DETOX WITH KUNDALINI YOGA AND AYURVEDA

4 week course starts 3^rd Feb at KYC Newtown or 5^th Feb at KYC Bondi Beach The New Year is a time of new beginnings and as most of us have a tendency to overindulge in food and drink over the holiday season it’s the perfect time to commit to a Detox. Our amazing bodies are detoxifying constantly throughout our lives, every day trillions our new cells are born and just as many old cells die and are cleansed from our bodies. This process can be severely impaired when our organs of elimination are not working perfectly. In particular the colon, kidneys, liver and lymphatics need to be in tip top condition for this natural clearing of toxins to be effective.  The whole cycle can be sluggish when our digestion or 'Agni’ is weak or when it is overloaded by overeating, stress, toxic food/drink, pollution or medications.  Even negative thinking has the potential to interfere with our body’s ability to detoxify naturally, when we are sad, depressed, frustrated or overwhelmed the stress hormones of adrenaline and cortisone that we secrete convert to more ‘toxins’ that the body needs to either eliminate or store.  
When the body’s detoxification tools aren’t up to the job, the waste starts to build up and in an effort to get rid of the toxins your body will create illness symptoms like diarrhoea, a persistent cough, a skin rash, nasal congestion, fever or infections, all of which are self-preserving mechanisms to keep you well over the long term.  Because we suppress these illnesses with drugs the toxins may not be ‘allowed’ to be cleansed and the toxins in the medications we take add to the toxic load.  If you reach the point where the toxins are coming in faster than your body can eliminate them your body has no choice but to store some of the toxins, the first place it stores the ‘excess’ is in your fat tissues.  Myelin, the fatty sheath that lines your nerves is another site for toxin accumulation, and when these sites are also full the toxins begin to accumulate in our connective tissues which causes debilitating problems like joint pain, aches and pains and many other diseases.
Kundalini Yoga kriyas focus on balancing and detoxifying the body through asana and pranayama and by combining the cleansing practices of Ayurveda we can further enhance our bodies natural cleansing processes. Ayurveda is a form of healing that originated in India and it is not surprising that Yogi Bhajan, the master of Kundalini Yoga incorporated the healing techniques of Ayurveda into his teachings.  Ayurveda cannot merely be understood as a type of medicine or simply a way to eat or utilize herbs and use cleansing practices, rather it is a complete yogic system of living with the purpose being to optimize the body and mind and awaken and heighten consciousness.
The four week Detox with Kundalini Yoga and Ayurveda Course will consist of four Kundalini Yoga classes focusing on healing our digestion and the organs of elimination with Kundalini Yoga and learning Ayurvedic techniques including :
Upshapan – water therapy to cleanse the kidneys
Ishnaan – cold water therapy to increase circulation and detoxification
Dry skin brushing – to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage
Oil pulling – to eliminate toxins
Ayurveda – herbal remedies for cleansing the body
The four week course will run on Monday's at 6.45pm at KYC Newtown and Wednesday's at 6.45pm at KYC Bondi Beach. It starts Monday 3rd February at 199 King St., (above) Newtown and Wednesday 5th February at 155 Curlewis St., (rear) Bondi Beach
Cost is $59 for the four weeks if you book and pay by 31st January or $20 per class.  Ph: 0414663484 or Email enzadelucadesign@gmail.com to book or for more info.
Enza DeLuca
www.blissfulmind.com.au
PS: You might also enjoy my book Blissful Mind, Blissful Body available online http://www.blissfulmind.com.au/#!blissfulbooks/cqn6
 
