Namaste

Here we are again at the start of the New Year. Thank you SO much for the wonderful gifts and cards in the hamper xx. I hope you all are enjoying a happy and relaxing holiday. It’s an exciting year ahead for the studio and once again lots of yoga, workshops and events.

The full timetable is up and running Monday 15 January – looking forward to seeing you all :).

The first event for 2018 is a Beginners Course with Sarah Dunning – a 6 week course starting Wednesday 14 February 6.00-7.00pm. Bookings are now open.

Hope you can all access the latest video.

Holiday Oms 🙏

Annie x

Namaste
Wow ! Back again to Christmas Greetings – thank you all for your support, smiles, laughter and friendship over the year and sharing your yoga journey at Whispered Secrets. 
We have a Special Offer on Concession Cards ♥️ purchased in December 🙂
Give the Gift of Yoga this Christmas
5 session card now $90 instead of $100 (Students/Seniors $72)
10 session card now $153 instead of $170 (Students/Seniors $126)
20 session card now $270 instead of $300
If you’d like to purchase online please email me: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com and I’ll email back bank details. Please note this offer finishes on December 31st.
GIFT VOUCHERS are available for classes or Reiki & Crystal Healing Sessions. 
The full timetable will resume on Monday 15 January and the last classes for the year Thursday 21 December. 
Enjoy a fantastic Christmas and New Year break and THANK YOU for making Whispered Secrets so special x

Oms n Light

Annie

  Namaste

Firstly a reminder that our 6 week Beginners Yoga Course with Sarah Dunning is starting this month on Wednesday 18 October 6.00 – 7.00pm.  Sarah will guide you step by step through the yoga basics.  The course includes:  basic poses, flow, restorative and breath guidance.  There are still some spaces available if you haven’t booked yet – please email: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com to book your space.  Cost: $120.00.

We have 5 Aerial Yoga classes running a week now at Whispered Secrets.  A session that can be challenging, restorative, supportive and fun! As the classes are limited to just 3 people this is like a personal training session for just $25.  Let me know if you are keen to try the anti-gravity experience.

Crystal Workshop

Sunday 5 Nov

10.00 – 4.00pm

$75.00

Yay -A Crystal Workshop 💖💖💖 Join me in a day of crystal connection, play and healing. In this hands-on workshop learn the powerful healing energy of crystals. This is an interactive workshop. The best way to understand crystal speak is to work with them and experience their energies:

• Crystal Shapes: spheres, pyramids and points
• Types of crystals: Isis, time link, manifestation crystals
• Grids & body layouts
• Wand techniques
• Pendulums
• Thirteen chakra system.

We will look at ways we can empower, heal and restore balance through simple crystal techniques and you will be able to create your own Crystal Healing Kit. Spaces are limited – please book your spot early: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

 

Whisperweaves is my online Etsy shop 🙂 and am slowly adding items to it so that I can now sell to a wider audience and offer easy home shopping.  Lots of new designs are in progress so do check it out or visit us at the studio shop.

If you are keen to try your hand at beading/macrame – I am taking bookings for another Beading Day.  Spaces are limited to just 5 people per session.  Date TBA.

 

New Additions to the timetable

We now include Crystal Grids and Layouts as part of the Thursday 6pm Stretch & Release class. A lovely way to familiarise yourself with different types of crystals and to experience their healing properties.

We are also including them in the Friday 9.30am Aroma Yoga Class in a wonderful blend of Crystal and DoTerra Essential Oil Healing. Both classes are a perfect way to unwind for the weekend. Try them 🙂

Here’s to summer warmth arriving soon.

Oms n Light. Annie

Namaste

Spring is here – yippee and we are kicking it off with a wonderful healing, restorative class with Sarah Dunning this coming Sunday 10 September 10.00 – 11.30am. Let your mind and body switch off with some beautifully supported asanas to release those winter knots and stiffness.  Followed with mugs of warming homemade chai for some extra nurturing.

If you haven’t done a class with Sarah yet I encourage you to take this opportunity – she’s awesome. We do need to know numbers in advance so please book your space: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com. The cost: $30.

