http://www.youtube.com/laughteryoga
I wonder if you could watch these and not laugh.
Laughter clubs were started in India when it was noticed that a lot of people came to the doctor because they were depressed. A doctor started a laughter yoga club and now they have spread right around the world. Basically you meet, enjoy some fun activities and laugh heartily- so, so good for your body.
If anyone is interested, give me an email and if there are enough people we can get together for a laugh. I am a trained laughter yoga leader and really enjoy these sessions. There is nothing like it for energising and lifting your mood. It is pure fun!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Chai
This is so delicious and makes a great drink for friends to share on a cold day.
Chai
3 pints of water
8 crushed cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
2 whole star anise pods
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
1 tablespoon of whole fennel seeds
1 cup milk (soy, rice, coconut or dairy)
Raw organic sugar or maple syrup
Boil water and ingredients.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins
Add milk, heat, strain and serve with sweetener. Delicious!
Chai
3 pints of water
8 crushed cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
2 whole star anise pods
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
1 tablespoon of whole fennel seeds
1 cup milk (soy, rice, coconut or dairy)
Raw organic sugar or maple syrup
Boil water and ingredients.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins
Add milk, heat, strain and serve with sweetener. Delicious!
Friday, November 11, 2011
what is so great about yoga?
This is an interesting article about how yoga helps us - as opposed to exercise.
http://www.yogajournal.com
The Scientific Basis of Yoga Therapy
Research is documenting the effectiveness of yoga therapy and suggesting specific mechanisms for how it works.
By Timothy McCall, M.D.
One of the most exciting developments in the last few decades is the cross-fertilization of Western science with ideas from ancient Eastern wisdom systems such as yoga. With increasing precision, scientists are able to look at the brain and body and detect the sometimes subtle changes that practitioners of yoga and mediation undergo. Years ago, few yoga studies were done in the West, and most scientists dismissed Indian yoga research due to methodological problems, such as a lack of control groups in the studies. Now the methodology is much better, and it could be argued that many Indian studies of yoga are superior to most of those done in the West.
As yoga becomes more and more mainstream, and as research dollars for alternative and complementary health systems continue to grow, studies of yoga are getting not only better but also more numerous in both India and the United States. In just the last few years, research has documented the efficacy of yoga for such conditions as back pain, multiple sclerosis, insomnia, cancer, heart disease, and even tuberculosis. Studies are also increasingly documenting how yoga works. Among its many beneficial effects, yoga has been shown to increase strength, flexibility, and balance; enhance immune function; lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels; and improve psychological well-being. One of yoga's most prominent effects, of course, is stress reduction.
Stress and the Autonomic Nervous System
Although yoga is much more than a stress-reduction method, stress adversely affects a wide range of health conditions, and yoga is arguably the most comprehensive approach to fighting stress ever invented. Stress isn't just a factor in conditions commonly labeled "stress-related," such as migraines, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome, but it appears to contribute to such major killers as heart attacks, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Even diseases such as cancer—for which there is surprisingly little evidence that stress is a causative factor—are extremely stressful once a person has been diagnosed and begins treatment. Yoga can improve not only the quality of life after diagnosis, but it appears to diminish the side effects of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and other treatments, and may increase the odds of survival.
To appreciate the role of stress in disease and of relaxation in prevention and recovery, it's important to understand the function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which controls the function of the heart, liver, intestines, and other internal organs. The ANS has two branches that work in conjunction: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). In general, when activity is high in the SNS, it is lower in the PNS, and vice versa.
The SNS, in conjunction with such stress hormones as adrenaline and cortisol, initiate a series of changes in the body, including raising blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels. These changes help a person deal with a crisis situation. They mean more energy and more blood and oxygen flowing to the large muscles of the trunk, arms, and legs, allowing the person to run from danger or do battle (the so-called "fight-or-flight" response).
The PNS, in contrast, tends to slow the heart and lower the blood pressure, allowing recovery after a stressful event. Blood flow that was diverted away from the intestines and reproductive organs, whose function isn't essential in an emergency, returns. In contrast to fight or flight, these more restorative functions can be thought of as "rest and digest." They are also sometimes dubbed the relaxation response.
Many yoga practices, including quiet asana, slow breathing, meditation, and guided imagery, increase activation of the PNS and lead to mental relaxation. Yoga techniques are more than just relaxation, however. Practices like vigorous sun salutations, kaphalabhati breathing, and breath retentions actually activate the SNS. One of yoga's secrets, documented in research from the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation near Bangalore, is that more active practices followed by relaxing ones lead to deeper relaxation than relaxing practices alone.
Neuroplasticity
I believe some of yoga's most profound effects on health have to do with its ability to alter long-standing dysfunctional behavior. People often have unhealthy habits of thought and deed that undermine their health—habits they may recognize but haven't been able to change. In addition to the direct health benefits of asana, pranayama, meditation, and other yoga practices, it's not uncommon for regular practitioners to start eating better, to cut back on caffeine or alcohol, to quit jobs with unreasonable demands, or to spend more time in nature. Once people become more sensitive to the effects of different actions on their bodies and minds (whether it is practicing alternate nostril breathing or eating huge, fatty meals), they increasingly want to do what makes them feel better.
The modern understanding of the brain is that rather than being a static structure (which is what I was taught in medical school), this organ is constantly remodeling itself, a phenomenon scientists call neuroplasticity. Repeated thoughts and actions can rewire your brain, and the more you do something, the stronger those new neural networks become. Almost 2,000 years ago, Patanjali was onto this when he suggested that the key to success in yoga is dedicated, uninterrupted practice over a long period of time. The resulting neural networks— or samskaras, as yogis call them—get stronger and stronger as you stay with the practice. Slowly but surely, these healthy grooves of thought and action help guide people out of the ruts in which they've been stuck.
Dr. Timothy McCall is a board-certified internist, Yoga Journal's medical editor, and the author of the forthcoming book Yoga as Medicine (Bantam Dell, summer 2007). He can be found on the Web at www.DrMcCall.com
http://www.yogajournal.com
The Scientific Basis of Yoga Therapy
Research is documenting the effectiveness of yoga therapy and suggesting specific mechanisms for how it works.
