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DE-CLUTTER
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SURFERS
PARADISE
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insights of light
This statement reflects the wisdom of the Spiritual People of The Earth, of North and South America,
working in unity to restore people, harmony and balance for our collective future and for all living beings
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Editors Note
Contributors
Yoga Bites
FEATURES
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My unimaginable gifts
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contents
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POSE
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NOURISH
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Why gut health is crucial
GLOW
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RETREAT
GO GREEN
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Horoscope
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contributors
Kino MacGregor is an
international yoga teacher,
author of three books,
producer of six Ashtanga
Yoga DVDs, writer, vlogger,
world traveller, co-founder
of Miami Life Center
(www.miamilifecenter.
com) and founder of Miami
Yoga Magazine (www.
miamiyogamagazine.com). You
can find her teaching all over
the world and on Kino Yoga
Instagram (@kinoyoga) with
over 400,000 followers and
on Kino Yoga YouTube channel
with over 30 million views
(www.youtube.com/kinoyoga).
Hannah Bennett is a UK
Chartered physiotherapist,
with a Master of Science in
Sport and Exercise Medicine.
She has worked in the NHS and
the British Army for over 10
years providing physiotherapy
around the world. Hannah
also has training in pre and
postnatal rehabilitation,
acupuncture, clinical pilates
and spinal manual therapy.
She has a special interest
in womens health, mainly
working with ladies who want
to return to exercise and
participate in competitive sport
post pregnancy.
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YOGA BITES
Off the mat, we connect with all that is organic, natural and new in the community
YogaLifes
Honnold
Foundation
Read More,
India
India is currently at a 75%
literacy rate amongst the youth,
however, only 25% claim to be
regular readers. But 34-yearold Akshay Kumar Rautray and
32-year-old Satabdi Mishra
have set out on an adventure to
remedy this. They loaded up a
truck with over 4,000 books and
travelled to 20 states in 90 days
to spread the word about their
campaign, Read More, India.
Their travels took them from
Odisha to Indore a 10,000
km journey in a van that
doubles up as a library. Part of
their campaign included book
fairs in schools, colleges and
universities, where they parked
their van in different places
across the cities for people
to browse, read and even buy
books at a discounted rate. Their
titles range from fairy tales to
bestsellers, and three publishing
houses HarperCollins India,
Pan Macmillan India and
Paragon Publishers are
sponsoring the campaign.
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Cancer Causing
warning on labels
Boxing
meets yoga
Proving once again that yoga is for
absolutely everyone, boxing has jumped
in the ring to merge with yoga and create
BoxingYoga. A practice founded in a London boxing club in 2011, it aims at helping
fighters cross-condition by improving
their strength, flexibility and concentration, apart from being yet another way to
incorporate yoga into your life.
With its roots in Ashtanga, BoxingYoga
uses avant-garde postures that mimic a
fighters defensive stance, and incorporates exercises similar to a boxers training programme while developing some
serious stamina. The arc of the class
spans 12 rounds much like in the ring
and is modified to suit the practitioners
needs much like in a yoga class.
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n a world of
smart phones,
help with
health food is never far away
and this time it comes as the
RealFood app. Its highly intuitive
interface allows you to discover
local businesses that provide
healthy and conscious alternatives. Your searches are filtered
based on a couple of markers:
The diet of your choosing,
whether that is gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, raw, organic, etc.
The type of place youre
looking for. This could be a caf,
restaurant, grocery store etc.
The type of cuisine you fancy.
We really think this is genius,
however, the most unfortunate
part of this amazing idea is that
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Meditation candles
Indias plastic roads
Attempts to reduce and control plastic waste
have become a matter of urgency around the
world. Professor Rajagopalan Vasudevan,
Professor of Chemistry at Thiagarajar
College of Engineering in Madurai, has come
to be known as the Plastic Man of India, for
his brilliant invention of using this waste to
construct roads.
On testing, his laboratory results of mixing
waste plastic with heated bitumen and
coating the mixture over stone proved
positive. He implemented the use of plastic
waste on a road constructed inside the
premises of his college in 2002. In 2006, the
Thiagarajar College of Engineering received
the patent for this technology.
This road construction process is extremely
eco-friendly, with no toxic gases being
released. Since a large amount of plastic
waste is required for a small stretch of road,
the amount of waste will definitely reduce.
In addition to this, it has also generated
additional jobs for Indias rag pickers. A
government order in November 2015 has
made it mandatory for all road developers in
the country to use waste plastic, along with
bituminous mixes, for road construction.
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Atma-Vichara
(self-inquiry)
The magic of
being alone
It is in deep solitude that the soul shines It was the stormy times when
I was alone that carried me from darkness to light, writes Mira Prabhu
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Her answer took me aback. Already Id
begun diving into eastern philosophy for
an answer to my angst. I knew the theory
well that in essence we living beings are
immortal spirit encased in mortal flesh but
this truth had not percolated down into the
fibre of my being. Now my friend had brought
up a big question why was I so scared of
the spirit realm when I too was spirit?
Nothing changed on the outside after
that talk in the park, but on the inside things
began to simmer. And when I finally picked
up the courage to quit my painful domestic
situation, things got even worse when I lost
every cent Id earned to my angry spouse
who had always controlled our finances.
It was a sharp woman lawyer who convinced
me that I should cut and run no matter what.
Youre young, smart and talented, she said.
You can make it on your own. Fight him and all
I can promise you is a nervous breakdown.
I took her advice; but every single day for
the first few months of being alone, I fought
the phantoms of fear. What helped was talking
to my therapist on a weekly basis, meditating
morning and night, dumping toxins on willing
friends, Hatha yoga and walks in the park.
