Thursday 16 November 2017

THERAPIST SPOTLIGHT - Karina - Yoga Bristol



My name is Karina and I am a teen and children’s yoga teacher based in Bristol. Previously a Geography teacher, I decided to launch a business combining two of my passions: teaching young people and yoga. My own practice has been hugely enhanced through Zephorium products, so I decided to begin using them in my classes with teenage girls. The spray is a total game-changer. I can say goodbye to the aromas produced by a whole day of P.E lessons in the sports hall, and now the girls walk in and comment on how amazing it smells. A nurturing, safe and inviting space has been created, and so the girls are able to put themselves in the mindset of self-care.


Zephorium- I can’t thank you enough. Those ten minutes of stillness and calm is truly life-changing during a time in their lives where speed of change is amazing, but also overwhelming.
 The biggest impact, however, has been through using the oils at the end of the class during meditation. The girls sit cross-legged with their wrists open on their knees and begin to meditate. I walk around and apply an oil of their choice to their wrists. They then bring their hands in prayer to the space between the brows and continue to breath deeply, taking in the scent.
 

This has not only become their favourite part of the class that they actively tell me they look forward to (fondly nicknamed ‘smelly time’), but a group of girls that walked in giggly and fidgety can take themselves to a place of stillness and internal awareness that astounds me. Zephorium enables this deepening to quietness, mindfulness and relaxation. Suddenly nobody looks at anyone else, giggles at anyone else or even cares about anyone else. Girls have noted:


“I sleep better after your yoga classes.” “If you ask me to be still and relax I can never do it but at the end of the yoga class it’s easy.” 
E: info@karinayogabristol.co.uk





Thursday 23 February 2017

Carrot Oil For A Glowing Complexion



This rejuvenating face serum has a powerful combination of Carrot and Sweet Orange oil along with potentised Carnelian Crystal, designed to encourage freedom and creativity whilst helping to rebalance the Sacral Chakra.
Loaded with vitamins, this oil rejuvenates the skin by intense hydration in the way nature intended. Carrot oil is THE oil for skin regeneration, along with Apricot oil; its lovely colour also imparts a light glow to the skin, perfect for all these cold gloomy days.

As well as rejuvenating the skin, Carrot Oil can also help with:
Healing skin disorders
Preventing wrinkles and stretch marks form appearing
Antioxidant protection
Blood stimulation
Stress reliever

You can also digest pure carrot oil; though please do not digest our face serums, as some have tried! By digesting pure carrot oil it is said to have a number of benefits from being an antiseptic to a detoxifier. Please do your research though before ingesting this oil, as with many essential oils it comes with a few warnings.

As well as Carrot Oil our Carnelian Crystal Face serum is blended with Sweet Orange Oil, often known as ‘the smiley oil’ for its uplifting and refreshing qualities, Apricot Kernal Oil, Sunflower Oil, Vitamin E and Frankincense. With a combination of all these skin super oils its no wonder we are seeing a lovely glow from all those who use this serum.

Natural beauty tip:  place a few drops on your hair too, as carrot oil stimulates hair growth and makes hair smooth and shiny.

Directions for use: Use after cleansing and before moisturising, to ensure the skin receives a nutritional boost. Apply morning and night. Cleanse and tone face, put 1-2 drops of oil on fingertips and gently massage oil into skin paying attention to problem areas. Leave to absorb the vitamins for 5 minutes. Apply moisturiser on top to seal in the natural skin repairing qualities of the oils.

Discover our 7 other face serums, each designed for unique skin types. Each of our Face Serums comes in a beautiful 30ml glass bottle with pipette. Shop online here.

Advisory: please consult a holistic health professional or aromatherapist before using any essential oils.

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Wednesday 22 February 2017

February Therapist Spotlight



Updesh Kaur - Since 1999 I have been involved in self-development work exploring my own natural gifts in the psychic and energy related fields.  Aside from this, after years of physical fitness and sports activity including athletics, boxing and many types of yoga, in 2004 Kundalini yoga found me and I began to merge these two areas of my life.  My spiritual name Updesh Kaur, by which I am known in the yoga community, means one who lives the essence of the Guru's teachings.  Kaur means the Princess/Lioness of God who walks with grace and power throughout her life.

Teaching classes and workshops since 2009, I am very enthusiastic about the healing qualities of Kundalini Yoga. More recently I have been working with sound healing and play singing bowls and Gong. I love the transformation that Kundalini yoga brings to individuals, it can set people free from addictions and help work through blocks. It's great to help combat stress and bring calmness of mind.  Sound is one of the most primal forms of healing. It can help people to manifest their full potential and step into the flow of life. 
 
I use Zephorium aura sprays for space clearing before and during class, once everyone is relaxed I will usually spray a light mist of which ever one I intuitively feel is required for the group. During consultations with one to one clients I light one of the Zephorium candles, heart- rose is a favourite, to help open the heart and communicate clearly. Some of my yoga brothers and sisters use the Zephorium body oils for the practice of ishnan (Early morning cold showers which is a wonderful way to wake up the body and psyche each day.

I find it a blessing to be able to facilitate the elevation of a person and to see the change in their energy field.  To promote personal development just by delivering these teachings is so wonderful.  Sometimes the changes manifest subtly as a more restful night’s sleep, to help relax, or be without feelings of stress in our busy lives.  But either way the results can be seen and felt very quickly.

"Happiness is your Birth right - Live it."  Yogi Bhajan

I am currently facilitating healing workshops for beginners in Kundalini yoga.
Sound healing work-shops which include meditation, mantra, singing bowls and gong. I also provide stress management technique workshops and Mindfulness training for corporate clients. I am a Master in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, I combine these healing energies with Kundalini Yoga, to elevate individuals, to reach their full potential, to free the mind and detoxify the body.
See below for upcoming events.

updesh.kaur@rocketmail.com


www.kundaliniyogaUK.com


Blessings

Updesh Kaur





Mind Body Spirit Fair

Teddington Elleray Hall on 25th March. Where I will be giving a
demonstration of Kundalini yoga meditations to bust stress & sound
healing to detox and relax.

Weekly Class - Monday night is Kundalini yoga 7.30pm (90 min class)-
NO bank holidays.
Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road Teddington
Middlesex TW11 9NN
Drop in £13 advance £50 for 5 (to be used within 6
months) £100 for 11 (to be used within 12 months)

Kundalini yoga meditations, mantras, percussion/gong, sound
healing (2 hour session)  Sunday 6pm
Southall Kundalini Yoga Centre (use side door)
First Floor Sikh Resource centre, Featherstone Terrace
Southall, Middlesex UB2 5AA
(Large public car park in Featherstone Road)
Drop in £10 no advance tickets available