Dear Yogis,

Wednesday is such a busy day (and yoga at 1pm today gang!).  How to get everything done is the challenge.  Everyone is literally THROWING themselves into work (or gardening) without adequate preparation, having not paid attention to the fact they have been Covid “resting” for 2 years.  Your brain has made a decision about the best way to “be”, it has formed an opinion, and you have gone against that. This creates (over time) referred pain.  People have opinions about what and where the injury actually is, but most therapist treat the symptoms not the source which can be multiple – well downstream or differentiated from the actual site.

At my Studio Clinic, we (I) see the body as a whole – a “living landscape”, not little areas of wellness punctuated by other areas pulling the fabric of the body down.

 

BACH – A simple system of healing

In my clinic we don’t do just one thing because injury is more complex than most think.  You won’t get last relief just by treating a symptom.  We treat discomfort, or pain, on all levels.

Dr. Bach’s intention was for the Bach Flowers to be a simple system of healing that were available to everyone and easy to use.

This system of treatment  may be used in every household.  To treat at this level, no science, is necessary  apart from the simple methods described in our courses and classes.  Those who will obtain the greatest benefit from this God-sent Gift will be those who keep it pure, free from science, free from theories, because everything in Nature is simple.

 Many students ask me about RESCUE REMEDY.  It is able to be sourced at almost every Pharmacy – even Chemists Warehouse.  I think getting it from an actual herbalist or Bach Therapist is the most useful because you know when the remedy has been formulated.  You also may know where the plants in the remedy were sourced – and hopefully that will be locally.

Bach Rescue Remedy contains Rock Rose, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Star of Bethlehem and Clematis.

The Australian Rescue Remedy by Ian white comprises Angelsword,  Crowea, Dog Rose, Fringed Violet, Grey Spider Flower, Sundew, Waratah.  In my clinic I can use the Bach remedy from Bach (which I prefer), or use that as the beginning and adapt to the client who presents, mostly using my pendulum to make decisions.  This is usually the most effective for me, and ultimately for my clients.  Every person is different therefore every remedy is marginally different, also taking into account the time of the year and the herbs that are available at the time.  Yes, I have them collected and stored, but I am aware that the plant is most powerful at its special time of the year.

Short term usage: 2 drops (4 of Rescue Remedy) to be taken directly into the mouth, added to a beverage of your choice and sipped at intervals – or tapped on the temples on chakra points.
Longer term usage: Add 2 drops (4 drops of Rescue Remedy) of up to 7 remedies into a 30 ml amber dropper bottle.  Take 4 drops at least 4 times a day either directly into the mouth, added a beverage of your choice, or tapped on the temples on chakra points.

HOW I WORK.  I have a number of possibilities depending on what the client needs (rather than what I THINK).  The condition is assessed on a number of levels.  What is happening in the client’s life and their response,  how they are living NOW, and thirdly what they are FEELING.  Then we explore what is needed –  being able to use YOGA, BACH Therapies, BOWEN Massage.  We can also use the ION-KI SPA to move and clear the energy in the meridians.

This combination of therapies is very effective on every level, and also affords the BACH remedies and some other herbs and mushrooms to support them in their healing journey.  They take these herbal and plant remedies with them, having begin the process at the my studio.  We have dried and sliced Reishi, especially mixed herbal teas, Bach and flower/herb remedies, Turkey tail powder SHILAJIT (which is getting rave reviews from clients – a huge energy booster), and my usual oils and essences.  See my books online especially the Bach course, and KANNABIS KITCHEN.

A Lineage of Celtic Wisdom

Dr. Bach regarded HOLLY as one of the two most primary flower essences in all of his repertory. While the Wild Oat is used in a fundamental way to give the soul its orientation to the outer world, the Holly is regarded as the most universally applicable of essences to heal the inner being and to stimulate the basic loving nature of the human soul. Holly should be considered not only as a remedy to administer in specific therapeutic situations, but also as a threshold essence for anyone wishing to advance in flower essence therapy.

Bach’s recognition of the Holly stems from a strong lineage of Celtic wisdom. The Druid initiates developed a sacred alphabet, called the Ogham, based upon the archetypal qualities of trees. The Holly, known in Gaelic as Tinne ruled the eighth moon of the year, or the month of June. The glyph for Holly is that of a spear, meaning literally, “I am a battle-waging spear.”

