Hatha Yoga for health

Hi Yoga Meditation fans

I think this photo says it all, as that old saying goes "A picture can speak a thousand words"

Hatha yoga is one of the most effective ways to help you look and feel energised and may add years to your life with better health, strength and flexibility.

It is suitable for all ages and all health conditions and almost everyone will get some positive benefits from doing yoga on a regular basis.

The consistent practice of yoga asanas along with meditation is one of the most effective methods of reducing stress, and anything that will help reduce the effects that stress can have on your body and mind will help you feel better, more rejuvenated.

There are a few different styles of yoga, you can choose the one that suits your needs the most. Even the simplest of yoga exercises will help you and the more advanced asanas will improve and help maintain all of your bodily systems.

Yoga helps to improve your blood circulation which keeps your skin looking healthier. Some inverted asanas will increase the blood flow to the scalp and this can assist with the reduction of hair loss, better brain function and healthier eyes.

Increased flexibility will help to reduce muscular and joint pain and a reduction in pain is always helpful for a persons overall mental well being and general health.

Yoga supports the digestive system and this will help you get maximum benefit from the food that you eat, this will improve your health which may be reflected in better elimination of toxins.

Check our timetable. See you in class.
Have a look at one of our sister blogs /  Yoga palm beach.

Namaste

Yoga health & happiness

Benefits of Yoga Poses:

1. Energy: Yoga exercises, breath control training (pranayama) and use of yoga body locks (bandhas) all work to activate and balance your energy pathways, giving you the vitality and power you need to maximize your potential.

2. Strength: By strength here we don’t just mean physical muscular strength, although that will benefit greatly as well due to the steady holding of yoga poses and the exercises that yoga incorporates, but also the strength of your internal physiological systems.  Strength of your immune system, nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, reproductive system, etc.

3. Healing: The power of Yoga to heal ailments and cure diseases is becoming more and more an integral part of mainstream medical practice and treatment methods.  This ability of Yoga to heal also promotes longevity.

4. Flexibility:  Yoga postures (asanas) are perhaps the best type of exercises you can do to improve flexibility.  Flexibility is essential for avoiding injuries as well as for the health of the joints, tendons and muscles.

5. Peace: Yoga meditations and practice promotes a greater awareness and appreciation of our spiritual essence, yoga meditations calm the mind and enables the peace deep within to unfold and flourish.

6. Joy: With the maturing of ones Yoga practice, the beauty, richness and depth of wisdom and knowledge of self becomes more apparent and the uncovering of ones heartfelt connection with Yogesvara the Supreme awakens bringing deep seated joy and satisfaction.

7. Compassion: Yoga values and philosophy, along with the practice of yoga meditations, helps to develop thoughtfulness, generosity and compassion.

8. Brain Enhancement: Yoga breathing exercises and yoga meditations develop parts of the brain that are normally dormant. In addition as the brain develops so does your intelligence and clarity of thoughts.

9. Concentration: The requirement of many Yoga meditations to keep the mind focused on mantras (sound vibrations), helps to dramatically increase your power of concentration and focused attention.

10. Awareness: Yoga can simply be called the Science of Awareness.  To increase awareness of the workings and limitations of the body. To become aware that 'I' am seperate from mind and body. I am the observer. I am temporarily inhabiting this earth body, but I am not it.

Come to a yoga class. Check our timetable for a time that suits you.

Namaste

Kirtan Kooly - Coolangatta

Meditation

In a topsy turvy, often chaotic world, meditation can help you to find a place of stillness, serenity and peace within. Through meditation we learn to manage life’s challenges in a practical way. During kirtan meditation you will find shelter from daily stress and have the opportunity to focus on your inner sanctuary. Meditation will have you feeling positive, energised and able to cope with life's trials rationally with thoughtfulness and understanding.

Kirtan meditation clears the heart and mind of unwanted things or "anarthas" a sanskrit word, which when translated into english is similar to the words envy, anger, or hatred. Meditation helps us to become free from bad qualities and at the same time increases good qualities like paitence, tolerance, compassion, forgiveness and love. A person may also improve their ability to gradually be able to tap into their inner wisdom, develop more understanding and insights into the real meaning and purpose of life.

