FINDING ZEN

NAMASTE – I think the following events will definitely allow you to find some ZEN 🙂  We have a wonderful lady – Sahaja who is visiting from Australia and offering 2 FREE Workshops to help you connect with your Soul and inner being.  Clare, Monika and myself are offering a day of yoga in our:  Yoga, Meditation and Mala Making Day and this day is being offered as a GrabOne Deal TODAY!

Plus to encourage you into a regular yoga practice for – today – you can buy 5 or 10 session cards at half price.

Tomorrow the bad weather is supposed to hit – so why not make the trip to the studio and hunker in with reiki, reflexology, crystals, free seminars, tarot & palmistry, live music and simply a great vibe.

FREE SEMINARS @ WHISPERED SECRETS HOLISTIC MARKET SAT 15 MARCH

11.00am      Introduction to Palmistry with Mareka

12.00pm     Sacred Moment – celebrating & acknowledging the sacred in our everyday lives with chant, poetry & heart sharing with Emma Bickley

1.00pm        Easy to follow tips to harmonise your home with Feng Shui with author Karina Himayla

2.00pm      Simply Stillness Meditation with Jeffree Clarkson

TRUE NATURE WITH SAHAJA

An invitation to meet your True Self through self inquiry, connect with like-minded people and give yourself the time to rest deeply in silence.

Sahaja is offering 2 FREE Workshops:

Tuesday 25 March  7.30-9.30pm

Wednesday 26 March  2.00-4.00pm

If you would like to attend please book: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

YOGA, MEDITATION & MALA MAKING DAY

Sunday 6 April  10.00 – 3.00pm

A day of yoga with Whispered Secrets.  Join Annie, Clare & Monika and experience Vinyasa (Flow) yoga, Yin Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation.

Plus Clare will demonstrate and share her delicious Bliss Balls – full of wholesome goodness.  Annie will help you string your own mala (prayer beads) and guide you in their use.  Monika will continue the Bliss theme with peaceful, healing Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation).

CREATIVE – FUN – BLISSFULL ……….please book your space early: whisperedsecretyoga@gmail.com

Great to see you all making your way back to your mats.  Full details of all events are on the website: http://www.whisperedsecretsyoga.com

Om Shanti (Peace)

Annie

Namaste

Before we fly into March – just a quick reminder that Liz Weatherly is running her “Achieving Positive Change” Workshop this coming weekend Saturday & Sunday 22/23rd February – inspiring you to create a happy and fulfilled life. Full details can be found on “Upcoming Events”.

HEALING YOGA CLASS – Saturday 1 March from 3.30 – 5.00pm

This class is by donation and perfect for all levels.  Posture work is minimal and Emma from Soul Sounds accompanies the class with beautiful song and sound.  This month we will be balancing the chakras with mantra and mudra plus restoring and healing with yoga nidra – a touch of bliss!

FREE MEDITATION CLASS  with JEFFREE CLARKSON

Monday 3 March     7.30 – 9.30pm

Join Jeffree for a FREE INTRODUCTION to his Simply Stillness Meditation Class – a delightful way to experience the positive effects of meditation.  Please book your space.

Jeffree will then be running another 3 week course starting

Monday 10 March from 7.30 – 9.30pm

in his easy and flowing style of meditation to still the mind, increase well-being and vitality.  Plus you get a free 20 minute CD of Jeffree’s music to take home and inspire you to a regular meditation practice.

Registration:  $65    Beneficiaries:  $45   Graduates Revisit:  $30

Bookings Essential:  email: jeffree@jeffclarkson.com  or phone: 027 446 8714  Or Annie: 021 379 286

REIKI SHARE GROUP – Saturday 8 March  11.00 – 1.00pm

An energy healing session open to all.  Cost: $10 🙂

HARDTAIL YOGA WEAR

Saturday 8 March    2.00 – 4.00pm

Laurie is back from the States with new stock and always with a few special ‘one off ‘ items.  Come and join us for a relaxed yoga wear shopping experience.  You’ll love the fabrics, colours, designs and the cute little dresses!!

Cheque or cash only please.

TEA, BEADS, MACRAME – JEWELLERY MAKING WORKSHOP

Sunday 9 March   10.00 – 4.00pm

This month we are learning how to wrap around a stone, crystal or coin.  Feel free to bring in a favourite crystal or choose from Trishs’ great selection.  I’ll help you weave the magic and Trish will inspire you with the healing properties of the crystals.

