ASHTANGA opening mantra

 

My next challenge is to learn the opening mantra for ASHTANGA YOGA.

I have practiced YOGA for 18 years now, my practice began with an ASHTANGA YOGA teacher in my small  home town Dunedin, New Zealand. It was in a very daggy room, with sneaky stairs up to the yoga space. There was a tin at the door, for your donation, recommended $8.00 per class, if yuh could afford it, I use to leave $10 because I felt that this $10 pr day was the best spent money all day, to give back to my body I was clearly thrashing at the time. Running hair salons, gym junkie, self hate to my own body & busy mind. 

I didn't tell many people back in those days where I went and what I was doing, it was something I discovered for myself that helped me heal and find self love & acceptance. 

Also the postures excited me coming from a gymnastic and competitive back ground. 

At that time of my life I travelled a lot for my work and my husbands work, I was fortunate to try all sorts of classes & yoga styles all around the world. From ASHTANGA, ANUSARA, HATHA, IYENGAR, BIKRAM. The yoga I practiced right up until the hour before I gave birth to my first baby was ASHTANGA vinyasa. I practiced a lot of headstands knowing it was beneficial to my growing baby and keeping my fluid retention under control with pregnancy. 

Yoga for me became my life tool, my daily hygiene, my practice like cleaning my teeth, if I didn't practice I didn't feel right. 

But why has it taken so long to get back to ASHTANGA? I feel like I have returned home again, been away on a journey of learning, but know I as a teacher have to take time out of my life to LEARN EVOLVE & GROW again. 

I'm blessed & grateful to find a great mentor, one I can trust and one who can take me deep into the postures, one who cares so much about his own students bodies to find out what, needs  to happen to open the tightness in my hips. I'm so excited to unleash this tightness, in ready to feel what it will feel  like to have such open hips. I have had enough I accepting it's going to take a life time. Like my body building mentality, if you visualize and commit to it enough magic happens. 

Now to learn this mantra 6 weeks to achieve a CHANT rather than a Mumble. 

Om

Vande Gurunam Charanaravinde

Sandarshita Svatma Sukava Bodhe

Nih Sreyase Jangalikayamane

Samsara Halahala Mohashantyai

Abahu Purushakaram

Shankhacakrsi Dharinam

Sahasra Sirasam Svetam

Pranamami Patanjalim

Om

Translation

om

I bow to the lotus feet of the Supreme Guru

which awaken insight into the happiness of pure 

Being,

which are the refuge, the jungle physician,

which eliminate the delusion caused by the poisonous 

herb of Samsara (conditioned existence).

I prostrate before the sage Patanjali 

who has thousands of radiant, white heads (as the 

divine serpent, Ananta)

and who has, as far as his arms, assumed the form of a man

holding a conch shell (divine sound), a wheel (discus 

of light or infinite time) and a sword (discrimination). 

om

Ashtanga Yoga Closing Chant

The Closing Prayer brings the practice to a 

peaceful end; sealing in the work done & 

offering the efforts of our practice to improve 

the state of the world. 

Om

Svasthi Praja Bhyaha Pari Pala Yantam

     Nya Yena Margena Mahim Mahishaha

   Go Brahmanebhyaha Shubamastu Nityam

    Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

   Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi 

Translation

May the rulers of the earth keep to the path of virtue

For protecting the welfare of all generations.

  May the religious, and all peoples be forever blessed,

  May all beings everywhere be happy and free

   Om peace, peace, perfect peace

 

Fire Blessing ~ Agni Hotra

 

 

 

Agni Hotra is an ancient fire ceremony originating from the sacred Vedic Hindu texts. Centuries past, the tradition of Agni Hotra in Bali was embraced and fused with animistic rituals; however, following a great fire, it fell out of practice nearly 350 years ago.
I just had the most amazing spiritual healing here at Fivelements on my Body Work Wellness Retreat in the Agni Hotra, fire ceremony blessing. 


The ceremony specifically guides you through a deep meditation with mantra and vibrational sounds of the bell Also a series of sequences burning the negative energy and praying for the peace, success, healing what ever your problem is.

 

 Its one of my favorite ceremony here on the retreat, and this year after taking part in 4 ceremonies in a row this was the one that moved me deeper along my journey. Allow me to share. 
The last 4 years I personally have been working g through some "crap" and working g very hard to heal and create a better version of myself through it, for me and for my darling children. 

