My expertise in areas of health management include

• General Health and Well-being
• Stress Management (see Creating Change Workbook and POWERNAPS Audio)
• Women's Health and Pregnancy
  (see related topic Balancing Act)
• Pregnancy
  (see CD)
• Spinal Health
  (see related topic Yoga and the Management of Back Pain)
• Cancer and Supporting Treatments (Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, etc.)
  (see CD)
• Detoxification through Yoga

All of us who have practised Yoga more than occasionally know that yoga is inherently therapeutic. Yoga is a wonderful therapy that is complementary to most other forms of therapy.

During the workshop we will examine

• the causes of disease
• Yogic detoxification - we will study and experience the cleansing of the body with salted water by various methods
• clearing blocked prana using postures, relaxation and meditation techniques
• meditations specific to pranic flow, strengthening, healing of injured tissue and clearing away the toxins
• expression of feelings

We will also use the healing Mahamrityunjaya mantra for the relief from suffering of ourselves and others.

Yoga is truly holistic in its approach to disease, treating body, mind and spirit. You don't need to be sick to qualify to come for the day! Prevention is better than cure. And Yoga teachers should come to an In-Service training day to get a new perspective on your practices and more understanding of how to advise your students.

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This booklet gives further details of the information presented in the workshop.

The relationship between digestion and disease is expanded upon and a clear diagram shows how intestinal health affects each part of the body.

The cleansing practices for the nose, stomach and intestines are clearly explained along with limitations and precautions.

Extracts from the Book

"When using Yoga as a therapy we need to look beyond the symptoms of disease for the basic underlying cause. This truly wholistic approach treats each person differently, not just the disease.

"When we apply the right techniques in our day to day life we begin to experience a higher level of energy and vitality that results from not suppressing symptoms but working with nature to allow the body to heal itself....

"Toxins play a significant role in many diseases and can be cleansed from the body using the shatkarmas (cleansing practices) - a system of gentle and effective practices that are easy to use at home. They stimulate the eliminatory organs to get rid of the toxins.

"It's only in more recent years that I've come to recognise how many toxins are created within our own bodies. We tend to spend time and energy avoiding toxins from our environment like pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals and so on, but the trouble they cause pales into insignificance compared to the toxins produced by bacteria (flora) living in our own bowels! A healthy balance of gut flora is essential to good health and can be assisted by regular cleansing of the gut through these cleansing practices....

"Remember, your healing is only limited by your imagination and beliefs."

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TRACK 1
YOGA NIDRA FOR PREGNANCY

An ideal practice for mother or father to use during pregnancy with movement of awareness around the baby's body and sharing of love, light, thoughts and feelings to promote a stronger bond between parent and baby.
(23 mins)

TRACK 2
YOGA NIDRA FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Used as a preventative or during any sickness or painful episodes, this practice uses resolve and visualisation of light in all the rainbow colours.
(30 mins)

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TRACK 1
YOGA NIDRA FOR USE DURING TREATMENT

Use this practice to enhance the effects of any therapy you are undergoing and reduce treatment-related pain. Guided imagery eases the distress. Visualisation of golden light is used to reinforce the effectiveness of the healing agent. Use it whilst undergoing therapy such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, intravenous drip, etc. It can be used before or during treatment, and helps reduce the stress often experienced.
(20 mins)

TRACK 2
YOGA NIDRA FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Used as a preventative or during any sickness or painful episodes, this practice uses resolve and visualisation.
(30 mins)

(See related topics Yoga and the Management of Back Pain )

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A JOURNEY THROUGH THE 3 PRACTICES FOR THE PELVIC FLOOR CREATING MUSCLE INTEGRITY AND ENERGY RELEASE

• If you suffer with any form of dropping or prolapse, incontinence or haemorrhoids these practices will help manage the condition.
• You are guided to practice using the pelvic floor muscles lying down and sitting. Moola bandha, Ashwini mudra and Sahajoli mudra are practiced.
• Explained by a woman for women’s anatomy but men you can have fun with your pelvic floor too! Men, if you suffer urgency when you need to urinate this may be for you.

Feedback: "Easy to follow and not too esoteric. Suitable for all levels (of experience) - you really don't need to have had Yoga experience. Excellent! I will get one for Mum!" Swami Premshakti, Australia

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5, 10, 15, 20 & 25 MINUTE RELAXATIONS AN IDEAL GIFT FOR THE PERSON WHO JUST NEEDS TO RELAX! EACH SESSION IS DIFFERENT AND THE LONGER THE PRACTICE THE DEEPER YOU’LL GO

• POWERNAP 5 uses touch sensation and breath awareness to help you relax
• POWERNAP 10 explores the body part by part until you are aware of the whole body at once
• POWERNAP 15 is ideal where tension exists in the body – you learn to release even the slightest tension and become deeply physically relaxed
• POWERNAP 20 develops the sense of touch and body sensation and uses white light to calm, nurture and recharge
• POWERNAP 25 after relaxing the whole body you use breath to enhance release of mental tension and visualisation of rainbow colours to balance and heal.

Ideal for use while travelling (but NOT WHILE DRIVING!), waiting or needing a break at the office. You don’t have to lie down to get the benefits but, if you do, you’ll benefit even more!

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The Australian residential centres at Mangrove Mountain (Central NSW) and Rocklyn (Victoria) offer training in Yogic Lifestyle. These are ideal for those interested in experiencing ashram lifestyle and techniques which can help in management of health:

Contact your nearest ashram or residential yoga centre for details of their courses. (see Useful Links)