THE HARDEST
PART WAS
SLEEPING ALONE.
TODAY, I LOVE
THE DARK. IT IS
FRIENDLY, RICH
AND WARM
MIRA
PRABHUS
fascination with
eastern philosophy
inspires her epical
novels: Whip of the
Wild God began
in Manhattan and
was completed 20
years later in the
shadow of the sacred
hill Arunachala;
Krishnas Counsel
and Copper Moon
Over Pataliputra are
to follow. After having
lived in America,
Europe and the
Himalayas, Mira has
settled in South India.
You can connect with
her through her blog
the metaphysical and
mundane musings of a
maverick female scribe
at http://miraprabhu.
wordpress.com
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My Unimaginable gifts
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grateful
f my life so far
and my
family
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We are
lucky to have
Meki and
Obbi
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DE-CLUTTER
friends!
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_ Deepak Chopra
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Life is either a
great adventure
or nothing.
_HELEN KELLER
Accept your
real friends
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Be Reliable
Dont let your friends down at the last minute.
Do keep to arrangements that have been made.
After all, they might have refused activities with others
because of your prior arrangement. Begin to manage
your time well and use a diary to avoid clashes. Otherwise,
once you get to be seen as unreliable, friends will start to
go elsewhere as they have other friends to see as well.
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the way
FORWARD
Hailing from Saudi Arabia, strength,
willpower, inspiration and joy are
a few qualities that distinguish
Fatima Batook from other fitness
trainers. She has also founded
TIMA, the first ever Saudi brand
for sports apparel. Here, she tells
YogaLifes Ally about her journey
and how it all unfolded
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YOGA POSTURES
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Restorative asanas
Inspired by the teachings of Guruji BKS Inyengar
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MINIMAL PROPS
INTENSITY LEVEL: HIGHER
Start in Dandasana (Staff Pose)
with legs stretched in front.
Bring a bolster to touch the sacrum
(length wise) and place a folded blanket
at the top end to support your head.
Bring the soles of your feet together into
Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) and
let your knees drop on either side.
Keeping your feet close to the pelvis, start
to lie down using your arms to support
you as you lie back over the bolster.
Release your arms alongside your body with
palms facing up and relax your shoulders.
Hold pose and breathe deeply for 3-5 minutes.
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MORE PROPS
INTENSITY LEVEL: LOWER
Take a block under each knee to support the
stretch and reduce the intensity in the groin.
Forearms can rest on folded blankets.
Second bolster with folded blanket can be
placed as a step to open the chest more and
reduce the backbend and support the head.
Hold pose and breathe deeply for 3-5 minutes.
BENEFITS:
Increases blood circulation in the lower abdomen
Can improve digestion.
Stretches the inner thighs.
Increases range of external rotation in the hips.
Calms the nervous system.
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INTENSITY LEVEL: HIGHER
Start in Virasana (Hero Pose) sitting
on a folded blanket, with feet outside
of the hips and knees together.
Bring a bolster to rest at the sacrum.
Start to lie back by first leaning on your
hands, then forearms and elbows.
Once on your elbows release your
lower back and lie over the bolster.
Release your arms alongside
your body with palms facing up
and relax your shoulders.
Hold pose and breathe
deeply for 3-5 minutes.
HERO P
OSE)
MORE PROPS
INTENSITY LEVEL: LOWER
For more support place a blanket under
your legs in Virasana (Hero Pose).
If you are not comfortable fully reclining onto one
bolster use a second bolster or extra blanket to
increase the height until you are comfortable.
Make sure the second bolster is supported at the
back with a block so the head stays upright.
Arms can reach behind the head.
Hold pose and breathe deeply for 3-5 minutes.
BENEFITS
Stretches the abdomen, thighs and deep hip
flexors (psoas), knees and ankles.
Strengthens the arches.
Relieves tired legs.
Improves digestion.
Helps relieve the symptoms of menstrual pain.
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MORE PROPS
INTENSITY LEVEL: LOWER
From Dandasana (Staff Pose) place two
bolster and folded blankets across your
legs, to raise the height and reduce the fold.
Extend the spine and slowly bend
forward, hinging from the hips, keep the
chest lifted.
Place the forehead to rest on the blankets
and relax the arms in front.
Hold pose and breathe deeply for
3-5 minutes.
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MORE PROPS
INTENSITY LEVEL: LOWER
For a less intense version place two bolsters and a folded blanket
across your straight leg to reduce the height of the fold.
You may also place folded blankets under your bent knee.
Rest the forehead and let the arms relax over the bolster.
Hold pose and breathe deeply for 3-5 minutes.
BENEFITS
Calms and soothes the nervous system.
Improves digestion.
Stimulates circulation.
Stretches the spine, legs and hamstring, and opens the groin.
Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries and uterus.
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MORE PROPS
INTENSITY LEVEL: LOWER
From Dandasana (Staff Pose)
place two bolsters and folded
blankets across your legs, to raise
the height and reduce the fold.
Extend the spine and slowly
bend forward, hinging from the
hips, keeping the chest lifted.
Place the forehead to rest on the
blankets and relax the arms in front.
Hold pose and breathe deeply
for 3-5 minutes.
BENEFITS:
Calms and soothes the
nervous system.
Opens the spine and chest,
opens the top fronts of
thighs, and stretches hip
flexors and abdominals.
Stimulates the lungs, thyroid
gland and abdominal organs.
Reduces backache
and headache.
Stimulates circulation, and
reduces fatigue and anxiety.
BENEFITS
Calms and soothes the
nervous system.
Improves digestion, and
stimulates liver and kidneys.
