practice

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“One ounce of practice is worth a tonne of theory.”  Swami Sivananda

Give it a try and experience the effects of yoga for yourself.
Your first yoga class is free!!  Have a look at the times to find a class that suits your schedule. Classes & Cost
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Satsang Friday 22 November

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On Friday 22nd November 2013 is our next Satsang (silent meditation, Kirtan, yoga lecture) and extra Hatha Yoga Class. This is the last Friday class for this year.
Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights 4305
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.
Chanting Kirtan and Mantras is very uplifting, purifying and calming for the mind.
Please let me know, if you have any questions.
See you then.
Prema Maria

Meditation

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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

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raw chocolate cheesecake
raw chocolate cheesecake
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).

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© Photography Maria Steiner

peace

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

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Satsang Friday 25th October

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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

© Photography Maria Steiner

Forgiveness

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

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

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Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May all beings in the whole world be happy.

© Photography Maria Steiner

Quote – inner voice

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