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Creating a mindful home environment.
By Angelina Nizzardi
C
reating a mindful home
environment of any kind is
enhanced with clean and clear
space. Simplicity is key. Keep
surfaces free from accumulated
clutter and put storage space in place for
those things that tend to be strewn over
tables and floors at the end of the day.
Creating clear space in your home eases
distraction and improves your engagement
and enjoyment of the environment. The
cleared physical space is reflected in a settled
mind, quietening thoughts and allowing
mindful movement and space to breathe.
Choose key objects with meaning.
Replace the clutter with thoughtfully placed
objects that connect with you. This can be
a painting, photographs, memorabilia, gifts
from loved ones or spiritual pieces that
bring to mind joy, gratitude, peace and calm.
Your living space then becomes a place of
restoration and sanctuary bringing to mind
all that you appreciate and love.Ritual space
Create a ritual space in a mindful home.
Choose a quiet corner to establish
some simple rituals that bring you to the
present moment. It might be lighting an
aromatherapy candle or incense. Sitting on
a plump cushion to enjoy a leisurely cup of
tea. Tending to houseplants or writing a few
daily notes in a journal. I like to burn sage in
my home as a ritual that cleanses my space
and refocuses my attention on all I have
for which I am grateful. Mindfulness rituals
are about fully engaging with the activity so
take your time and enjoy creating the space.
Place your objects in a dedicated space
that you keep sacred. This can be a simple
wooden table or even windowsill if space isBilateral relations
Yoga is going from strength-to-strength in China, bringing together two of Asia’s great
rivals. The China-India Yoga College, opened last year in Kunming, has drawn thousands of
followers to its free classes. China’s first yoga college is based in Kunming’s Yunnan Minzu
(Nationalities) University. College deputy director Lu Fang said more than 70 teachers had
been trained up and nearly 3,000 people had participated in free classes. He said more
Chinese people wanted to learn from Indian yoga masters. “They not only learn yoga
positions, but also sutras, philosophy, culture and dining habits from the Indian tutors.”Scientific research
The Indian government has received over 600 proposals from scientists and academics
to conduct research under its Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)
programme. The scheme is aimed at encouraging scientific research on the effects
of yoga and meditation on physical and mental health and on cognitive functioning
in healthy people as well as in patients with disorders. The Ministry of Science and
Technology in New Delhi will now shortlist around 25 proposals. Organisations such
as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences have submitted bids,
according to secretary Ashutosh Sharma.
om beginnings
India
China
Naturalbodies
http://www.naturalbodies.co.uk
Gary Carter shows how a thorough knowledge
of anatomy can help teachers to make intelligent
choices about the way they teach their pupils. His
workshops involve the use of props, illustrations,
and hands-on work in class to help demonstrate
the principles that underlie the practice.
These courses of experiential anatomy will run
for nine weekends (approx. 1 per month), exploring
the anatomy of movement in relation to asana
practice and Pilates Practice, movement analysis and
3-D work. It will encourage teachers to “see” their
students more clearly, thus helping with rehabilitative
issues. The course aims to help teachers take a
flexible, intelligent approach to Yoga and Pilates,
Gyrotonics and with individual students.