While in the ceremony you are asked to hold the coconut and take part in a mantra and sequence then take your coconut to the edge and break it representing breaking your EGO,  the first ceremony I struggled to break my coconut, last year it was easier but still took a couple of breaks and still broke in at least three pieces, this year it was a one beautiful clean break in two, and I felt very hunble. We then sat back in meditation holding our coconuts chanting, ready to burn the coconuts ~ representing to burn your EGO. This is where the magic took place, the priest then sprinkles HOLLY water over you, and beautiful pink and rose flower petals, ( my favorite part as I just love flower petals!) I then felt a light tickling on the side of my forehead and face, I had my eyes shout and thought it was the priest touching my face doing more magical sequencing, but then the feeling was evident it was a beautiful trickle of water very very slowly, tricking down my face slower than what you  can imagine. While taken into a deeper state of meditation with more chanting and bells, we were guided and asked to pray on the problem and ask for the healing, by letting go of that negativity & praying on the healing or what you are seeking. I'm meditating on this intention while feeling the intense heat of the fire, all while feeling this beautiful soft gentle trickle of holly water that magically trickled down the side of my face, down my right side of my neck, I didn't want it to end, I felt in a safe state of pure love and ecstasy,  then it continued down my chest, and down my heart Centre. BUT wait, then more magic unfolded, as this trickle reached my heart I felt the healing take place, it was so crystal clear and strong, ANOTHER trickle simultaneously began to trickle down before the last one finished at my heart ❤️ I then sat with this special experience taking me  deeper into a state of ecstasy, joy contentment and knowing my prayer is being granted. As the second trickle of HOLLY water slowing softy touched my face and trickles ever so slowly exactly the same kind and way, I was able to ACCEPT and enjoy this experience in the present moment. I felt forgiveness, intention of breaking the ego, and trusting my prayer is granted. I was able to sit with it the second time without judgement, but pure joy peace and contentment. 
It truly was the most spiritual healing I have received here this time around as I continually bring new people to Fivelements all experiencing their own journey of healing in their own way and path. 




 

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Today, there is a revival of the practice of Agni Hotra for its powerful healing effects not only in Bali but worldwide.
Agni refers to fire and Hotra means, healing. This healing fire ceremony is considered one of the highest Vedic rituals. Specially trained priests make offerings of ghee and grains into the fire while reciting Sanskrit mantras to invoke blessings of health and abundance. Participants are also invited to join the priests at specified times with offerings of rice into the fire, as symbol of divine light. The ritual is for energizing and purifying the environment, healing both the participants and those living in the area. There are many anecdotal stories of healing in relation to the Agni Hotra and even evidence of benefits to agricultural areas where Agni Hotra is performed.
We invite you to experience Fivelements’ Agni Hotra ceremony to steep in the atmosphere of this sacred tradition, experience its healing benefits and convene in the spirit of One. Join my healing retreats and experience more than you will ever know. 



 

 

AGNI HOTRA ~ FIRE BLESSING

• Agni Hotra is an ancient fire ceremony originating from the sacred Vedic Hindu texts. Centuries past, the tradition of Agni Hotra in Bali was embraced and fused with animistic rituals; however, following a great fire, it fell out of practice nearly 350 years ago.
I just had the most amazing spiritual healing here at Fivelements on my Body Work Wellness Retreat in the Agni Hotra, fire ceremony blessing. 


