I love what I do

I am so blessed, I love my job. I love going to work. It nourishes my soul. It inspires me and makes me happy. But this wasn't always the case and it took a great leap of faith to get here.

I quit my job last year, moved cities and had no idea what I was going to do. I just knew I had to go. My inner voice just kept telling me that I had to move on, I had to go even though there was nothing waiting for me at my destination. And it was a real test, a test to see how I would cope with the challenges. But I am happy to say I did OK. I didn't allow myself to let fear or doubt overcome me, I didn't allow myself to get pulled down by focusing on the negatives, what I didn't have or what I had given up. I just kept believing that something was coming, something worth the lack of security and that only by being in that place of total surrender would it be possible for it to come into my reality. And it did come and it came so simply, it was just handed to me really and again it was not something that I had considered but I took it believing that this chain of events were happening for a reason and knowing that when you are fully surrendered you must follow the trail and take what is offered.

It really is true what they say about needing to close one door for another to open for if I hadn't closed the door on my old life I would not have been in a position to be offered or even accept what I have now. So if you ever get guided to throw it all in and change your life then maybe you should listen to the voices in your head because often it is your Soul talking to you trying to guide to to a place where you will find more happiness and fulfilment in your life.  Jump into the abyss because you never know what is waiting on the other side. And there is always another side, always.

Harmony Balance Health

I have been very busy studying over the last 2 years to develop more skills and deepen my knowledge of how to help people find balance and harmony in their health and lives. To acknowledge this I have created a new website Harmony Balance Health! 

I am very excited to about this new stage in my life and the fact that I now have more to offer my clients. The two areas that I have been focusing on through my studies are Yoga and Energetic Healing and it's so amazing how well they overlap and complement each other. Together they truly do demonstrate what is meant by holistic healing and wellbeing. Yoga of course is the sister science of Ayurveda and Energetic Healing deals with the etheric and energetic body and includes the chakras and aura which of course are a major part of Yoga.

These three therapies compliment each other so well from a therapeutic viewpoint as all parts of your being are addressed, mind, body and spirit. I know because I have been using them personally as I have been studying and implementing them into my life. The changes I have seen in myself as I have developed an understanding of the concepts and practices of these amazing therapies has been life changing. 

So please have a look at my site and continue to read this blog. Now that I have more free time I will be posting a lot more and updating both my blog and website with more great articles for you all to read. 

Namaste and blessings of good health and wellbeing to you all

Anthea - Selene 

Coconut Oil

Summer is a great time to swap your cooking oils over to coconut oil. Actually it's not even an oil, it's a fat and just like avocado it's one of those truly delicious good for you fats that you can eat without worry or guilt. Just another of the many gifts that Mother Nature generously gives us. Not only is it delicious and healthy but it also reduces heat in the body, perfect for hot summer days and Pitta imbalances. Try using it in stir fries, baking and any other time you would reach for your sesame, olive or your preferred cooking oil. Give it a try and see what you think.

Sleep according to the doshas

Why is it that we fight sleep so much? Why do we stay up when we are tired instead of going to bed so that we can get the rest our body is telling us we need? Then when we finally do go to bed we have to drag ourselves out of it in the morning, wishing for more time to sleep and rest! Why do we do this? Why do we love sleep so much but never want to go to bed?

Ayurveda says that our days are divided into time frames and these time frames relate to the three doshas (characteristics/constitutions that make up all living things including people) and therefore effect us in different ways. Have you ever noticed that you are really tired but then something happens around 10 o'clock and you get energy again and then don't feel like going to bed until midnight or well beyond? That second wind that kicks in is all due to the element of fire which is strongest from 10pm until 2am. As fire is transformative it's a great time for your body can repair itself and digest the food and thoughts of the day. By sleeping we give our bodies the best chance at doing this. By staying awake we are depriving our bodies of this natural gift and instead waste that energy watching TV, surfing the net or even working! This is not what nature intended.

The next stage in the cycle is between 2 and 6 am. This is the time where the elements of ether and air are strongest and a great time for creativity and dreaming. When we dream we allow our mind to process the events of the day and allow ourselves to delve into the unconscious mind. Even if we don't remember our dreams they are a highly valuable and important process that many psychologists, therapists and even artists have spent their lives honouring. Many people choose to get up at the end of this time period to meditate or do asana (yoga poses) as it's easier to tune into our higher state of consciousness and our mind has cleared itself and is ready for a new day.