Fun .. and you go home with a beautiful pendant and a new skill.

Spaces are limited – so book now: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com or Annie: 021 379 286

Cost: $50 and please bring a plate for a shared lunch.

Findings and crystals chosen are an extra cost.

Next Whispered Secrets Holistic Market/WellBeing Experience

Saturday 15 March  11.00 – 4.00pm

CRYSTAL BOWL & DIDGERIDOO MEDITATION

with Bev & Jason

Thursday 27 February 7.30 – 9.30pm

Cost: $30

Oms n Light

Annie

BANANA BERRY ‘ICE CREAM’

Yes – it’s dairy free and healthy 🙂 And perfect for a sizzling summer day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECIPE

5 frozen bananas (peeled, cut into chunks and placed in freezer bag to freeze)

2 cups frozen raspberries (or berries of choice)

2 TB agave syrup

Water

Place the banana chunks & berries in a food processor and process.  Add the agave syrup (maple syrup or honey) and keep processing. You will need to stop regularly and scrape down the sides.  Start to drizzle in water to help the mixture to smooth.  Less water will keep a thicker, creamier consistency – more water, more of a sorbet consistency.

Serve straight away – or freeze.  This will keep for about 2 weeks in the freezer (might not last that long!).

Enjoy 🙂

Namaste

Dreamcatchers have been the talk this week at the studio and I’m on a mission for sourcing willow, feathers and nice bits n bobs for a creative workshop.

In the mean time I thought I’d get started on some simple ones to wear.  This one on the left I have designed as a bracelet but can easily be worn as a necklace.

Watch this space for a workshop date!

Namaste

February has us running our normal schedule of classes – Yay!  Please note that Thursday 6 Feb is Waitangi Day, therefore no Thursday classes this coming week.  Jeffree is running a FREE Meditation Session this Tuesday 4th 7.30-8.30pm to give you a taste of what to expect in his 3 week Meditation Course which starts Thursday 13 Feb  from 7.30-9.30pm.

My theme for this year is:

Whispered Secrets – where people come for knowledge

So we will be having plenty of workshops throughout the year with some excellent presenters and professionals sharing their passion and knowledge.  There will be no market this month but we will be bringing you a monthly Whispered Secrets WellBeing Experience at the studio with our therapists, readers and healers plus Free WellBeing Seminars – beginning Saturday March 15.  I will be adding their profiles to the website so that you can pre-book your appointments each month:)

And…… we are kicking off the year with great workshops and courses for February.  I’ve summarized them below and you can find full details on: Upcoming Events on the website: http://www.whisperedsecretsyoga.com

We have 4 workshops on offer this month – please book your spaces:

3 week Simply Stillness Meditation with Jeffree Clarkson    Thursday 13-20-27 Feb   7.30-9.30pm

Devi Flow Yoga Class with Swami Ratnamurti         Sunday 16 Feb  10.00-12.00pm

Dream Weaving Workshop with Tessa Jonassen    Sunday 16 Feb   2.00-5.00pm

Achieving Positive Change with Liz Weatherly        Sat & Sun  22 & 23 Feb   9.00-5.00pm

We have 2 Yoga Basics – 6 week beginner courses starting:

Tuesday 11 Feb   6.00-7.15pm & Wednesday 12 Feb  9.30-11.00am

Jeffree’s easy flowing style will help you still the mind, feel more relaxed and happier.  His beautiful music gently guides you inwards – bliss!

Book your space: jeffree@jeffclarkson.com or with me: whisperedsecretsyoga.com

Registration:  $65

Beneficiaries: $45

Graduates Revisit: $30

Devi Flow Yoga Class

An inspirational class for yogini’s and yoga teachers.  Swami Ratnamurti has a wealth of knowledge and has trained many students to become yoga teachers.

This class includes postures, body & hand mudras, pranayama, chakras and deep relaxation with yoga nidra.  You will feel sublime and happy!

Book Now:  whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

Cost: $35

Dream Weaving Workshop

Visioning a Life that Satisfies your Soul

Let your creative juices flow as you explore the possibilities and potential of living in a different way in a hands on Vision Board Workshop.