The ceremony specifically guides you through a deep meditation with mantra and vibrational sounds of the bell Also a series of sequences burning the negative energy and praying for the peace, success, healing what ever your problem is. Its my favorite ceremony here on the retreat, and this year after taking part in 4 ceremonies in a row this was the one that moved me deeper along my journey. Allow me to share. 
The last 4 years I personally have been working g through some "crap" and working g very hard to heal and create a better version of myself through it, for me and for my darling children. While in the ceremony you are asked to hold the coconut and take part in a mantra and sequence then take your coconut to the edge and break it representing breaking your EGO,  the first ceremony I struggled to break my coconut, last year it was easier but still took a couple of breaks and still broke in at least three pieces, this year it was a one beautiful clean break in two, and I felt very hunble. We then sat back in meditation holding our coconuts chanting, ready to burn the coconuts ~ representing to burn your EGO. This is where the magic took place, the priest then sprinkles HOLLY water over you, and beautiful pink and rose flower petals, ( my favorite part as I just love flower petals!) I then felt a light tickling on the side of my forehead and face, I had my eyes shout and thought it was the priest touching my face doing more magical sequencing, but then the feeling was evident it was a beautiful trickle of water very very slowly, tricking down my face slower than what you  can imagine. While taken into a deeper state of meditation with more chanting and bells, we were guided and asked to pray on the problem and ask for the healing, by letting go of that negativity & praying on the healing or what you are seeking. I'm meditating on this intention while feeling the intense heat of the fire, all while feeling this beautiful soft gentle trickle of holly water that magically trickled down the side of my face, down my right side of my neck, I didn't want it to end, I felt in a safe state of pure love and ecstasy,  then it continued down my chest, and down my heart Centre. BUT wait, then more magic unfolded, as this trickle reached my heart I felt the healing take place, it was so crystal clear and strong, ANOTHER trickle simultaneously began to trickle down before the last one finished at my heart ❤️ I then sat with this special experience taking me  deeper into a state of ecstasy, joy contentment and knowing my prayer is being granted. As the second trickle of HOLLY water slowing softy touched my face and trickles ever so slowly exactly the same kind and way, I was able to ACCEPT and enjoy this experience in the present moment. I felt forgiveness, intention of breaking the ego, and trusting my prayer is granted. I was able to sit with it the second time without judgement, but pure joy peace and contentment. 
It truly was the most spiritual healing I have received here this time around as I continually bring new people to Fivelements all experiencing their own journey of healing in their own way and path. 




  * 

Today, there is a revival of the practice of Agni Hotra for its powerful healing effects not only in Bali but worldwide.
Agni refers to fire and Hotra means, healing. This healing fire ceremony is considered one of the highest Vedic rituals. Specially trained priests make offerings of ghee and grains into the fire while reciting Sanskrit mantras to invoke blessings of health and abundance. Participants are also invited to join the priests at specified times with offerings of rice into the fire, as symbol of divine light. The ritual is for energizing and purifying the environment, healing both the participants and those living in the area. There are many anecdotal stories of healing in relation to the Agni Hotra and even evidence of benefits to agricultural areas where Agni Hotra is performed.
We invite you to experience Fivelements’ Agni Hotra ceremony to steep in the atmosphere of this sacred tradition, experience its healing benefits and convene in the spirit of One. Join my healing retreats and experience more than you will ever know. 



Are you thinking about a detox or fasting?

DAY 3 DETOX FASTING OVER ~ now for the ENERGY & VITALITY 🌿💚

 

Many of the foods in our modern diet (particularly grains and sugars), combined with eating constantly, has made our bodies lazy and largely turned off their ability to consume themselves. That might sound gross, but it’s a totally natural, healthy and important process. Completing a detox really does help you learn about your BODIES ENERGY SYTEM & how it functions. 

Why Fast?

We eat three meals a day because… well because everyone else does. And because that’s how we were raised. And because we get hungry if we don’t eat for 4-6 hours. 

There are so many reasons why people fast.

CLEANSE AND DETOXIFY

Nowadays, toxins can be found in almost everywhere- in your food, water, air or even in your skin. Which is why it takes a toll in our body and there’s a need for us to cleanse and detoxify.  

• Alcohol

• Breathing

• Burnt food

• Charcoal cooking

• Excessive exercise (normal exercise does not have this effect)

• Excessive medications

• Food additives

• Fried food

• Fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

• Infections

• Irradiated food

• Overheated food

• Ozone

• Polluted environments

• Radon

• Radiation

• Smoking tobacco

• Stress

• Sunbathing

• The process of metabolism and cell respiration

• Ultraviolet lights

There are many reasons people fast and many health benefits, many of these benefits is a process called “autophagy.” Autophagy is the body’s natural process of killing off, eating up, or cleaning out bad cell matter that’s built up in your body. It’s an important system for staving off many diseases, including preventing cancer development. 

DISCLAIMER: I am not a DOCTOR however doing your own research and study is helpful to understand your own bodies need. Do not begin a fasting or detox without some professional guidance or knowledge, advice. 