Bead & Create Workshop

Sunday 24 September

10.00 – 4.00pm

I have a great selection of crystal points, pendants, findings and beads to start you on your creative journey.  Bead, Weave or Knot and create your own design bracelet, Mala, pendant or necklace.

I keep the number of people to a maximum of 5 people so do book early if you are interested. Email: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

Cost is $50 per person plus the cost of beads or findings you choose on the day.

 

Students are re-booking for Sarah Dunnings’ 6 week Beginners Yoga Course so the dates are coming out nice and early.

Starting Wednesday 18 October 6.00 – 7.00pm.

The perfect starting point for anyone interested in taking the Yoga Journey.  Sarah will cover the yoga essentials: breath, standing poses, twists, restorative and yin yoga and of course- relaxation.

$120 for the 6 week series.  Please book your space: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

Spring and Clean Living – Chemical Free with 100% Pure Essential Oils

Looking after the environment and your home with safe, natural cleaners.

In case you haven’t done so already here are some great solutions to clearing out the multiple cleaning products from your cupboards and replacing them with one super efficient, versatile, naturally based all-purpose cleaner:

DoTerra’s On Guard products. 

These products are fantastic.  I started with the On Guard toothpaste ($14 tube) first and my last visit to the hygienist was a breeze – in and out in half an hour and lots of compliments! Phew!  Now I’ve added the DoTerra On Guard Cleaner Concentrate ($24 bottle) and love it for floors, bench top, shower, mirrors and glass.  Plus it smells good and the bottle lasts for ages.  I add it to a spray bottle with  1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cap On Guard concentrate, a dash of washing up liquid and top up with water. Next on my list is the Laundry Detergent – 1 Tablespoon for One Wash Load and the Foaming Hand Wash.

So… What’s in On Guard?

It is a blend of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils: Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus and Rosemary.

Wild Orange: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-depressant and antiseptic. A powerful disinfectant.

Clove Bud: antibacterial, anti fungal, anti-infectious, antiparasitic, strong antiseptic, anti-viral and immune stimulant.

Cinnamon Bark: powerful purifier, powerful oxygenator, enhances the action and activity of other oils. It may have a stimulating and toning effect on the whole body especially the circulatory system.  Also anti-bacterial, anti fungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-viral, astringent, immune stimulat, sexual stimulant and warming.

Eucalyptus Radiata: anti-viral, antibacterial, anticatarrhal and antiseptic.

Rosemary: may help heart function, energise the solar plexus and reduce mental fatigue. May improve circulation and help stimulate the nerves. Antiseptic and anti-infectious.

The toothpaste also contains Myrrh and Peppermint. It is flouride free with a cinnamon-mint mixed with xylitol for fresh and clean breath and toothbrush.

Myrrh: has antiseptic properties and is used to support healthy gums and mouth tissues.

Peppermint: contains high levels of menthol which is known for its ability to inhibit bacteria known to cause dental cavities.

Check out the products at the studio.  I have some in stock and can always place orders.

Oms n Light

Annie

 

 

 

 

 

Namaste

We have some great things lined up to warm up your winter and I am including a few essential oil recipes to stave off the winter bugs and boost the immune system plus a whipped body butter recipe.  Also as we can never have enough!  – my current favourite bliss ball recipe.

First up though is an awesome class with Sarah Dunning:

A Sunday restorative with homemade chai (and recipes shared). Winter is a time to restore and renew the body. A carefully curated restorative sequence will set your muscles and joints at ease, and after savasana we’ll share warming mugs of homemade chai.

Please book – spaces are limited 🙏

 

We had fun making Whipped Body Butter at our Essential Oil Workshop.  So easy to make and economical – try it!  This recipe is from: http://helloglow.co/

 I decided to add Rosehip Oil which gave it a nice warm colour.