Stimulates circulation.
Reduces fatigue and
anxiety.
Stretches hamstrings,
calves and hips.
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pose
7. Savasana
BENEFITS:
Calming effect on the
nervous system.
Improves circulation
after sitting for long
periods of time.
Reinvigorates tired
legs and feet.
(CORPSE POSE)
Lie down on your back. Bringing your feet at least hip-width apart, place a bolster under your knees. You may
also place a folded blanket under the upper back and shoulders and one under the head for support.
Arms should be away from the body with palms turned up.
Close your eyes, relax any conscious effort, and allow yourself to disengage from any thoughts, sensations
or actions that may come up as you rest. Hold the pose and breathe deeply for 5-10 minutes.
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it is a slow and calculated balance, conjuring the strength of eight supporting legs.*
An advanced posture named because the body resembles the scorpion with the tai and sting arched above its head like
the legs and feet do. An inversion, shoulder opener and backbend, this posture develops strength, patience and tenacity.
As B.K.S. Iyengar says in his book Light on Yoga, The yogi, by stamping on his head with his
feet, attempts to eradicate these self-destroying emotions and passions [pride, anger, hatred,
jealousy and intolerance]. The subjugation of ego leads to harmony and happiness.
How to do Vrschikasana:
This is as advanced pose, which you should only attempt if you are
comfortable in Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance).
From Pincha Mayurasana, shift your gaze slightly forward.
Start to bend the knees, with toes pointed, let your feet extend over the front of the head.
Push down firmly through your arm, with your core strong lift and reach
your heart forward as your feet drop closer to your head.
Stretches the chest, hip flexors and shoulders. Elevates heart rate.
Challenges balance, coordination strength and perseverance.
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the right
vehicle for
your journey
he road that lies ahead can be travelled with many vehicles. Your choice
will determine how effectively you
glide along the path. All roads are
different. If the path is narrow it
might be best to walk, consciously placing one
foot in front of the other. If the road is wide and
big like a highway you might want a large vehicle.
The spiritual path presents the possibilities
of every road imaginable. Sometimes you walk
a narrow path, hovering death-defying heights
from the ground that can only be travelled one
steady foot at a time. Other times you plough
forward with high speed on a highway in a massive truck with many passengers. Sometimes
you get lost and take the wrong exit. All the while
you make steady progress, even when you feel
like youre going backwards. One of the most
important things is to figure out which type of
vehicle you need for which parts of the journey.
If you are looking to make a major lifestyle
change I would recommend jumping on as big
a bus as possible. In Richard Freemans book
The Mirror of Yoga, he says that it is easier to
go forward along the road when you have a
steady vehicle. If you only have one axel like a
unicycle it can be very hard to move steadily
forward. But if you have two axels in a bicycle
or maybe even a motorcycle, then its easier to
stay on the road and travel. If you have even
more axels and wheels, like four or even
sixteen, you can generate so much forward
momentum that it will be hard to stop.
Collective energy created by your fellow
travellers can sometime accelerate your progress. When you are using the spiritual path to
change long-standing behaviours and addictions
sometime the bigger the vehicle the better. Every
axel is like one way of approaching the inner
work. For example you could think that one axel
is the practice, another is diet, another is lifestyle
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THE
SPIRITUAL PATH
IS A WAY FORWARD
THROUGH MANY
LANDS THAT TAKES
YOU ON A LONG,
HARD JOURNEY. IT IS
NEVER THE SAME
ROAD TWICE
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my pregnancy
At 36 weeks gestational,
I was overjoyed that
I could shoot the
very same black and
white shots that I had
previously used for my
Yoga Strong piece, but
now with a beautiful
bump on board
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SPIRIT OF THE
WARRIOR
Based on the archetypes of masculinity
by Carl Jung we explore the Warrior
archetype protector, disciplinarian
and decision maker...
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WARRIOR I/ VIRABHADRASANA I
Regular practice of Warrior I / Virabhadrasana I increases flexibility in the hips and strengthens and tones the legs, ankles and feet.
Working on Warrior I will improve all standing poses as well as hip
openers. In this pose we get a twist for the spine, while the opening of the shoulders and side body prepares us for backbends.
However, because of all these different elements Warrior I is a complex
pose with a lot of different alignment cues to learn. Keeping all these in
mind while staying with the breath can feel a bit like a juggling act. But this
is Warrior Pose after all named after the fierce warrior Virabhadra, who
is said to symbolise our inner ability to overcome ego and ignorance.
The warriors challenge and test us but in doing so bring
us strength, focus, confidence and courage.
Length in the lower back
There can be a tendency for the pelvis to tilt forward in this pose
making a stronger arch, or crunch, in the lower back. To counter this, rather than tucking the tailbone under, look to keep length
in the lower back by lifting the pit of the abdomen instead.
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RETREATING WARRIOR
You might not recognise this
deep side lunge as a traditional
Warrior Pose. It is also sometimes
known as Skandasana. This
pose strengthens the core and
increases flexibility in the hips
and hamstrings.
Breathe easy
When held for a few breaths Reversed Warrior can
give an amazing opening of the side body, releasing tension in the intercostal muscles around the
ribs and allowing for a freer deeper breath.
PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID NASCIMENTO
YOGA MODEL: MATT GIORDANO
WORDS: JENNY SAVAGE OF EKHARTYOGA.COM
PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSISTANT: VANESSA ARNOLD
LOCATION: ZOGA YOGA STUDIO
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{ Guest Column }
Crying is
acceptable
Grieving the loss of a loved one through tears
was the most kind, loving and therapeutic
thing I could do for myself, writes this
months guest columnist Gabi Pezo
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Name: Edita Kelly
Studio: Urban Yoga, Business Bay
Style of yoga: Strengthening
and Yin Yoga
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of water and a pinch of salt. Bring
to a boil, then cover and reduce to
a simmer for about 30 minutes or
until the grain is plump and chewy.
Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
RADISHES
Preheat the oven to 400. Line a
baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the greens off the radishes, chop
and set aside. Quarter the radish
roots and toss with one tablespoon
of olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread
evenly onto the prepared baking
sheet and roast in the oven for 20-30
minutes, or until browned and tender.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the
remaining tablespoon of olive oil and
Ingredients
ROBUST &
WARMING
1/2 cup Walnut Bakers Pieces
1 cup fresh parsley, finely
chopped
2 tsp dried basil
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
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APPLE CINNAMON
WALNUT OATMEAL
Servings: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20-30 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups water
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
2/3 cup Red Mill Steel Cut Oats
1/3 cup Walnut Bakers Pieces
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup fresh apples, chopped
or 1/2 cup diced apples, dried
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BLUEBERRY OAT
CRUMB BARS
Servings: 24 bars
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
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CHIA SEEDS
The nutrient dense
chia seeds have
become one of
the most popular
superfoods. Orig inally
grown in Mexico, the
Aztec warriors ate
chia seeds to give
them high energy
and endurance. The
reason the seeds are
so beneficial is due
to them being rich in
fibre, omega-3 fats ,
protein, vitamins
and minerals.
Ingredients
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COUSCOUS WITH PESTO
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
Method
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7 GRAIN CARROT
CAKE PANCAKES
Servings: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
PANCAKES
1 cup milk
1 tbsp oil
1-1/2 cups Bobs Red Mill Organic
7 Grain Pancake and Waffle Mix
1 tsp ground cinnamon
tsp ground nutmeg
cup carrots, finely
shredded (about 1 large)
cup golden raisins
cup walnuts, chopped
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or frosting, mix together
softened cream cheese, sour
cream and vanilla until smooth.
Add sifted powdered sugar and
mix thoroughly. Set aside.
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or pancakes, whisk together
milk and oil then mix in the 7
Grain Pancake Mix, cinnamon
and nutmeg. Fold in shredded
carrots, raisins and walnuts.
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reheat a non-stick skillet to
medium-high heat (about 350F).
Using a cup scoop, portion the
batter onto the preheated skillet
and bake until the edges are set and
bubbles begin to appear on the top
surface, about five minutes. Flip and
continue to cook for another
four-five minutes on the second
side. Keep warm in a 200F oven.
Serve with cream cheese frosting.
THE
ORGANIC
WHOLE GRAIN
GOODNESS
WILL NEGATE
ANY GUILT
nourish
T
As you select
vegetables
and fruits to
cook and eat,
consider the
nutrients and
minerals in them
VITAMINS
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FOOD
AFFECTS
THE WAY
YOU LOOK
AND FEEL
Brussels
sprouts
are a rich
source of
Vitamin K
nourish
MINERALS
Vegetables
take care of your digestive,
excretory and skeletal system
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ALTERNATIVE &
HOLISTIC THERAPY
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erasing trauma
WITH YOUR EYES
Eye Movement
Desensitisation and
Reprocessing (EMDR) is
a non-traditional type of
psychotherapy that can
help treat people with posttraumatic stress disorder
and anxiety. Michelle
Robertson talks to Dr.
Layla Asamarai, a clinical
psychologist at Dubai
Health Community Centre,
to find out how EMDR can
help ease ones mind
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WHO CAN BENEFIT?
EMDR is known for helping people with
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and
particularly those who are so distressed
that they cannot even talk about what
happened to them. This is often the case
with survivors of war or people who have
lived through horrific experiences. However,
EMDR has been widely used to treat a range
of other issues including insomnia, childhood
physical, emotional or sexual abuse, panic
attacks, eating disorders, addictions and
low self-esteem. In addition, people who are
depressed or have been through a loss, rape
or an accident can also benefit from EMDR.
As EMDR helps relieve emotional blocks
and fears it is also beneficial for people
looking to improve their performance.
Athletes, actors, musicians, students, public
speakers and even executives can benefit
from EMDR when it is used to address any
issues or fears that may be holding them back
from maximising their potential.
THE ADVANTAGES OF EMDR
The two main advantages of EMDR are that
it is a non-invasive therapy and is quick.
Research has showed that EMDR is very
effective in helping people process painful
and traumatic experiences. Processing
distressing memories with EMDR can be
achieved in a fraction of the time when
compared to traditional therapy. This is
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I WISH YOU A
flexible spine!
Renata Von Kouh explains the wide-ranging benefits of Clinical Pilates
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Anyone can
benet from
Clinical Pilates,
from the young
kid to the elderly,
from the elite
athlete to a nonactive person,
and patients
with neurological
conditions.
How can a person tell if they will benefit from
Clinical Pilates?
Anyone can benefit from Clinical Pilates, from the
young kid to the elderly, from the elite athlete to a nonactive person, and patients with neurological conditions. The sessions are for individuals and a protocol
programme is built up according to ones need.
For which patients is this a popular treatment
option?
This treatment is most popular with patients who
have neck and lower back problems; those suffering
from shoulder and knee injuries; post-surgical rehab
patients; pregnant women and new mothers who
require pre- and postnatal care; and kids with feet
and scoliosis issues.
Why is Clinical Pilates a powerful tool for injury
rehabilitation?
