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One of my greatest joys has been to create tours which are 'yoga' related,exquisitely exotic, stylish, unique and nurturing.

Did I mention fun-filled and 'delicious'?

I create the vision and then I manifest the dream. The tours that unfold attract warm, caring, humourous beings who like to practise a little yoga; try lots of different things; are care-free and are open to everything and everyone!

Most people simply do not nurture themselves and so my tours have been designed to do just that.  No fuss.  Let me do the organising.  Just come.  For many,  going away can be the first step to coming home!

“Let your mind start a journey thru a strange new world.

Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before.

Let your soul take you where you long to be...

Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar, and you'll live as you've never lived before.” 

Erich Fromm

Annemaree

Issue 20

Contents

Be Connected....

Land of 1000 Smiles Tour India, 2012

If I can stop one heart from breaking...

Be Rest Assured!

Blueberries keep 'the blues' away!

Rise & Shine - on Sundays!

'A Noble Heart' - yoga+ tour Bali

Inlign or Out-of-line?

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LAND OF A THOUSAND SMILES Yoga Tour

7 - 21 January, 2012

A creative journey

Where: Kerala, Southern India

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.

For more information & YouTube: click here

Booking deadline is fast approaching.

'If I can stop one heart from breaking,

I shall not live in vain;

If I can ease one life from aching,

or cool one pain,

or help one fainting robin unto his voice again,

I shall not live in vain.'

Emily Dickinson

(photo courtesy of Paul Rowley)

Where: The Yoga Studio, 18 Wilson Street, South Yarra.

When: Saturday 10 September, 2011

Time: 1.30p.m. - 4.00p.m.

Fee: $120.00

Can't sleep? Nearly everybody's had a hard time falling asleep at least once, but 10 percent of the general population suffers insomnia regularly. Not only do many people have a hard time falling asleep, but they awaken several times during the night and feel fatigued the next day.

Our sessions are primarily designed for those with lifestyle habits that affect their sleep.

And… to give some practical yogic tools to perhaps reduce the sleep deprivation or at the very least pass on remedies that can be used throughout the day to reduce sluggishness and fatigue caused by sleep deprivation.

You will need to wear warm, comfortable clothing, preferably layered.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

To secure your booking click here.

Click here for testimonials on meditation, deep relaxation and yoga

Add a little yoghurt and honey.  And enjoy one of the greatest superfoods.

Blueberries are the single, healthiest fruits for the brain and it seems for most other organs and physiological function.  In fact, "they keep you fresh, active, fit, sharp, close to nature and in a good mood, as they are very good anti depressants".

They have the highest antioxidant capacity of all fruits.  They help neutralize free radicals which can affect disease and aging in the body. In addition, they slow aging, nourish the skin, reduce belly fat, assist with vision, and appear to create miracles.

No matter their benefits......they are also absolutely delicious.  Buy them frozen in Winter and tuck into them with joy!

To learn more:www.womenfitness.net/blueberries.htm

This classical hatha yoga class will refresh and restore you and set you on your way for a 'sunny' week ahead.

Gorgeous new studio.

Flavours of Yoga, 2a Barkley Street, Armadale.

9.00a.m. - 10.30a.m.

All you have to do is arrive!  Lie on the floor and enjoy!

First session complimentary for new students!

Beginners are welcome.

 'A NOBLE HEART' - Bali

Why not consider this for 2012?  I am thinking of running two in 2012.  Certainly the first will be early June as it was this year, so do keep posted.

Yes, it is some time away...but I am just planting the seed.

It is purely for those who wish to be nurtured!  And...you don't have to be a yogi!  All beginners are welcome.

Having just returned from this year's tour, I wanted to tell you we had so much fun! 

Bali really is a land of gentle souls and magical environments and so much more.

And....did I mention the 'power shopping' that went on?

Photos on their way.  Check-in to Facebook or the website if you would like to see more.

Plant the seed: click here

Where: The Yoga Studio, 18 Wilson Street, South Yarra

When: Sat 22 October 2011

Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Investment: $120.00

YogaInlign is a collaboration between Cool, Calm & Collected and Inlign Osteopathy.

These workshops incorporate yoga and osteopathy to assist all those who have a niggling injury and/or poor posture that perhaps can be monitored and relieved through the yoga practice.

So many of us have that annoying glitch when attempting to execute an ‘asana’ (yoga posture) and rarely a class is held without a student approaching the teacher about a chronic physical 'irritation'.

The focus will be on how to gain more clarity in postural alignment when practicing yoga and how osteopathy and yoga can work together in the activities of daily living.

Freedom, strength and flexibility in body = freedom, strength and flexibility in mind!

These workshops will include a deep relaxation segment.

Meet Dr. Raissa Anin, Inlign Osteopathy, to learn more about her work.

Make a booking

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.