Tantra and massage - an invitation to be present under my hands, and surrender to whatever is stirred, welcoming it all. It is not about business, it is not about money. It is an experience for free and for fun. But only for those who resonate with my approach. I am a man and a … Continue reading Tantra massage for men by a man near Tavira, east Algarve
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Yoga Lessons for elderly in the Algarve
At our meditation centre Quinta Quixote we are specialized in Yoga and medical Yoga for the elderly. The centre has 2 certified Yoga teachers, one focussing more on a population between 45-65, and one, also an MD specialized in neurology who mainly teaches 55-75. Of course there is overlap. In many Yoga schools nowadays Yoga … Continue reading Yoga Lessons for elderly in the Algarve
Conii Mantra in Tartessian, LooKooBoo
The Conii mantra in the tartessian language has been sung for the first time in our history at the Quinta Quixote at February 16th 2022 by Raul, Flo, Sim and Jan. The words are: Lokooboo Niira boo Too ARA IUI Kaal Tee LoKoonane NAR-KEE, KaaKii, Iikoo, LoBoo This mantra is created by a group of … Continue reading Conii Mantra in Tartessian, LooKooBoo
Buzzard caught after trying to snatch my chicken
This beauty tried to snatch my chicken from our garden. But, as our chickens are extremely clever they called upon me to solve this issue. I did and snatched the buzzard right from the air, I am not sure who was more surprised that I succeeded, the buzzard or me, I think the buzzard....;) The … Continue reading Buzzard caught after trying to snatch my chicken
Start of the Ecopsychology
We can identify the start of ecopsychology in 1960, when the psychoanalyst Harold Searles wrote his book "The Nonhuman Environment in Normal Development and Schizophrenia". In the preface of his book Searles stipulates the important impact of nature during his proces of growing-up: For as far back as I can recall, I have felt that … Continue reading Start of the Ecopsychology
Ecopsychology at Quinta Quixote
Clearly we have to heal earth, heal ourselves and heal our connection with other living beings. All these are disturbed due to our doings. Earth and oceans and air is polluted, animals and plants go extinct and our biosphere is about to collaps. Not a nice perspective for future generations. Quinta Quixote and recreating the … Continue reading Ecopsychology at Quinta Quixote
How to become an ecotherapist working with chickens? – 1- How to hold a chicken?
I work with permaculture at my farm in the Algarve and with ecopsychology. Ecopsychology is focussing how to bring back natural relationships between us and our ground, our plants, trees and animals and how to heal ourselves and our ecosphere. At my quinta (Quinta Quixote) we have a number of chickens and we have observed … Continue reading How to become an ecotherapist working with chickens? – 1- How to hold a chicken?
Ecopsychology and how to become a chicken whisperer
How do you become a chicken whisperer? This is an important topic for Permaculture, because the essence of permaculture is to improve our relation and behaviour towards our earth, our vegetables and our animals. Moreover, I see permaculture as a part of eco-psychology, a new branch of psychology which focusses on the importance of our … Continue reading Ecopsychology and how to become a chicken whisperer
Shankara Karunakara mantra
Shankara Karunakara Jagdeeshwara Parmeshwara This is a beautiful slow mantra, which can be sung quite meditative. Although, in a Bhakti style it can also be sung in a more eleated version, accompanied by percussion instruments. The meaning of the Shankara mantra is: I praise you Lord Shiva, the destroyer of all doubts, who is pure … Continue reading Shankara Karunakara mantra
Shamanistic counseling in East-Algarve: aspects of ecopsychology
At the Quinta Quixote we have the space and the time to dive deep in the essence, just pure and raw and as it is. In this time of massive disconnects between humans between themselves, in them selves and with our earth, a new stance is required. We focus on how to rebalance our position … Continue reading Shamanistic counseling in East-Algarve: aspects of ecopsychology
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