By Timothy McCall, M.D.
One of the most exciting developments in the last few decades is the cross-fertilization of Western science with ideas from ancient Eastern wisdom systems such as yoga. With increasing precision, scientists are able to look at the brain and body and detect the sometimes subtle changes that practitioners of yoga and mediation undergo. Years ago, few yoga studies were done in the West, and most scientists dismissed Indian yoga research due to methodological problems, such as a lack of control groups in the studies. Now the methodology is much better, and it could be argued that many Indian studies of yoga are superior to most of those done in the West.
As yoga becomes more and more mainstream, and as research dollars for alternative and complementary health systems continue to grow, studies of yoga are getting not only better but also more numerous in both India and the United States. In just the last few years, research has documented the efficacy of yoga for such conditions as back pain, multiple sclerosis, insomnia, cancer, heart disease, and even tuberculosis. Studies are also increasingly documenting how yoga works. Among its many beneficial effects, yoga has been shown to increase strength, flexibility, and balance; enhance immune function; lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels; and improve psychological well-being. One of yoga's most prominent effects, of course, is stress reduction.
Stress and the Autonomic Nervous System
Although yoga is much more than a stress-reduction method, stress adversely affects a wide range of health conditions, and yoga is arguably the most comprehensive approach to fighting stress ever invented. Stress isn't just a factor in conditions commonly labeled "stress-related," such as migraines, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome, but it appears to contribute to such major killers as heart attacks, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Even diseases such as cancer—for which there is surprisingly little evidence that stress is a causative factor—are extremely stressful once a person has been diagnosed and begins treatment. Yoga can improve not only the quality of life after diagnosis, but it appears to diminish the side effects of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and other treatments, and may increase the odds of survival.
To appreciate the role of stress in disease and of relaxation in prevention and recovery, it's important to understand the function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which controls the function of the heart, liver, intestines, and other internal organs. The ANS has two branches that work in conjunction: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). In general, when activity is high in the SNS, it is lower in the PNS, and vice versa.
The SNS, in conjunction with such stress hormones as adrenaline and cortisol, initiate a series of changes in the body, including raising blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels. These changes help a person deal with a crisis situation. They mean more energy and more blood and oxygen flowing to the large muscles of the trunk, arms, and legs, allowing the person to run from danger or do battle (the so-called "fight-or-flight" response).
The PNS, in contrast, tends to slow the heart and lower the blood pressure, allowing recovery after a stressful event. Blood flow that was diverted away from the intestines and reproductive organs, whose function isn't essential in an emergency, returns. In contrast to fight or flight, these more restorative functions can be thought of as "rest and digest." They are also sometimes dubbed the relaxation response.
Many yoga practices, including quiet asana, slow breathing, meditation, and guided imagery, increase activation of the PNS and lead to mental relaxation. Yoga techniques are more than just relaxation, however. Practices like vigorous sun salutations, kaphalabhati breathing, and breath retentions actually activate the SNS. One of yoga's secrets, documented in research from the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation near Bangalore, is that more active practices followed by relaxing ones lead to deeper relaxation than relaxing practices alone.
Neuroplasticity
I believe some of yoga's most profound effects on health have to do with its ability to alter long-standing dysfunctional behavior. People often have unhealthy habits of thought and deed that undermine their health—habits they may recognize but haven't been able to change. In addition to the direct health benefits of asana, pranayama, meditation, and other yoga practices, it's not uncommon for regular practitioners to start eating better, to cut back on caffeine or alcohol, to quit jobs with unreasonable demands, or to spend more time in nature. Once people become more sensitive to the effects of different actions on their bodies and minds (whether it is practicing alternate nostril breathing or eating huge, fatty meals), they increasingly want to do what makes them feel better.
The modern understanding of the brain is that rather than being a static structure (which is what I was taught in medical school), this organ is constantly remodeling itself, a phenomenon scientists call neuroplasticity. Repeated thoughts and actions can rewire your brain, and the more you do something, the stronger those new neural networks become. Almost 2,000 years ago, Patanjali was onto this when he suggested that the key to success in yoga is dedicated, uninterrupted practice over a long period of time. The resulting neural networks— or samskaras, as yogis call them—get stronger and stronger as you stay with the practice. Slowly but surely, these healthy grooves of thought and action help guide people out of the ruts in which they've been stuck.
Dr. Timothy McCall is a board-certified internist, Yoga Journal's medical editor, and the author of the forthcoming book Yoga as Medicine (Bantam Dell, summer 2007). He can be found on the Web at www.DrMcCall.com
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
oil pulling
A friend told me about oil pulling. I will certainly give it a go.
Here is some info in case you would like to learn more about it too.
http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/article%20oil%20pulling.htm
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html
http://www.oilpulling.com/
Here is some info in case you would like to learn more about it too.
http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/article%20oil%20pulling.htm
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html
http://www.oilpulling.com/
A divine recipe for Avocado Soup
I learned a new recipe today when I went to my weekly Jin Shin Jyutsu study group. Fenna, a most amazing lady who has been practising Jin Shin Jyutsu for 20 + years and is so knowledgable and wise, told us about the recipe. I was astounded when Fenna made us some and saw how easy it was and how tasty it was.
It was made in 30 seconds and was one of the most tasty, delicious, healthy soups I have ever tasted. Perfect for a dinner party starter - you would make it while people are seated at the table. How easy would that be!
First - make the spice blend and keep it in your pantry for later use:
Grind together until a powder
2 teaspoons of thyme
2 teaspoons of sage
2 teaspoons of rosemary
In a jug or bowl, place 1 ripe avocado per person
Add 2 cups of boiling water per avocado
Add 1/2 teaspoon of herbal blend (thyme, rosemary, sage)
Blend
Serve
I like herbal seasoning on mine, but salt and pepper are fine
Happy eating!
It was made in 30 seconds and was one of the most tasty, delicious, healthy soups I have ever tasted. Perfect for a dinner party starter - you would make it while people are seated at the table. How easy would that be!
