Tips

		Yoga: - Eat light before class. For example, nuts & bananas or a light sandwich is suggested. It’s best to substitute a larger lunch in place of dinner. - Wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can stretch and move freely in. - Remove your jewellery and glasses to allow free movement in the postures. - Close your eyes while in the postures. This allows you to experience deeper contact with your inner self and encourages your body to relax, which then enables your mind to focus. - Drink more water than usual the day after yoga. Filtered tap water or mineral water is best. - Be in the moment and enjoy the class. Set aside this time for yourself to experience your body. Massage: - It’s important to shower prior to your massage appointment. This will benefit the treatment. - If you take any medications or are under medical care, ask your doctor if massage is recommended for you. Under normal conditions massage enriches your body and mental state. However, if you have a medical condition, it’s better to get your doctors advice prior to scheduling your first appointment. - During the massage you’re encouraged to practice deep abdominal breathing. This helps with relaxation. Focus on exhaling and letting go when pressure is applied to your body. - It’s important to drink 3 litres of pure water the day of your massage. This helps the body rid itself of toxins.

*Daily tips for a happier, healthier you:* -Drink lots of water. Water detoxifies our bodies by transporting lactic acids and other toxins out of our system. It regulates our temperature and is an information carrier which influences our mental and emotional state. 90 % of our brains consist of water. So therefore, healthy thinking needs a healthy water supply. It’s recommended to drink 2 litres of water daily. This supplies us with a clean and balanced body. -Give your body a short holiday once a week. Be conscious, feel, sense and experience it. Some suggestions are: Sauna, exercise and/or meditation. A combination of these or a new bodily experience of your choice will be rewarded with happiness. - Choose your colours carefully. They play an important role in influencing our minds and emotions. Feel the colour your want to wear. Red: activity, passion, life energy, grounding Yellow: open for contact, new experiences, concentration, immune system Green: balance, life, relaxation, neutral, compassion Blue: Space, discipline, passive, calming - Limit the amount of your exposure to electrical devices. The disturbing energy (EMR or Electromagnetic Radiation) which comes from these devices has a negative influence on our healthy being. Microwave and wi-fi (wireless applications) are amongst the worst. But mobile phones, computers and televisions are also damaging. Be aware of your energy loss and sensitivity to this radiation and protect yourself adequately. For example, turn them off when they’re not in use and don’t have any devices in your bedroom that could interfere with a restful night’s sleep. - Eat consciously. Organic fruits and vegetables are best. You don’t need to eat such large quantities when you’re consuming the right amounts of vitamins and minerals in your diet to enrich your body. Thinking of this will lower your cost by consuming less and you’ll gain all the benefits of conscious eating. - Create a silent room (or space in a room) where you can retreat and recharge yourself from a busy day. Just simply sit, close your eyes and focus on your abdominal breathing. This will benefit your inner peace. - When you’re outside, look around you. See the life and the beauty of nature that surrounds us. And when you feel like sharing a smile with someone you meet, then do so with all your heart. - Love life and love yourself.