The Holly speaks to the fierce capacity of the human soul to take the descent into the underworld, bringing inner light into darkness. Thus we can understand the signature of the tree, with its ability to germinate without sunlight, favoring dark, moist conditions that are more strongly related to the downward earth pole. Its stiff, pointed leaves are not unlike thorns or “spears.”

NEW SCHEDULE:

WEKLY STUDIO/ZOOM SCHEDULE  (PLEASE BOOK AHEAD – NO DROP-INS)
ZOOM: Mon. 6.30 Gita, Tues. Herb workshop 7.30, Friday 6.45 Tarot
STUDIO: Mon.1pm (full), Wed. 1pm Restorative, Friday 1pm Hatha,  SATURDAY 1PM RESTORATIVE YOGA.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON:  Thursday 28TH APRIL at 12noon at “The Vic” in Woodend (If you are running a bit late, relax, it’s OK – drop in for dessert).

CONSULTATIONS: Tarot/Bach/Bowen or a combo – by appointment only.  $85 plus remedy (and postage if zooming)
Past-Life (QHHT taught by Dolores Cannon) $250. Group Past Life readings by arrangement.  yogafirst2@bigpond.com

 

SEE YOU ON THE MAT.

NAMASTE – JAHNE

Dear Yogis,

Things are changing, and I have been flagging this in my newsletter.  I am seed saving, increasing space for my vegetable gardens, learning how to do all these things without giving up my “day job” – gardening takes time!  However, there is also the quest to find out how to take care of heat loss from the house, preferably investing in things (at my age) that will give a return in a reasonable time.

I know like me you are looking to save money in your house.  If you are a young person, and live in a suitable house for solar ie no shade from trees, then obviously solar is the way to go, but there is not much rebate now, OK if you are 35 years old.  Plenty of time to repay for solar and batteries.

Batteries which make great sense,  are expensive and in the next few years, cars will arrive in Australia (as they are in Europe) where they have a reverse battery, so we can plug our house into the battery that drives our car.  This would tide us over for emergencies when the lights go out. Do you buy a new car with a reverse battery that can drive house and car, or a battery that can only power the house?

What if like me you are of a certain age, with no cash to splash? then (if you have taken care of draughts, and insulation in the roof as I have) there are options.  Two of these are Double glazing (or retro-fit), or solar/heat loss insulating window films.

This week I will be experiencing a visit from a window film firm.  They send a representative out (prior to your decision),  who will test for solar loss/gain from your windows.  Once this is established, they recommend the correct answer to your window insulation needs.  The cost of film is considerably less than double glazing and less than retro-fit. I think, no matter what your decision is, this is a good place to start.  Knowing about how efficient your curtains, outside shade, etc are in keeping you house warm, before you invest in heaters, glazing etc..

You can DIY if you buy the film from Bunnings, but I would not think it is easy unless you have small windows in which case it could be.  Wrinkles and badly fitted film would drive me nuts, and the film is not inexpensive.    Better to pay for it to be installed professionally in this household (if I go down that route).  I will let you know what is recommended for me, and how much I could save (and then if I do it, how much I do actually save). There are two qualities of window films – one for insulation and one for privacy.  You can’t have both in the one it seems.

ARTMONEY.COM  This is an important “new idea” for us all.
I am an artist and of course I have a bias, but I believe art is important for our mental health.  It is wonderful to have art on your walls that make you feel good.  There is only one test of good art.  If you have a painting on your wall  and then take it down – if you miss it, it was good art, if you don’t miss it, then sell it and re-invest the money.

To help you re-invest (even on a tiny scale), the firm called ART MONEY (art money.com) will help you.  It is a fancy credit card idea.  You pay 10% of the value of the painting in cash to the artist, and commit to ArtMoney for the balance.  Then ArtMoney will cover the balance and pay it to the artist, in the same way that a credit card does, except a credit card will pay the artist 100%, and you don’t need to pay the 10% upfront to the artist (unless you want to).

