Hello friend

We all shared a lovely time together at the 'Spring Yoga Weekend' at the Lake House, Daylesford.

Please join us next May for our Autumn Yoga Weekend.  It is an absolutely gorgeous, restful retreat and always attracts the most delightful people.  As for the cuisine....OMG!

The Lake House has kindly shared one of its morning tea recipes with us (see below). Please enjoy!

By the time you receive this I shall be in New York spending my time exploring galleries and yoga centres and catching up with friends.

So, until we meet again, take lots of deep breaths and have fun!

"It is not length of life, but depth of life" - Emerson
 

Annemaree

Issue 14

Contents

Land of 1000 Smiles Tour to Kerala, India

Classes as normal...

A 5-star treat just for you.

Learn to meditate!

The Essence of Yoga

Laughter...

Audio - Listen now!

LAND OF A THOUSAND SMILES TOUR

9 - 23 January, 2010

Take a glimpse of  Kerala, India and this beautiful yoga & Ayurveda vacation.

(Remember to watch in High Quality Definition, press HQ)

For more information: click here

Booking deadline is fast approaching. 
 

I shall be away from 4 October - 18 October.

All public, group and corporate classes will operate as normal. 

There are some wonderful teachers assisting me whilst I am 'yogaring in Manhatten'. I trust you will love what they have to offer you!

To my private students...I shall be back soon and no, don't hold your breath waiting for a postcard! 

Look after yourselves in my absence.

Annemaree

Very yogic...except for the sugar and chocolate....

The Seasonal Fruits Muffin Recipe:

400g Seasonal fruits
440gself raising flour
250g sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup oil
 

Sift together flour and sugar and make a well in the centre.
Whisk milk, oil and eggs together.
Gradually add wet mix to dry to form a batter.
Fold in chopped fruit.
Cook at 165 oc for 20 mins

*Seasonal Fruit Suggestions:

Apricot and White Chocolate

Orange, Raspberries & Milk Chocolate

Apple, Date & Walnuts

Rhubarb, Apple & Cinnamon
 

...with compliments from the Lake House, Daylesford

Chill Out!

Join our next deep relaxation & meditation course.

Sundays 1, 15, 22 & 29 November, 2009 

1.30pm – 3.00pm

The Yoga Studio
18 Wilson Street
South Yarra
 

The course will run for four Sundays and is for those who prefer to be taught in a group setting. Learn non-religious, simple and practical strategies to calm the mind and soothe the body.
 

You will need to wear warm, comfortable clothing and to bring a sense of enquiry and humour to your session.
 

Investment: $200 per person
 

For further information and bookings, register online: www.coolcalmandcollected.com.au,  or email/ call Annemaree.
 
The meditation and deep relaxation methods taught by Cool Calm & Collected range from a one-minute practice to many minutes which can be accomplished sitting on a chair, walking or standing; at any time of the day and in any place.

Chairs, cushions, mats and blankets will be provided.
 

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.

Akasha Jyana Kriya - Meditating on the Void

During my classes, I recite many of the meditations that my teacher, Shanti Gowans, has written. 

This is what she has to say:

The technique of inner gazing on the void:

Akasha implies your inner sky, the mental state of shunyashthanam, which means devoid of any quality.  This practice enables you to gain control of the sense, and allows the mind to 'think no thought'.

Please take a moment to read the full article.....

"The Earth laughs in flowers".

                         Ralph Waldo Emerson

MINI MIND NAP!

Take a few moments to quiet the mind and tap into the breath with this simple, 5-minute, breath meditation. If you are at home or in a private office, just close the door, turn off your phone and follow my voice.

If you are in an open office you may want to use ear-phones, or you may be skilled enough to chill out from external distractions without them.

Five minutes of meditation will restore your energy, increase your focus, enhance your creativity and lift your productivity.

Give it a try….you will be amazed at the results! 

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.