INTERSTING 

Check out Autophagy (or autophagocytosis) (from the Greek auto-, "self" and phagein, "to eat"), is the natural, destructive mechanism that disassembles, through a regulated process, unnecessary or dysfunctional cellular components

OUTCOME 

What I found was that once I started moving or working, my body provided me the energy I needed. If I stayed inert, I got tired. YOGA & WALKING helped me & my clients through the process. 

I do help assist people safely through their own cleanse a safe guide to detox and fasting- a sterling stone to improving health vitality, weight loss.

NOTE: You don't do a fasting for weight loss. Purely for health reasons and learning about your body, mind and relationship to food habits. #detox#yoga#fastings #meditation #cleanse #renew #cells #autophagy #love #gratitude #abundance  💚🍃💚

 

3 DAY DETOX 

Have you been thinking about doing a detox or fasting?

 

Do you struggle with sugar cravings? or constantly battling and never feel like anything is changing?

Are you sick of being tired and over all those mood swings?

Do you fluctuate in weight or sick of yo yo dieting?

Do you get constant bloating after you eat! Bad breath? Constant candida? 

The 3 DAY DETOX IS ONE ON ONE ~ I guide you through your 3 DAYS, provide all the knowledge, and tips tools & techniques to help you through your 3 days. 

You will learn so much about your body and the way it functions, and how disciplined you can be. 

Not a Diet, it is a way of life to preventative health and vitality. 

CLICK HERE TO START NOW ~ I will guide & support you safely through your first detox or fasting. 

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Fasting, Cleansing & Detox your mind & body

CLEANSE AND DETOXIFY

Nowadays, toxins can be found in almost everywhere- in your food, water, air or even in your skin. Which is why it takes a toll in our body and there’s a need for us to cleanse and detoxify. 

Many people go through fastings for religion purposes. 

 

I'm starting my own Cleanse for health reasons. Day 1 has began. 

Be inspired to learn about why doing a cleanse is vital. 

Follow my updates,  research, and inspiration FB insta nickyarthur2 and blog. 

What are the causes of excess free radicals?

Free radicals are not harmful, this is a by-product of your body. When they are in excessive amounts, that’s when you have a problem. You see about 98% per cent of the oxygen humans breathe combines with hydrogen and leaves the body as water (H2O) without causing problems. Around 2% of the oxygen atoms humans breathe loses an electron during metabolism, becoming a free radical. Humans breathe in around 7.2 kg or oxygen per day meaning that 0.144 kg become free radicals. Another cause of excess free radicals are: 

• Alcohol

• Breathing

• Burnt food

• Charcoal cooking

• Excessive exercise (normal exercise does not have this effect)

• Excessive medications

• Food additives

• Fried food

• Fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

• Infections

• Irradiated food

• Overheated food

• Ozone

• Polluted environments

• Radon

• Radiation

• Smoking tobacco

• Stress

• Sunbathing

• The process of metabolism and cell respiration

• Ultraviolet lights

You can see from this list that many people will be producing far too many free radicals for the normal body processes to cope with, so they need to be sure that they take in enough foods with antioxidant abilities to de-activate these excess free radicals. That is why it’s important to cleanse and detoxify.

It is also important to cleanse your liver as it’s the main organ who cleanses and detoxifies our blood from toxins, chemicals and excess free radicals. 

DAILY MORNING LIVER CLEANSER

 

The liver has one of the first stop jobs of sorting through the food and toxins that are ingested. It can regenerate itself if minor damage from excessive toxins occurs but eventually it will get clogged and overworked which is when food stops being digested properly and the rest of the system is affected. The following will clean it up so it can do its job.

These ingredients together taken in a glass of warm water first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking anything else, will detoxify and clean the liver.

• Lemon or lime juice (half freshly squeezed)

• Apple cider vinegar (one tablespoon)

• Honey (one to two teaspoons)

• Turmeric powder (quarter or a teaspoon)

• Cinnamon powder, (pinch)

• Chilli pepper powder (pinch)

When Cleansing, it’s also important to do some light exercises. A lack of physical activity can lead to poor circulation of our blood and lymph fluid which will have a negative effect to our body.

On my BIKINI MAMA 10 week you are guided through a very gentle 3 Day cleanse ~ detox. 

If you feel like your body needs an overhaul join the BIKINI MAMA today. 

