Hello & welcome to another Yamala Yoga Monthly Newsletter.
Term 4 Yoga Classes: We hope you’ve all had a lovely and relaxing couple of weeks and are ready to tackle another 10 week block of classes! We are running classes on Tuesday & Thursday nights 6:15-7pm AND Sunday mornings 7:45-8am, so you should have no trouble finding a class time that suits you! Term 4 runs for 10 weeks starting Tuesday 3rd October right through till Sunday 10th December.
As the days are getting longer and warmer we will bring back our Yoga in the Park (run in Bancroft Park…just down the road from The Letter Lounge) Connecting with nature, enjoying the sounds of the birds and having the grass underfoot while reconnecting with ourselves is just divine! Keep an eye out for some dates….we hope you can join us for these blissful classes.
It’s great to have such a lovely group of yogis, but of course we always have space for more. So tell your neighbours, friends, work colleagues and family. We welcome everyone with open arms and a warm smile!
A reminder that Casual Classes are $15 each or $100 for a 10 Class Pass. Don’t forget to tell your friends – your first class with Yamala is free! (For this month only…if you bring a friend to Yamala Yoga with you, your class is FREE! So get recruiting and share the love.)
THIS MONTH’S TOP STORIES
Spring Cleaning our Mind, Body and Soul
Spring is most certainly in the air! These gorgeous sunny days, flowers blooming and birds chirping…it instantly puts a smile across our faces. As we change seasons, there is a sense of hopefulness in the air as this buzzing energy brings about feelings of new beginnings.
Spring is the perfect season for not only cleaning out our wardrobes, but for clearing up our minds, re-energizing our bodies and reconnecting with our soul.
Here are some simple ideas to help bring in this new season of change.
Meditate – whether you meditate or not, it’s simply about giving yourself some “me time” each day. Time to reflect on your life or dream big. You could do this by taking a bath, a short stroll around the block or simply just sit and focus on your breath for 5 minutes…we guarantee you’ll instantly feel better!
Try a Digital Detox– for most of us we are glued to the computer for most of the day, and then find ourselves aimlessly scrolling through social media on our phones or zoning out to some rubbish on the telly when we get home (guilty!!). Why not try challenging yourself and your household to try a digital detox on Sunday’s and see how much happier it makes you!
Bring Playfulness back. Try not to take yourself or life too seriously. When was the last time you sang in the shower, danced in the kitchen, had an impromptu pillow fight or even laughed at yourself? Don’t leave this one for the kiddos…it’s important for us all to find the fun in life. Even on the trickiest and toughest of days, try to find the fun…notice the shift within you once you master this one.
Sweat at least once a day. Find something you love…swimming, walking, doing yoga or smashing out a gym session. Whatever floats your boat. Studies show that just 30 minutes a day help to boost our self confidence and bring about a positive mind set.
Drink water….and plenty of it! Especially as the days are getting warmer it’s important for us to drink 2-3 litres a day. It helps to detoxify our body and will help to keep our skin looking plump and clear (a win win in our books!)
Rest! Getting enough sleep is the key to living a happier life….so ensure you’re getting enough quality shut eye each night. Create a bedroom you are excited to relax in. Find some gorgeous sheets, ensure the room is dark and cool and you’ve got some quality pillows to rest that weary head on. Try to aim for a quality 8 hours every night to reap the benefits.
Get grounded, and connect with nature. Get outside…go for a bush walk, head to the beach, pack a picnic and take it to the local park- whatever you choose, getting back to nature will help you feel connected to those around you and to the earth.
We hope that these ideas have given you a little head start in the “spring cleanse” game. Usually at this time of year we spend so much time focusing on how to attain a “beach body”, or attempting hardcore “detox diets”….but honestly- the most important thing you can do right now is to tend to your mind, body and soul, especially as we begin to approach a usually hectic time of the year.
A Final Thought
Zucchini and Mozzarella Pizza- Donna Hay
With these gorgeous warm, long and sunny days…now is the perfect time to catch up with family & friends. Why not whip up this gorgeous Zucchini and Mozzarella Pizza and invite some of your nearest and dearest over to share in this feast?!
Ingredients
Pizza Topping
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp dried chilli flakes
1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind
2 medium zucchini (thinly sliced lengthways)
125g buffalo mozzarella (torn)
Basil leaves
Zucchini Base
6 medium zucchini (1kg- grated and excess liquid drained)
1 cup (80g- finely grated parmesan cheese)
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 egg
⅔ Cup Wholemeal Spelt Flour (95g)
1 Tbsp Oregano
Salt and Pepper
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). To make the zucchini base, place the grated zucchini, parmesan, garlic, egg, flour, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix to combine.
Divide the mixture into 2 rounds on 2 large oven trays lined with non-stick baking paper and spread out each to form a 22cm round.
Cook bases for 35-40 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Place the oil, chilli, lemon rind, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir to combine.
Top each base with the sliced zucchini, mozzarella and basil and drizzle with the chilli mixture to serve.
https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fresh-light/zucchini-and-mozzarella-pizza
❝What you are, is what you have been. What you’ll be, is what you do now.❞ — Buddha