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28TH JUNE, 2015 - 5 NIGHT BLISSFUL BALI UBUD KUNDALINI YOGA RETREAT

28th June, 2015 - 5 nights

Join Enza DeLuca, Author of 'Blissful Mind, Blissful Body, Think yourself Happier and Healthier' for five days of Bliss, practicing Kundalini Yoga & Meditation and Positive Thinking techniques. The retreat focus will be loving and honoring your body with meditation, relaxation and massage in the heart of Ubud, Bali`s center of fine arts, music and dance, in an eco-friendly resort surrounded by lush jungle and breathtaking rice fields. This wonderful retreat gives you the opportunity to nurture your body and mind in a haven far removed from the world you know and dive deeply into your own practice with renewed awareness. It is a blessed journey to connect with your Soul, and learn to use your Soul wisdom to guide you to a happier, healthier Life. Retreats are a wonderful way to recharge your spiritual life. Even a few days spent in uplifting surroundings will help invigorate your spirit, promote healing, and reconnect you with your awareness of the Divine. Enza will be guiding students to better harness the power of the Law of Attraction and Positive thinking as well as teaching the ancient yogic technology of Kundalini Yoga and Mediation as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Resort We are staying at an incredible boutique resort, in the small village of Ubud – Bali’s cultural center and one of the most popular yoga destinations in the world. The resort is just a 5-minute stroll from Ubud Monkey Forest and a 15-minute walk from the centre of Ubud where the Art Market, Ubud Palace and interesting local shops and restaurants are located. A mixture of ethnic and modern, the eco-friendly hotel offers new, luxurious rooms, a large beautiful swimming pool, an open yoga & meditation studio, an al fresco restaurant, a nicely landscaped garden adorned with classic Balinese statues and wonderful views of the rice fields. Healthy, organic meals are prepared by the local chefs. Breathtaking views of rice field terraces, lively local markets, delicious island cuisine and the heart of Balinese culture. This and more is what you can expect to find in Ubud, surrounded by the most amazing, open, loving people you’ve ever met. Famous artists and writers from the world over have found peace and serenity in the hills of Ubud, including Elizabeth Gilbert who wrote about Ubud in the best seller EAT PRAY LOVE. We will be staying minutes away from where the famous movie was filmed!

Daily schedule

6.30am Optional Guided Meditation

7.30am Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Class

9.00am Breakfast

10.00-4.00pm Group activities/Massage by appointment/Sunbathing/Free time to explore and shop

4.30pm Sunset Kundalini Yoga and Meditation

7.00pm Dinner (2 dinners included)

8.30pm Kundalini Yoga and Ayurvedic Workshops/Inspirational Movie/Guided Relaxation

Included activities:Group visit to Ubud Monkey ForestSilent Meditation Nature Walk

Group visit to Ubud local markets for Balinese arts and crafts

Balinese Ritual Offering class

Optional Day trip to Ulluwatu

Earlybird Pricing - Pay your $250AUD deposit by 22nd February 2015 to secure the $1100pp Earlybird pricing

Retreat cost includes 5 nights accommodation, daily breakfast, welcome and farewell dinners, yoga and meditation classes and activities, 3 hours of spa body treatments at the resort, transfers to and from the airport to the resort and Free shuttle service to Ubud (by hotel timetable). Airfares not included. 

 

Enza DeLuca

www.blissfulmind.com.au

PS: You might also enjoy my book Blissful Mind, Blissful Body available online http://www.blissfulmind.com.au/#!blissfulbooks/cqn6

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FULL MOON IN GEMINI - KRIYA TO SOLVE COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS

The moon is rising in Gemini, full moons are energetic peaks which shine a powerful Light on whatever is coming full circle in your life. The Gemini is an Air sign, it’s qualities are are changeable, playful and light, so this full moon is the perfect for opening our creative communication channels so we speak and live our truth. We can use the full moon energy to confront the fears and blocks to our creativity that keep us from manifesting the dreams and goals that were inspired by the Sagittarius New Moon energy of the last couple of weeks.  We can release our natural creativity by working into our throat chakra and nurturing our ability to communicate our truth authentically.
The fifth chakra, or throat chakra, along with the 2^nd chakra, or sacrum chakra are the energy centres associated with our creativity and our power to effectively communicate – by speaking and listening, and the expression of your personality.  On a physical level our fifth chakra affects the throat, neck, mouth and thyroid and parathyroid glands, which regulate metabolism. When the fifth chakra is unbalanced physical illnesses such as hyper- or hypothyroidism, low energy or fatigue, laryngitis, throat cancer and neck problems.
The colour associated with the fifth chakra is blue and the element is ether, or ethereal energy. This is where the fifth chakra gets it subtlety from. We can think of ether as that invisible matter that makes up the universe, or what the world emerged from. This concept is closely associated with sound vibration, In humans, the fifth chakra is the home of our vibrations –our voice box, or larynx.
The fifth chakra is damaged by speaking any words that are not your authentic Truth, this does not mean speaking lies, it includes words spoken thoughtlessly or in agreement with something you don’t believe. Our creativity starts in the second chakra, the home of our sexuality and passion, however to fully express our creativity we need to lift the energy up to the fifth chakra.  Silence and the chanting of high vibration mantra is very healing to the fifth chakra as is Jalandhara Bandha (chin lock), which should always be held when chanting mantra.
During this Full Moon become aware of the creativity of your words, the energy of Gemini is social in nature and it’s a good time to get together with friends.  Remember to be conscious of the creative power of your words, speak wisely and open insightful conversations with your lovers, friends and co-workers, use the power of this full moon to deepen your soul connections.
 Buddhi Mudra (thumb pad touching the pad of the little finger) is associated with the planet Mercury, the planet of expression and communication. By holding this mudra you enhance the centres of communication in your brain, try holding Buddhi Mudra when you are in conversation with someone and you want your words to be effective.  The Meditation to Solve Communication Problems taps into this Mercury power and helps to heal energy imbalances in the fifth chakra.