Whipped Naked Body Butter

3/4 cup Coconut Oil

1/4 cup Mango Butter

30 drops Rosehip Oil (optional)

Have the temperature of the butter and oil at a nice soft consistency – not melted.  Add them to a bowl and mix with a hand mixer for about 3-5 minutes until it whips up to nice soft fluffy peaks.  Add your essential oils of choice at this point and whip them in.

Scoop your light, whipped and fluffy body butter into an airtight container. Keep in a cool place (not the fridge!) and it should last for up to 9 months.

Essential Oil Solutions for Winter Bugs

 Essential Oils provide a safe and effective way to support our immune system, relieve allergies, muscle aches and pains, lift our mood and energy levels, help with sleep, stress, digestion, skin, breathing plus provide a chemical free, non-toxic way to clean and disinfect.

Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils are 50-70 times more powerful than herbs because they are highly concentrated.  For example; one drop of peppermint essential oil is equivalent to 28 cups of peppermint tea. And of course they smell divine.

Essential oils can destroy harmful bacteria and viruses whilst providing immune support at the same time. Diffusing oils into the air is a great way to receive their health benefits whilst cleansing and purifying your environment from airborne bacteria. Lemon essential oil has be shown to neutralise typhoid, diphtheria and pneumonia bacteria in less than 3 hours! (Ref: Chrissie Wildwood – The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy).

Flu Shot Blend

This recipe is a potent combo to help knock those flu symptoms on the head. So easy with a roll on bottle: massage the oil into the soles of the feet and rub on the chest at the first signs of symptoms.

• Lemon is a powerful detoxifier, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial
• Tea Tree for immune support, anti-septic, antibiotic, antiviral
• On Guard is a protective blend to support the immune system contains clove which is a powerful antioxidant
• Oregano a powerful antibiotic, antiviral and immune stimulant

 

Sinus Booster

This is quick and easy way to help clear sinus congestion. Take a cup of hot, steaming water (not boiling water though).  Add one drop each of:

• Lemon – helps decongestion/mucous in sinus cavities
• Tea Tree – boosts the immune system
• Peppermint – respiratory system, clears the airways
• Oregano – immune booster

Hold under nose, or use a towel to tent yourself in, and inhale the vapors.

Scientific research has shown that cold/flu viruses are very susceptible to steam inhalation.

Aroma Yoga Class

Join us on a Friday morning where we work with 5-7 different oils during the yoga session. This nurturing, mellow class finishes with either a head or foot massage during savasana to float you into your weekend.

Make & Take Essential Oil Workshop

Saturday 22 July

2.00 – 4.00pm

Essential Oil Know How and D.I.Y Deodorants.

These on-going workshops are to support and empower you to take care of your own health needs with simple and effective Essential Oil Solutions and they are FREE.  Just the cost of anything you decide to take home.

Please book your space: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

 

Bliss Ball Energy Bites

from: https://minimalistbaker.com/

 

• 1 cup dates – pitted and soaked in warm water if dry.  Medjool dates are my favourite!
• 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter or almond butter.  I have used the 3 seed blend butter (pumpkin, sunflower & sesame seeds) – good if you want to avoid nuts
• 1/4 cup dairy free dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or flax or hemp)
• 2/3 cup gluten free rolled oats

Pulse dates in a food processor or blender until they are in small pieces, or form a ball.

Add oats, chocolate, chia seeds, peanut butter and pulse or mix until combined with nice small pieces still in the mix.

Roll into 1 inch balls and pop into the fridge or freezer to set.  They will keep for up to a week.  I like to keep mine in the freezer.

Classic Glo Bar

These are from The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela Liddon. They are gluten-free, oil free, raw/no bake, soy free, refined sugar free, nut free option.  You could bake them though if you wish.

• 1 1/2 cups of gluten free rolled oats
• 1 1/4 cups rice crisp cereal
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown rice syrup
• 1/4 cup peanut or almond butter.  Or substitute sunflower seed butter for nut free option
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup mini non dairy chocolate chips

Line a 9 inch square cake pan with two pieces of parchment paper – one going each way.

In a large bowl combine oats, rice crisp cereal, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, sesame seeds, chia seeds,cinnamon, sea salt and mix.

