Palm Beach Ukulele Group - Merry Christmas

Dear friends
We wish you all a very happy, safe Merry Christmas.
See you next year.

Namaste
Lalita

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Hi yogis and yoginis 

Try this yummy yoga treat.

Namaste

Sound Healing Tibetan Singing Bowls

Dr. Mitchell Gaynor has been using sound, including Tibetan Singing Bowls and Chanting in his work with cancer patients for many years.

Tibetan Singing Bowls have been used for centuries for healing, chanting and meditation purposes. They create a range of sounds to restore the normal vibratory frequencies of diseased and out-of-harmony parts of the body and mind.

The sounds generated by Tibetan Singing Bowls are a type of energy medicine that promote healing from stress disorders, pain, depression, and most forms of dis-ease. Unique tones create the perfect state for deep meditation.

Chanting and Tibetan singing bowls are the perfect combination for Sound healing therapy, holistically supporting the health of body, mind & spirit.

If you are not familiar with this type of healing therapy you will learn something new. RSVP for this magical event come along and experience the benefits for yourself. Call or txt if you have any questions 0468344108 to RSVP

Tuesdays 10am - 11am 124 Marine Parade Coolangatta 

Get in touch soon.

Namaste 

Sound Healing Therapy with Tibetan Bowls

Beachfront Mantra Meditations

Welcome to all
Yoga wisdom, kirtan curious and meditation seekers :)


We invite you to our new FREE even "Beach Front Mantra Meditations with Sacred Sounds"

We look forward to your rsvp, come see and spend a beautiful, trans-formative, 60 - 90 mins with us, in our lovely beach front venue. Lets get together sing, raise our consciousness to a higher level through mantra yoga, kirtan meditation. Come create a safe spiritual haven, a tranquil, serene, harmonious sanctuary in which to rest. 

Here's an opportunity to gather together in Yoga song, kirtan the heart opening practice of musical meditation. An ancient practice to purify, bring real peace and happiness to the heart with sweet mantras, the sound manifestation of the Supreme.

A sweet voice is not required, sing from your heart space, dive deep and discover the joy. Or you may prefer to listen and loose yourself in meditation.

There will either be a short introductory talk on the benefits of meditation and how it can add great value to your life and or time for story - telling based on timeless factual events, the cream of Yoga wisdom. Enthralling, captivating and thoroughly interesting.

This is a non-sectarian practice, it is FREE although you may leave a good karma donation if you wish to help cover expenses.

We will finish the meditation evening with healthy refreshments, a cuppa and time for friendship. Look forward to meeting you soon. 

Namaste Lalita :)

Kirtan Kooly And Kirtan Events

Welcome to our event 

Meditation is very powerful, more so when done with a group. Group meditation is called Kirtan. Kirtan is group singing and chanting of sacred mantras. Listen, dance, sing, smile, have fun - this is Kirtan. 

Kirtan is meditation at it's most powerful. Feel the burden of stress and anxiety lift off your shoulders. Make friendship with like minded people. Make a contribution to the welfare of the whole planet by radiating these powerful sound vibrations throughout the atmosphere. 

For more Kirtan Events go here; 

Kirtan Experience 

Mantras On Tahiti

Beachfront Mantra Meditation

Kirtan Experience, Mantras On Tahiti, Mantra Dance

Hi Yoga wisdom seekers :)

If you would like to "Experience" an awesome night of "Kirtan" this is the place to be. Yadu & Friends Kirtan Exprience ...! You may or may not be fully aware of what you are singing BUT you will definitely have fun and leave shining from the inside out, feeling blissfully happy afterwards.

This is a FREE event, you can come along, bring your family and friends, everyone will have a memorable time and an unforgettable night. On every Wednesday.

Come get your "Kirtan Experience"

For more details click Kirtan Experience
For more Kirtan events Mantras On Tahiti and Mantra Dance

Come experience a natural high ..!
Namaste

Ukulele for beginners Palm Beach or Coolangatta

Hi future Ukesters,

Have you ever thought that you might like to learn how to strum and play the ukulele? If so, check these times out and call us to rsvp for class. You have a choice of either Palm Beach night class or Coolangatta day time class.

