This is a spontanous subject and idea for our Meditation class tomorrow Friday 24 October at 5pm. (please contact me for location details).
We have a big rosemary bush growing in the herb – garden. I’m inspired to talk about the benefits of rosemary and herbs in general “how can we use herbs to improve our state of mind and general well being, can it bring calmness?” To be creative and “drop the head into the heart”, will be making smudge sticks. Be inspired and surprised by this different approach to meditation. I look forward to share some herbalims as well. Maria
All our Yoga classes at almost usual times and locations. At the Scout halls or online on Zoom, please let me know if you need the Zoom link. If there is a slight change, I’ll inform those of you affected directly. Otherwise scroll down for locations, days & times. Hatha Yoga and Senior’s Yoga classes:
Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305
The next Meditation class at our home in Silkstone is on Friday 23rd of May at 5pm – 6:30pm. You need to book and confirm for this session. Thank You!!
I just got a new massage table I call it my “Reiki – Bed”. It is brand new as it was passed on to me by a lovely soul, who changed intended career path and is down sizing.
In September 2023 I completed the training in Reiki level 2, as Reiki practitioner level. With Melanie Gilchrist https://www.melaniegilchrist.com/
Reiki is energy that infuses and activates the self-healing of our physical body and energy field, so in this regard very similar to Yoga. It helps to balance and align the Chakras and Aura.
I offer Reiki Sessions at our home in Silkstone. I have a small, peaceful, energy expanding Reiki set-up. The cost per session, please allow 40 – 60 minutes, is $44.00
If you are interested to experience & book a Reiki Session, please phone or text me on: 0423 477 725
OM OM OM – Blessings for good health and peace of mind.
Our first Meditation for the year is already coming up, on Friday 17th January 2025 at 5pm – 6:30pm. You need to book for this session. Thank you, call or text Maria on 0423 477 725.
Balance on one leg – the Tree pose The balancing postures on one leg are mentally highly demanding. These postures develop, to the highest degree, the powers of mental concentration and single-mindedness of thought, as well as physical balance. It also improves the muscle strength in the standing leg. Therefore always practice on both sides, even though usually one side is easier than the other.
Start with lifting the foot a little to stand on one leg. As the balance improves bring the leg up higher, all the way to half-lotus.
Another way to practice standing on one leg. Close your eyes and count for how long you can stand on one leg, repeat on the other side.
Repeat, repeat, repeat. …….
Maria Steiner, May 2007.Maria Steiner, February 2020.
Sunday: • 6am sunrise meditation and morning stretches • 7am yoga class • 9am Breakfast
The cost for the Retreat is $690.00 per person, this includes the whole yoga program, all the meals & accommodation in single or shared rooms, with private ensuite. https://hathayogaipswich.com.au/retreat/
Trikonasana, or the triangle pose. The main benefits of this standing posture are to stretch the sides of the body and give a lateral movement to the spine. All standing yoga postures help to ground your energy.
Physical Benefits
Stretches the sides of the body
Stretches the spine laterally
Helps keep the spine elastic
Improves flexibility in the hips and legs
Helps to open the chest
Massages the internal organs
Improves digestion
Amplifies the benefits of the half spinal twist
Improves circulation in the body
Mental Benefits
Steadies the mind
Calms the emotions
Increase empathy and self-awareness
Energetic (Pranic) Benefits
Calms the prana in the ida nadi
Maria doing Trikonasana – triangle pose, May 2007.Maria doing a spinal twist in triangle, October 2011.Maria doing Trikonasana, the triangle pose, October 2011.
I had a good week off to enjoy a couple last Queensland – Summer – Days.
As of Tuesday 26th March, all Yoga classes according to your weekly schedule, in-person at the Scout Halls and online on Zoom. https://hathayogaipswich.com.au/
Enjoy the cooler, rainy days and see you back on the Yoga mat soon. Maria, OM OM OM
Maria at North Kirra Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland. March 2024
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