Clarify and set your goals for 2014, Explore your Souls’ Desires, Create a Visual Picture of your Wishes and Dreams, Focus on and Manifest your Deepest Desires, Open up the doorway to a new way of being and weave new pathways to create your ideal life – one which satisfies your Soul.

Relaxing and Fun!!  Full details at: http://www.harmonia.co.nz/workshopsandevents.htm

Cost: $30  Or, bring a friend and pay $50 between you.  Light refreshments are provided.

Achieving Positive Change

A 2 day workshop with certified and licensed Heal Your Life Workshop Leader – Liz Weatherly.

Over an empowering weekend understand the connection between our beliefs and how we experience life; learn how we can use this connection to find and bring about a life that is happy and fulfilled: experience practical and useful techniques and ideas for your everyday life.

Workshop Price: $199.00

To book your space, or for more information please email Liz: liz@beinspired.co.nz

YOGA BASICS 6 WEEK COURSES

These are $110 for the 6 weeks – current concession card holders and AP members can attend.

Commencing:

Tuesday 11 February   6.00 – 7.15pm

Wednesday 12 February  9.30 – 11.00am

STRETCH PLUS – suitable for all levels and starts  Thursday  13 February  6.00-7.00pm

Join us for REIKI SHARE GROUP – Saturday 8 February  11.00-1.00pm   Cost: $10

And finally – two dates for March.

HARDTAIL YOGA WEAR  – back with new stock   Saturday 8 March  2.00-4.00pm

TEA, BEADS, MACRAME – Sunday 9 March    10.00 – 4.00pm    Cost: $50

Oms n Light

Annie

 

Namaste

When a post on my FaceBook page appeared:salad-in-a-jar 101  (backtoherroots.com) – I immediately thought – “now why didn’t I think of that?”

It’s a struggle for me to eat out as most cafe’s serve the usual breads, muffins, cakes, pies, panini’s and the salads usually look a little wilted, smothered in dressing and contain meat!

I’m a real chop then eat girl and don’t like the idea of putting my food in plastic or styrofoam containers – or wrapping it up cling film.  So packed lunches don’t strike a cord. Fruit, avocados etc are the perfect fast, quick snack but its nice to have variety.

I love putting things in glass jars and so here is my first attempt of Salad-in-aJar.  I call it my Rainbow Salad.  At the bottom balsamic vinaigrette – cherry tomatoes and feta (things that can handle a little marinating.  Then I simply layered my way to the top with yellow pepper, red cabbage, cucumber, radish, carrot and finally greens.  I made them the night before – placed them in the fridge and took them to work the next day.  (So glad I did – it was one of those days that one thing just rolled into the next and I just had a quick 20 minutes to eat!).

Tip it out on to the plate and perfection!  The leaves become the bottom layer and all the rest fall on top finishing with the drizzle of the vinaigrette.  It tasted like I had only just chopped and mixed.

The post originated from: backtoherroots.com.  Check it out as she has some cool recipes.

Enjoy a new slant to packed lunches, get creative and share your favourites here:)

Oms n Light

Annie

NAMASTE

Welcome to 2014 and wishing you all the very best for the coming year.  Also, a very big thank you for the beautiful hamper you all put together for me – full of surprises on Xmas Day!

Above the photos of some of my raw food contributions to Christmas lunch – Raw Pizza, Raw Raspberry Cheesecake and Raw Banana Squares.  I’ve posted the recipes separately on: http://www.whisperedsecretsyoga.com.  Once you are on the site – press the FOLLOW tag on the bottom right hand corner which means you will receive my posts in your inbox.

There’s quite a lot to absorb in this newsletter but all the info is on my new website: http://www.whisperedsecretsyoga.com under the appropriate headings.  Here’s what’s in this months news:

• Classes resume Mon 13 January – NB there is no longer a Friday 12pm class
• New Classes start in February – Yoga Basics & Stretch Plus
• New Pricing Structure starts February  1
• Whispered Secrets Holistic Market Sat 18 January 11.00-4.00pm
• Tea, Beads, Macrame Jewellery Making Course Sunday 26 January 10 -4.00pm
• Healing Yoga Class Saturday 1 February 3.30-5.00pm
• Reiki Share Group Saturday 8 February 11.00-1.00pm

JANUARY TIMETABLE

Monday       9.30am Beg/Gen Yoga     12.00pm Yin Yoga     6.00pm Yin/Yang Yoga

Tuesday       9.30am General Yoga       12.00pm Pranayama & Meditation

Wednesday  6.00pm Beginners/General Yoga

Thursday     9.30am Beg/Gen Yoga     12.00pm Yoga Ball Fusion

Friday           9.30am  General Yoga

WHISPERED SECRETS HOLISTIC MARKET  Saturday 18 January  11.00-4.00pm.  Join us for the first Market of the year – book in for Reflexology, Reiki, Energy Healing or a Reading.  Browse our quality stalls and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the studio.  Chill out to Jeffree’s music or go upstairs and enjoy the FREE SEMINARS on offer.  I’ll get the topics out to you soon.