First - make the spice blend and keep it in your pantry for later use:
Grind together until a powder
2 teaspoons of thyme
2 teaspoons of sage
2 teaspoons of rosemary
In a jug or bowl, place 1 ripe avocado per person
Add 2 cups of boiling water per avocado
Add 1/2 teaspoon of herbal blend (thyme, rosemary, sage)
Blend
Serve
I like herbal seasoning on mine, but salt and pepper are fine
Happy eating!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Foot Problems
This is an excellent slideshow showing how foot problems may relate to other parts of body.
It is from a website which you can subscribe to and has many interesting articles about health: www.webmd.com
http://diabetes.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-what-your-feet-say?ecd=wnl_hrt_110111
It is from a website which you can subscribe to and has many interesting articles about health: www.webmd.com
http://diabetes.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-what-your-feet-say?ecd=wnl_hrt_110111
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Reflexology for Golfers
In the weekend we played in Mixed Foursomes Golf Tournament at Mount Maunganui - the idea is to play alternate shots in a match play. There are 2 lots of 18 holes on Saturday and 2 lots of 18 holes on Sunday - which is a huge lot of walking.
Two of my clients played golf all weekend and both said that reflexology had made it easy for them to be on their feet all weekend.
Two of my clients played golf all weekend and both said that reflexology had made it easy for them to be on their feet all weekend.
Support for new mums
It is really hitting home to me about how a new mum has such a huge learning curve to deal with. My daughter, Marie, is in London and has Grace who is 5 weeks old. Her husband, Philip, is at work and does London time work with commuting etc - he would love to be more help but it is impossible to be in 2 places at once. Of course when he is home he does what he can to help. They live in a one bedroom house.
When Grace was new born, she had trouble feeding and it was found she was tongue tied so that was remedied. Then it was a very bad case of colic which was very stressful and has made both parents sleep deprived. Now Marie (my daughter) although loving Grace dearly and getting so much pleasure from her darling daughter, is having to work out how to get routines going for Grace. Grace is used to skin to skin time - and while this was comforting with the colic problems, Marie is finding she has no time whatsoever to herself during the day or night. Marie would like to give her the love and nurturing that a small baby needs - as well as having a moment for herself during the day. What a huge change from being a career woman to being at home caring for a baby.
I so wish I could be over there to help.
This is such a challenging time - physically and mentally that only those who have been through it would understand. The family unit is so important - and never to be underestimated.
Today all the ladies who have been to pregnancy yoga with me are meeting in a local cafe at Waihi Beach with their babies to share stories and support each other. We are going to meet every month on the first Tuesday at 10am.
I was so looking forward to going but Hollie rang this morning and James has a bad cough so I am looking after him today. How true that parenting is for life.
Many blessings to all new mums and dads and may they have love and support during this challenging time for them. I love you Marie, Philip and Grace.
When Grace was new born, she had trouble feeding and it was found she was tongue tied so that was remedied. Then it was a very bad case of colic which was very stressful and has made both parents sleep deprived. Now Marie (my daughter) although loving Grace dearly and getting so much pleasure from her darling daughter, is having to work out how to get routines going for Grace. Grace is used to skin to skin time - and while this was comforting with the colic problems, Marie is finding she has no time whatsoever to herself during the day or night. Marie would like to give her the love and nurturing that a small baby needs - as well as having a moment for herself during the day. What a huge change from being a career woman to being at home caring for a baby.
I so wish I could be over there to help.
This is such a challenging time - physically and mentally that only those who have been through it would understand. The family unit is so important - and never to be underestimated.
Today all the ladies who have been to pregnancy yoga with me are meeting in a local cafe at Waihi Beach with their babies to share stories and support each other. We are going to meet every month on the first Tuesday at 10am.
I was so looking forward to going but Hollie rang this morning and James has a bad cough so I am looking after him today. How true that parenting is for life.
Many blessings to all new mums and dads and may they have love and support during this challenging time for them. I love you Marie, Philip and Grace.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Pregnancy Yoga
Last night at pregnancy yoga class a young mum reported that this time she has had no aches and pains and her pregnancy has been a breeze. The only difference is that she is coming to pregnancy yoga classes and she is spending a lot more time on the floor this pregnancy.
Another lady said that each time she comes to pregancy yoga class, the next morning she has no nausea / morning sickness that has been with her since she first found out she was pregnant.
For anyone suffering from morning sickness, my advice is to get on the floor as much as possible focus on a straight spine, sit on your heels, knees together but if your tum is big - knees apart, hands on knees with a straight spine - feel your shoulders wide and down away from your ears - the best posture for alleviating nausea and hyperacidity and for promoting good digestion.
If you can get to pregnancy yoga classes, it is such a good thing for your body and also your mind and connecting with your baby and preparing for child birth.
Another lady said that each time she comes to pregancy yoga class, the next morning she has no nausea / morning sickness that has been with her since she first found out she was pregnant.
For anyone suffering from morning sickness, my advice is to get on the floor as much as possible focus on a straight spine, sit on your heels, knees together but if your tum is big - knees apart, hands on knees with a straight spine - feel your shoulders wide and down away from your ears - the best posture for alleviating nausea and hyperacidity and for promoting good digestion.
If you can get to pregnancy yoga classes, it is such a good thing for your body and also your mind and connecting with your baby and preparing for child birth.
Friday, October 14, 2011
email from client yesterday after Jin Shin Jyutsu and Reflexology treatment for pregnant lady
Thank you for the wonderful treatment this morning. I came home and had a sleep and unlike usual - waking feeling drowsy and still tired- I felt great and bounced out of bed and went grocery shopping - I'm sure it was your treatment.
Ayurveda and Arthritis article I liked
Volume 4 Issue 3 October, 2011
www.jiva.com
Early Diagnosis –
The Key to Treating Arthritis
Forty-year-old Mr. Sharma could not believe his ears when his doctor told him he had been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. “How could he have Arthritis? He just turned forty!” asked his wife, flabbergasted. “After all, isn’t it supposed to be a joints-related problem seen in very old people?”