Including newer understandings of the Fascial
and Elastic Body in Movement. New findings of
Gravity Relationships to movement.New courses now booking:
London • Yoga Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- starting October 2016 – July 2017
London Pilates Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- October 2016 – August 2017
Edinburgh • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting mid 2017Leeds • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting mid 2017Early Bird discounts availaBlE
For booking details please contact:
[email protected]
Call +44 (0)7778 403578A 9 weekend Course
structural, Functional and experiential
Anatomy for Movement for Yoga TeachersGary Carter’s
Anatomy &
Myofascial Movement
Course for
Yoga Teachers^
Gary Carter’s
Anatomy & Myofascial
Movement Course for
Yoga Teachers
A 10 weekend Course
structural, Functional and experiential
Anatomy for Movement
for Yoga TeachersBilateral relations
Yoga is going from strength-to-strength in China, bringing together two of Asia’s great
rivals. The China-India Yoga College, opened last year in Kunming, has drawn thousands of
followers to its free classes. China’s first yoga college is based in Kunming’s Yunnan Minzu
(Nationalities) University. College deputy director Lu Fang said more than 70 teachers had
been trained up and nearly 3,000 people had participated in free classes. He said more
Chinese people wanted to learn from Indian yoga masters. “They not only learn yoga
positions, but also sutras, philosophy, culture and dining habits from the Indian tutors.”Scientific research
The Indian government has received over 600 proposals from scientists and academics
to conduct research under its Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)
programme. The scheme is aimed at encouraging scientific research on the effects
of yoga and meditation on physical and mental health and on cognitive functioning
in healthy people as well as in patients with disorders. The Ministry of Science and
Technology in New Delhi will now shortlist around 25 proposals. Organisations such
as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences have submitted bids,
according to secretary Ashutosh Sharma.om beginnings
India
China
Naturalbodies
http://www.naturalbodies.co.uk
Gary Carter shows how a thorough knowledge
of anatomy can help teachers to make intelligent
choices about the way they teach their pupils. His
workshops involve the use of props, illustrations,
and hands-on work in class to help demonstrate
the principles that underlie the practice.
These courses of experiential anatomy will run
for nine weekends (approx. 1 per month), exploring
the anatomy of movement in relation to asana
practice and Pilates Practice, movement analysis and
3-D work. It will encourage teachers to “see” their
students more clearly, thus helping with rehabilitative
issues. The course aims to help teachers take a
flexible, intelligent approach to Yoga and Pilates,
Gyrotonics and with individual students.
Including newer understandings of the Fascial
and Elastic Body in Movement. New findings of
Gravity Relationships to movement.New courses now booking:
London • Yoga Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- starting October 2016 – July 2017
London Pilates Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- October 2016 – August 2017
Edinburgh • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting mid 2017Leeds • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting mid 2017
Early Bird discounts availaBlEFor booking details please contact:
[email protected]
Call +44 (0)7778 403578A 9 weekend Course
structural, Functional and experiential
Anatomy for Movement for Yoga TeachersGary Carter’s
Anatomy &
Myofascial Movement
Course for
Yoga Teachers^
Gary Carter shows how a thorough knowledge
of anatomy can help teachers to make intelligent
choices about the way they teach their pupils.
His workshops involve the use of props,
illustrations, and hands-on work in class to help
demonstrate the principles that underlie the
practice.
These courses of experiential anatomy will
run for ten weekends (approx. 1 per month),
exploring the anatomy of movement in relation
to asana practice and Pilates Practice, movement
analysis and 3-D work. It will encourage teachers
to “see” their students more clearly, thus
helping with rehabilitative issues. The course
aims to help teachers take a flexible, intelligent
approach to Yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics and other
movement practices.Including newer understandings of the Fascial
and Elastic Body in Movement. New findings of
Gravity Relationships to movement.New courses now booking:
Edinburgh • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting mid 2017Leeds • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting mid 2017London • Yoga Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- starting early 2018
Anatomy workshops in Dublin • Vienna • Goa •
Stockholm in 2017 and 2018EArlY BirD Discounts AVAilABlE
For booking details please contact:
[email protected]
Call +44 (0)7778 403578
Bilateral relations
Yoga is going from strength-to-strength in China, bringing together two of Asia’s great
rivals. The China-India Yoga College, opened last year in Kunming, has drawn thousands of
followers to its free classes. China’s first yoga college is based in Kunming’s Yunnan Minzu
(Nationalities) University. College deputy director Lu Fang said more than 70 teachers had
been trained up and nearly 3,000 people had participated in free classes. He said more
Chinese people wanted to learn from Indian yoga masters. “They not only learn yoga
positions, but also sutras, philosophy, culture and dining habits from the Indian tutors.”Scientific research
The Indian government has received over 600 proposals from scientists and academics
to conduct research under its Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)
programme. The scheme is aimed at encouraging scientific research on the effects
of yoga and meditation on physical and mental health and on cognitive functioning
in healthy people as well as in patients with disorders. The Ministry of Science and
Technology in New Delhi will now shortlist around 25 proposals. Organisations such
as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences have submitted bids,
according to secretary Ashutosh Sharma.om beginnings
India
China
Naturalbodies
http://www.naturalbodies.co.uk
Gary Carter shows how a thorough knowledge
of anatomy can help teachers to make intelligent
choices about the way they teach their pupils. His
workshops involve the use of props, illustrations,
and hands-on work in class to help demonstrate
the principles that underlie the practice.