Meditation is very powerful, more so when done with a group. Group meditation is called Kirtan. Kirtan is group singing and chanting of timeless sacred mantras. Listen, dance, sing, smile, have fun - this is Kirtan.

Kirtan is meditation at it's most powerful. Feel the burden of stress and anxiety lift off your shoulders. Make friendship with like minded people. Make a contribution to the welfare of the whole planet and all living beings by radiating these powerful sound vibrations throughout the atmosphere.

If you are into kirtan's or even if you have never been to one before, we invite you to come experience Kirtan Kooly featuring Prahlad D and friends every Saturday @ 6pm at our new venue in Coolangatta.
This is a FREE event

 Yoga & Meditations Coolangatta or YMC for short 

 is located at 124 Marine Parade Coolangatta

Next to "Reflections on the sea" Reflections address is 120 Marine Parade.

If you do a google maps search you will see an old photo of the venue, it used to be the site office for Nirvana At Kirra Beach. 

You will also see a RBR Property Consultants sign. 

Anyway just go to the southern end of Marine Parade, 

opposite the Greenmount main car park.

Hope to see you soon.

Namaste

Walk Gently in the lives of others - Meditation

The consistent practice of sacred sound meditation helps you to become more introspective, thoughtful, patient and tolerant. These are some of the positive side benefits you can look forward to experiencing, simply by adding spiritual meditations to your life. Bring a sense of serenity and peace into your world, your family environment and life in general. If you would like to discover how this is possible leave a comment below, txt or call and we will be happy to help you begin your journey of self discovery.

Check out our FB page here: www.facebook.com/YMSAYogaMeditationStudiosAustralia

You can like our page, comment and or rsvp for classes. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Namaste

Lalita YMSPB

Meditation is powerful - Enquire about class times

Often times we find our daily life is fraught with turmoil and stress. Meditation can help us discover that place of serenity within. Meditation enables us to learn how to deal with life’s many trials and tribulations in an uplifting and positive way. Your meditation teacher will help you understand why it is vitally important to take time out to shelter in your newly discovered inner world. This will give you much needed time for introspection, focus and insights on how to navigate daily problems with intelligent grace.

If you would like to know more about Yoga Meditation leave us a comment, or check out our YMSA Fb page where you can also comment and rsvp for a classes Don't forget to hit that LIKE button so we can stay connected. Hope to see you soon.

Namaste
Lalita YMSPB 

Namaste New Year

To all of our friends

We hope your New Year will be filled with Peace Love And Happiness.

See you for Yoga and Meditation when classes start back.

Take care
Best wishes x

Om Tat Sat

Peace to all living beings

YMSA - Merry Namaste

To our friends, 

All who attended YMSA classes during the year 2013 
We wish you a very Merry Christmas. 
Stay safe through out the Holiday season. 
See you next year.

Namaste 

 

We wish all sentient beings, peace, light, wisdom and love.

Try to practice a little yoga meditation daily until 

we meetup again in the new year 2014

YMSA - Mantra Meditation Studio Sunshine Coast - Amazing Animals

 Amazing Animal Stories

When this little chimp was abandoned by his mother his future looked grim.
But thanks to the unlikely intervention of a huge bull mastiff and her adorable litter of four puppies, his life was soon a lot happier. 

 

The chimpanzee was born at a Russian zoo and was taken home by one of the staff after it became clear he had not bonded with his mother.

By chance, her 100lb bull mastiff had just given birth and the dog was soon treating the new addition as one of the family.
Endearingly, the chimp soon seemed to think he was a puppy himself, bending double to eat from food bowls with his adoptive siblings. The puppies were also great to play with – and particularly good when the abandoned baby wanted a cuddle.

Wearing a big nappy, the cheeky chimp embraces its new mum, caressing her ears and looking very content as he takes a snooze against her furry belly.
In another photo the chimp holds an apple in its tiny hands to take a bite.
This chimp is now two and is reported to still be enjoying the company of its adopted canine family.

Animal behaviour experts say dogs are normally frightened of primates, however, this is not the first cross species adoption.

• In 2005 a newborn squirrel was discovered in Seattle having been adopted by a pregnant papillon dog called Mademoiselle Giselle. Incredibly the dog allowed the squirrel to suckle on her beside her puppies.

