The Second brain in your Gut Butterflies in your stomach? Nausea even at times? Or perhaps a little cantankerous when it comes to not eating on time….we do have a second brain in our gut! The second brain is called the ENS – the enteric nervous system- and it can function independently … [Read more...]
Mindful Eating
What is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating uses the ancient art of mindfulness, or being present, to not only develop a meditative mind, but also help cope with digestive complaints and also reduce stress. It is another form of mindful meditation that does not involve sitting on the floor for hours in … [Read more...]
Purpose of true Yoga Asana
Purpose of true Asana for the physical body, pranic body, mind and nervous system The study of the philosophy of yoga helps us to understand the impact of true asana on the physical, pranic body, mind and nervous system. According to Yoga philosophy, it is the consciousness at our very … [Read more...]
Free 10 minute MEDITATION for you.
Mindfulness and Compassion Daily. Click here to download this free resource. … [Read more...]
ABC RADIO INTERVIEW with CELIA ROBERTS on Hatha YOGA
Yoga has been around for thousands of years and is more than just striking a pose. Mary-Lou spoke with Celia Roberts, a yoga and meditation teacher, about all aspects of yoga. Listen here... … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW WITH CELIA ROBERTS with John Lekay of Non-duality Magazine USA
Meditation, Yoga, Money & Teaching Spirituality Q:1. Can you please tell me about how you became a yoga teacher? C: My sister died suddenly when I was just 18. She took her own life and at that early age I was forced into questioning the meaning of my own existence and the … [Read more...]
Grass Roots Yoga
About Taking yoga back to its grass roots, practice anywhere, anytime. Come and join us at a market near you for yoga by donation. Description Yoga Classes are run solely by donation. There are no charges for the practice. All expenses are met by donations from those who have participated, … [Read more...]
Perfect Digestion with Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda
The Ancient holistic models of health ask us to be truly aware that all health conditions stem from our inability to digest food and life well. Traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda, stipulates that our digestion be perfect so that we can function in a healthy way, both mentally and … [Read more...]
ENERGY MEDICINE: Grounding into the body.
The body is a very useful tool for deep awareness. To awaken and fully experience life we need to be deeply grounded in the body. Staying grounded in the body means to fully engaged in the flow of life, present with people and nature, hearing, feeling, moving and essentially “being”. The body … [Read more...]
Mindfulness & MIND-BODY Medicine.
The Theravadic Buddhist tradition describes Mindfulness, moment to moment awareness, as the entry point to first stage enlightenment, and whilst Buddhism is not Yoga, the 8 Fold paths in both traditions look very similar side by side. I have always found mindfulness to be the closest thing to the … [Read more...]
Yoga for Vata
Yoga for people of a Vata constitution needs to be warming, grounding, and calming. Aggravated Vata can affect the nervous system and lead to anxiety, nervousness, agitation. The lower regions of the body, namely the abdomen, pelvis and large intestines are the main seat of vata in the body. … [Read more...]
Virabhadrasana 1: Warrior Pose 1
Virabhadrasana 1: Warrior Pose 1 Someone commented to me in class how much they enjoy this pose. I agree. This is why: It strengthens the legs, our base and our connection to the Earth. It opens the chest, heart and lungs. It helps our posture if it is slumped, or hunched. It improves … [Read more...]
On Meditation: Beginners mind, Zen Mind
The great humility of not knowing. Beginners mind, Zen Mind I always find the best approach in meditation is to "start again". Come to every sitting, every moment, with a truly fresh mind, the unknowing mind. There is a great humility in this. Actually "not knowing" is the most liberating … [Read more...]
Ayurvedic Summer Spiced Chai
Ayurvedic Summer Spiced Chai Tea for two Mix: 1 pinch fennel or anise seed 2 green cardamom pods 2 cloves 1/4 cinnamon stick thin slice fresh ginger root 2 Cups water 1/2-1/2 Cup organic milk 1-2 Tspns Raw Sugar/or honey Boil 5 minutes, then steep 10 minutes Add, 2 Tbsp Darjeeling … [Read more...]
Interview with Roger Voorhoeve on Meditation.
Interview with Roger Voorhoeve on Meditation. See Retreats with Roger here. … [Read more...]
Nourishing yourself through Ayurveda
AYURVEDIC PRACTICES TO BRING YOUR BODY INTO BALANCE Cleansing the mouth First to do upon rising is to spit, clean tongue with tongue scraper and clean the teeth. This removes bacteria and toxins from the mouth that have accumulated overnight, and prevents them from reabsorbing into the digestive … [Read more...]
Ayurveda: Food as Medicine
Nourishing yourself correctly is the first and primary way to achieve good health in the physical body, which affects the many levels of the body beyond: the mind and energetic bodies. Our food is medicinal, and helps us to feel strong and grounded. Wholesome and natural unprocessed foods are … [Read more...]