Clinical Pilates combines the best of Pilates where
the machines and accessories are a great facilitator
that can provide patients with an ability to manipulate gravity, and supply assistance movement that
might normally cause fatigue in execution. At the
same time the machines can help challenge the
movement, adjusting with balance and with the
springs strength. All this is combined with a deep
medical knowledge and understanding. A goal for
my treatment is that the patient be pain free and be
able to attend Pilates group classes.
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is a physiotherapist from
Brazil, who graduated from
Pontificia Universidade
Catolica College in Sao Paulo.
She has a specialis ation
degree in hydrotherapy and
Clinical Pilates, which are her main form of
rehabilitation. Renata works with post-surgical
rehabilitation, neurolog ical conditions, spinal
injuries, prenata l/postnatal exercise and
sports injuries. Before joining the Osteopathic
Health Centre in Dubai, she worked in a range
of environments such as hospitals, clinics and
fitness settings . She addresses a range of
questions on Clinical Pilates and its benefits .
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protein and fat sources are lentils, quinoa, wild fish, grass
fed meat, avocado, coconut oil, fresh nuts and seeds
(except peanuts and cashews) and extra virgin olive oil.
After the first stage, the seed stage involves reinoculating the gut with good bacteria and helping
them to multiply and colonise. For two weeks, it is
recommended to take a good multi-strain probiotic
containing strains of beneficial bacteria such as
lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus rhamnosus,
lactobacillus casei and bifidobacterium. An additional
supplement of a yeast known as saccaromyces boulardi
is very helpful also, as it is able to crowd out pathogenic
organisms so that the good ones can recolonise.
The third stage (feed) involves helping the beneficial
microflora to thrive and healing the gut wall to reduce
gut permeability. Fermented foods such as sauerkraut,
miso and kimchi should be added to the diet as well as
prebiotic foods that feed the friendly bacteria, such as
asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks,
onions, beans, chickpeas, lentils and
supplementary fibres such as psyllium,
THE GUT
pectin, guar gum and slippery elm.
CLEANSING
The most important nutrient to take
DIET MUST
in this stage is glutamine, one of the
CONSIST OF 80%
VEGETABLES, AND
best gut wall repairers known. As leaky
20% PROTEINS
gut is so damaging and because there
AND FATS
is so much tissue to be healed in the
small intestine, I actually recommend
that people take a teaspoon of this
every day for several months.
During this stage other foods can be
added back into the diet, but to prevent
the damaging cycle from starting
again, gluten, sugars, refined
carbohydrates and processed foods
need to be kept to just the occasional
indulgence and not be a regular part of
the diet. However, even with a healthy
diet, it is vital that the weed, seed and
feed gut-clearing programme be
performed at least once a year to
maintain your health and well-being.
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CELEBRATING
NATURAL BEAUTY
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Questions
TO ASK IF
acne
YOU HAVE
A
Holistic lifestyle
coach Nicholas
Kowalski suggests
ways to heal yourself
from within to get
rid of pimples forever
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Types of Acne Pimples
QUESTIONS YOU
MUST ASK YOURSELF
1. What am I eating?
Sugars
Oils
2. How is my digestion?
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EAT
CULTURED
VEGGIES AT
LEAST ONCE A
DAY, OR BETTER
YET, WITH
EVERY MEAL
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4. Am I getting enough
vitamin K2 [MK-4]?
glow
Mud masks
have been
around for
centuries
BENTONITE CLAY
RHASSOUL CLAY
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WELLNESS & YOGA TRAVEL
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SURFERS
SALUTATION
For Laura Brown, its yoga on the shores of the
surfers Playgrounds in Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
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WE LOVE
The resort is eco-friendly mainly functioning with local resources
and opting to keep the beauty of the island as is. And whilst the yoga
room is air-conditioned, it is the island breeze I enjoy the most
Jessica, my teacher during my stay, is just as
relaxed as the island feels and has practiced yoga for
over a decade. She provides me with tips and poses I
have not yet been able to possess. And with the sun
rising from behind the smaller waves near the island, I
can only imagine, this is what was intended when the
Surya Namaskar (the Sun Salutation) was invented.
The resort is eco-friendly mainly functioning
with local resources and opting to keep the beauty
of the island as is. And whilst the yoga room is airconditioned, it is the island breeze I enjoy the most.
TIME TO RELAX
Breakfast is served, like every meal, in the restaurant or on the wooden deck surrounding the
pool. Groups of surfers crash down to enjoy their
meals, which are prepared three times a day by
the kitchen staff. Over the ten days that I am on
the island I have eaten vegetable spring rolls,
vegan tofu lasagna, chicken satay, freshly caught
seafood and even the most delicious barbequed
crab accompanied by a selection of salads.
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to show me these baby waves the beginner ones, which are challenging enough.
For the adventurers, the Mentawai Islands
archipelago is known as the Playgrounds and is
considered the ultimate destination for surfing.
Over 20 high class waves are nearby Kandui Villas
being right in the middle that are boundless for
those seeking an energetic total body workout.
CULTURAL VISIT
Evenings are relaxing and friendly as families,
groups of surfers and the Kandui crew sit around
the fire on the beach or on the wooden decks, telling stories about their day, or the experiences of
their travels. On one of the evenings, the nearby
indigenous people stop by to pay a visit to explain
their culture and traditions. With colourful ikats
wrapped around their waists, and the beaded
bracelets and headbands adding colour to their
smiling faces I am completely in awe of their appearance. My stay is made even more magical.
After 10 days, my surf journey ends. I intend to come back, mainly to catch up on
more surf lessons and yoga in this natural creation of swells, waves and reefs. Namaste.