Get in touch for details or click on the links below for more info,. Mahalo see you soon :)

Yoga Palm Beach
Palm Beach Ukulele Group
Yoga Meditations Coolangatta

Serenity Meditation - Beginners classes

Hi Yoga blog fans

I thought I would share this with you today.. wouldn't it be awesome if there were more peace and serenity in this world :)

Through out the centuries, the fountain of youth has been the 'Quest' for many, so too self realisation, wisdom, peace, truth, serenity.

In this particular AGE the practice of Mantra Yoga meditation is far more effective than other spiritual paths, like meditation on the white light or Brahman effulgence OR trying to control the life air and raise the kundalini to the top of the head as in raja yoga. Very few can perfect this process. Therefore the most effective means of focusing our attention is to concentrate on the sound vibration of a mantra.

Although a vast science, the practice for peace, serenity, true inner happiness lies in a beautifully simple process. If you would like to investigate further check out our Timetables and come along to class. All teachers are certified and hold diplomas in Yoga Meditation classes, so you will be in very capable caring hands.

Here are those links. Have a lovely relaxing day, come see us soon.

Namaste

Yoga Palm Beach

Yoga Meditations Coolangatta

How to become more compassionate - Meditation

Hi Yoga fans

Compassion is a much valued human quality. Have a read below and see for yourself how being compassionate can benefit health. Beneath this post click on the link to our Timetables. You will find classes that you can attend, all of which will help you become a more caring and compassionate person through yoga meditation. Meditation classes are FREE ..!

Scientific research into the measurable benefits of compassion is young. Preliminary findings suggest, however, that being compassionate can improve health, well-being, and relationships. 

Compassion makes us feel good: Compassionate action (e.g., giving to charity) activates pleasure circuts in the brain. Producing feelings of happiness.

Being compassionate—tuning in to other people in a kind and loving manner—can reduce risk of heart disease by boosting the positive effects of the Vagus Nerve, which helps to slow our heart rate.

Brain scans during meditation, which directs compassion toward suffering, suggest that, on average, compassionate people’s minds wander less about what has gone wrong in their lives, or might go wrong in the future; as a result, they’re happier.

Compassion helps make caring parents: Brain scans show that when people experience compassion, their brains activate in neural systems known to support parental nurturance and other caregiving behaviors.

Compassion helps make better spouses: Compassionate people are more optimistic and supportive when communicating with others.

Compassion helps make better friends. Feeling compassion for one person makes us less vindictive toward others.

Restraining feelings of compassion chips away at our commitment to moral principles.

Employees who receive more compassion in their workplace see themselves, their co-workers, and their organization in a more positive light, report feeling more positive and are more committed to their jobs.

More compassionate societies—those that take care of their most vulnerable members, assist other nations in need, and have children who perform more acts of kindness—are the happier ones.

Compassionate people are more socially adept, making them less vulnerable to loneliness; loneliness has been shown to cause stress and harm the immune system.

Namaste

Yoga Meditation Studios

Yoga Palm Beach

Yoga Meditations Coolangatta

Raw Choccie Vegan Macaroons

Hi lovely peeps :)

Try making some of these healthy nom nom treats of deliciousness this weekend.

They can be stored in the freezer also, so make sure you make heaps to see you through the week and extra if you want to take a few to work next week. I guarantee you are going to love these.

Raw Chocolate Macaroons

1.5 cups dried, unsweetened coconut flakes
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup raw agave (or maple syrup) – adjust to suit
2.5 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine.

2. Roll into balls and freeze for half hour or longer, and their ready to go!

Scrumptious!

Namaste

Yoga Classes

Yoga Meditation

Hi Yoga Meditation fans :)

As every season begins it brings with it new experiences for all of us. Sometimes we may need a calm mind and inner strength to help us through these experiences.