In a small saucepan, stir together the brown rice syrup and peanut butter until well combined. Cook  over a medium heat until mixture softens an bubbles slightly, then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture using a spatula. Stir well with a large metal spoon until all the oats and cereal are coated in the wet mixture. The mixture will be thick and difficult to stir.  Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the chocolate chips.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer.  Lightly wet your hands and press down firmly on the mixture to even it out to make it compact and hold together.

Place the pan in the freezer, uncovered, and chill for 10 minutes or until firm.

Lift the oat square out of the pan, using the parchment paper as handles and place on a cutting board.  Cut into bars – makes 12 bars.

Wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap or foil and store in an airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks. Or store in the freezer for up to one month.

Enjoy!

Oms n Light

Annie

 

 

 

 

 

Namaste

Oops we seemed to have slipped into May already! I trust some of what we have lined up at the studio this month will bring some space for inspiration and reflection.

• Shakti Mat class
• Reiki Share Group
• 6 week Beginners Course
• DIY Essential Oil Roll-Ons
• Free AromaTouch treatments

Firstly, as some of you have experienced,  the Yoga Silks are a wonderful way to decompress the spine and to explore the freedom and support the hammock brings to our yoga practice. Here’s Michele demonstrating an inversion:

The silks also provide wonderful support for yin and restorative yoga, great core work…… and cocooned savasana – awesome!

Private sessions (midday or early afternoon) are available for groups of 2 or 3 people at a cost of $25/person,  or use your concession card plus $5. Let me know if you are interested and I’ll co-ordinate people and times.

Join us in a

Shakti Mat Class

Saturday 13 May

4.00 – 5.00pm

This session is to unwind the knots, release tension and restore balance in a restorative yin practice on a Shakti Mat – an acupressure mat designed to relax the body and calm the mind.  Add some beautiful DoTerra Essential Oils and drift away.

You will need to have your own Shakti mat and to book: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

Mats are available for purchase at $69 each.

Concession cards are valid, or $25/casual class

Reiki Share Group

Saturday 20 May

11.00 – 1.00pm

Cost: $25

Come and experience receiving and giving Energy Healing and tune in to the innate healing potential that lies within us all.

This session is perfect for those wanting to practice their Reiki/Healing skills and for those that are interested in knowing more but not sure where to begin.

Please book your space: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

Please book your space for the Beginners Course

$120 for the 6 week block  and a great opportunity to start where you are at, breathe and enjoy a slow paced journey through the yoga postures.

The Art Of Essential Oil Blending

It’s fun to create your own essential oil perfume which smells good and supports your emotional and physical needs.

Here are a few guidelines to follow. I like to keep the number of oils I use to three maybe four. This allows for each essential oils’ healing properties to come through.

Essential Oils entice us with their aromas and these are characterised as notes.

Base Notes

These are the underlying scents that will come through after a few minutes of applying the blend and will linger longer than the lighter scents.

They are your rich, warming earthy oils such as Frankincense, Vetiver, Vanilla.

Middle Notes

These are also called the heart notes and constitute the main body of the blend. They harmonise and balance out the combination of oils.

In this range we find Lavender, Geranium, Fir, Cypress, Peppermint, Thyme.

Some oils such as Ylang Ylang and Clary Sage are middle to base notes.

Top Notes

These are the scents that we notice first and will diffuse quickly. They are light, uplifting and add harmony to the blend.

In the top note range we have the citrus oils such as Wild Orange, Bergamot, Lemon.

Putting them all together using a 10ml roll on bottle.

Dilution guidelines

For a therapeutic blend a 10% dilution would be appropriate. 30 drops plus carrier oil in a 10ml bottle.

A 5% dilution of 15 drops plus carrier oil in a 10ml bottle is perfect to enjoy your essential oils daily.

For children, sensitive people, or the elderly a 1% dilution of 3 drops plus carrier oil in a 10ml bottle would be sufficient.

