It brings many health (psychological, neurological, cardiovascular) and other effects. It has a positive effect on reducing stress, anxiety, depression and pain and brings more peace, alertness, improves self-esteem and good feeling.

Meditation techniques

Meditation techniques are divided into 2 types:

  • focused meditation - directing attention to the selected object, breathing, visualization or words, mantras, with a mala necklace;
  • mindfulness (wakefulness, awareness) meditation - observing the 'journey' of thoughts, feelings, emotions, moods... from the perspective of an external observer, without the active participation of the mind.

How and where do we practice meditation?

We could say that we can do meditation anytime and anywhere, regardless of the situation, position, environment. The purpose of meditation is to use the peace and wakefulness we want to achieve by practicing meditation in our daily challenges. Practice should not be used as an “escape” from life, but should be a part of life.

Let's start gradually, in small steps. If we are beginners, it makes sense to start in a group, with guided meditation, because the group will support us in nurturing perseverance. The space in which we meditate should be pleasant, comfortable, quiet. You can create a zen corner in your home, it can be a corner in nature, a studio... wherever you feel safe and relaxed.

We can choose between a static or dynamic form of meditation. In static forms of meditation, our body is at rest, and is mostly performed in a sitting position on the ground with the help of meditation accessories (zafu, bolster, pillow), on a chair or in a lying position - for example on a yoga mat. During the static form of meditation we make sure that we are in comfortable and warm clothes and covered with a blanket. The dynamic form of meditation involves gentle, soft body movements - e.g., meditative walking, qigong, integrating asanas, more advanced breathing techniques.


What is a Peshtemal

Pestemal for Turkish hamams, futah in Frnace and Tunisia, sarong, kikoy. Is a traditional towel used in Turkish baths. In Greece petseta-pestemali or makropetsa, named the towels woven in the house-looms for housekeeping needs.

One towel for the whole world! Quality and production are harmonically matched with fashion.

Use

Spa, Beach, Hamam, Sauna, Yoga, Gym, Picnic, Travel towel, Yacht, Beach cover up,...you can also use it as tablecloth or drop cloth. This multiuse towel can also be used as Sarong, Pareo, Scarf,... And many other options how to use it. Use your imagination.

Pestemals are one of the most useful and BEST GIFTS for family and friends!!!

Peshtemals towel Soul

Peshtemals are not classic terry cloth towels, even though they are just as absorbent. Peshtemal is a towel that has been used in Turkey for the hamam (Turkish sauna, spa) or as a cover for a bed or sofa for centuries.

They are woven very tightly, densely, so they are extremely strong and durable. They have stylish handmade tassels that make them look more elegant and traditional at the same time. Because peshtemals are woven "straight", they are light and take up very little space, making them the perfect companion on our travels. They are ideal for our next holiday, you can roll them up and they are perfectly packed, they don't wrinkle and they really take up very little space.

You can wear your peshtemal as a pareo by the pool or on the beach. It can be worn draped over the shoulder or wrapped around the body - this way it simultaneously protects us from the sun's rays and wraps us in a warm hug during the evening chill. In this way, the peshtemal is popular with women as well as men. On the beaches of St. Tropez and Cannes, many stars have been spotted wearing it (think Jennifer Aniston, Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro and Demi Moore). It is very light and airy and "feels great on your skin"!

Many use it as a home textile (home decor). Such as tablecloths, covers for sofas, beds... It's great as a picnic blanket!

In yoga and meditation, you can use it as a blanket for savasana, as a meditation scarf. You can roll it up and use it to support yourself in asana.

See for yourself why the fairy-tale peshtemal has been popular all over the world for centuries.
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