What a beautiful October it has been. Warm, fresh, sunny days. We are currently surrounded by the beautiful colours of Autumn, and crisp curnchy leaves, perfect for a good stomp in the woods.
I am very excited to be hosting a workshop in January. As most of you know I lived and completed by yoga training in Australia. Moving back to England recently has left me with some distance between myself and my teacher Rachel Zinman and as I would love to share some deeper ISHTA knowledge with you she has put me in touch with Katrina Repka who works and lives in London. I would love for you to come and join me and welcome Katrina to Norwich.
New Year's San Kalpha Workshop
Setting the intention for lasting change
The New Year is traditionally a time for us to make resolutions for positive change. More often than not, however, those resolutions are set aside before long and we resume our old ways. Why is it so hard to change? Because we are governed by our unconscious mind. Only by overcoming the unconscious patterns that exert a dominant influence on our behaviour can lasting change occur.
In this special New Year’s workshop, Yoga Master Katrina Repka will teach you how to incorporate your best intentions through the yogic practice of San Kalpha. The workshop will begin with an overview of the chakra system and then, through the practice of asana, will explore the first and second chakras (where our deepest unconscious impressions are stored). The physical practice will be followed by seated pranayama and a powerful San Kalpha meditation to nourish and activate our best intentions in order to bring them to consciousness and make them real in our lives.
When: Sunday 9 January 2011
What Time: 1pm-5pmWhere: St Andrews Church Hall, Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrews
Cost: £35
Contact: jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk or 07501 303586
Katrina Bio:
Yogiraj Katrina Repka has been studying and teaching yoga since 1992. Her early training was in Ashtanga yoga, but she has been primarily influenced by ISHTA Yoga, the creation of Yogiraj Alan Finger, the renowned US-based guru, with whom she has worked closely since 2001.
Katrina has co-authored two books with Alan: Chakra Yoga: Balancing Energy for Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Well-being (Shambhala, 2005), and Breathing Space: Twelve Lessons for the Modern Woman (Voice, 2009). She also writes for Yoga Magazine.
Katrina now lives in London and has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers such as Elle, Vogue, Tatler, the Guardian, and the Telegraph, and has appeared as a yoga expert on BBC radio and television. She also teaches group and private classes and leads workshops and retreats internationally.
Her yoga style emphasizes the harmony of body, mind, and spirit, and she teaches with care, commitment, and energy.
More Bliss Yoga News...The next baby yoga course commences on 29 November. Bring a friend and recieve £10 off your Baby Yoga Course. Come and learn fun songs and yoga moves for babies that really helps with sleep and digestion. Also some gentle yoga moves for mums so you can start to get back in touch with your own body. Classes are suitable from 8 weeks to crawling. Contact jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk for further information.
Christmas Gatherings
Those of you that join me at Inner Space there will be Tea at the Bicycle Shop on St Benedicts after class on Monday 6 December.
Those of you that join me at Old Catton there will be a light Christmas luch at the Woodman Pub, North Walsham Road after class on Wednesday 15 December 12:00pm. Bookings required so please contact jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk
Experience your Birthright download
For those of you that join me for Pregnancy Yoga you may be interested in an amazing cd that helps mothers experience a postive and calm birthing experience. I played it at every opportunity and found it a great way to relax during pregnancy and during the birth of my little girl. Click here for more information and add Bliss1 into the promotion code and recieve a discounted price.
Synerprotein
Stop cravings and give your body a slow release energy with Synerprotein. It is a fabulous drink that is designed to give you a powerhouse of nutrition and energy providing a high quality non-genetically modified soya protein supplement which is dairy free, wheat free, yeast free, gluten free and virtually fat free.
It is balanced protein supplement providing essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals, and a great vanilla flavor. It also provides 3 g of fiber per serving.
SynerProTein also contains the exclusive SynerPro Concentrate, which provides a rich and wholesome base of fruits and cruciferous vegetables with antioxidant benefits.
This product is only available to healcare providers including Nutritionists, I can provide this for you for the cost of £15 for a massive 448g pot which lasts for ages.
I found it amazing during pregnancy as it gives both you and your baby essential vitamins and minerals and it provides a slow release energy that stops you craving sweet stuff (and therefore filling yourself with empty calories and extra weight that should be avoided during pregnancy). Its also a quick filler if your'e busy and miss (or perhaps in your case cannot face) a meal. I still use it as I am always zooming around and have it in addition to breakfast and it
really gives me the energy I need as a busy mum. If you are interested contact jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk
Beat the winter chill
ISHTA stands for the Integrated science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient indian science of health and healing. Ayurveda teaches daily and seasonal compensatory mechanisms to help you maintain health at all times. When you maintain regular habits throughout the seasons, you are less prone to change-of-season illness. When you fail to compensate for chages in the seasons or stages of life, imbalances arise. The junction between seasons or stages of life, imbalances arise. The juntions between the seasons are common times to fall ill. Winter is the time in nature when there is inactivity. A time of rest and refelection, enabling the mind and body to quietly recharge in preparation for the new year. However it is a balance and as the damp dark days of winter set it in can be easy to hibernate like a bear. Without a balance it can aggravate tendancies towards oversleeping, lethargy, heaviness, greediness and avoidance of change. So, how to balance your body and mind suring the winter season? Take plenty of exercise, dont sleep in. Dont overeat - avoid sweet, sour and salty foods. Eat plenty of vegetables and lots of spices. Drink plenty of fresh ginger tea. Try this beautiful balancing meal...
Kichadi
Ingredients 1 tbs ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin seeds, fennel seeds,grated ginger root, corriander,tumeric
1 cup basmati rice (presoaked for 3 hours or overnight)
1 cup split mung dal (presoaked for 3 hours or overnight)
4-6 cups water
2oz root veg. (I always add loads of carrots, sweet potato, squash = yummy)
squeeze lemon juice
Melt ghee or oil in large pan. Add all spices, bay leaves and ginger saute for 1-2 mins Add rice and dahl and 4 cups water, bring to the boil. Cover and cook 25-30 mins adding more water if necessary. Add vegetables and cook for another 15 minutes or until vegetables soft. To serve add lemon juice. (I like to add a splash of soy and a dollop of sour cream to serve)
Enjoy the sunshine and look forward to seeing you on the mat.
Much love
Jessica
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