Add the essential oils to your bottle first. Let’s work with 15 drops (5% dilution) with one of my favourite blends I call Liquid Gold with Vetiver, Lavender and Wild Orange. I also call this my discombobulated blend for when you feel you are being pulled in too many directions and you just need to stop and reconnect.

Starting with the base the underlying scent which is Vetiver: 5 drops.

Lavender is my middle note: 5 drops soft and harmonising.

Wild Orange is my top note: 5 drops to lift and balance out the rich, heavy Vetiver.

Top up the bottle with a carrier oil such as almond oil, jojoba or fractionated coconut oil. A carrier oil helps to spread the oil into the skin.

I’ve opted to go equal amounts of each oil with Liquid Gold. The rule of thumb is:

Base note EO equals up to 20%
Middle note EO equals up to 80%
Top note EO equals up to 20%

I have roll on bottles and fractionated coconut oil in stock.  Blends can be made to order @ $20 each.

Ordering your Essential Oil @ Home Remedy Kit

I am regularly placing orders and am happy to add in your requests.  If you are wanting to have a good basic range of Therapeutic Blend Essential Oils at hand then opting for one of the DoTerra Essentials Kit is a great saving as it supplies you with 10 Essential Oils including Frankincense (normally about $100/bottle!). With your own account you get wholesale pricing – ability to order as and when you wish.

Plus I have recently completed the AromaTouch training and am offering a free AromaTouch session for anyone purchasing one of the Essential Oil Kits this month.

The 10 Essential Oils are:

Lavender – Calming * Skin * Mood

Lemon – Cleansing * Clean * Detox

Peppermint – Cooling * Tummy * Tension * Invigorating

Tea Tree – Resolving * Immune Support * Ears * Skin * Nails

Oregano – Supporting * Immune System

Frankincense – Restoring * Skin * Immune System * Mood

Digestzen Blend – Soothing * Digestive * Support

On Guard Blend – Empowering * Immune Support

Breathe Blend – Freeing * Respiratory Support

Deep Blue Blend – Soothing * Muscle & Joints * Anti – Inflammatory

Choose the Essential Collection of 10 Essential Oils in 5ml bottles which comes with the 15ml Smart & Sassy Blend for $174.00AUD

Choose the Home Essentials Collection of 10 Essential Oils which comes with a Petal Diffuser for $330.00AUD

Receive a FREE AromaTouch Treatment (treatment normally $65.00) which utilises 8 individual Essential Oils to reduce stress, enhance immune function, decrease inflammation and balance the autonomic nervous system.  A gentle massage to nurture, restore and renew – Divine !!

And of course if you just want to bliss out in AromaTouch – Yay !:)!  – just book in an appointment.

Oms N Light

Annie xx

 

 

 

 Namaste

Welcome back 🙂 and Thank You for the awesome bag of Xmas gifts.  I hope you have all had a good holiday and feel rejuvenated and ready for the year ahead.  I have lots of exciting ideas to share with you already.  Follow the blog: whisperedsecretsyoga.com – or the Whispered Secrets Facebook page to keep yourself updated with news and events.

The January timetable is up and running – great to be back on the mat with you all.  For those intrigued with taking flight with your yoga – I have ordered 2 more Aerial Yoga Silks. There are so many wonderful benefits and ways to use the aerial silks to enhance your yoga practice such as:

• gentle and supported stretching
• decompression of the spine
• hip and upper body mobilisation
• easy and achievable inversions
• support the body weight with the soft fabric taking the strain and weight out of a pose
• use the silks to lengthen, strengthen, tone, heal, rejuvenate and energise
• strengthen the core
• soothe the nervous system with a floating savasana

So we will have 3 silks to use as options in the smaller classes and of course one-on-one sessions for those that are as excited as I am with Aerial Yoga.

Beginners 6 week course – Yoga: Start where you are

Sarah Dunning will be guiding students through this series – a perfect place to start your yoga journey.  Does it matter that you can’t touch your toes or have no yoga experience?  Absolutely not!  Connect with your body, breath and inner smile.