Yoga Meditation through relaxation and singing of ancient mantras can help you to find your true self, a new strength of heart and a deep sense of peace.

A new understanding of your life as it unfolds. Come meditate with us sometime. Everyone welcome :)

Have a great week.

Namaste

Yoga Meditation Timetable

Kirtan for health and happiness

When a group of two or more get together to sing Yoga mantras this is traditionally known as the practice of Kirtan. This is an ancient Yoga practice which is highly recommended especially in this day and age for the specific purpose of achieving Self-realization. 

Kirtan is simple, enjoyable and available to all. There are no hard and fast rules, no previous experience is required. It is a non-sectarian application which involves sacred sound, prayers, or hymns - the sweet and joyous practice of placing ones attention on the spiritual sound of yoga meditations. Authentic singing meditation embraces or encompasses the names of the Supreme, pure, spiritual sound vibrations. 

Singing is a powerful mood changer, as well as a gentle cardio workout, this in and of itself will help you feel really good. We recommend the regular practice of sing a long meditation to everyone Why? Simply because we are spiritual in essence (the meditations are also spiritual) so it makes sense to tank up or fill up spiritually when ever there is an opportunity to do so.

Come over anytime, relax your heart and mind and fully immerse yourself in transcendental soulful meditation 

Namaste

Yoga Timetable

Hatha Yoga Great for you and your heart :)

Hi Yoga Meditation fans ... :)

Ymsa - Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach invite you to Hatha Yoga. 

So good for the Heart and Soul. Come along and shake off stress, inhale positivity and healing energy. Exhale toxins and negativity. Experience a sense of calm and peacefulness from your practice. Grab a little "ME" time and feel better. 

See you in class 

Namaste

Yoga Timetable

Dear friends

This world with all of it's temporary material sense pleasures has nothing substantial to offer the eternal spiritual person (us)

There is no real, long lasting, true, or meaningful happiness for the soul in this finite world.

However, meditating on spiritual sound is a perfect fit for us, we are spiritual individuals who are residing temporarily in the earthly body. Why is it a perfect fit? We are spiritual in essence, therefore sacred sound meditation makes for perfect synergy, bringing forth the experience of deep peace, satisfaction, happiness and joy. 

Bliss is natural for the soul, this is what we want, what we hope for and what we spend our life time searching for.

 All of this we can uncover gradually over time through the practice of mantra meditation.

May peace and harmony be your constant companions

Namaste Lalita

Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach

Yoga Kirtan Meditation Coolangatta

Mantras On Tahiti

Hi Yoga fans

Thursday nights @ around 7pm we have "Mantras On Tahiti" Mantra's are awesomely beautiful, especially when sung in a group with other people who are totally into it.

If you haven't had a chance to try this very special form of meditation, you seriously need to give it a go.

Only a sacred sound meditater "knows the feeling" ... Lol..!

Come along, we invite you.


Namaste

Yoga Kirtan Meditation
Yoga Palm Beach

Delicious nutritious Almond balls

Nom Nom Buttery Almond Balls

Ingredients
1 cup almond flour
1 scoop Raw Protein Powder
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/2 cup almond butter (or natural peanut butter)
2 tablespoons raw organic agave nectar
2 tablespoons organic maple syrup
pinch pink Himalayan salt

How To
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and whizz into a crumbly, paste like consistency.

Take small spoonfuls at a time, and roll into balls.

Serve plain, or roll in sesame seeds, cacao nibs, coconut, or chia seeds.

Refrigerate to firm.

Enjoy!

Sound Healing Therapy - Tibetan Singing Bowls

Howdy guys, have any of you heard about Sound Healing Therapy? This is another new class YMSPB is offering at YMC in Coolangatta.

 Dr. Mitchell Gaynor has been using sound, including Tibetan Singing Bowls and Chanting in his work with cancer patients for many years. Dr. David Simon, found that the sound from Tibetan Singing Bowls are chemically metabolized into ’endogenous opiates’, that act on the body as internal painkillers and healing agents. 

