Dear friend

‘In the moment’ has been specifically created for you to take some time out of your busy schedule.

Just pause to imagine, to reflect, to learn and to listen!

You never know where this moment may take you...

Annemaree

Issue 02

Contents

Breathe deeply!

Quiet the mind!

Reflections...

Retreat to India - 2008

The Yoga Diet...

Chill Out!

Take a moment to breathe deeply...

Partial breathers with low oxygen intake are known to be: foggy, confused, sluggish, hostile, irritated, cross, depressed, jittery, nervous, edgy and moody.

Better breathers with high oxygen intake are known to be: focused, sharp, certain, strong, friendly, loving, vital, confident, tranquil, joyful and exhilarated.

Remember...air is free and there is plenty for everyone...and so 'inhale in abundance'.

And if you are slumping over a computer to read this...SIT UP STRAIGHT!

Give your lungs a chance to do what they were designed to do...BREATHE!

Take a moment to be still...

LEARN TO MEDITATE!

Discover a series of practical long and short meditation techniques that may be integrated into your daily activities and busy schedules.

The courses run for 1.5 hours for four consecutive weeks

Next courses available:

Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 October, 2007  (8.15pm - 9.45pm)
Sundays 4, 11, 18, 25 November, 2007 (4.30pm - 6.00pm)

Become a part of what you are doing in the present moment; performing at your peak, increasing productivity, stretching time and living more fully.

For more information and registration, click here
or contact Annemaree on 0412 616 787

Take a moment to reflect...

                     Your world is a reflection of you.
                     What you see is what you are.
                     If you are glad at the world - the world is glad at you.
                     If you are mad at the world - the world is mad at you.

                                                                                              Dr. John F. Demartini

Take a moment to plan ahead...

LAND OF A THOUSAND SMILES 2008
A creative journey

Where:  Kerala, Southern India
When:   December 2008

Plans are now being made for the 2008 tour to India. 

This beautiful tour will enable you to go to that 'quiet place within'.

Appreciate what India refers to as 'Gods own Country'.  Experience the majesty and warmth that emanates from this richly designed tapestry known as Kerala and witness the thousand smiles that radiate from its wonderful people, the Keralites.

Enjoy a series of deep relaxation, meditation and  yoga sessions and a selection of  'Ayurvedic' massages (India's natural medical system for healing, rejuvenation and rest).

For more information: www.coolcalmandcollected.com.au/courses/retreats.html

Take a moment to digest...

Anna Yoga - the yoga of food. 

There is much truth in the adage 'you are what you eat' which suggests that there is a direct connection between what you eat and how you feel.  Therefore your diet will most certainly affect your emotional, physical and intellectual states of being.

The Yoga Diet,  a  75-page E-book  created by author Prue Charlton,  includes the philosophy and guidelines that are the foundation of the yogic diet.  Enjoy the vast array of fabulous vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as marinades, desserts and all things delicious...

According to Ayurveda, the Indian 'science of life' people are categorised according to three body types and if you eat foods not suited to your type, problems will result.  For example, Pitta people are passionate and intense by nature and often make things worse for themselves by taking stimulating food and drink.  On the other hand Kapha people put weight on easily and tend to have a sluggish digestion that needs firing up, so stimulating food and drink suits them very well.

The Yoga Diet is available on www.yogadiet.com.au

For a little over $12.00 it is an absolute winner!

P.S.  Try the Bircher muesli...it's divine. 

Take a moment to relax...

Are you sometimes anxious, confused, grumpy or just unbearable to be around? Have you lost your vitality?

Do you freak out if you lose a sock or can't find your keys?

Do you experience any physical aches or pains?

Are you so stiff in the neck or the back that sometimes you can barely move?

Perhaps you clutch on and never let go? Or, do you just keep running and hoping you'll catch up? 

Ummmm....

To bring deep relaxation to you, your family or your organisation, email
info@coolcalmandcollected.com.au
call Annemaree on 0412 616 787
or tune into 'Relaxation' at www.coolcalmandcollected.com.au/courses/relaxation.html

Afterthought:

In the time it has taken you to read this you have possibly taken a deep breath, reflected, imagined, relaxed and dreamed of getting away.

You have stopped just for a few moments at least...

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.

Keep smiling!