Simply email Sarah at: happydunning@gmail.com to book your space.  Or spread the word if you know of someone who would be benefit from this series. Bookings are essential. The course starts:

Wednesday 15 February

6.00 – 7.00pm

Cost: $120.00

Breathe & Surrender

a new monthly class with Annie

It was a Shakti Mat December and I have decided that these delightful prickly mats provide the perfect foundation for an hour Shakti Acupressure Mat session aimed at releasing muscle tension and tightness allowing muscle relaxation and pain relief, improving circulation, connecting with the breath and surrendering into stillness.

The class will also incorporate breath work, mudras and essential oils.

The Shakti Mats come in 3 levels of intensity.

Light (pictured above) Purple or Yellow

Original – Orange or Green perfect for most people

Advanced – Blue

The Shakti Acupressure mats provide a therapeutic treatment stimulating acupressure points to encourage healing in the body and providing relief from stress, insomnia, muscle tightness, back pain and headaches. As the circulation is stimulated through lying on the Shakti mat warmth and heat flows into the muscles helping to flush out toxins.  The body responds by releasing endorphins (they make you feel good) which relax the muscles and create a sense of calm.

People who would benefit from this class would be anyone nursing injuries which restrict their movement, those that need to rest and restore rather than ‘do’  and to be honest – pretty much everyone would benefit.

Join me the first Saturday of each month starting:

Saturday 4 March     4.00 – 5.00pm

You will need to bring your own Shakti mat – you can place an order with me. They cost $69.00 each.

Whispered Secrets Essential Oil Workshops

Beginning soon with lots of exciting topics and methods to explore using these divine scentual ways to health and wellbeing.  Shadow has chosen Frankincense for his healing!  Yes – there are ways we can safely use essential oils with our pets 🙂

Our full schedule of classes start back on Tuesday 7 February.  Please note that there will be no yoga classes on Monday 6 February.

Love to hear your requests and feedback.

Oms n Light

Annie

 

Wishing you all a Wonderful Festive Season

and Thank You for your support xx

To inspire yourself, or friends and family, for YOGA 2017

a 10% discount on all concession cards purchased before December 31st.

Give the Gift of Yoga this Christmas

5 session card now $90 instead of $100 (Students/Seniors $72)

10 session card now $153 instead of $170 (Students/Seniors $126)

20 session card now $270 instead of $300

If you’d like to purchase online please email me: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com and I’ll email back bank details.  Please note this offer finishes on December 31st.

GIFT VOUCHERS are available for classes or Reiki & Crystal Healing Sessions

We already have events lined up for 2017 – yippee!!

Shailendra Singh Negi – Yoga master from Rishikesh is back

and offering a evening of

Mantra, Kriya and Discussion

Wednesday 25 January 2017

6.00 – 8.00pm

Cost: $40

Shailendra does not practice or teach one specific style of yoga; rather, he focuses on the traditional practice of Vedic yoga which encompasses a wholistic approach, combining the many different aspects of yoga, all of which aim to help students achieve the capacity to attain stillness and peace. His main focus in his teaching is the methodology of making us aware of our inner spiritual roots and how to reach them. Shailendra infuses deep meaning into each of his practices:

Asana (movements and postures)
Pranayama (breathing techniques)
Kriya (yoga practice through movement to gain awareness of the inner life force)
Meditation
Ayurvedic therapy and
Chanting (mantra).

We had a wonderful session with Shailendra a few years ago. This workshop will be a great opportunity to delve into yoga beyond the poses and to learn effective meditational techniques.

Please book your space: whisperedsecretsyoga@gmail.com

Beginners 6 week course with Sarah Dunning

You’ll love your sessions with Sarah – a wonderful teacher to start you on your Yoga Journey.  Spaces are limited so do book yourself in early.

Email:happy dunning@gmail.com  And why not find a Yoga Buddy to  share the experience?

Enjoy your holidays and we’ll see you back on the mat Monday 9 January with the Summer Timetable

9.30am Monday, Wednesday & Friday

9.00am Yin Saturday

6.00pm Tuesday & Thursday

xoxxoxoxx