Author: premaria

Namaste Welcome to my website and wordpress blog. www.hathayogaipswich.com.au Here you find all the information about the yoga and meditation classes I'm teaching in Ipswich, QLD, Australia. In my blog I post info for the latest change in the yoga class schedule and/or events. I write about the different aspects of the yoga philosophy, quotes by yoga masters, that inspire me. Nice photos, humour, general inspiration, uplifting and positive thoughts. To shine a light in the world..... 🌟💫 I recently also started a more personal blog www.mariasteiner.com On "maria steiner unplug" I intend to share more personal stories, poems and photos by me. Happy reading and thanks for stopping by. Prema Maria (premaria) 😘

Meditation

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013premaria

Beautiful wisdom from Swami Sivananda. The following quote is from his book “Concentration and Meditation”. Page 88:

“Just as salt melts in water, so also the Sattvic mind melts in silence, during meditation, in Brahman, its Adhishthana (substratum).”

Please also check my post from 18 September in the blog archive, scroll to bottom of this page.

Raw Chocolate Cheesecake

November 12, 2013premaria

This cheesecake is raw, gluten free and dairy free.

A friend of mine posted this delicious recipe on Facebook some time ago. A couple days ago I finally made it myself.

Crust:

1 Cup macadamia nuts
1/2 Cup walnuts
1/2 Cup pitted medjool dates
1/4 Cup dry, unsweetened coconut

Mix nuts and dates in a food processor (don’t add coconut). Sprinkle the coconut onto the bottom of your cheesecake pan to stop the base from sticking. Then press the nut and date mix into the pan to form the crust.

Cheesecake Filling:

2 Cups raw cashews (soak for 20-30 minutes)
1/2 Cup coconut oil, liquid
1/2 Cup pure maple syrup (or use agave nectar if you prefer)
2 teaspoons Vanilla
3/4 Cup raw Cacao powder

Place cashews into processor/blender with maple syrup and vanilla. Blend until creamy. Then add cacao powder and coconut oil and keep blending until creamy and smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times. Spoon the filling into the base and place in freezer for about an hour.

Afterwards you can keep it in the fridge, if it lasts that long 🙂 Yummiiiiii – enjoy!!!

I soaked the nuts (except coconut) over night. And used a 1/4 cup each of agave nectar and pure canadian maple syrup (du Quebec).

peace

November 11, 2013premaria

“The world will have real peace and unity only when people find peace in their hearts.” – Swami Sivananda

Namaste

November 4, 2013premaria

Satsang Friday 25th October

October 21, 2013premaria

Our next Satsang (meditation, Kirtan, lecture on the yoga philosophy) and extra Hatha Yoga Class is this week Friday 25th October 2013.

Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights

What:    Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time:    5pm – 6:30pm
Cost:      $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).

What:    Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time:    6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost:   $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class

In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and some sweet vegetarian goodies.

You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.

Jacarandas in flower. — Jacarandas in flower at Raceview Scout Hall.

Please let me know, if you have any questions.

See you then.

Prema Maria

Forgiveness

October 18, 2013premaria

“Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirit. ” – Sri Swami Sivananda

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

October 15, 2013premaria

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May all beings in the whole world be happy.

Quote – inner voice

September 29, 2013October 15, 2013premaria

“Those who concentrate on the external voices of the world shut their ears to the subtle inner voice of the Self.” Swami Sivananda

Satsang this week 27 September

September 23, 2013premaria

Our next Satsang (meditation, Kirtan, lecture on the yoga philosophy) and extra Hatha Yoga Class is this week Friday 27th September 2013.

Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights

What:    Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time:    5pm – 6:30pm
Cost:      $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).

What:    Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time:    6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost:   $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class

In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and something sweet. Some raw chocolate goodies or a vegan cake.

You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.

Please let me know, if you have any questions.

See you then.

Prema Maria

A Quote about Truth

September 20, 2013premaria

“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.”

Arthur Schopenhauer

Beautiful wisdom from Swami Sivananda. The following quote is from his book “Concentration and Meditation”. Page 88:

“Just as salt melts in water, so also the Sattvic mind melts in silence, during meditation, in Brahman, its Adhishthana (substratum).”

Please also check my post from 18 September in the blog archive, scroll to bottom of this page.

Share with your friends:

This cheesecake is raw, gluten free and dairy free.

A friend of mine posted this delicious recipe on Facebook some time ago. A couple days ago I finally made it myself.

Crust:

1 Cup macadamia nuts 1/2 Cup walnuts 1/2 Cup pitted medjool dates 1/4 Cup dry, unsweetened coconut

Mix nuts and dates in a food processor (don’t add coconut). Sprinkle the coconut onto the bottom of your cheesecake pan to stop the base from sticking. Then press the nut and date mix into the pan to form the crust.

Cheesecake Filling:

2 Cups raw cashews (soak for 20-30 minutes) 1/2 Cup coconut oil, liquid 1/2 Cup pure maple syrup (or use agave nectar if you prefer) 2 teaspoons Vanilla 3/4 Cup raw Cacao powder

Place cashews into processor/blender with maple syrup and vanilla. Blend until creamy. Then add cacao powder and coconut oil and keep blending until creamy and smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times. Spoon the filling into the base and place in freezer for about an hour.

Afterwards you can keep it in the fridge, if it lasts that long 🙂 Yummiiiiii – enjoy!!!

I soaked the nuts (except coconut) over night. And used a 1/4 cup each of agave nectar and pure canadian maple syrup (du Quebec).

Share with your friends:

“The world will have real peace and unity only when people find peace in their hearts.” – Swami Sivananda

Share with your friends:

Share with your friends:

Our next Satsang (meditation, Kirtan, lecture on the yoga philosophy) and extra Hatha Yoga Class is this week Friday 25th October 2013.

Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights

What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation). Time: 5pm – 6:30pm Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).

What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati). Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class

In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and some sweet vegetarian goodies.

You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm. If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.

Please let me know, if you have any questions.

See you then.

Prema Maria

Share with your friends:

“Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirit. ” – Sri Swami Sivananda

Share with your friends:

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May all beings in the whole world be happy.

Share with your friends:

“Those who concentrate on the external voices of the world shut their ears to the subtle inner voice of the Self.” Swami Sivananda

Share with your friends:

Our next Satsang (meditation, Kirtan, lecture on the yoga philosophy) and extra Hatha Yoga Class is this week Friday 27th September 2013.

Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights

What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation). Time: 5pm – 6:30pm Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).

What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati). Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class

In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and something sweet. Some raw chocolate goodies or a vegan cake.

You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm. If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.

Please let me know, if you have any questions.

See you then.

Prema Maria

Share with your friends:

“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.”

Arthur Schopenhauer

Share with your friends:

1 Cup macadamia nuts
1/2 Cup walnuts
1/2 Cup pitted medjool dates
1/4 Cup dry, unsweetened coconut

2 Cups raw cashews (soak for 20-30 minutes)
1/2 Cup coconut oil, liquid
1/2 Cup pure maple syrup (or use agave nectar if you prefer)
2 teaspoons Vanilla
3/4 Cup raw Cacao powder

What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).

What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class

You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.

What: Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).

What: Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost: $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class

You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.