As the sun starts to rise the the elements of earth and water begin to dominate and this explains why is can be difficult to get up and we feel sluggish. Have you ever woken up early and felt quite refreshed only to roll over and wake up a few hours later feeling heavy and dull? This is because the elements are at play, if we work with them we feel great but if we don't we will feel it.

So it is not as simple as getting 8 hours of sleep, it really does depend on when we get that sleep. Our body does not run according to a clock on the wall, it runs with the sun and the moon, and with nature and the elements that it is made from. if we honour this relationship we are honouring ourselves and allowing ourselves that best possible chance at wellbeing. I always thought I wasn't a morning person but now after allowing my body to convert back to it's natural rhythms and riding through a bit of a jet lag type type of adjustment I have discovered that I am a morning person. And yes I feel better for it. Give it a try and see how your mind and body react. 

Gift Certificates

Christmas is just around the corner and what better gift to give the ones you love then some good old pampering. Treat your friends or family to an Ayurvedic massage, yoga and meditation classes, or an Ayurvedic consultation. Whatever you give them I'm sure they will love. You can give them the gift certificate for a specific service or leave it up to them how they will use it. Either way they will get a great gift that will make them feel wonderful!

If you would like one, or more, then either drop into my clinic in the city Level 14, 88 Pitt Street Sydney or contact me at antheasayurveda@gmail.com and I will send it to you.

All certificates are valid for 6 months.

New Massage Menu

I am now offering a wider range of massage services designed to fit into people's lunch breaks.  I am also very excited to be offering guided meditations as an add on before a massage. I started doing this with some of my clients in Balmain and had amazing results. It seems to take the client to a deeper level and from the feedback I have been given is a wonderful experience. 

As with all my massages I use use the traditional methods of Ayurveda which include the stimulation of mama points around the body and warm organic sesame oil. I also like to add essential oils to the sesame oil (all oils are certified organic) to further increase the benefits. The oils used are specifically chosen to match your dosha (Ayurvedic constitution) and any imbalances reflected in your current physical and emotional state. The combination of sesame oil, essential oils and mama stimulation relieves tensions, aches and pains on a physical level, as well as working on a deeper celular level to release toxins and emotions deep within the physical structure. 

• My signature 1 hour full body Ayurvedic massage $75 The ultimate massage. An hour of pure pampering from head to toe. Allow yourself to truly unwind, relax and release your tensions.  Discover the pleasures of being indulgent.

• Back, shoulders, arms & neck massage  30 minutes only $45  Release those neck and shoulder tensions and slip into a state of relaxation. Perfect for anybody who spends hours at a desk or computer. 

• Foot & leg massage 30 minutes only  $45 Give your legs and feet a well earned rest and indulge them in some pampering.

• Head & face massage 30 minutes only $45 A beautiful relaxing massage that is sure to bring a smile to your face. 

• Add a 10 minute Guided Meditation to the beginning of your massage $20. Start your massage with a guided meditation and see what a difference it makes. Be guided to connect with the healing energies available to us all and feel how this connection remains throughout the massage.  Has to be experienced to fully understand the beauty of this powerful combination. A highly recommended addition to any massage. 

Available at
Newcastle, Cooranbong & Cessnock

0431 297 010 

antheasayurveda@gmail.com

I'm Moving to the city!

After a wonderful 12 months in Balmain I have decided to move. It was a tough decision but once I saw my new clinic I knew I had found what I was looking for - it has a yoga room!!! I am so excited!  I have always wanted the space to hold small yoga class, up to 8 people, so I can really give each student a real personalised yoga experience and that is exactly what this room is made for.  And with the extra space  I can offer exactly what I have always wanted, all the parts of Ayurveda that I love so much - consultation, massage, yoga, meditation and Pranayama. Did I say I am excited?!

As I am committed to my teaching job until the end of the year I will be there to start with from 4pm - 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Then in the New year I will be also available during the day too which will allow me to offer lunch time yoga classes then eventually meditation and Pranayama courses.  I have also decided to introduce more massages to allow for people who do not have 75 minutes to spare or want a quick massage over lunch, so although the 75 minute massage is perfectly delicious it is not always easy to find the time especially at lunch. I will let you know all about that in my next post.

It's all very inspiring and I am really looking forward to meeting and treating more people and helping them to find nice natural alternatives to bring  more balance to their lives. So if you work or live around Martin Place in the beautiful city of Sydney come along and say hi and experience one of my many Ayurvedic treatments.

My new premises are at AcuSense Suite 68, level 14, 88 Pitt Street Sydney

Looking forward to seeing you there.