• The same year Owen, a one-year-old hippo, was taken in by Mzee, a 130-year-old giant tortoise, in a Kenyan zoo after the big baby was orphaned. The tortoise was removed two years later.

• Golden retriever Isabella adopted three white Bengal tiger cubs on a US ranch in 2008 – they were separated for the dog’s own safety when the big cats reached a year old.

If you would like to know more about our Meditation programs be sure to leave us a comment along with your details. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Namaste
Vanessa and Rasa

YMSA - Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach - An Invitation

Yoga Meditation

Yoga Meditation and associated practices are all about encouraging a healthy holistic lifestyle naturally benefiting Body, Mind, & Spirit.

A friend mentioned the other day that they thought it was time they got out of the house. Got some sun, went for a walk along the beach felt the sand under their feet. Maybe even do a little wading in the ocean. Brrrrr ... It's a little too cold to go swimming (for some of us) right now :)  Anyway ... I've decided I'm going to begin this post with the same sentiments.

It's Time

To ... "GET OUT" of the house. Step outside your comfort zone and try new experiences. Challenge yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Be brave, expand your awareness and dig a little deeper. You will be pleasantly surprised by what you'll find.

Are you brand new to yoga and meditation, OR are you already aware of the awesomeness of these very powerful, health giving practices. If you are new to the practice of yoga and meditation here's an opportunity to learn more and to try it for yourself. You will experience the benefits if you do. 

We are not only about a healthy holistic lifestyle, working with the body, and taking it safely to the edge through the practice of yoga asanas. We are also very into finding out how to tune into our own body, becoming more aware of how it functions and for starters  becoming aware of our physical limitations, most do not have this awareness at all. Most have never considered or given this a second thought.

We are also about tapping into our spiritual potential, this is where the fun and true power lies, the power to transform lives. There is nothing airy fairy about this practice of Yoga Meditation it's foundation is rooted in very ancient wisdom and philosophy. The key to which is a very simple process. You won't believe how easy and enjoyable it is. 

Come and practice Yoga and Meditation with us, in a chilled out, relaxed setting, a safe yoga space. Come together, develop meaningful friendships on the spiritual level, learn and also have fun, in a peaceful uplifting environment.

If you are interested in the healthy body, mind, spirit experience with all of the well known associated physiological and psychological benefits - you are welcome to contact us. 

Leave a comment and your details below. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Wishing for you peace and happiness

Namaste
Lalita  
YMSPB

YMSA - Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach - Viloma Breathing

 

Yoga Meditation

Viloma Breathing

Last week we blogged about Nadi Shodan breathing and all the great benefits we can experience through the practice of Nadi Shodan pranayama.

Another breathing technique that I love to use when I ‘just’ need a break is Viloma breathing. 

Again, just like with all other pranayamas, each breathing technique is priceless in that it makes you become more aware of your breath and particularly how you are breathing. Here in this practice we have the opportunity to direct the breath, control the mechanical process of breathing to increase the health benefits of our natural breathing our inhale and exhale. 

The practice of Viloma breathing requires that you to bring the breath down to the bottom of the lungs and then bring the breath up to the middle of the lungs. So, we are working the breath in stages.  It is also known as top up or staggered breath. 

 

Our lives are so stressful, we find that during the day tension and stress builds up in the body. When this happens we tend to breathe very shallowly into the upper part of the lungs.  Stress starts in the mind and the body takes the blows. Tension accumulates in the most vulnerable areas of the body, or where we have a tendency to hold tension and stress. Usually the neck, shoulders and head suffer.  The end result of shallow breathing is that the lungs take only a third of the breath it needs into the upper chest while the lower and middle parts are ignored.  Stagnant air becomes trapped in the lower areas of our lungs and has no way of moving out of the body. The only way we can get rid of this toxic air is through the practice of pranayama. We need fresh prana to circulate through the lungs in order to flush out all of the toxic, stale air.  This is very important because if stale air stays in the lungs this is not healthy for the body. The lungs transport air into the blood stream to revitalize and feed all of our cells, keeping the body healthy. The more fresh chi we can send to the blood stream the better off and healthier we will be.  If an ample supply of fresh oxygen prana or chi is not available to enter the blood stream we may become lethargic, tired and prone to sickness. 

