Dominika Bok

A few years ago, she reoriented her interests towards fields and meadows; she transitioned from culture to nature. In the past, she described herself as an ethnographer, journalist, archivist and cultural animator. Today, she thinks of herself as an embroider, herbalist, certified farmer and amateur mystic. She dreads to think what the future holds.

My Kingdom for a Nut

Soul + Body

Good Food

My Kingdom for a Nut

They resemble the shape of the human brain and have a great effect on memory, concentration, and mood. To make sure they are absorbed better, it is worth soaking them before eating them or—for advanced connoisseurs—pressing the oil out of them.

Dominika Bok

Upside Down is Right Side Up

Soul + Body

Wellbeing

Upside Down is Right Side Up

How turning the position of the body, quite literally, on its head is believed to increase circulation, improve energy levels, and strengthen muscles.

Dominika Bok

Healing Exercises from Tibet

Soul + Body

Breathe In

Healing Exercises from Tibet

Tsa Lung—a Tibetan yogic practice—uses breathing and physical exercises to blend body, mind, and soul.

Dominika Bok

Beehive Medicine

Soul + Body

Wellbeing

Beehive Medicine

Bees produce honey, wax, pollen and propolis. Apitherapy shows us how to use these products to enrich our own health and well-being.

Dominika Bok

Miraculous Sodium!

Soul + Body

Good Food

Miraculous Sodium!

Bicarbonate of soda’s uses go well beyond baking – it also acts as a cheap and eco-friendly household cleaning agent.

Dominika Bok

In Sickness and in Health

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Good Food

In Sickness and in Health

According to phytotherapy and aromatherapy, both turmeric root and cedarwood oil can help in preventing and getting rid of infections.

Dominika Bok

A Craving for Cranberries

Soul + Body

Good Food

A Craving for Cranberries

The edible red fruit of the cranberry shrub has antiseptic, antioxidant, and medicinal properties. It can be used to make juice, liqueur, and conserves.

Dominika Bok

A Neolithic Superfood

Soul + Body

Good Food

A Neolithic Superfood

Millet is rich in antioxidants, high in protein, and versatile in form. What’s more, humans have been eating it for thousands of years.

Dominika Bok

Dismantling Capitalism

World + People

Nature

Dismantling Capitalism

John Seymour was a leading pioneer of self-sufficiency. His ideas can today be felt in the post-growth movement, as well as the WWOOF community.

Dominika Bok

Soul + Body

Wellbeing

Doctor Color

Colors do not only serve an aesthetic purpose—they can also play a therapeutic and healing role for our health.

Dominika Bok

Elements for the Soul

Soul + Body

Breathe In

Elements for the Soul

The most powerful element, in which the other four elements exist, is space. It is the infinite, cloudless sky. Observe it.

Dominika Bok

Inhale the Rainbow

Soul + Body

Breathe In

Inhale the Rainbow

On grey autumn evenings, you can still experience rainbows – with this mindful breathing exercise.

Dominika Bok