by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 7, 2013 | Alternative Therapy, Other
What exactly is a positive affirmation? An affirmation is a positive statement used to bring about a desired situation.
Let’s not over complicate it, that’s all it is. It’s something that we say to ourselves to create what we want. “But I’d feel silly talking to myself” I hear you say. Have you noticed that voice in your head though that does talk to you? Usually in a negative way?
So, if you’re going to talk to yourself anyway, why not say good things, nurturing things, things that will change your life for the better?!
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There is a cafe in San Francisco that has made affirmations a major part of their theme, the menu at The Gratitude Cafe is in the form of affirmations such as:
I AM DAZZLING
Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, avocado, Caesar dressing, capers and Brazil nut Parmesan
I AM COMPLETE
Mediterranean plate with almond hummus, olive tapenade, live falafels, cucumber tzatziki salad and a live cracker
and
I AM ETERNALLY BLESSED
Cold-processed espresso milkshake ( I think this may be my favourite 🙂 )
How awesome is that! Fabulous food and the opportunity to set up your day in a powerful, positive manner.
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There are countless stories of people who've healed themselves and changed their lives through affirmations, from Louise Hay who cured herself of cancer to Australian Denise Duffield-Thomas who created her dream job through affirmations and visualisation, as well as using the Law of Attraction.
Add to that the fact that they're an inexpensive (can't get better than free) thing to add to your routine – why not give them a try yourself?
The best affirmations are simple and easy to remember and repeat, “Every day in every way I'm getting better and better” is an oldie but a goodie, and if it's good enough for Tony Robbins who am I to argue.
Make sure to say them in the positive, present tense for example, “I am the perfect weight for me” rather than, “I will lose weight” which implies at some time in the future you will lose some weight.
Affirmations can be used for any area of life you can think of, and Tony Robbins (yes again) even talks about a couple who used affirmations to win the lottery.
What will you use affirmations for?
On a side note I’ve found these amazing people who also add your own personal affirmations to meditation music to make them even more powerful, these are awesome if you want to take it to the next level.
I’d love for you to choose just one affirmation and use it in as many ways as possible, say it out loud, say it to yourself while looking in the mirror, write it down ten times a day.
In the comment box below I'd love to hear about your results!
Bubbles of Love from me to you!
Written by Chizelle, leading The Ultimate Self-love Revolution, writer, speaker and hostess of Chizelle TV
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 6, 2013 | Events, Other, Yoga
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If you’ve ever questioned ‘Who am I?' and ‘What is my life purpose?’, or wanted to know how to apply the practise of yoga beyond the mat, then this rare three day workshop is for you. It is suitable for everyone, from those with no yoga experience to advanced practitioners, there will be a mix of asanas to help release tension, meditation techniques, and philosophy to help with self-enquiry. If you're wondering what you're doing with your life, feeling stuck, wanting to learn how to slow down and find time to do the things you love, learn to find balance or how to live a more fulfilling life – then this is the workshop for you!
Join Stephan Kahlert as he takes you on a journey to discover your authentic self and dharma, or ‘life purpose’. When we are in tune with our dharma, we live a fulfilled life with more joy and less struggle.
Stephan’s way of explaining even the most difficult philosophical riddles is fun and easy to understand. You’ll be inspired, entertained and leave with a new sense of purpose in life.
Take a journey inwards and learn how yoga can illuminate your path by understanding:
* Obstacles on the path to freedom
* The ethical framework of a yogic lifestyle
* Breath and meditation, the gateway to higher consciousness
* What is karma and how does it impact your path?
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Stephan Kahlert, is a respected philosophy and meditation teacher, therapist, counsellor and a lover of life. He met his first teacher, the late Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh known world-wide as Osho in 1980 and was initiated in Poona, India. Stephan's passion is Jnana yoga and the path of knowledge. His motivation is to communicate, inspire and mentor students in discovering the silence and bliss hidden within each of us.
Visit www.yogabeyondthemat.org for more details.
Stephan has an amazing way of helping people who are wanting to make changes in their lives so they are living fully and with joy – Bookings for this unmissable three day event (you can choose to book in for one day, or all three) based at Twisting Fish Yoga Studio in Claremont, are available by contacting Erica:
* Email twistingfishworkshops@hotmail.com
* Call Erica on 0406 278 248
Mention Wellness WA when booking to receive a 15% discount!
Check out the Facebook event page for more details!
I hope to see you there! 🙂
This is a sponsored post, as always though, we will only bring you posts with content we think you will find relevant & inspiring!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
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by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 4, 2013 | Other
Notox box is a monthly box filled with handpicked natural, organic and eco products! It allows us wellness lovers to spoil ourselves with a box full of goodies delivered right to the doorstep every month. The products are all natural, safe & eco conscious. Notox box does the research for you, so you can sit back and enjoy!
Wellness WA has teamed up with Notox box this month to offer three super lucky readers the opportunity to experience the gorgeous March box pictured above – you'll be thrilled with the assortment of conscious goodies, including…
♥ Clay Mask
♥ Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion
♥ Soap nuts!
♥ Raw Acai Bar
♥ Cute biodegradable foodware
♥ Biodynamic brown rice
This goodie box will delight any wellness fan! To be in with a chance to win, just do the following:
1. Like Notox box on Facebook. Entrants will also be added to the Notox Box mailing list.
2. Leave a comment on this post with your best tip for starting a non toxic day!
3. Keep your fingers crossed 🙂
Good luck! Winners will be drawn on Monday 18 March 2013!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 3, 2013 | At Home, Products, Reviews
What better way to start a weekend than with a facial? Make that an ‘at home’ facial using one of the finest skin care brands, Arbonne. Now you’re talking!