Viloma breathing will gently remove tension out of the entire body, you will become aware of the release in the torso especially when you inhale and bring the breath in and down to the ribcage, abdominal region.  The shoulders will soften; releasing tension and the lungs will be stretched and exercised increasing lung capacity and also increasing strength to the lung muscle tissue.   Your parasympathetic nervous system will switch on and revitalise, re-energise and heal the body. The longer you are able to practice this relaxation technique the more benefits the body will gain.

I love to practice Viloma breathing before I go to bed at night. It is very effective due to the rapid way this practice relaxes the body. I calm my body, slow my mind down and reduce my heart rate while listening to yoga mantras that rest my soul and helps me to feel peaceful.  

I can’t think of a better way to transport the body/mind/spirit into a soothing, tranquil state before nodding off.

If you would like any more information on this topic (pranayama breathing) or yoga and meditation you are welcome to contact us. Leave a comment along with your details and we will get back to you as soon as wel can. Have a great day.

Namaste
Lalita and Kimmie

YMSA Team 

YMSA - Kirtan Meditation Studio Suffolk Park NSW

WHO AM I 

Most people think I am this body or perhaps the brain.

I disagree with this view however and I am going to demonstrate why by comparing my body with a car .

Do you drive a really old car? I used to have an old FORD --The "Fix Or Repair Daily!"…."Found On the Road Dead"..... and it was...several times!

Practically speaking I built a new Ford car after replacing all the parts over five years. It was a completely different car to the one I started with.
Similarly, by the process of metabolism replacing the cells (or parts of the body), I've got a new body that I didn't have five years ago. Unfortunately that doesn't alter the ageing process. My Ford was old and valueless but that didn't make me old or valueless. Now my body is old but I don't feel old or valueless.

Now to use the analogy of comparing the body with a car.

• I replaced the engine.
• Doctors transplant hearts
• I replace the steel ball joints
• Doctors fit new titanium hips & knees
• I repaint the car.
• By metabolism the body grows a new skin in about a month.
• I replace the fuel filter
• The body replaces the liver in six weeks
• I replace the GPS computer in the car.
• The body replaces the brain in my head.
• Surprising huh!! You may have thought the nerve & brain cells didn't regenerate.

Let me quote Paul Weiss:

"Recent Studies on the turnover of the molecular population within a given nerve cell have indicated that their macro-molecular contingent is renewed about ten thousand times in a lifetime"

Taken from Paul Weiss:

" The Living System; Determinism Stratified."

in Arthur Koestler and J R Smythies, eds., Beyond Reductionism (London:Hutchison, 1969), p. 13.

In other words the matter making up the brain cells changes completely every three days.

I exist now and in three days I'll still be the same person. It's obvious that I'm not the brain but I'm simply using the brain. If I was the brain I would be a different person every three days.

So If I'm not the brain I must be some other part of the body, right?

Wrong, sorry;

Let me quote Dr Paul Aebersold of the Oak Ridge Atomic Reseach Center

• And my late friend, Donald Hatch Andrews, Professor of Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University, who seems to have given the matter long consideration, put it at about five years, after which one can presumably consider one's physical body completely new, down to the very last atom. 

Who Am I, if I'm not this body?

I'm the living force using this body now and five years ago I existed using a totally different
body.

I am not dependent on this material body for my existence rather this material body is dependent on me for it's existence and as soon as I the self, leave this body it dies.

If you would like to know more on this topic or have any questions about meditation, feel welcome to contact us. Enter a comment below along with your contact details and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Namaste
Chris
KMSSP

YMSA - Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach - Raw Brownie Recipe / Perfect With Organic Decaf Chai

 

Scrumptious Raw Brownie Treat

Yum healthy snack for Yoga Meditation Fans
 
Ingredients

 For the brownie layer:

1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raw walnuts
3/4 cup pitted honey or medjool dates
1/4 cup raw cacao powder / carob
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt

For the top layer:
1/2 cup coconut butter
1/4 cup raw agave nectar
2 tbsp raw cacao powder / carob
2 tbsp shredded coconut, for garnish

Method

For the brownie layer:
In a food processor, grind the almonds and walnuts to a meal, being careful not to over process or the nuts will become oily.
Add the dates and pulse until the mixture is combined and crumbly.
Add the cacao or carob powder, vanilla extract and sea salt and pulse to combine. The mixture should stick together when pressed between two fingers.
Press the brownie mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan (or small square pan) and set aside.