Tibetan Singing Bowls have been used for centuries for healing, chanting and meditation purposes. They create a range of sounds to restore the normal vibratory frequencies of diseased and out-of-harmony parts of the body and mind. 

The sounds generated by Tibetan Singing Bowls are a type of energy medicine that promote healing from stress disorders, pain, depression, and most forms of dis-ease. Unique tones create the perfect state for deep meditation. 

The sonic waves that ring from Tibetan Singing Bowls wake up our ability to hear with more than our ears. We feel the sound from the Tibetan Singing Bowls as much as we take it in with our ears. 

Sound can redress imbalances on every level of physiologic functioning and can play a positive role in the treatment of virtually any medical disorder.” 

Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, director of Medical Oncology and Integrative Medicine, the Cornell Cancer Prevention Center in New York. 

In fact, mainstream medical teaching facilities like Duke University and the University of North Carolina have added programs that link body, mind and spirit to the treatment of cancer. Cancer prevention centers are utilizing sound as a vital part of the healing process for patients with astounding results. 

Chanting and Tibetan singing bowls are the perfect combination for Sound healing therapy, holistically supporting the health of body, mind & spirit. 

YMC venue is light, bright and airy, just across the road from the beach. No need to worry about parking, there's normally lots of car spaces available, unless Coolangatta are hosting a surfing event or similar. Bring your bathers and take a dip afterwards if you like. 

Normal prices for this type of therapy range from between $140 - $110 per hour but because we are a community based group your cost will be Casual Rate $15 / 5 class pass $50- This pass can be used for  any YMSPB classes.  This will help us cover admin, hall hire and other related expenses. 

Dress in comfortable clothing, bring a thick yoga mat or similar, a pillow, light blanket and a soft scarf or eye pillow. It's important that you are warm and comfortable. 

If you are not familiar with this type of healing therapy you will learn something new. RSVP for this magical event come along and experience the benefits for yourself. Call or txt if you have any questions 0468344108

Tuesdays 10am - 11am 124 Marine Parade Coolangatta next to Reflection on the sea which is 120 Marine Parade. 

Medical warning 

If you are using a pacemaker, or if you have had or are prone to seizures, or are epileptic or have ADD, then seek advise and permission from your Medical Doctor before attending. 

If you would like to stay connected go here to our Facebook page and blog. Find out more information about Yoga asanas, Meditation, Pranayama, Ukulele, and Djembe drumming classes at our other studios and also in Palm Beach. Get the latest news, updates or cancellations and information. 

Namaste Lalita

Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach 

Yoga Palm Beach 

Yoga & Meditations Coolangatta 

Yoga Meditation Studios Australia 

Ukulele for Beginners in Coolangatta

Hi Yoga meditation fans. How are you guys. I hope all is going well with you your family and friends.

Just wanted to let you know that we are holding ukulele classes for beginners at YMC 124 Marine Pde Coolangatta 

As you know we have been offering ukulele classes in Palm Beach at Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach for about 18 months. It has been so much fun, so when we decided to become one of the yoga meditation studios offering classes at YMC in Coolangatta recently we were hoping for a good response and so far it's working out well. 

If you have thought that you might like to learn how to play this awesome little instrument here's your opportunity. 10am Thursday at 124 Marine Parade Coolangatta. We are next to the tall PINK building on the corner of Marine and Clarke Street. You will meet some really lovely people, have alot of fun and a few laughs - Plus you will be learning a new skill.

All great stuff.

See you soon.

And check out our Yoga and meditation classes in Palm Beach 

Namaste

Relaxing video

Yoga Meditation Palm Beach combines with Yoga & Meditations Coolangatta

To all Yoga Meditation blog readers - We would like to make an announcement.

Yoga Meditation Palm Beach blog will be combining with (YMC) Yoga & Meditations Coolangatta. Look forward to more variety and interesting Yoga and Meditation events and classes.