These courses of experiential anatomy will run
for nine weekends (approx. 1 per month), exploring
the anatomy of movement in relation to asana
practice and Pilates Practice, movement analysis and
3-D work. It will encourage teachers to “see” their
students more clearly, thus helping with rehabilitative
issues. The course aims to help teachers take a
flexible, intelligent approach to Yoga and Pilates,
Gyrotonics and with individual students.
Including newer understandings of the Fascial
and Elastic Body in Movement. New findings of
Gravity Relationships to movement.New courses now booking:
London • Yoga Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- starting October 2016 – July 2017
London Pilates Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- October 2016 – August 2017
Edinburgh • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting mid 2017Leeds • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting mid 2017
Early Bird discounts availaBlEFor booking details please contact:
[email protected]
Call +44 (0)7778 403578A 9 weekend Course
structural, Functional and experiential
Anatomy for Movement for Yoga TeachersGary Carter’s
Anatomy &
Myofascial Movement
Course for
Yoga Teachers^
Bilateral relations
Yoga is going from strength-to-strength in China, bringing together two of Asia’s great
rivals. The China-India Yoga College, opened last year in Kunming, has drawn thousands of
followers to its free classes. China’s first yoga college is based in Kunming’s Yunnan Minzu
(Nationalities) University. College deputy director Lu Fang said more than 70 teachers had
been trained up and nearly 3,000 people had participated in free classes. He said more
Chinese people wanted to learn from Indian yoga masters. “They not only learn yoga
positions, but also sutras, philosophy, culture and dining habits from the Indian tutors.”Scientific research
The Indian government has received over 600 proposals from scientists and academics
to conduct research under its Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)
programme. The scheme is aimed at encouraging scientific research on the effects
of yoga and meditation on physical and mental health and on cognitive functioning
in healthy people as well as in patients with disorders. The Ministry of Science and
Technology in New Delhi will now shortlist around 25 proposals. Organisations such
as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences have submitted bids,
according to secretary Ashutosh Sharma.om beginnings
India
China
Naturalbodies
http://www.naturalbodies.co.uk
Gary Carter shows how a thorough knowledge
of anatomy can help teachers to make intelligent
choices about the way they teach their pupils. His
workshops involve the use of props, illustrations,
and hands-on work in class to help demonstrate
the principles that underlie the practice.
These courses of experiential anatomy will run
for nine weekends (approx. 1 per month), exploring
the anatomy of movement in relation to asana
practice and Pilates Practice, movement analysis and
3-D work. It will encourage teachers to “see” their
students more clearly, thus helping with rehabilitative
issues. The course aims to help teachers take a
flexible, intelligent approach to Yoga and Pilates,
Gyrotonics and with individual students.