* For more information on the resort,
go to kanduivillas.com
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IN THE BATHROOM
o SKINCARE: Opt for natural,
organic products or make your
own cleansers, exfoliators and
creams from natural ingredients.
o RECYCLE: Dont forget to recycle
disposable plastic contact lens
containers and the containers
for bathroom products such as
shampoos and conditioners.
o SWITCH TO SHAMPOO
BARS: Reduce the amount of
packaging you are bringing into
your bathroom by replacing
bottles of shampoo with
shampoo bars. These look like
soap but are designed for the
hair and claim to do wonders.
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Recycling a single
aluminium can
will save enough
electricity to power a
TV for three hours.
Recycling a glass bottle
will power a light bulb
for four hours
GARDEN
WATER WISE
Due to the hot temperatures
in the region its always
best to water plants early
in the morning so you can
avoid evaporation and save
on water.
KITCHEN
o RECYCLE: We know we need
to do this but if you dont
have recycling bins at home,
consider getting some to
make it easier to remember.
o COMPOSTABLE GARBAGE
BAGS: Replace conventional
black garbage bags with
compostable ones. They
are just as strong to hold all
your day-to-day garbage.
o BE APPLIANCE SAVVY: Only
use your dishwasher when
its full, or use a half cycle, and
where possible try to stick
to one cup during the day.
o COMPOST: Rather than
throwing vegetable peelings,
teabags, etc. into the bin,
get a compost bin. Its good
for your garden and will
reduce the amount of food
rotting in landfill sites.
o RECYCLED KITCHEN
ROLL: Use a cloth to wipe
kitchen surfaces where
possible but if you must use
kitchen roll, consider the
recycled eco versions.
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LAUNDRY ROOM
o DETERGENT: Use ecofriendly laundry detergent.
o DO A FULL-LOAD: Only use
the washing machine when
its full or do a half load.
o WASH IN COLD WATER: About 90
per cent of the energy associated
with doing laundry involves
just heating up the water. The
solution: Turn that dial to cold.
o LIMIT YOUR WASHING: If its
not dirty dont wash it, or if it just
has one tiny stain on it consider
spot cleaning the stain with an
eco-friendly stain-remover.
o ECO-DRY CLEANERS: Send
your dry-cleaning to an
eco-friendly dry cleaner.
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DAY-TO-DAY LIFE
IN THE OFFICE
SHOPPING
o AVOID POLYSTYRENE
CUPS: Instead of using the
polystyrene cups at your
offices water dispenser and
discarding them after a few
sips, take your own glass or
stainless steel bottle and refill.
o LUNCHBOXES AND CONTAINERS:
Pack lunches into glass or steel
containers instead of plastic wrap.
o RECYCLED PAPER: Use recycled
notebooks and also recycle
paper when you are printing.
o PRINT ON BOTH SIDES: Use
the printer only when absolutely
necessary and consider printing
on both sides of the paper.
o ECO-FRIENDLY STATIONERY:
Look for eco-friendly items.
o UNPLUG YOUR LAPTOP:
If you use a laptop, unplug
it when its fully charged.
OPT FOR
FRUIT AND
VEGETABLES
THAT ARE LOOSE
RATHER THAN
WRAPPED IN
PLASTIC
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PULSES
Pulses are an affordable alternative to more expensive animal-based protein, which makes
them ideal for enhancing diets in poorer parts of the world. The United Nations, led by its Food
and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), is celebrating 2016 as the International Year of Pulses
(IYP) with the aim to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of
sustainable food production targetted towards food security and nutrition
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The International
Year of Pulses
will raise awareness
about important crops
that are essential for
sustainable agriculture
and nutrition.
Jos Graziano da Silva,
FAO Director-General
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PULSES AND
SUSTAINABILITY
BC303e/1/12.15
FAO, 2015
FAO, 2015
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Revenge of Gaia
Lets get
REAL about
CLIMATE
CHANGE
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Cree Prophecy
Mankind only
acts decisively
when it reaches
a precipice.
We can be
hopeful for the
future but not
optimistic.
Kish
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James Lovelock
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GREEN BITES
We highlight all that is environmental, green and eco-friendly
ALGAE AS FUEL
Algae has already been touted as
a natural healing wonder. Not only
has its high chlorophyll content
and special plant compounds
been shown to defeat cancer and
heart disease, it has also become
a replacement for butter and
eggs in gluten-free and vegan
baked treats!
However, the latest and most
exciting news about algae is that
it could replace petroleum and
palm oil as a fuel source. Algae
can produce seven to 31 times the
fuel than the next best crop that
has been planted to power the
planet palm oil.
The U.S. Department of Energy
has pledged to invest up to $24
million in three research groups
looking at ways to commercialise
algae-based biofuels, of which
$16.5 million have already been
invested in programmes in
Hawaii, New Mexico & California.
GREEN
TIP!
CELEBRATING
MOTHER EARTH
World Environment
Day was established
by the United Nations
General Assembly
in 1972 to mark the
opening of the Stockholm
Conference on the Human
Environment. It is one
of the principal vehicles
through which the United
Nations (UN) stimulates
worldwide awareness
of the environment
and enhances political
attention and action.
The theme this year is:
Join The Race To Make
The World A Better Place.
This slogan carries a
clear message and asks
everyone to get involved
in making the world a
better place to live in.