About Us:
Welcome  to  YMC -  short for Yoga & Meditations Coolangatta.  We are a group of yoga meditation teachers who run our own individual yoga meditation studios in the local area. We are interested in community and like to provide quality, affordable health promoting services. We decided we would combine together and offer a variety of holistic, health benefiting classes to enhance physical, mental and spiritual well being under the same roof.

Look out for future announcements. In the meantime check out our Fb page and links to our sister blogs and their Fb pages. Feel free to visit them all, like, comment, interact and rsvp for classes. 

We welcome you.
Namaste
Yoga & Meditations Coolangatta 

Yoga Meditation Studios Australia 
Palm Beach Ukulele Group - Pugs 
Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach 
Yoga Palm Beach 

A joyful heart

Hi

All the yoga meditation fans out there. This is such a nice quote, very, very true and good too remember.

Don't forget to check out our classes. Stay fit and healthy with Yoga and Meditation

Have an awesome week :)
Namaste

Tongue in cheek - Yoga for young and mature yogis and yoginis

Hi Yogis & Yoginis

Time to 'Get on your mat' shake off those extra holiday kilo's and get into shape.

As you well know,Yoga has become all the rage, just check the junk mail and you just might find an endless array of fliers from the numerous Yoga Studio's sprouting up willy nilly in your local area. 

You can find entire clothing lines especially for yoginis  and for some yoga devotees, an entire lifestyle. 

What's the magic behind this discipline of poses and controlled breathing? Is yoga truly a beneficial form of exercise?

Yoga can, in fact, be good for adults of all ages, especially seniors. Studies have shown that yoga can be extremely helpful when it comes to combating stress, fatigue and pain. Some yoga poses increase core strength and balance, which reduces the risk of fall-related injuries for seniors. Other poses can alleviate health issues such as menopause. Above all, yoga is a form of exercise that can help seniors feel younger.

Even though you may never be able to bend yourself into a pretzel, learning some simple yoga poses can improve your overall quality of life. If you're just starting out, look for a beginning class taught by a certified yoga instructor. Good instructors will help you with correct body positioning and encourage you to learn your body's limits. You may not able to perform all the poses or hold them for very long, but good teachers understand that and encourage you to do your best. 

I will include some links for you to click through to a couple of Yoga studios we highly recommend. They have wonderful yoga instructors, highly trained in the hatha style of yoga. Pop along and see them, you will be in safe hands.

Namaste

Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach 

Yoga Palm Beach 

Yoga & Meditations Coolangatta 

Yoga Meditation Studios Australia 

A description of the Soul

The Atomic Soul

Recently I read a very beautiful and clear description of the soul, sometimes referred to as atma, spirit, atomic soul, etc,. I thought it to be an absolute treasure and decided I would share a couple of excerpts with you.

"The soul is atomic in size and can be perceived by perfect intelligence. This atomic soul is floating in the five kinds of air [prana, apana, vyana, samana and udana], is situated within the heart, and spreads its influence all over the body of the embodied living entities. When the soul is purified from the contamination of the five kinds of material air, its spiritual influence is exhibited."

The hatha-yoga system is meant for controlling the five kinds of air encircling the pure soul by different kinds of sitting postures—not for any material profit, but for liberation of the minute soul from the entanglement of the material atmosphere.

The influence of the atomic soul can be spread all over a particular body. According to the Yoga texts this atomic soul is situated in the heart of every living entity.

The individual atomic soul is definitely there in the heart along with the Supersoul, and thus all the energies of bodily movement are emanating from this part of the body. The corpuscles which carry the oxygen from the lungs gather energy from the soul. When the soul passes away from this position, activity of the blood, generating fusion, ceases. Medical science accepts the importance of the red corpuscles, but it cannot ascertain that the source of the energy is the soul. Medical science, however, does admit that the heart is the seat of all energies of the body.

Food for thought.
Namaste

Happy New Year 2014

Off to a healthy start this year 2014. See you back in Yoga asana class soon. Check here for Yoga Palm Beach current timetable, rsvp for a meditation class or one of the other classes on offer this year.

Namaste