Including newer understandings of the Fascial
and Elastic Body in Movement. New findings of
Gravity Relationships to movement.New courses now booking:
London • Yoga Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- starting October 2016 – July 2017
London Pilates Myofascial Movement Anatomy
- October 2016 – August 2017
Edinburgh • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting mid 2017Leeds • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting mid 2017Early Bird discounts availaBlE
For booking details please contact:
[email protected]
Call +44 (0)7778 403578A 9 weekend Course
structural, Functional and experiential
Anatomy for Movement for Yoga TeachersGary Carter’s
Anatomy &
Myofascial Movement
Course for
Yoga Teachers^
Gary Carter’s
Anatomy & Myofascial
Movement Course for
Yoga Teachers
A 10 weekend Course
structural, Functional and experiential
Anatomy for Movement
for Yoga TeachersBilateral relations
Yoga is going from strength-to-strength in China, bringing together two of Asia’s great
rivals. The China-India Yoga College, opened last year in Kunming, has drawn thousands of
followers to its free classes. China’s first yoga college is based in Kunming’s Yunnan Minzu
(Nationalities) University. College deputy director Lu Fang said more than 70 teachers had
been trained up and nearly 3,000 people had participated in free classes. He said more
Chinese people wanted to learn from Indian yoga masters. “They not only learn yoga
positions, but also sutras, philosophy, culture and dining habits from the Indian tutors.”Scientific research
The Indian government has received over 600 proposals from scientists and academics
to conduct research under its Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)
programme. The scheme is aimed at encouraging scientific research on the effects
of yoga and meditation on physical and mental health and on cognitive functioning
in healthy people as well as in patients with disorders. The Ministry of Science and
Technology in New Delhi will now shortlist around 25 proposals. Organisations such
as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences have submitted bids,
according to secretary Ashutosh Sharma.om beginnings
India
China
Naturalbodies
http://www.naturalbodies.co.uk
Gary Carter shows how a thorough knowledge
of anatomy can help teachers to make intelligent
choices about the way they teach their pupils. His
workshops involve the use of props, illustrations,
and hands-on work in class to help demonstrate
the principles that underlie the practice.
These courses of experiential anatomy will run
for nine weekends (approx. 1 per month), exploring
the anatomy of movement in relation to asana
practice and Pilates Practice, movement analysis and
3-D work. It will encourage teachers to “see” their
students more clearly, thus helping with rehabilitative
issues. The course aims to help teachers take a
flexible, intelligent approach to Yoga and Pilates,
Gyrotonics and with individual students.
Including newer understandings of the Fascial
and Elastic Body in Movement. New findings of
Gravity Relationships to movement.New courses now booking:London • Yoga Myofascial Movement Anatomy- starting October 2016 – July 2017
London Pilates Myofascial Movement Anatomy- October 2016 – August 2017
Edinburgh • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting mid 2017Leeds • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting mid 2017
Early Bird discounts availaBlEFor booking details please contact:
[email protected]
Call +44 (0)7778 403578A 9 weekend Course
structural, Functional and experiential
Anatomy for Movement for Yoga TeachersGary Carter’s
Anatomy &
Myofascial Movement
Course for
Yoga Teachers^
Gary Carter shows how a thorough knowledge
of anatomy can help teachers to make intelligent
choices about the way they teach their pupils.
His workshops involve the use of props,
illustrations, and hands-on work in class to help
demonstrate the principles that underlie the
practice.