Like most people, Mr. Sharma’s wife too, in her ignorance, believes Arthritis is only about joint pains and that it affects the elderly. Well, she could not be far from the reality. Arthritis can affect people of any age. It is most common in people over 60 years old, although some types of Arthritis can also affect younger people. Unfortunately, there are over 200 types of Arthritis-related conditions and on an average, most people are aware of only about two of them!
What does Ayurveda say?
According to Ayurveda, Arthritis is caused by impaired digestion, due to improper dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle, as well as aggravated Vata Dosha (Ayurvedic humor representing Air). Impaired digestion and irregular bowel movements lead to accumulation of toxins (ama) in the body. This ama, along with the aggravated Vata, gets stored in various joints and leads to stiffness or inflammation and pain.
Am I at Risk?
To figure out if you are at a risk of Arthritis, take the following factors under consideration:
Family history – You are more likely to develop this condition if someone in your family has Arthritis or related problems
Age – If you are above 50, it becomes easier to get this disease
Obesity – If you are overweight, you will end up putting added pressure on your joints, thereby making them susceptible to one or the other form of joint pain
Injury or trauma – If you have had an injury or trauma to a joint, it can lead to Arthritis later in life
Gender – Research says, women are more prone to Arthritis and often experience worse symptoms than men
In addition, certain infections or factors in the environment might also trigger the symptoms in susceptible individuals. The growing incidences of Arthritis among the youth can be attributed to erratic eating schedules and sedentary lifestyles, which are a common feature of their lives.
Arthritis can manifest itself in the form of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylosis, among other forms. Its symptoms can develop suddenly or slowly, with the most common ones being inflammation of joints, swelling, difficulty and pain in movement, loss of appetite and energy, fever, etc.
Read More...
Move to Improve
‘Exercise’ is probably the last thing that comes to your mind when you think of Arthritis. How is it possible to exercise where there is excruciating pain in the joints and muscles; when even the slightest of movements become difficult? Well, the irony is, exercise is a very crucial part of treatment in cases of Arthritis.
For most patients, pain can be a major reason why they are put off exercising. However, with the help of regular and appropriate exercise, they can reap enormous benefits, including:
Better joint mobility
Enhanced range of movement
Improved pain management
Enhanced muscle and bone strength
Improved energy levels
Weight control or even loss of weight
Improved self-esteem and a positive attitude towards life
Getting Started
If you do not have access to suitable facilities for exercising, here are few tips that will help you get started at home.
Start gently and slowly and build up gradually. Do not rush up with the exercises. In fact, if you have stopped exercising for some time, it is advisable to start with simpler, basic exercises. You can build up eventually.
Warm up your muscles to get the best out of your exercise session. Start with movements that help increase the blood circulation to your muscles. Marching on the spot with gentle swinging of alternate arms backwards and forwards is a good start.
Read More...
Suffering from Joint Pains?
Try Panchakarma for Relief
Panchakarma, the specialized line of Ayurvedic therapies, is one of the most effective means of treating chronic pains. A collection of holistic rejuvenation therapies, Panchakarma aims to detoxify the body and revitalize the entire system, thereby providing sustainable relief to the patient.
In Arthritis Patients…
The detoxification effect of Panchakarma treatments can be effectively used to manage pain. Because Arthritis is a degenerative disease, rejuvenation should be an important part of the treatment process. A combination of various mind-body healing techniques will help cleanse toxins from the body and clear the blockage in channels. This will lead to proper movement of Vata (which is the prime cause of Arthritic pains), thereby bringing the patient’s condition closer to curability.
Benefits of Panchakarma:
Eliminates toxins from the body
Relieves body pains and aches
Strengthens the immune system
Restores constitutional balance, improving health and wellness
Reverses the negative effects of stress on the body and mind
Improves strength, vitality and mental clarity
Enhances the potency of medicines
Read More...
Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Jiva Case Study
Monika Singh (name changed) had been a star sportsperson all her life. A state-level hockey champion, she was the apple of her family’s eye. Kids looked up to her and adults adored her dedication and stamina.
But, ten years back, her life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. What started as regular joint pains – which she attributed to her daily schedule of sports activities – went on to take enormous proportions when she started experiencing difficulty in walking. The joints involving her knees, wrists and back initially became painful, and eventually, stiff and inflamed. In addition, she was also troubled by indigestion and flatulence.
For ten years, Monika was managing her disease with the help of anti-rheumatic drugs, pain killers and physiotherapy. Even though the pain was sporadically ‘under control’, her condition aggravated when she was not able to walk short distances without pain. Her problem kept getting worse and eventually her doctor recommended joint replacement surgery. However, on the insistence of her mother, she decided to give Ayurveda a try.
At the Jiva TeleMedicine Center…
When Monika called our center, she was all set to go under the knife as nothing was really working for her. One of our expert Ayurvedic doctors took up her case and conducted a detailed analysis of her condition. We found out that her mother was an Arthritis patient too. Also, given her lifestyle as a sportsperson, she had lived in different kinds of environments and resorted to improper eating habits and sleeping hours.
It was clear that the patient’s problem was due to impairment of digestion. Her symptoms of indigestion and flatulence indicated that her digestive fire was impaired and had led to accumulation of ama or toxins in the body. This ama combines with Vata Dosha (which governs the musculoskeletal system) and gets accumulated in various joints and muscles. In an aggravated state, it leads to stiffness or inflammation and pain in the joints and muscles, causing Ama Vata – the Ayurvedic name of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Stiffness and inflammation are signs of ama and pain is a sign of Vata Dosha.
We suggested…
Monika was recommended an Ayurvedic line of treatment that aimed at enhancing her digestion, so that toxins are not produced. We gave her detoxifying herbs to cleanse the accumulated ama. She was also advised Panchakarma treatment to provide relief from the excruciating pain that she was experiencing.
In one year’s time…
Monika followed our treatment for 12 months and also underwent a series of Panchakarma procedures for treating her pain. Even though she has accepted the fact that her condition cannot be completely cured, she is relieved that the pain and stiffness in her joints have improved considerably. She is also able to move more comfortably and the problem of indigestion has been cured in its entirety.