World
Environment
Day
June 5
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ANUPAMA DAYAL
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SIDDHARTHA UPADHYAYA
ANAKA NARAYANAN
Cotton is becoming a
fabric of the rich... It has
reached the runways
SWATI ARGADE
KARISHMA SHAHANI
SHEENA MATHEIKEN
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PAROMITA BANERJEE
RUCHIKA SACHDEVA
SAMANT CHAUHAN
Fashion with a cause is what Shalabh and Anita Ahujas initiative Conserve is all about. The socially and environmentally responsible enterprise is turning waste into lifestyle
products, helping rag pickers find work, and also keeping
waste off the streets. Conserve has patented an energyefficient, dye-free upcycling process that turns plastic
waste into Handmade Recycled Plastic (HRP). This is then
crafted into bags, belts and jewellery for the global market.
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ARIES
March 21 April 20
Think before you speak.
Choose your words
carefully and say only
what you truly mean. Avoid gossip.
Your word is your honor, so say things
that represent only the honorable side
of you. Now is the time to stick up for
what you believe in. Now is the time to
set boundaries and not allow anyone
to have control over you or your
financial situation.
When it comes to your love life, you
will be able to see so much clearer
who are the people that love you and
who is using you. A positive change
regarding your residential situation is
on the horizon.
Watch your temper. Try not to fly
off the handle when you feel that
things arent going exactly the way
that you had planned. Teamwork will
bring you respect and possibly a very
good promotion.
CANCER
June 22 July 22
A new addition to your
family will come a bit
early than you had expected. This could
be a new pet, a new baby, a family
member coming over to stay with you,
or just a new plant that you now need
to take care of. Whatever the situation
may be, dont worry you can handle it
and you will actually be very happy to
be nurturing someone, or something,
that really needs you. Let your natural
nurturing instincts shine!
Just when you are sick and tired of
being patient, you are being asked to
be even more patient for just a bit
longer. OK. This would be a great time
to clean out your closets and your mind
of any things and situations that you
no longer want to carry around with
you. Forgiveness is the key to healing all
emotional wounds. Realize that anyone
who neglected you in the past was just
being human after all.
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TAURUS
April 21 May 21
Searching for the true
meaning of your life
should be your first
priority. Forgive yourself and forgive
others. A new and special responsibility
will soon be added to your life. This is
something that you can totally look
forward to. With this new responsibility
comes an abundance of joy. Dont
worry, you can handle it with ease.
Your top priority should be focused upon
your finances and seeing what you can
do to make some additional income. A
career change, advancement, or pay
raise can easily be in your near future.
Think BIG for some BIG results. Also,
plan to do something special with the
one you love most. A hot and steamy
relationship will get your blood boiling
just enough to add some extra spice to
your life. You have been waiting for just
such a time to let your animal instincts
out go for it!
LEO
July 23 Aug 22
Someone from the
past still wants to be
in your life. The choice is up to you,
but you must make sure that this
person communicates completely and
honestly with you. You will know if this
person is telling the truth, so you dont
need to be defensive or on guard,
just listen to your heart. You must
be true to yourself before you can be
true to another. This is a good time to
concentrate more fully on YOU and
what makes YOU happy.
Your big ideas are about to pay off!
Your energy is creative and intense.
You mean business and prosperity
is what you will have! You will finally
be able to breathe a sigh of relief as
your income possibilities begin to rise.
By the end of this month you will be
ready to kick back and rest. The end
of June will be the perfect time for an
exotic vacation.
GEMINI
May 22 June 21
Dont fret over the
little things that really
dont matter. Keep your
mind focused on the bigger picture.
This is a great time to seek more
independence and do some things
that you really want to do.
The extra quality time that you
spend helping out your relatives will
be well worth it. There should be
lots of family get-togethers such as
weddings, baby showers, birthday
parties, and so much more. Get out
your favorite party hat. It is very
possible that someone special may
throw you a surprise party! Your
gut instinct will tell you what is
going on but act surprised anyway!
This is going to be a very good period
for you!
VIRGO
Aug 23 Sept 23
You always are at your
best when you are
concentrating on what is right in
front of you. Keep your hands busy.
Work on projects that you enjoy.
You dont mind picking up the mess
that others create, but this month
may be a little different. You will
want the people around you to take
more responsibility for their own
selves. The time in your life is very
precious. There is only so much of it.
You will be able to save more time
for yourself by setting boundaries
and delegating chores.
The old saying, You can lead a
horse to water, but you cant make
him drink it had to be thought
of by a Virgo. Usually it would be
the Virgo personality that would
be leading the horse, but this time
Virgos will be taking on the role of
the horse himself.
May - June
Monthly predictions by astrologer
LIBRA
Sept 23 Oct 23
You truly do not have to
compete with anyone
around you. Try to
realize that you are a special and
unique person. Hold your head up high
and give yourself credit for all of the
good things that you do. Love yourself
just as you are because when you do
then other people will naturally love
you too.
Surprises are going to come to you in
all shapes and sizes. Open your heart
and learn to receive. The people that
love you most want to see you happy
and they are going to do all that they
can to make sure you are comfortable.
There are some big changes taking
place in your life at this time. A new
you seems to be birthing through.
Like a caterpillar turning into a
butterfly, you are just about ready to
emerge from your cocoon.
CAPRICORN
Dec 22 Jan 20
This is a time where you
can be very confused, and
it is impossible to follow your intuition
as it is sending you mixed messages.
Keep things and plans simple as the
more elaborate things are, the more
likely they are to go wrong.
Look after your chest as ear, nose,
throat and chest infections can
strike now. You may have less energy
so do not plan anything that is
highly taxing or physically strenuous,
conserve energy where you can and
just say NO to extra hours. This is
a time when no matter how much
effort you put in, results in the short
run cannot be guaranteed, and so
know when to quit and leave it for
another day.
Take your foot off the gas and take
the pressure off yourself. Make
time to relax and participate in an
activity that gives back to you.