 

YUMMY PROTEIN PANCAKE

Many moons ago when my passion and fascination began with whole foods, I was at the time competing in Fitness Body Figure competitions, now days called Bikini Model or if you get really shredded Fitness Model or Ms Figure, it was that time I started creating many different creative textures to satisfy my needs on a high protein diet.

Staying fit is everything, it's ongoing and ever present. When you stop, you die off energy & vitality when you train you GROW, you learn. 

I did all this prior children and the tools techniques I have implemented into my life really has made me feel like I am healthier happier more balanced than what I was in my 20's. 

Healthy pregnancies, enjoyable breast feeding, post pregnancy balancing has all to do with my eating habits, yoga, training, meditation and mindset. 

Becoming a Mum has been the greatest accomplishment and satisfaction of all. Becoming the best role model I can has been a journey of self discovery. 

I give gratitude and thanks everyday that my girls are healthy and happy bundles of amazing energy & light. 

 

One of my favorite creations back in my 20's - more than 18 years ago, I came up with a pancake recipe I call Protein Pancake. 

This recipe is on my BIKINI MAMA Weightloss & fitness program, and today I see it sneaking up at healthy cafes. Although not 100%Vegan or Raw, it is stil packed with unlimited nutrients and protein. 

It also gives you that texture you maybe craving while eating loads of raw greens and juices.

Today it's my absolute pleasure to share with you one of my favorite recipes, as a sample of what you get on my next BIKINI MAMA ROUND 3

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Get my Protein pancake 

 

Ingredients 

1/2 cup oats 

1 Tbsp flaxseeds 

1/2 Tbsp chia seeds 

3-4 egg whites 

1 banana, mashed 

1/3 cup raspberries or blue berries

Pinch cinnamon & nutmeg 

Coconut oil 

Method 

Whisk egg whites in a bowl 

Add mash banana, raspberries, cinnimon 

Mix gently together, cook in a pan with coconut oil, until cooked, flip over cook other side 

Serve with sliced strawberries, or raw honey. 

 

I will teach you everything you need to know to kick start or re kick start your health wellbeing or Weightloss journey. Or maybe you would like to learn and discover my healing way of life, that blows your mind with flavor, fun, discovery of your true authentic amazing self.

While I'm here in CANGGU I will be offering 3 DAY RAW VEGAN TOURS and 3-5 DAY PRIVATE RETREATS to educate and inspire you on your journey of self discovery to change and new eating routine, habits and educate you all you need to know about preventative health, anti aging, healing from illness or disease, hormonal balancing and detox. 

I'm excited to give to you today one of my many healthy creations for you to try. If you are a fitness women who wants results energy and a happy less bloated tummy, try my Protein Pancake.

 

Transform yourself to a better you! This program is all about you!

Join me now! REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/2954w97. See you there!

 

BIKINI MAMA ROUND 3 'Learn how to use food as your medicine & energy'

Let Food be Thy Medicine and Medicine be Thy Food" 👌🏻

 

Our bodies were designed generations ago to eat LIVE GROWN foods, years ago they 

lived off green leaves from plants. 

My way of life is not a diet. When you diet you deprive your body from nutrients and often cannot sustain a diet because your body will crave often sugar, carbohydrates. After dieting 

and return to a normal eating often  people put the weight straight back on. My up and coming BIKINI MAMA 10 WEEK MIND BODY TRANSFORMATION ROUND 3 is a 

kick start your journey to your health, fitness & wellness goals.  You will learn how to put an end to tiredness, fatigue and yo yo 

dieting. 

Let's explore your Mind and Emotions through BIKINI MAMA 3!

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This way of eating will safely guide you to eliminate any sugar cravings and help you gain sustained energy and lose any extra kilos you may be carrying through bad eating 

habits or living. 

Taking care of yourself is the best LIFE  insurance you will have for a vibrant life full of 

joy and happiness. 

JOIN ME BIKINI MAMA ROUND 3 ONLINE SOON bringing to you a dose of BALINESE HEALING DETOX to your home. Give your temple a gift, a time to focus and restore. Stay tuned. ✨🙏#Bali #detox #live #updates #20-Day-Detox #healthy #holistic #balancehormones #weightloss #bikini #mama #amazing #raw #yummy

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