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Indian summer is still warm, but the days are getting shorter and our bodies are already feeling the change. We may notice that it is harder to get up in the morning, evenings are shorter, and our heads are more cluttered. Autumn brings not only colder weather, but also a shift in our biorhythms, moods, and needs. Now is the perfect time to create small rituals that will give us stability and energy when the more challenging season arrives. If we start practicing them now, they will become a natural part of our day.

While children are already sitting at their desks and university students are packing their backpacks, we adults may find ourselves faced with a different question: what school will we return to? We have already completed our formal education, but what about what comes after that—everyday life, stress, relationships, and work? The solution is simple: it's time to return to the school of life.

When we hear the word yoga, most of us think of calm stretching on a mat. In reality, however, it is much more than just exercises. Yoga is a system that is thousands of years old and connects the body, breath, and mind. That is where its magic lies. At a time when we are overwhelmed by work responsibilities, notifications, and constant rushing, yoga is one of the easiest ways to maintain calm and recharge our batteries.

Summer is a time for discovery – not only of new places, but also of a new approach to travel itself. Sustainable travel is not just about ecology. It is about an experience that is not "for consumption" but remains deep within us. Genuine, meaningful, with respect for people and nature. Today, we can choose how we travel, where we sleep, what we eat, and who we support. These choices make a difference.

For many, summer means a time to slow down and relax. But this can also be the ideal opportunity to give your mind a new boost. In peace, without pressure, with more space for yourself. Perhaps now is the right time to learn something we have been putting off for a long time – for pleasure, for personal growth, without obligations.

Open-air theatres, exhibitions, summer cinemas, concerts and festivals - everything is ready. Just choose what really suits you. Whether you're an extrovert, an introvert, a parent of a teenager or a student on holiday, Cultural Summer 2025 in the Czech Republic offers tailor-made experiences.

Do you remember summer holidays as a child? Endless days without an alarm clock, when the only plan was to eat ice cream before it could melt. No spreadsheets, no emails. Just time that belonged to you. Today we have a vacation planned on the calendar, but are we really resting? Or are we just packing our stress with us? The culture of constant performance has taught us to organize each day, but not to regenerate. This begs the question: can we still switch off?

Sometimes a few hours is all it takes. A short hike in the woods, a refreshing jump in the water, a morning run along the river, an evening stretch in the meadow... Or take a backpack, a map and a desire to disappear from the notifications for a while. We don't have to fly to the other side of the world to recharge - it's often within our reach, we just forget about it in the hustle and bustle of the day.

Each of us is different. But therein lies the strength. In the diversity of attitudes, values, life experiences and communication styles, there is room for new ideas, greater empathy and deeper understanding. Whether we are at work, at home or on the road, every encounter with difference is an opportunity to grow.

Daycare in the morning, work during the day, trying to be a patient parent in the evening. The modern family often goes full throttle. But alongside the daily sprint grows fatigue, frustration and the feeling that we are always somewhere "halfway". Balance is not a phrase. It may not be permanent, but it can be a daily decision. A process that brings greater peace and joy. So here's some inspiration on how not to get lost in it all - and how to be more together, more ourselves and more at ease.