Monika might never be the star sportsperson again, but thanks to Ayurveda, her activities won’t be confined to the four walls of her house – something she dreaded would have happened after the surgery. The future surely looks positive!
www.jiva.com
Early Diagnosis –
The Key to Treating Arthritis
Forty-year-old Mr. Sharma could not believe his ears when his doctor told him he had been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. “How could he have Arthritis? He just turned forty!” asked his wife, flabbergasted. “After all, isn’t it supposed to be a joints-related problem seen in very old people?”
Like most people, Mr. Sharma’s wife too, in her ignorance, believes Arthritis is only about joint pains and that it affects the elderly. Well, she could not be far from the reality. Arthritis can affect people of any age. It is most common in people over 60 years old, although some types of Arthritis can also affect younger people. Unfortunately, there are over 200 types of Arthritis-related conditions and on an average, most people are aware of only about two of them!
What does Ayurveda say?
According to Ayurveda, Arthritis is caused by impaired digestion, due to improper dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle, as well as aggravated Vata Dosha (Ayurvedic humor representing Air). Impaired digestion and irregular bowel movements lead to accumulation of toxins (ama) in the body. This ama, along with the aggravated Vata, gets stored in various joints and leads to stiffness or inflammation and pain.
Am I at Risk?
To figure out if you are at a risk of Arthritis, take the following factors under consideration:
Family history – You are more likely to develop this condition if someone in your family has Arthritis or related problems
Age – If you are above 50, it becomes easier to get this disease
Obesity – If you are overweight, you will end up putting added pressure on your joints, thereby making them susceptible to one or the other form of joint pain
Injury or trauma – If you have had an injury or trauma to a joint, it can lead to Arthritis later in life
Gender – Research says, women are more prone to Arthritis and often experience worse symptoms than men
In addition, certain infections or factors in the environment might also trigger the symptoms in susceptible individuals. The growing incidences of Arthritis among the youth can be attributed to erratic eating schedules and sedentary lifestyles, which are a common feature of their lives.
Arthritis can manifest itself in the form of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylosis, among other forms. Its symptoms can develop suddenly or slowly, with the most common ones being inflammation of joints, swelling, difficulty and pain in movement, loss of appetite and energy, fever, etc.
Read More...
Move to Improve
‘Exercise’ is probably the last thing that comes to your mind when you think of Arthritis. How is it possible to exercise where there is excruciating pain in the joints and muscles; when even the slightest of movements become difficult? Well, the irony is, exercise is a very crucial part of treatment in cases of Arthritis.
For most patients, pain can be a major reason why they are put off exercising. However, with the help of regular and appropriate exercise, they can reap enormous benefits, including:
Better joint mobility
Enhanced range of movement
Improved pain management
Enhanced muscle and bone strength
Improved energy levels
Weight control or even loss of weight
Improved self-esteem and a positive attitude towards life
Getting Started
If you do not have access to suitable facilities for exercising, here are few tips that will help you get started at home.
Start gently and slowly and build up gradually. Do not rush up with the exercises. In fact, if you have stopped exercising for some time, it is advisable to start with simpler, basic exercises. You can build up eventually.
Warm up your muscles to get the best out of your exercise session. Start with movements that help increase the blood circulation to your muscles. Marching on the spot with gentle swinging of alternate arms backwards and forwards is a good start.
Read More...
Suffering from Joint Pains?
Try Panchakarma for Relief
Panchakarma, the specialized line of Ayurvedic therapies, is one of the most effective means of treating chronic pains. A collection of holistic rejuvenation therapies, Panchakarma aims to detoxify the body and revitalize the entire system, thereby providing sustainable relief to the patient.
In Arthritis Patients…
The detoxification effect of Panchakarma treatments can be effectively used to manage pain. Because Arthritis is a degenerative disease, rejuvenation should be an important part of the treatment process. A combination of various mind-body healing techniques will help cleanse toxins from the body and clear the blockage in channels. This will lead to proper movement of Vata (which is the prime cause of Arthritic pains), thereby bringing the patient’s condition closer to curability.
Benefits of Panchakarma:
Eliminates toxins from the body
Relieves body pains and aches
Strengthens the immune system
Restores constitutional balance, improving health and wellness
Reverses the negative effects of stress on the body and mind
Improves strength, vitality and mental clarity
Enhances the potency of medicines
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Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Jiva Case Study
Monika Singh (name changed) had been a star sportsperson all her life. A state-level hockey champion, she was the apple of her family’s eye. Kids looked up to her and adults adored her dedication and stamina.
But, ten years back, her life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. What started as regular joint pains – which she attributed to her daily schedule of sports activities – went on to take enormous proportions when she started experiencing difficulty in walking. The joints involving her knees, wrists and back initially became painful, and eventually, stiff and inflamed. In addition, she was also troubled by indigestion and flatulence.
For ten years, Monika was managing her disease with the help of anti-rheumatic drugs, pain killers and physiotherapy. Even though the pain was sporadically ‘under control’, her condition aggravated when she was not able to walk short distances without pain. Her problem kept getting worse and eventually her doctor recommended joint replacement surgery. However, on the insistence of her mother, she decided to give Ayurveda a try.
At the Jiva TeleMedicine Center…
When Monika called our center, she was all set to go under the knife as nothing was really working for her. One of our expert Ayurvedic doctors took up her case and conducted a detailed analysis of her condition. We found out that her mother was an Arthritis patient too. Also, given her lifestyle as a sportsperson, she had lived in different kinds of environments and resorted to improper eating habits and sleeping hours.
It was clear that the patient’s problem was due to impairment of digestion. Her symptoms of indigestion and flatulence indicated that her digestive fire was impaired and had led to accumulation of ama or toxins in the body. This ama combines with Vata Dosha (which governs the musculoskeletal system) and gets accumulated in various joints and muscles. In an aggravated state, it leads to stiffness or inflammation and pain in the joints and muscles, causing Ama Vata – the Ayurvedic name of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Stiffness and inflammation are signs of ama and pain is a sign of Vata Dosha.
We suggested…
Monika was recommended an Ayurvedic line of treatment that aimed at enhancing her digestion, so that toxins are not produced. We gave her detoxifying herbs to cleanse the accumulated ama. She was also advised Panchakarma treatment to provide relief from the excruciating pain that she was experiencing.