For the top layer:

In a food processor, process the coconut butter and agave nectar until smooth.
Add the cacao or carob powder and pulse to combine.
Spoon the mixture onto the brownie base and smooth out with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Cover the pan with tin foil and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes until set. Cut into squares and serve, or store in the freezer for up to one month.

Nicole Axworthy  Raw Food Recipes

  

Yoga Meditation 

If you are into eating whole foods and staying healthy and fit you might like to learn how to practice Yoga asanas, Meditation or pranayama. Remember you are always welcome to contact us. Leave us a comment along with your details and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Namaste
Lalita 
YMSPB

Gorunga Yoga Studio - YMSA Yoga Meditation Studios Australia

Gorunga Yoga Studio

Robyn Hansen: PH: 07 5590 7746

Email: gorungastudio@gmail.com

Yoga classes

Where:
Gorunga Yoga Studio, Bilambil Heights. Please call for more details.

Class times:
Tuesday: 9.30am and 6pm
Wednesday: 9.30am 

Thursday: 9.30am

All classes are NSW time.

All classes are one hour.

Fees

Casual: $15
Pensioners and students: $9
Prepaid: $50 for 5 classes, $80 for 10 classes

Special one off Beginner’s Price - $60 for 8 classes

Style of classes
The style of yoga I teach is traditional. I encourage students to practice at their own pace and offer easier ways to do poses that are more challenging. Most of the class is asana practice (yoga exercises and breathing) and the rest is relaxation and meditation. The classes are small and suitable for everyone from beginners to more experienced practitioners.

Weekly Focus

Each week I focus a little more on a particular aspect of health, while still giving an overall workout for the whole body.  As an example, some of the areas I focus are "Back Care", "Yoga Combined with Acupressure" "Balancing the Glandular System", "Serenity" (which is more focus on relaxation, restoration and meditation), etc. These themes cover a wide variety of yoga techniques to cover and improve all aspects of your health.

Meditation Classes and Kirtans

No charge for any of the meditation classes below. Donations are welcome to cover costs but not necessary.

Mobile Meditation classes

By appointment

Personal or group classes at my place or your place. I am available to teach individuals or groups in my studio or your workplaces, support group facilities, etc. Learn some simple yet highly effective methods of meditation that you can practice in your daily life to release stress and anxiety, improve relationships and to cultivate a lasting inner happiness.

Special Kirtan Evening (Please book).

3^rd Friday of each month

6.30pm to 8pm

Enjoy the uplifting serenity of yoga group meditation. Meet like-minded people. A light meal is provided. 

Weekly Kirtan - group meditation  (Please book).

Saturdays

6.30pm  - 8pm

Kirtan is a joyful and uplifting form of meditation. It is done with music and singing of the sacred yoga mantras. It is a very effective and easy way to release stress. One can just sit comfortably and listen to the soothing transcendental sound vibrations, or sing along with others. You will feel a huge weight lift off your shoulders.

Skype Meditation Classes

Learn the simple methods of meditation in the comfort of you own home. All you need is Skype and a comfy chair. One 20 minute class can set you on the road to a peaceful and satisfying life. Just call me for details.

Courses

Bhagavad-gita three part course

Learn the ancient wisdom from the oldest yoga literatures about identity, self-realization and reincarnation. Cost is $20 to pay for course materials only, which includes a beautiful hard cover Bhagavad-gita book. Please call for dates and times.

Learn the ancient wisdom from the oldest yoga literatures about identity, self-realization and reincarnation. Cost is $20 to pay for course materials only, which includes a beautiful hard cover Bhagavad-gita book. Please call for dates and times. 

Some of the benefits of meditation

Meditation releases stress, improves our health, calms our mind, cultivates good qualities, helps to drop unwanted unhealthy habits, improves relationships, and provides spiritual happiness and satisfaction.

Gorunga Yoga Studio

Robyn Hansen: PH: 07 5590 7746

Email: gorungastudio@gmail.com