SCORPIO
Oct 24 Nov 22
Would you be surprised
to know that you dont
have to give anything
to anyone unless you truly want to?
Would you be surprised to know that
the peace you seek is already within
you, but that you will only know this
when you look inside yourself and
allow this peace to come forth?
You are beginning to realize that when
you judge people, and misjudge people,
that you are truly persecuting them. In
the past this may not have mattered
to you one bit, but as you are getting
older you are realizing that this type
of attitude is bringing more negative
energy into your life. You now have a
wonderful chance to make amends.
Try to see the Divine Light within
everyone you know. Only by seeing
their inner-beauty will you be able to
realize yours.
AQUARIUS
Jan 21 Feb 19
You will tend to be
secretive and not to
speak your mind choosing to only
convey what you have to.
You should not be scared to stand
apart from the crowd, one way or
another you will be center staged,
make sure that you are picked out
for something that you are proud of.
All your plans for fun, recreation and
entertainment come together. The
creative juices are flowing, which will
also assist you in completing any
creative or arty projects.
It is vital to retain focus in June
2016 and to follow through on the
projects and chores that are most
essential and have the most chance
of success. Do not neglect to pursue
something you have set your heart
on, but it may have to wait on the
backburner for the time being.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov 23 Dec 21
This is the time to
make an impression on
others. Your health and
vitality are good, and this is a great
month to start new diet. Be observant
and take note of new people you
meet as opportunities for romance,
business ventures, and new friends are
everywhere. You are very imaginative
and creative right now, and music will
play a very important part in your life.
Dreams, dj vu and sudden insights can
leave you confused, and you will have to
gather all your esoteric brainwaves to
decipher the information. The universe
often gives us clues and hints to help
us make decisions; however, they are
often very subtle and even vague, and
one must either meditate or allow your
intuition to speak to you to help you
decipher. The clues and the answers to
your questions are there; be alert to the
signs and use your heart to interpret.
PISCES
Feb 20 March 20
You may surprise yourself
in terms your emotional
response to people, especially in
the family. Pisces are very porous
emotionally, and you can be highly
sensitive to the prevailing mood that
is you need to be with people who ooze
positive emotions.
There is a certain chaotic element to
your home life in May, and you will have
to be flexible and make some sacrifices
in terms of your personal space
June 2016 is an ideal time to do
a little audit of where you are in
terms of your goals for the year,
and you should make new plans and
strategies based on how things are
going to ensure you stay on track.
Family matters are very important
right now, and family events may
bring you into contact with a family
member you have not seen for years.
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YOGIS DIARY
Books
FRAGRANCE
AND WELLBEING:
PLANT AROMATICS
AND THEIR INFLUENCE
ON THE PSYCHE
This book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from biological, anthropological, perfumery and
aromatherapy viewpoints. Beginning
with an exploration of our olfactory
system and a discussion of the language of odour, the author examines
the ways in which fragrance can
influence our perceptions and experiences. She introduces us to a broad
range of fragrance types woody,
resinous, spicy, herbaceous, agrestic,
floral and citrus, as well as the attars that form part of Unani Tibb
medicine. Traditional and contemporary uses and the mood-enhancing
properties of fragrance types are
presented. The book then provides
an overview of the theoretical and
philosophical frameworks that have
been used to analyse how and why
we choose fragrance.
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UNIVERSAL LESSONS:
A JOURNEY THROUGH
THE AFTERLIFE
By Caroline McCutcheon
Caroline McCutcheon is a healer and
counsellor who lives in rural Portugal. Through her healing work she
developed the gift of mediumship,
and she has written this book with
the help of healing guides in spirit.
Universal Lessons explains what
existence is like for a soul in the
afterlife, but it also shows you how
spiritual beings have a positive
impact on human life. Caroline describes a souls journey through the
spheres of light, relating the different lessons and challenges along the
way. You can read this book on different levels as a book containing
valuable information, or as a good
story that is interesting in itself. You
do not have to believe in an afterlife
to enjoy this book, but it helps if you
have an open mind.
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MAY 27 :UNDERSTANDING
PATHANJALI YOGA SUTRAS
As interpreted by Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar( founder of Art of Living
Foundation). An interactive
session enunciating Pathanjali
Yoga Sutras and its practical
applications in day-to-day life.
Time: 11am to 1pm (ongoing 4th
Friday of every month ) Location:
Yoga Ashram Cost: AED 150 each
session Contact: call 04 5520048
or 04 3609028 or email info@
yogaashram.com
MAY 29-31: BEGINNERS
PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION
COURSE
Come join us in the 3 days journey
of self exploration through some
unique Pranayama & meditation
practices.Together we will dive
deep and discover some rare
pearls within. Time: 7.00pm to
9.00pm Location: 136.1 Yoga
StudioCost: Full workshop AED
300(3 days) / Drop-in: AED 150
Contact: call 044416287 oer email
dubaimarina@136point1.com
TEACHER TRAINING: JUNE 8
AUGUST 1: 200HR VINYASA
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WITH
ERICA BLITZ
For those who want to teach,
this complete 200hour, level 1
yoga teacher training in Dubai
accredited by Yoga Alliance
International, will mark the
beginning of a successful career
path as a Vinyasa yoga teacher.
For those who wish to advance
in their own practice and deepen
their understanding of Yoga,
this training will equip you with
an opportunity for a deeper and
fascinating exploration blending
both Eastern and Western
philosophies. Time: 8.00am5.00pm Location: 121 Fitness Club,
Barsha, Dubai Cost: AED 14,500.
Contact: email yogalatesdxb@gmail.com
or go to www.yogalatesblissindubai.com
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