In one year’s time…
Monika followed our treatment for 12 months and also underwent a series of Panchakarma procedures for treating her pain. Even though she has accepted the fact that her condition cannot be completely cured, she is relieved that the pain and stiffness in her joints have improved considerably. She is also able to move more comfortably and the problem of indigestion has been cured in its entirety.
Monika might never be the star sportsperson again, but thanks to Ayurveda, her activities won’t be confined to the four walls of her house – something she dreaded would have happened after the surgery. The future surely looks positive!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Infertility and reflexology
A friend passed this link on to me - it makes interesting reading.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-20980/Is-reflexology-new-cure-infertility.html
I have had my suspicions - one lady who now comes to pregnancy yoga says it was reflexology that helped her to get pregnant out of the blue - she had given up having children.
Another lady had taken 7 years to have a child, using medical methods to conceive. Her child was 4 years old and after coming for reflexology and also attending yoga, she believes she had a miscarriage. She moved away so we couldn't continue treatments.
Of course reflexology also works for improving child birth and some ladies say the reflexology brought their labour on, but I believe reflexology is powerful but baby will come when baby is ready.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-20980/Is-reflexology-new-cure-infertility.html
I have had my suspicions - one lady who now comes to pregnancy yoga says it was reflexology that helped her to get pregnant out of the blue - she had given up having children.
Another lady had taken 7 years to have a child, using medical methods to conceive. Her child was 4 years old and after coming for reflexology and also attending yoga, she believes she had a miscarriage. She moved away so we couldn't continue treatments.
Of course reflexology also works for improving child birth and some ladies say the reflexology brought their labour on, but I believe reflexology is powerful but baby will come when baby is ready.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Diet pills
Thought this was interesting:
Over-the-counter diet pills may not appear to be dangerous , but they can still cause harm. “Most diet pills are nothing more than a quick fix loaded with caffeine and diuretics that can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance," says Diekman, director of nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis.
Over-the-counter diet pills may not appear to be dangerous , but they can still cause harm. “Most diet pills are nothing more than a quick fix loaded with caffeine and diuretics that can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance," says Diekman, director of nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Bio Energy Scan
Have you heard about quantum biofeedback systems that were developed by scientists to keep astronauts healthy in space? Absolutely amazing technology!Is it the way of the future? I see links between this and the ancient healing art Jin Shin Jyutsu which is also focused on energy flows in our bodies. I found this website interesting.
http://www.wirthholistic.com/IndigoSCIO/page_2143300.html
http://www.wirthholistic.com/IndigoSCIO/page_2143300.html
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Aromatherapy at Waihi Beach
Today at our lovely farmers market I got talking to Peter Gosney who sells aromatherapy potions. I was really impressed with his products. As a qualified aromatherapist, he knows his stuff and his products are divine. I usually buy Body Shop face cream but have noticed how Body Shop aren't that natural - his facecream is made up of Avocado, Macadamia, Rose hip, apricot, carrot tissue - all high in Vitamin C and A and all so natural. The other great thing is that it is half the price of Body Shop Vitamin E face cream. I loved his different lip balms too. He even had a cream that you put under your eyes for relief of hayfever - and this is just a start. I just love meeting genuine people with genuine products.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
vitamin D
Interesting to read in the Herald about how the lack of vitamin D is linked to deaths with patients with pneumonia. In London, pregnant women are advised to take vitamin D during their pregnancy. Apparently, 10 minutes of sunlight a day on the crown of your head is great for health and gives you a dose of vitamin D
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Self Healing Art
If you can't go to sleep at night or when you wake up in the night and can't go back to sleep, try gently holding your thumb with your other hand and focus on breathing in through your nose, out through your nose for longer than you breathed in. As you breathe out feel yourself relaxing. Soon you will be able to feel a pulse in your thumb. Then you can hold your other thumb. I would love to hear whether holding your thumb lets you get to sleep more easily.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Jin Shin Jyutsu
Am really looking forward to tomorrow when I start a new study group to learn more about the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Will keep you posted about my progress.
I attended a 5 day course in Auckland at the end of last month with an amazing group of practitioners. The teacher had come out from New York. I am excited about how it can help people heal themselves. Am practising it on myself and friends and family eg.one day I had hiccups that wouldn't stop and just gently held behind my ears on my neck and they stopped straight away.
I attended a 5 day course in Auckland at the end of last month with an amazing group of practitioners. The teacher had come out from New York. I am excited about how it can help people heal themselves. Am practising it on myself and friends and family eg.one day I had hiccups that wouldn't stop and just gently held behind my ears on my neck and they stopped straight away.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Hollie's art exhibition
My daughter Hollie has a great art exhibition in Tauranga at the moment. It is well worth visiting. She also has had an articled in the Que Magazine about her art. I can see she has huge potential as an artist. She is also a very talented art teacher.
Human doings or human beings?
An interesting concept - we are not called human doings or human tryings - we are called human beings for a reason.
Maybe it is because if we enjoy being on our own, by being still for even a short time each day, by listening to what we actually need and want and honouring ourselves by slowing down to enjoy life -we become more aware of ourselves and can truly enjoy life's treasures.
Or maybe this is too simple for us to understand in a world that encourages us to rush, to be busy and stressed?
Maybe it is because if we enjoy being on our own, by being still for even a short time each day, by listening to what we actually need and want and honouring ourselves by slowing down to enjoy life -we become more aware of ourselves and can truly enjoy life's treasures.
Or maybe this is too simple for us to understand in a world that encourages us to rush, to be busy and stressed?