The lovely Maryanna Lucror treated me to an Ultimate Facial last weekend, and my skincare resolutions for 2013 (to stick to using one brand) are now set in stone. Luckily, Arbonne is a product that my skin knows and loves (I have never had clearer, more glowing skin than when I used to use it), so I’m looking forward to getting that glow back!
♥ The beautiful Arbon, how amazing does it look?!
Hailing from the Swiss village Arbon, the highly regarded, premium skincare brand is inspired by nature and each product contains clinically proven and botanically based ingredients, which, in combination with meticulous research and testing, exceeds industry standards for purity.
My facial began with Arbonne’s FC5 Purifying Cleanser + Toner, a lightweight formula designed to simultaneously cleanse and tone the skin while visibly reducing oiliness. Ingredients include witch hazel and strawberry cells – yum! This was followed by the FC5 Exfoliating New Cell Scrub, a vitamin rich exfoliant with a slightly clay-based texture. The scrub feels warm on application and tingles slightly as it deeply purifies to reveal fresher, brighter skin. I love this scrub, and use it 3 times a week now!
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My skin was then treated to the RE9 Cellular Renewal Masque – its key ingredients include pineapple, papaya enzymes and algae extract, which function to improve skin tone and texture and minimise pores. What I loved about this masque was that it didn’t dry and harden, which can be very harsh on the skin, particularly if it is sensitive. This masque is actually equivalent to two dermabrasion sessions (but without the risk) so to replenish the skins moisture, Maryanna applied the FC5 Skin Conditioning Oil. The oil hydrates, conditions and softens without being greasy or heavy on the skin.
I have quite dry skin, so to give it that extra moisture boost, the FC5 Intense Hydration Mask was then applied. This is a lighter, gel based mask containing fresh mango, sunflower seed oil and pomegranate extract. The RE9 Regenerating Toner was spritzed gently on my skin, followed by RE9 Eye Crème and FC5 Oil Absorbing Day Lotion with SPF 15.
♥ My Arbonne goodies!
The Arbonne Ultimate Facial was such a treat. It was relaxing, informative and luxurious and a product I really believe in. Since the facial, I ordered the FC5 Complexion Revitalizing Set and have been using it religiously! My skin loves me for it.
To purchase Arbonne or to find out more, contact Maryanna at lucror2010@hotmail.com
Or check out the Arbonne website https://www.arbonneinternational.com.au/
Do you have a favourite skincare brand that you have always used? Or have you tried Arbonne? I'd love to chat in the comments below!
Review by Lucy, Arbonne convert and preacher!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Mar 1, 2013 | At Home, Exercise, Products, Reviews, Yoga
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If the thought of coming home from a day at the office and being whisked away on a Balinese yoga retreat appeals to you… then this is the next best thing! Filmed in the midst of a serene Balinese backdrop, Eoinn Finn's 6 DVD Blissology Project contains a Vinyasa Flow yoga and meditation routine for each weekday and one for the weekend, and at just $30 from Amazon it's a real bargain! Each day focuses on a different area of the body and mind to guide you through the week.
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Eoin is a well-known Canadian yogi and surfer who has studied and taught yoga and meditation for many years. He regularly teaches workshops and holds retreats as well as having a line of DVDs. Eoin was also one of Lululemon’s first ambassadors!
He describes Blissology on his website as “the art of consciously finding the balance between one’s personal desires and our impact on the web of life. It is not just a brand but a way of being. It is a path of interconnectedness and love.”
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Eoin approaches yoga holistically, encouraging us to adopt its philosophy into our everyday lives. There is no reason not to get some yoga practise in every day with this DVD set, with each weekday disc giving you the option of a ‘quickie’ (usually around 30-35 minutes)if you’re strapped for time, or a longer routine of around 45-55 minutes if you are after a more intense session. If you’re new to the world of yoga there are beginner’s options throughout, as well as a reference guide to help you perfect those postures.
If you are looking for more of a challenge, there are alternatives during each session to help you push yourself further. Every routine also finishes with a 10 minute meditation to keep you grounded, present and feeling like you don’t have a worry in the world.
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Practising yoga at home with the assistance of a DVD is a great complement to your usual yoga or fitness routine, and is an excellent option for those of us who don’t always have time for classes before or after work, or who may not be in a position to commit to a full membership or course.
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If you are a true beginner this is an enjoyable introduction to the yoga lifestyle, however I would recommend that you do combine your at-home practise with some guided sessions at your local yoga studio in order to truly understand and master the various postures and sequences, and of course to avoid injuring yourself.
You can even pop the DVD into your laptop, take it outdoors and practise in the park or at the beach… I can’t think of a better way to shut out the world and get some quality me-time in!
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The DVD can be purchased in-store at Lululemon, or online at Amazon. You can also find Eoin’s range of other videos on the Blissology website, which can all be downloaded straight to iTunes.
I'd love to hear if you've tried the Blissology DVD's, or are keen to, and what your favourite yoga DVD's are at the moment – so leave a comment below!
Review by Alice – yoga-lover who would really like to attend a retreat in Bali sometime soon!
Be well,
xoxo
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