KRIYA TO SOLVE COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS
Tune In: Chant the Adi Mantra – Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo three times to tune into your inner guru. You can use my you tube video Tuning in with the Adi Mantra
Posture: Sit in Easy Pose with the spine straight.
Mudra: Touch the thumb and Mercury (pinkie) finger of one hand to the thumb and Mercury finger of the other hand. Bend the Sun (ring) fingers in toward the palms, but do not let them touch the palms. Leave the Jupiter (index) and Saturn (middle) fingers pointing straight up, but not touching.
Music:  Meditatively listen to Beloved God, the first song on Singh Kaur’s Peace Lagoon.
Time:  Start with 11 Minutes and work up to 31 Minutes.
To end: Seal your practice by chanting three Long Sat Nams – Sat Nam means ‘I am Truth, Truth is my Identity’

Enza DeLuca

www.blissfulmind.com.au

PS: You might also enjoy my book Blissful Mind, Blissful Body available online http://www.blissfulmind.com.au/#!blissfulbooks/cqn6

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NEW MOON IN SAGITTARIUS – MEDITATION TO MAGNIFY THE RADIANT BODY

Last Saturday brought us a new moon in Sagittarius, new moons are times of new beginnings in our lives, the energy of a new moon helps us to start new projects or set new intentions. This new moon in Sagittarius calls us to expand our minds so we can better understand our spiritual nature.  Sagittarius is a visionary sign, it inspires us to extend ourselves beyond our physical bodies and connect with the infinite. 

This week’s meditation is for the Radiant Body, the Radiant body is a field of energy that extends beyond our auric field and connects us with the universal light.  Energy comes into our body through the crown chakra and goes up and down the spine picking up speed and then extends and builds up in the Radiant Body.  A weak Radiant Body makes us fearful, our energy levels are low and we have difficulty with commitment to our goals. when we have a strong Radiant Body we are courageous and radiant. Courage is a heart word, it literally means heart strength, working on the Radiant Body gives us this heart strength and connects us with green prosperity energy.

The Meditation to magnify the radiant body will help you feel happy, creative and prosperous.  Yogi Bhajan told the story of giving this mediation to a man who was very sick and who had been told by doctors that he had three months to live.  After practicing the meditation for 40 days and also making some changes to his diet, the man was in excellent health and did not suffer a relapse.

If you spread the fingers of the left hand as wide as possible and to pull the navel in powerfully on each repetition of the words ‘Such’ your intuition is also enhanced.

TUNE IN: Always remember to tune in using the Adi Mantra before doing any Kundalini Yoga or Meditation to achieve the best results. Check out my youtube to learn the Adi Mantra.

MEDITATION TO MAGNIFY THE RADIANT BODY

POSTURE: Sit cross-legged position or on a straight-backed chair with both feet resting comfortably on the floor, with a straight spine and a gently neck lock (jalandhar bhandh).

MUDRA:  Spread the fingers of the left hand as wide as possible and place the hand on the heart center with the thumb pointing up.  Make a fist of the right hand with the index finger extended and pointing up.  Place the right arm by the side with the tip of the index finger at eye level and the palm facing forward.
EYE FOCUS: Focus your eyes on the third eye point between your eyebrows.

MANTRA : Aad Such.

Jugaad Such.

Haibee Such.

Nanak Hosee Bhee Such.

The meaning of this powerful mantra (part of the Mool Mantra) is; True in the beginning.  True throughout the ages.  True at this moment.  Nanak says this Truth shall ever be.

Chant the mantra  pulling in the navel  strongly on each “Such” .

TIMING:  Time is open, Yogi Bhajan taught it for 8 minutes , however 11 minutes  would be a powerful practice.

TO FINISH:  Inhale deeply, hold, exhale completely and relax.  Seal your practice by chanting three long Sat Nam’s.

Enza DeLuca
www.blissfulmind.com.au

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