Commissions gratefully accepted.  House portraits, plant portraits, pets…. email to discuss.  yogafirst2@bigpond.com

HELP:  I plan to do a painting of a small plant called “WAVY MARSHWORT” (Nymphoides crenata) for the Botanical Art Society exhibition in Melbourne mid year.  I have more chance finding it by enlisting your help.  If you know of and can locate the plant – yellow fringed water plant with lotus like leaves), gently pull one from the water..  pat dry or leave it on a kitchen paper overnight, put in a plastic zip lock bag (with stems, leaves, and a bit of root if you can) and post it to me. It is a small plant and should post flat A4.   There are pictures on google just in case you don’t know the plant.  Thank you.

NEW SCHEDULE:

WEKLY STUDIO/ZOOM SCHEDULE  (PLEASE BOOK AHEAD – NO DROP-INS)
ZOOM: Mon. 6.30 Gita, Tues. Herb workshop 7.30, Friday 6.45 Tarot
STUDIO: Mon.1pm (full), Wed. 1pm Restorative, Friday 1pm Hatha,  SATURDAY 1PM RESTORATIVE YOGA.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON:  Thursday 28TH APRIL at 12noon at “The Vic” in Woodend (If you are running a bit late, relax, it’s OK – drop in for dessert).

PAST LIFE/TAROT READINGS – By Appointment. Tarot $85, Past-Life (QHHT taught by Dolores Cannon) $250. Group Past Life readings by arrangement.  yogafirst2@bigpond.com

 

SEE YOU ON THE MAT (How terrific!)

NAMASTE – JAHNE

 

 

Dear Yogis,

JUST A QUICK REMINDER OF NEW YOGA TIMES AND CLASSES FOR WINTER.  
CLASS TIMES:  MON. WED. FRI. SAT 1pm YOGA CLASSES
NEXT YOGA LUNCH:  RSVP.  Thursday 28th April, Victoria Hotel Woodend.

What a great day, only hampered by having to visit Bunnings, but really, it was the blind leading the blind.  I went into buy an Ozito garden tool.  I really like the brand and they are economical and have served me well.  I was told by the staff that I didn’t need to buy a battery, that one battery suited all the Ozito range.  Wrong! Consequently I have to make another trip down there to get a battery or have one posted – one way costs as much as the other, so I might as well bite the bullet and visit AGAIN.  This time armed with more information.  Enough to stymie a well meaning salesperson. It will be a long, long time before I do this again.

We had our monthly yoga lunch this morning (I am writing this Thursday evening) Where were you?  What a hoot, and the food was great, and we didn’t have to wait an hour for it.  I personally prefer the Mount Pub, but I don’t like the long wait for service – though I do understand that hospitality venues are under the pump and the pressures of staff shortages  because of  a. covid problems and b. staff who are doing “other things” after lock-down, or c. are re-training also made possible by covid programs.

ART VENTURES
It is times like this that I am pleased I paint and draw, and can work for myself.  In this way I am never unemployed, and if I am, it is my own fault.  I haven’t paid attention – No-one makes me work.  If my appointment book isn’t full there is only one person to blame.  Me!

I am doing a number of watercolour posters of herbs.  You will find them on instagram and etsy (www.myyogabooks.etsy.com).  I am starting a poster with interesting teapots and herbs.  I stayed up much too late last night doing the drawings.  Starting painting after tea tonite.  I thought I would have tomorrow to do more painting, but I have to go to Bunnings … what a nuisance!

HERBS:  Don’t forget my herbal teas.  They are not meant to be like the teas at Coles.  These are medicinal (as well as nice tasting), and can help ease bloating, heart problems, IBS, tiredness and so on.  I might have a pipe of smoking herbs tonite – I really need a good relax that leaves me bright and bushy tailed to keep on drawing.  Like to try? All on Etsy. www.myyogabooks.etsy.com.

SCHEDULE:

WEKLY STUDIO/ZOOM SCHEDULE  (PLEASE BOOK AHEAD – NO DROP-INS)
ZOOM: Mon. 6.30 Gita, Tues. Herb workshop7.30, Friday 6.45 Tarot
STUDIO: Mon.1pm (full), Wed. 1pm Restorative, Friday 1pm Hatha,  SATURDAY 1PM RESTORATIVE YOGA.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON:  Thursday 28TH APRIL at the Victoria Hotel in Woodend at 12noon (If you are running a bit late, relax, we will still be here – drop in for dessert).

See you on your scooter.  I am still contemplating this with a fabulous grafitti’d helmet! – I REALLY DO NEED A BIT OF FUN IN MY LIFE, and this could do it.

 

NAMASTE – JAHNE