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Daughter Hollie
Hollie has just had an amazing 3 page article published in the Que Magazine. She is working on a new series of paintings inspired by ocean and native bush and they are stunning. I love her clear, clean colours and lines with precise yet stylised form. Take a look at her facebook page
hollie oneill artist
hollie oneill artist
Monday, March 21, 2011
Yoga Retreat at Ohui
Yesterday a group of 9 from Waihi and Waihi Beach visited Ohui Yoga Retreat at Opoutere. We started out at 7am. What a wonderful day. The drive along Opoutere's estuary and through the native bush to get to the retreat was beautiful in itself. When we got there we enjoyed a cup of herbal tea and I felt relaxed at once.It was lovely to see Atma and her darling boy Lazlo who has an enchanted life at the ashram. Shantimurti led a 2 hour yoga session for us and I felt in the zone right through. A delicious lunch and then yoga nidra. During the 2 hour break following some went for a walk, some swam in the warm surf, some slept, some read and others just chatted. The next session was yoga nada - all about using sound to purify one's emotions and mind. Another tasty vegetarian meal and then goodbyes and we were home by 8pm. If anyone thinks they need time out from their hectic life I can recommend a fantastic day, place and people.
www.ashramyoga.com
www.ashramyoga.com
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
change of seasons
Now that the temperature has dropped and autumn seems to be here, it is important to protect your immune system, which will be under pressure. Colds and flus will start appearing and it is so much easier to prevent them than to deal with them once they are with you.
Get lots of sleep, watch your stress levels, keep your exercise up - these are all about keeping balance in your life. It is also important to keep warm and eat warm, sweet nourishing foods, for example, pumpkin, kumara and carrot soups. Vitamin C is good for immunity also, as are some yoga sequences.
Get lots of sleep, watch your stress levels, keep your exercise up - these are all about keeping balance in your life. It is also important to keep warm and eat warm, sweet nourishing foods, for example, pumpkin, kumara and carrot soups. Vitamin C is good for immunity also, as are some yoga sequences.
Monday, March 7, 2011
putting drops in eyes
A handy tip given by my wonderful optometrist to save 50% of the contents from being wasted each time we put drops in our eyes...
When you put a drop in - close your eye gently and press against the tear duct at the corner of the inside edge of your eye. Count to 30. Then do the same for the other eye.
If you don't you will lose 50% of the contents of the eye drops into the tear duct and through blinking.
When you put a drop in - close your eye gently and press against the tear duct at the corner of the inside edge of your eye. Count to 30. Then do the same for the other eye.
If you don't you will lose 50% of the contents of the eye drops into the tear duct and through blinking.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Christchurch Earthquake
This morning in the Herald there was a very cool, positive letter to the editor saying that instead of John Keys asking for money from overseas, maybe it would be a better idea to ask for the top architects, engineers etc. coming over for a think tank to look ahead to redesign Christchurch city.
Taking this thought further - in NZ we have the Lockwood system of building which is supposed to withstand earthquakes really well that is built with pine. We have the biggest pine forests in the southern hemisphere and a huge supply of logs that can be seen ready to leave NZ in ports around the country without having been processed. We have a struggling building industry with many builders not able to get work because of the recession.
Imagine a city, designed by a global team, that would lead the world in state of the art design in an earthquake prone area, all built with NZ resources and manpower.
Taking this thought further - in NZ we have the Lockwood system of building which is supposed to withstand earthquakes really well that is built with pine. We have the biggest pine forests in the southern hemisphere and a huge supply of logs that can be seen ready to leave NZ in ports around the country without having been processed. We have a struggling building industry with many builders not able to get work because of the recession.
Imagine a city, designed by a global team, that would lead the world in state of the art design in an earthquake prone area, all built with NZ resources and manpower.
Monday, February 28, 2011
pregnancy yoga
Tonight Pregnancy yoga is starting again. I love the way yoga helps with pregnancy - not only does it help with aches and pains that develop, it makes more room for baby and during the yoga session mums to be can really relax. During yoga nidra I see them going into a beautiful place where they can communicate with their babies and prepare for child birth and motherhood. These yoga sessions are so precious and it is so lovely to share their pregancy.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Christchurch Earthquake
It is impossible to put into words the grief and sorrow that has come to such innocent people, already under stress from other aftershocks.
May it be an opportunity for all New Zealand to come together to support everyone who is suffering. Christchurch - please know that you are surrounded with love
May it be an opportunity for all New Zealand to come together to support everyone who is suffering. Christchurch - please know that you are surrounded with love
Friday, February 18, 2011
Yoga outside in nature
Today I had the most beautiful yoga session - it was in Pohutakawa Park which overlooks the whole of Waihi Beach and township - the Park is grassy and in the shade of pohutakawas. Today is a stunning day with no breeze, no clouds, just hot February sun. In the shade it was just right.
If you ever want a real buzz, try yoga outside in a beautiful place - it is guaranteed to be very special and although it sounds cheesy, - it makes me feel part of nature and the surrounding beauty and is very energising.
If you ever want a real buzz, try yoga outside in a beautiful place - it is guaranteed to be very special and although it sounds cheesy, - it makes me feel part of nature and the surrounding beauty and is very energising.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
an amazing retreat
A lady from the UK came for a reflexology treatment yesterday and we got chatting about Ayurveda. She reported that she had been to this retreat in Sri Lanka twice. It is set in picturesque jungle and you sleep in huts with open sides and mosquito nets. All the food is grown on site and prepared fresh and deliciously. Yoga each day and treatments if you wish - what could be better? She said the second visit was just as good as the first and the overall experience comes highly recommended. The website is informative and I would just love to visit.
Have a look and have a dream... www.ulpotha.com
Have a look and have a dream... www.ulpotha.com
Thursday, February 3, 2011
arches
Do you hear people talking about their arches and wonder whether you have high or low or normal arches?
If you wet one of your feet and stand firmly on a surface eg. concrete, so you leave a footprint.
Have a look at the footprint and if the arch is clearly visible between your heel and ball of foot - you have flat arches.
If there is hardly any arch in the print and your footprint almost looks like two separate bits you have high arches.
If your footprint is somewhere in the middle with half the arch visible, then you have normal feet.
If you wet one of your feet and stand firmly on a surface eg. concrete, so you leave a footprint.
Have a look at the footprint and if the arch is clearly visible between your heel and ball of foot - you have flat arches.
If there is hardly any arch in the print and your footprint almost looks like two separate bits you have high arches.