Learn how to BASKET WRAP CRYSTALS – Sunday 26 January  10.00-4.00pm.    This will be a fun day learning a new skill in our TEA, BEADS, MACRAME WORKSHOP

Trish Moore (Serenity Crystals) will help you choose a crystal suitable for your needs, or you can bring in a favourite one.  I’ll show you how to wrap it up in a basket and then how to macrame a beautiful cord.  Get creative and make something beautiful to take home.  Take a look at more examples on the Handcrafted Jewellery page: http://www.whisperedsecretsyoga.com

Cost: $50 which includes your cord.  Additional cost for stones and beads used.  Please bring a plate for a shared lunch and do book your space early to avoid disappointment: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

FEBRUARY TIMETABLE – as above with some new classes

HEALING YOGA CLASS – Saturday 1 February 3.30-5.00pm.   This class takes place on the first Saturday of each month and is by donation.  The posture work in this session is minimal – sometimes restorative, sometimes something to help release and open up in preparation for the breath work and meditation.  In this session we work with Mudras – simple hand gestures, with sound and chants with Emma (Soul Sounds) providing mellow toning, singing and music as a soft background. We use crystals which provide their own special magic in body layouts, grids, or for meditating with.  Sometimes oracle and guidance cards provide the vehicle for helping us tap into our innate wisdom.

Yoga Nidra – Deep Relaxation ends the class allowing the body, mind and soul to heal and restore.

REIKI SHARE GROUP – Saturday 8 February 11.00-1.00pm.  A chance to experience and share energy healing – all welcome.  We meet the second Saturday of each month. Cost: $10

YOGA BASICS – 6 week course.  Commences Wednesday 12 February 9.30-11.00am.  In these classes I’ll go over the fundamentals of yoga – Connect Your Body, Your Yoga, Your Practice.

• Breath and Body Awareness
• Alignment
• Strengthening and activating the core
• Strengthening and protecting the back
• Safe transitions between poses
• Improve strength and flexibility
• How to adapt poses to suit YOUR body
• Breathe, meditate and learn how to relax.

Cost: $110.00.  Please book your space: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com.  This course is also open to those of you with a current concession card, or those paying one of the month/membership options – again please book your space 🙂

STRETCH PLUS – starts Thursday 13 February 6.00-7.00pm.  This class is suitable for all levels with simple stretches to keep you active and feeling good.  Plus…. core and back stabilisation for body balance.

NEW PRICING STRUCTURE COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1 2014

Casual Class Rate: $20       Hour Class Rate: $15

20 Class Concession Card: $290

10 Class Concession Card: $160     (Students/Seniors: $130)

5 Class Concession Card: $90         (Student/Seniors: $70)

Monthly AP $110 for unlimited classes for a minimum period of 6 months

3 Monthly Rate for unlimited classes $325

6 Month Membership for unlimited classes $600

12 Month Membership for unlimited classes $1,100

Re: the new pricing – take time to work out how many times you attend class (or would like too – this might be your incentive?) as the monthly rates will bring the cost of your sessions right down.  Hope it all makes sense and looking forward to seeing your smiling faces in class 🙂

Oms n Light

Annie

Here we are – I’ve been meaning to try out these recipes for awhile and so decided Christmas Day was  the perfect occasion.  The Raw Pizza and Cheesecake recipe are from Christine Bailey’s book: The Raw Food Diet  and the Banana Bread recipe is from:  www.nouveauraw.com

RAW PIZZA

You will need to make the crust in advance.

• 1 cup sunflower seeds (soaked 4 hours, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup ground flaxseed
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 TB dried oregano
• 1TB olive oil

Place the sunflower seeds in a food processor and process to form a fine flour.  Place in a bowl with the flaxseeds.