These courses of experiential anatomy will
run for ten weekends (approx. 1 per month),
exploring the anatomy of movement in relation
to asana practice and Pilates Practice, movement
analysis and 3-D work. It will encourage teachers
to “see” their students more clearly, thus
helping with rehabilitative issues. The course
aims to help teachers take a flexible, intelligent
approach to Yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics and other
movement practices.Including newer understandings of the Fascial
and Elastic Body in Movement. New findings of
Gravity Relationships to movement.New courses now booking:Edinburgh • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting mid 2017Leeds • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting mid 2017London • Yoga Myofascial Movement Anatomy- starting early 2018
Anatomy workshops in Dublin • Vienna • Goa •
Stockholm in 2017 and 2018EArlY BirD Discounts AVAilABlE
For booking details please contact:
[email protected]
Call +44 (0)7778 403578
Bilateral relations
Yoga is going from strength-to-strength in China, bringing together two of Asia’s great
rivals. The China-India Yoga College, opened last year in Kunming, has drawn thousands of
followers to its free classes. China’s first yoga college is based in Kunming’s Yunnan Minzu
(Nationalities) University. College deputy director Lu Fang said more than 70 teachers had
been trained up and nearly 3,000 people had participated in free classes. He said more
Chinese people wanted to learn from Indian yoga masters. “They not only learn yoga
positions, but also sutras, philosophy, culture and dining habits from the Indian tutors.”Scientific research
The Indian government has received over 600 proposals from scientists and academics
to conduct research under its Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)
programme. The scheme is aimed at encouraging scientific research on the effects
of yoga and meditation on physical and mental health and on cognitive functioning
in healthy people as well as in patients with disorders. The Ministry of Science and
Technology in New Delhi will now shortlist around 25 proposals. Organisations such
as the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences have submitted bids,
according to secretary Ashutosh Sharma.om beginnings
India
China
Naturalbodies
http://www.naturalbodies.co.uk
Gary Carter shows how a thorough knowledge
of anatomy can help teachers to make intelligent
choices about the way they teach their pupils. His
workshops involve the use of props, illustrations,
and hands-on work in class to help demonstrate
the principles that underlie the practice.
These courses of experiential anatomy will run
for nine weekends (approx. 1 per month), exploring
the anatomy of movement in relation to asana
practice and Pilates Practice, movement analysis and
3-D work. It will encourage teachers to “see” their
students more clearly, thus helping with rehabilitative
issues. The course aims to help teachers take a
flexible, intelligent approach to Yoga and Pilates,
Gyrotonics and with individual students.
Including newer understandings of the Fascial
and Elastic Body in Movement. New findings of
Gravity Relationships to movement.New courses now booking:London • Yoga Myofascial Movement Anatomy- starting October 2016 – July 2017
London Pilates Myofascial Movement Anatomy- October 2016 – August 2017
Edinburgh • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting mid 2017Leeds • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting mid 2017
Early Bird discounts availaBlEFor booking details please contact:
[email protected]
Call +44 (0)7778 403578A 9 weekend Course
structural, Functional and experiential
Anatomy for Movement for Yoga TeachersGary Carter’s
Anatomy &
Myofascial Movement
Course for
Yoga Teachers^
New courses now booking:
Bath • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial Movement
Anatomy • starting September 2018
Stockholm • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting
January 2019
Stockbridge • Yoga & Pilates Myofascial
Movement Anatomy • starting
October 2019Anatomy workshops in Spain, Vienna,
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS AVAILABLEtight. Choose calm colours, natural textures
and fabrics that enhance your daily exercise
in conscious living. Linen, bamboo, cotton
wood, flowers and houseplants are great
additions to a mindful home.Engaging the senses
Light, sound and aroma all enhance a
mindful ambiance in the home. If you return
to your space feeling frazzled they can
also be a quick way to return to the senses,
centre yourself and restore emotional
and physical balance. Soothing music in
the home can quieten the mind’s chatter.
Choose essential oils such as lavender, ylang
ylang or bergamot to diffuse into your space.
Sit with the aroma and practice mindfulness
of the breath simply following its natural flow.
Allow as much natural light into your home
as possible. Choose subtle lighting that
envelopes you with a comforting glow. Sitting
with a natural salt lamp encourages the calm
of quiet introspection. Similarly, the flicker of
candlelight is soothing whilst reducing stress
and increasing awareness.
Sitting with candlelight is a common
meditative practice.
Remember there is much you can do to
adopt mindful practice once you have created
a sanctuary of calm. The zen teaching of
opening and closing a door is a subtle
mindful practice you can adopt in your home
that helps bring awareness to the space.
Practice awareness of moving from one
room in your home to another. Open each
door slowly and consciously acknowledge
the beautiful home you have created, whilst
moving mindfully into the room.^Angelina Nizzardi is founder of Green
Goddess (greengoddesswellness.com)“Your living space
then becomes a place
of restoration and
sanctuary bringing
to mind all that you
appreciate and love.”Worldmags.net