Hello friend

We have returned from India after a truly wondrous and fun-filled adventure.

As one of my fellow travellers expressed so eloquently "the trip was a tapestry of experiences that created a wonderful sense of wellbeing".

Don't 'buy into' all the negativity that is currently surrounding us....plan to do something special for yourself! Explore Incredible India in 2010.

Or you may like to come with us to Thailand this July to stay at the beautiful Kamalaya Holistic Resort?

Keep well. Be happy & peaceful....

Annemaree

Issue 11

Contents

Retreat to Thailand

Ayurveda - The Science of Life

Slow down in 2009...

Country Retreats!

Corporate re-generation moments

Journey to India

The Essence of Yoga

In truth...

Kamalaya - 'Lotus Realm' an enduring symbol of the unfolding of the human spirit.

Join me in July for a very special week at the beautiful Kamalaya, Koh Samui, Thailand. BOOK NOW!

Calling it a resort does not do it justice, as it is something well beyond that.  It is indeed an experience....a truly special experience.

Kamalaya is an authentic 'yogic' 5-star, wellness sanctuary designed in an elegant, sophisticated manner without pretension but with the essence and energy of a truly sacred space.

4-10 July 2009 - expect to be there!  Bookings are now open. 

Just some of the things you may experience:

Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Aromatherapy, Acupuncture, floating lanterns, nurturing hands, smiles, exquisite cuisine, holistic treatments, steam cavern, plunge pools, ponds and barking frogs, massage after massage, soft breezes, warmth, sheer beauty, and everything created in the manner of 'Like Water for Chocolate".

This is an ideal time to book your airfares as there are so many packages around.....get cracking!

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In a small seaside village called Kovolam, in the south of Kerala, India, you can visit a very special being Harikumar Thampi. 

Hari's Ayurvedic- inspired massages and treatments make you feel unbelievably exhilarated and healthy.  You will feel and look as though you have stepped back in years after experiencing his wonderful work.
 

Hari’s initiation into the world of Ayurveda (loosely translated as the ‘science of life’) was as a young boy in India. His father was the village ‘healer’ and Hari began to develop his skills from an early age. Following formal education at the Siva Yoga & Ayurveda Centre in Trivandrum, Hari became an  Ayurvedic and Panchakarma Therapist. 

If you ever visit Kerala between November and March, make sure you drop by  EB Health & Beauty located in the heart of this delightful sea-side town. Or join us on the "Land of 1000 Smiles" yoga tour to India in January 2010.

Hari's philosophy is based on the Ayurvedic and Yoga principles. Eat healthy and wholesome foods; rest; quiet the mind; create a positive attitude; breathe deeply; exercise; and heal the body through treatments and massages.  The Ayurveda system, which has been practiced in India for over 5000 years, includes diet and herbal remedies and emphasizes the use of the body, mind and spirit in disease prevention and treatment.

Keep watching for Hari's Ayurvedic recipes and in the meantime, the following is a gift for you...

Ginger & Lemon tea:

Add a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to boiling water.  Add a decent squeeze of lime or lemon juice.  (Add a little honey to taste if you would prefer it sweet).  Let it steep for a few minutes.

You can add green tea or normal tea to vary the beverage.

The Benefits:

Ginger's main benefit is to soothe the stomach and aid digestion.  Some people reach for ginger when they feel a migraine coming on. It boosts circulation and calms everything from a sore throat to inflamed skin.

Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C, protecting your body against germs and bacteria. High in citric acid; it helps fight off colds; is an antioxidant; a liver stimulant; and a source of potassium, magnesium and calcium.

Try to have one cup a day!

Soothe the body, calm the mind...

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view: private yoga lessons

Become a part of what you’re doing in the present moment; performing at your peak, stretching time, living more fully and getting more out of life.

email:info@coolcalmandcollected.com.au
or call Annemaree on 0412 616 787

Take a breath of fresh air!

In the Winter and Spring of 2009, Cool, Calm & Collected will be hosting yoga weekends away. 

Diarize these now....

These weekends will be specifically designed for those who can only take a few days out of their busy schedules. 

Winter sojourn: 24 - 26 July, 2009.

Theme: Room to Breathe.

Spring sojourn:  25 - 27 September, 2009.

Theme: Thinking Makes it so.

No mobiles, emails, computers, newspapers, radio or distractions of technology!  Plenty of yoga, relaxation, delicious cuisine, walks, talks, laughter and adventure.

For more information...

Need a legitimate excuse?

In tricky times like these, operating under high levels of stress can diminish productivity levels. In turn, diminishing productivity levels increase stress.  Taking mini snipets of 'quiet time'  breaks this vicious cycle.

Otherwise known as 'corporate re-generation moments'.

Without doubt you or your organisation probably invest many dollars to increase the performance levels of your people - but do you really think that there is anything as effective as keeping you, your people and the workplace environment calm and focused?

Invest a little and get a lot!

All that is required is a quiet room with seating (or just a floor will do); and a sense of humour and adventure.  First thing in the morning or lunch time is good. 30 minute slots. No fuss. No change of clothes.

It is about being happily successful and successfully happy!

Known as meditation or 'quieting the mind'.

The benefits are enormous..

for more information.......

email: info@coolcalmandcollected.com.au and details of the program will be forwarded to you.

LAND OF A THOUSAND SMILES TOUR 2010

A creative journey

Where: Kerala, Southern India

When: 9 - 23 January, 2010

Appreciate what India refers to as ‘God’s own Country’.

Stay in stylish and distinctive 'heritage' hotels, a houseboat and 5-star deluxe resorts whilst experiencing the majesty and warmth that emanates from this richly designed tapestry known as Kerala. Witness the thousand smiles that radiate from its wonderful people, the Keralites.

Deep relaxation, meditation, yoga and a series of Ayurvedic massages are included.

Bookings will be open in April 2009.  Keep Posted!

For more information: click here

What is 'Hatha Yoga"?

With ha meaning "sun" and tha meaning "moon," hatha yoga is commonly translated as the yoga that brings union "of the pairs of opposites."

Hatha represents opposing energies: hot and cold (fire and water, following a similar concept as yin-yang); male and female, positive and negative.

Hatha yoga balances mind and body via physical postures or "asanas", controlled breathing, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. Asanas teach poise, balance and strength and are practised to improve the body's physical health and clear the mind in preparation for meditation. 

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"Only from the heart can you touch the sky".

Rumi

Afterthought:

In the time it has taken you to read this you have possibly taken a deep breath, reflected, imagined and slowed down just a little.

So now stand up and stretch; walk around for a minute or two and drink a glass of water.

Hopefully this small break will have restored your energy.