Place the remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup of water in the food processor and process until smooth.

Pour the puree into the seeds, mix well and rest for 15 minutes before using.

Spread the dough into a thin circle on a non-stick sheet placed on a baking tray, or dehydrator tray.  Place in the dehydrator at 115 F (or oven on its lowest setting with door ajar) for 4-6 hours.

Remove and add toppings: spread a layer of sun-dried tomato paste over the base.  Top with your favourite vegeatables, nut cheese and drizzle with pesto.  Place back into the dehydrator, or cool oven for 2-3 hours before serving.  Scatter with rocket leaves to serve.

Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce : 3 ripe tomatoes, 1/2 red onion (chopped), 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped), 1/2 cup pitted dates, 1 TB apple cider vinegar, 2 TB tamari soy sauce.

Blitz all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Basil Pesto: 1 cup basil leaves, 1/2 cup soaked & drained sunflower seeds, 4-6 TB extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tsp lemon juice

Blitz all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Crust: 

• heaped 3/4 cup cashew nuts
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• pinch sea salt
• 2 TB agave syrup
• 3 TB lemon juice
• 1 TB melted coconut butter

Make the crust by grinding the nuts and coconut in a blender until finely chopped. Stir in the remaining ingredients – adding a little water if needed to bind it into a dough.  Press into an 8 inch springform cake tin.  Freeze while you make the filling.

Filling:

• 1 & 2/3 cup soaked & drained cashew nuts
• 1/2 cup coconut butter
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• zest of 2 oranges
• juice of 4 oranges
• pinch sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 TB coconut sugar
• 2 punnets fresh raspberries

Blend one punnet of raspberries with all the other ingredients in a blender until smooth.  Pour half the filling over your crust.  Dot with half the raspberries from your second punnet and then top with remaining filling.  Freeze at least 2 hours.  Move to fridge to thaw 1 hour before serving – top with remaining raspberries and grated chocolate.

RAW BANANA BREAD TOAST STICKS

From: http://www.nouveauraw.com  This website is great with lots of inspiring ideas…

• 2 cups moist almond pulp (I soaked the almonds overnight and ground them moist and that worked fine)
• 3 large mashed bananas
• 2 TB ground flax seeds
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup agave syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup raisins (I used cranberries)
• 1 cup crushed walnuts or pecans

Combine the almond pulp, bananas, water, agave, cinnamon, salt, ground flax and raisins.  Mix well with 1/2 crushed walnuts.

Spread the batter 1/4 inch thick on the teflex sheets that come with the dehydrator (or used baking paper).  Square off the edges and score into squares, or sticks.  Sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top.  Dehydrate @ 115 F for 4-6 hours – flip over and continue for another 4 hours, or until you’ve reached the dryness you want.

Store in an airtight container for 5-7 days.  This is delicious straight out of the dehydrator, or oven if you are using that method.

Enjoy 🙂

Here are the latest designs from the Whispered Secrets Crystal Lace Jewellery Range:

Leather cord provides a sturdy base to wrap the crystals onto:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s a healthy alternative to Peanut Brittle – PEPITA BRITTLE  – an excellent mid afternoon energy snack with no refined sugars and with nutritional goodness for healthy skin, hair, nails, prostrate health and restores iron-deficient blood!!  A great source of iron, zinc, selenium, copper, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, essential fatty acids, natural sugars, vit B, D and E, protein and fibre.

This is so easy to make 🙂

Soak 1 cup of pumpkin seeds and 1 cup of sunflower seeds for 4 hours.

Drain in colander for 30 mins.

Put the seeds in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds so that the seeds crack and break but do not ground.

 Transfer the seeds into a large bowl.  Add 1/2 cup of raw honey and 1/2 sea salt and mix evenly through the seeds.  The mixture will be moist and granular.

 Divide the mixture between two dehydrator trays and spread each half  to form a square about 1/4 inch thick on the mesh screens.

 Dehydrate at 105 degrees F (41 degrees C) for 22-26 hours.  The mixture needs to be thick and slightly flexible like leather.

 Peel the brittle off the trays and cool on wax paper for about 30 mins.  It will harden as it cools and become crunchy.  Break into pieces.

 Store in a ziplock bag / glass jar in the fridge for 2 weeks, or at room temperature for 1 week.

 

If you do not have a dehydrator then place in a cool oven with the door slightly ajar.