Yoga Retreat Mallorca

Hi there, everyone. Sorry for being a bit absent lately. My mom was here for over a week and then I fell sick and had a couple of events in between as well so no time for my blog. I've been enjoying the time with my mom to the fullest. We went to beaches, restaurants, hiking and even attended a yoga retreat with my sister last Sunday which I will tell you a bit more about.

Yoga Retreat by A'Distraction

My good friend Anna who is the founder of the yoga couture brand A'Distraction organizes yoga retreats in Mallorca once or twice a year. She doesn't only create collections of clothes and accessories that suit a modern, versatile woman’s life and needs, but also helps women relax and disconnect in stunning surroundings. And this time she had also invited me, my mom and sister to join her exclusive yoga retreat.

The A'Distraction Yoga & Beach Retreat was held at the beginning of June and lasted five days. We only joined the group of eight women for one day but left totally relaxed and happy. The retreat was held at a beautiful finca called Ses Set Cases in the lush countryside close to Capdepera. After being welcomed with a tasty green juice we started our day with a yoga practice early in the morning. Our yoga teacher Cynthia of Chandra Yoga was a true sweetheart yet a strong and powerful woman who showed us how to breathe deeply, relax and do our yoga exercises correctly. She put together a great class of slower poses and faster movements. 

After the yoga session we enjoyed a fantastic healthy brunch by the lovely Gaby of Cucina Gambina. She served organic vegetarian dishes including freshly made almond milk, green salad, glutenfree bread, homemade granola and lots of other delicacies that kept us full all day.

Before heading home in the afternoon we had the chance to chat with other participants and to enjoy plenty of me time by the pool. I would have totally loved to stay longer, at least a week, haha. It was my first yoga retreat and I had such a fantastic time with my mom, sister and the other women. We left so happy and deeply relaxed after spending half a day at the finca. I can only imagine what these peaceful, quiet surroundings, yoga classes and yummy healthy meals do to you in a week! 

Mallorca, here I come

My dear readers, the time has come... I'm moving to Mallorca today! I'm leaving my home country Germany for good to live on the beautiful Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. So how do I feel about that?

To be honest, it's not the biggest move I've taken in my life. More than six years ago I moved to New York City after graduating and THAT was a really big deal for me cause I moved out of my family's home for the first time, it was really far away and I had to leave my family and friends for a long time. My time in the USA turned out just great. I lived in New York for more than two years with a wonderful host family. I took care of their two lovely kids and had a really great relationship with my host parents (who I will get to see on Mallorca this summer, so excited). After spending such a long time in New York and having a 'real life' there I was more than upset to have to leave and go back to Germany in 2013. However, I spent that summer on Mallorca with my sister at my aunt's home, who lives there, before starting university. That's where I met Miguel, my boyfriend for over three years now. I never planned to live in Spain but during the last three years I traveled back and forth between Germany and Mallorca to see Miguel and started loving the island. My relationship with Miguel became more serious than we both thought and we ended up having a long distance relationship. In the end I have decided to move to Mallorca! It doesn't really feel 'new' or 'strange' though because I have spent so much time there anyway during the last couple of years. Miguel's apartment has been my new home for a long time now and I have made so many friends on the island that I can't wait to live there permanently. I have also already found a job even though I'm still writing my bachelor thesis. You see, it's not like 'off into the unknown', it's more like a new chapter of my life that I've already gotten familiar with.
I have to admit that I am a little sad to leave my apartment in Germany, I felt really comfy there and it was my first own place. I will also miss my university friends (mostly you, Paulchen) and my family even more. But they will come visit me pretty often so the separation is not as bad as it was when I left for New York.
I'm also taking my sister with me, haha, or she is taking me, not sure. Life somehow wants us to stay together. She's moving to Mallorca as well, so I'll always have my sister by my side which is awesome because I'll never want to miss her. We've been through sooo many things together, I can't imagine not having her by my side.
So this is pretty much what I feel about my move to Mallorca. Do I have any doubts? Sure I do! Will I get bored on the island? Will I fit in? Will Miguel and I manage to live together without annoying each other? Haha, there are many doubts but more positive thoughts about moving to Mallorca so I'll just do it. At this point of my life I don't really feel like staying in Germany for the next couple of years or being separated from my boyfriend any longer so I think moving to Spain is not the worst idea.
Have you ever moved to a new country? Do you have any experiences with long distance relationships? Or do you wanna know more about my new life on Mallorca? Feel free to leave any thoughts or questions and I'll make sure to answer them.
For now, goodbye Germany and... Mallorca, here I come!

My five favorite Food Instagram Accounts

Hello there, are you all having a great week so far? I'm still in Germany working on my thesis and I really can't wait to get back to Mallorca, I'm so tired of the grey weather! Thus you get to see lots of colorful pics today. One thing I love about Instagram is that you get to discover lots of interesting accounts - travel, fashion or food accounts that inspire you. I'm a huuuge fan of food... and eating, haha. I also love to cook, it relaxes me and is a great way to let out my creativitiy. I'm pretty sure most of you are also food lovers so I thought that a post about my favorite food Instagram accounts would be a great idea. Here we go!

Taline Gabriel (@talinegabriel)
Taline's Instagram account is loaded with yummy treats, colorful style photos and more inspiring shots. I simply love the boho touch of her feed, everything Taline touches seems to turn into something magical. Plus the smoothie bowls, pancakes, fruity desserts and other treats she creates look irresistible! You can find all her recipes on Taline's App or her website Hippie Lane.

Photos by Taline Gabriel

Ellie Bullen (@elsas_wholesomelife)
I've been following Ellie's wonderful Instagram account for a long time now and it never gets boring. She doesn't only post amazing food photos but also inspiring travel pics. I love the bright colors of her feed, looking at her photos always cheers me up. Ellie creates wholesome plant based recipes from tasty matcha lime and vanilla cupcakes to mouthwatering rainbow rice paper rolls. Check them out on her blog Elsa's Wholesome Life.

Photos by Ellie Bullen

Cortney Seaver (@projectsunny)
When I saw the delicious looking smoothies and other treats she creates I just had to follow Cortney on Instagram. I love her cheerful feed and the tips she shares with her followers. I think one of my favorites is Cortney's spirulina chia pudding you see on the next photo, I haven't tried it yet but I'm pretty sure it tastes as amazing as it looks! You can fnd all her recipes and more health tips on her blog Project Sunny.

Photos by Cortney Seaver

Jessica Merchant (@howsweeteats)
I discovered Jessica's wonderful blog on Bloglovin and fell in love with it right away. She creates amazing meals and drinks, from pumpkin nutella hot chocolate to all types of salads to crunchy taco kale salad. Stop by her blog How Sweet It Is for all recipes.

Photos by Jessica Merchant

Best Of Vegan (@bestofvegan)
For all the lovers of vegan food, here's a great account for you! Best Of Vegan shares other users' easy and creative recipes on a daily basis. I love this account because you can directly check out the recipes and also get to explore more food accounts.

Photos via Best of Vegan

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