If your footprint is somewhere in the middle with half the arch visible, then you have normal feet.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
sad week for Waihi Beach families
Today was the third day of funerals for Waihi Beach community. Tuesday was the funeral of a local man who died in a crash, returning from a week of work to his home to share the weekend with his family, when a car crossed the middle line and killed him.
Yesterday was the funeral of the driver of one of the cars in the crash, a local teenage boy, with a huge number at his funeral in our Community Hall.
Today was the funeral of a front seat passenger, another local teenage boy. The funeral was at his college and the hall was crowded, with people outside.
Two other passengers, teenage boys are in hospital, severely injured.
What an amazing job Alistair Cochrane (Principal of Waihi College) did and is continuing to do - supporting, organising and consoling.
Apart from the utter tragedy for all their family and friends and our community, it was obvious how close knit Waihi / Waihi Beach community is.
May unconditional love be with all our heart broken families and grieving people.
Yesterday was the funeral of the driver of one of the cars in the crash, a local teenage boy, with a huge number at his funeral in our Community Hall.
Today was the funeral of a front seat passenger, another local teenage boy. The funeral was at his college and the hall was crowded, with people outside.
Two other passengers, teenage boys are in hospital, severely injured.
What an amazing job Alistair Cochrane (Principal of Waihi College) did and is continuing to do - supporting, organising and consoling.
Apart from the utter tragedy for all their family and friends and our community, it was obvious how close knit Waihi / Waihi Beach community is.
May unconditional love be with all our heart broken families and grieving people.
Friday, January 21, 2011
reflexology for pregnancy
It is great to see young mums getting regular reflexology throughout their pregnancy. As a reflexologist it is a privilege to see their continuing good health and their being able to relax so easily. Combined with pregnancy yoga they are really giving themselves and their baby the best of starts.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Great time for healing right now
Tomorrow, the 20th is a full moon.
Did you know that the evening before the full moon is the optimum time for healing and recharging your health? A good time to receive natural therapies.
The full moon is also the perfect time to release anything you have finished with and the new moon is the perfect time for manifesting new ideas and plans.
By working in with the moon and its powerful connections, we are able to discover how we feel in relationship to its cycles.
Did you know that the evening before the full moon is the optimum time for healing and recharging your health? A good time to receive natural therapies.
The full moon is also the perfect time to release anything you have finished with and the new moon is the perfect time for manifesting new ideas and plans.
By working in with the moon and its powerful connections, we are able to discover how we feel in relationship to its cycles.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Waihi Beach
Today I took my grand children to Little Nippers (a club run for children between the ages of 5 and 16 each Sunday morning from 10 - 12 noon) Volunteers from our surf club run it and I was so impressed. The children are all in age groups and the 5-6 year olds had lots of helpers and their specific coaches. I think they are amazing for giving up every Sunday morning to take this club. The Little Nippers were all dressed in their club colours, complete with little blue surf club hats, rash tops and togs. First they had races, then they ran through the waves, then they boogie boarded. What fun. Great fun for the adults too - we got to get wet and get involved.
The thing I love about little nippers is the chance for children to be involved in both team and competitive sports and to learn awareness of the ocean and hopefully keep involved in our great surf club and give back to our community as they get older.
James, my grand son was a little overawed but I imagine in a few more weeks he will be one of the boys. Lucy got right into the fun. I am looking forward to next Sunday!
The thing I love about little nippers is the chance for children to be involved in both team and competitive sports and to learn awareness of the ocean and hopefully keep involved in our great surf club and give back to our community as they get older.
James, my grand son was a little overawed but I imagine in a few more weeks he will be one of the boys. Lucy got right into the fun. I am looking forward to next Sunday!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Had an amazing day today. Two lovely English ladies are staying at Waihi Beach and had booked in for a Day Retreat. Each year the mum comes from the UK and spends time with her daughter. During their holiday both take time out to do something special together. We met on the beach at 6am - right down the north end with a cave behind us and bush to the left and a 10km surf beach to right. The sun was just coming up over the ocean as we did salutes to the sun. We loved the yoga experience and stayed on the beach for over an hour enjoying the scenery and yoga. Breakfast (fresh fruit platter + cereal with assorted nuts, seeds and dried fruit and organic blueberries + warm bread from the oven with homemade jams + herbal teas and freshly ground coffee) was on the deck under our pohutakawa tree and then we went for a walk together through native bush with sea views. Next were reflexology sessions and saunas, then yoga nidra. Both ladies adored yoga nidra and said they had never experienced it before with its very deep relaxation. They ate lunch (mediterranean pasta dish with organic salad, drinks and biscotte) on the deck and we all decided it was a very special day - as their photos show.
Monday, January 3, 2011
health
Did you know that it has been estimated that every pound of excess fat contains about 20 miles of capillaries for blood to be pumped through? I read this in 'Better Health with foot Reflexology' by Dwight C. Byers.
a mindfulness meditation technique
My darling daughter Marie found this on the net. Meg Ryan and Goldie Hawn have discovered mindfulness meditation. I thought it was very interesting and may give insights into understanding aspects about meditation and encouraging us to deal with everyday stress with meditation - a natural, effective strategy.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/jan/02/mindfulness-meditation-meg-ryan-goldie-hawn
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/jan/02/mindfulness-meditation-meg-ryan-goldie-hawn
Saturday, January 1, 2011
yoga on Waihi Beach to see2011 in
Had an amazing start to 2011. At 6.30am led a group for yoga in front of the surf club at Waihi Beach. About 10 people came along - some yoginis and some holiday makers who had never done yoga before. Together we did yoga for an hour while we listened to the surf, birds and felt the warm sun on us. It was magical. I understand feeling at one with nature when I do yoga on the beach. It probably sounds weird, but when we were doing downward facing dog, I looked at the horizon 'upside down' and was astonished how beautiful it seemed.
People gave a donation to the surf club, and I love helping our surf club who always are there for us. Starting the new year with yoga on the beach was such fun,I would like to make it an annual event. Maybe next year there will be more people coming along.
People gave a donation to the surf club, and I love helping our surf club who always are there for us. Starting the new year with yoga on the beach was such fun,I would like to make it an annual event. Maybe next year there will be more people coming along.
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