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Gift vouchers are redeemable on Lomi Lomi massage, yoga workshops, weekly yoga classes, wellness packages and yoga retreats. You set the price and tailor make the gift to suit.
Contact me to discuss your ideas via info@juliebladon.com.
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At the beginning of August I held a Yoga at the Beach class to raise funds for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project.
We raised £82 for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project, a campaign under the International Marine Mammal Project at the non-profit Earth Island Institute. The Dolphin Project aims to stop dolphin slaughter and exploitation around the world. This work has been chronicled in films such as A Fall From Freedom, the Oscar-winning documentary The Cove, and in the Animal Planet mini-series Blood Dolphin$.
Here’s a lovely thank you letter from the project which explain a little more about their work:
Also visit the Dolphin Project website to find out more and learn how you can get involved. If you haven’t seen them already it is worth watching The Cove and Blackfish.
“Taking action, no matter how small, builds momentum. Do something….” We sometimes think that our small action will not make a difference but our collective effort can make a huge difference.
Om shanti.
I’m back from deepest Oxfordshire where I had the pleasure of working for Wild Wellbeing in the Sanctuary area of Wilderness Festival. A perfect space for people to immerse themselves in peace and tranquility in order to feed their body, mind and soul.
I love this Festival and it’s always a highlight of my annual calendar. There is a huge mix on offer and it’s certainly more than just music. Theatre, arts, talks, workshops, craft, wellbeing, lakeside spa, adventures, magical experiences, banqueting, good food, chilled vibe and great people.
“It’s meant to be a holiday rather than a festival,” Jo Vidler, creative director and co-founder of Wilderness told Positive News, “A holiday experience with amazing entertainment around it.”
I was working as an in-house therapist offering Lomi Lomi massages in the Sanctuary. I love working outside, nature brings an added dimension to the treatments. The Sanctuary team was amazing, it’s great to work with such highly regarded therapists and yoga teachers in this special space.
It’s not all work and no play though. Festival highlights for me included Burt Bacharach, Jessie Ware, London Grammar, dancing at the “Village Hall”, dancing to a soul band in the pouring rain, the fire spectacular, bathing in the light of the supermoon (the closest and largest full moon of the year) and accompaniment from the Friends of the Earth Busking Stage whilst we were massaging.
Here’s Vogue’s “Postcards from Wilderness Festival”, a picture diary of the weekend including a special mention for the Sanctuary!
Thank you Wilderness, it’s been fun. Until next year…
Photo Credit: Wild Wellbeing/Secret Sanctuary
A HUGE thank you to everyone that attended yesterday’s Yoga at the Beach in Exmouth. We were blessed with a sunny and warm morning.
Outdoor classes can add a different dimension to our practice, enable us to make deeper connections and encourage us to be very present. Being outside can intensify our yoga experience and the sounds, fresh air and sensations can guide us to deepen our awareness and to connect more fully.
I love to witness the change in students, the deeper connections, the heart opening, the pure joy and the harmony.
It was an amazing way to start the day and hopefully we’ll plan a few more yoga sessions at the beach.
We raised £82 for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project, a campaign under the International Marine Mammal Project at the non-profit Earth Island Institute. The Dolphin Project aims to stop dolphin slaughter and exploitation around the world. This work has been chronicled in films such as A Fall From Freedom, the Oscar-winning documentary The Cove, and in the Animal Planet mini-series Blood Dolphin$.
Campaigns for dolphin protection are currently underway in a variety of locations around the globe, including the Solomon Islands, Indonesia, Egypt, and Singapore.
It seemed fitting to raise funds to support this vitual project as we were at the beach.
Kids speak out against dolphin captivity
Not long now to go until my favourite Festival… Wilderness is the multi-award winning 4-day festival combining live music, contemporary arts and an array of theatre, craftsmanship and dining experiences. Headliners include London Grammar, Burt Bacharach and Metronomy.
I will be an In-House Massage Therapist with Wild*Wellbeing at The Sanctuary, WILDERNESS Festival.
The Sanctuary returns for another body-healing, soul-nourishing year, securely nestled on the top of a beautifully shaded hill above the lakes. Hugely popular – the Sanctuary has even more to offer in 2014.
The Wild*Wellbeing team has curated The Sanctuary as a festival destination, combining leading yoga teachers to twist, stretch and shake down your body, alongside a repertoire of highly qualified therapists and complementary health and wellbeing consultants from all disciplines. From acupuncture to zero-balancing, there is no ail that can’t addressed in this village of happiness.
Hopefully see you there!
Wilderness – The Film from Wilderness Festival on Vimeo.
Visit the Wilderness Festival Store to book your treatments. Click here for more about Wilderness Festival.
(Image Wild*Wellbeing. Copyright Wild*Wellbeing 2014)
My Yoga Sleep CD is now available on iTunes and Amazon.
You can also purchase this download via my shop. It’s cheaper if you buy directly from my shop as other outlets set their own recommended prices.
Here’s what students have to say about my Yoga Sleep (Nidra) workshops:
“Julie’s Yoga Nidra workshop was amazing. The yoga session was just what I needed & the Nidra was a wonderful experience. I left feeling fully restored, calm and full of energy. I would recommend the Nidra class to everyone.” WH, Exeter
“R-e-l-a-x-e-d: blissful Nidra workshop : floating through this evening & think it’ll be an early night.” JP, Exeter
Aloha Yoga would like to thank our sponsors of this year’s Aloha Yoga Summer Retreat goodie bags. Providing lots of yummy goodies for our guests. Mahalo!
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I have just returned from our wonderful Aloha Yoga Retreat on Dartmoor. It is always such a privilege and an honour to work with such inspiring groups and to be teaching alongside my colleague, Jagdambe Ma.
This year we allowed plenty of time for creative activities alongside yoga classes, massages, walking and of course rest. On the Saturday morning we hosted a Raw Chocolate Workshop making a Raw Chocolate, Oats and Almond Milk Breakfast Smoothie; Raw Chocolate Fudge and a Clay & Raw Chocolate Face Mask.
We forget that play and laughter are important sources of relaxation for adults. By developing our playfulness we can feed our imagination, creativity, develop problem-solving skills and improve our mental health.
In our busy lives, we may focus heavily on work and family commitments and having fun can be a low priority. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we have stopped playing and we may take life a little too seriously. We all need to play so it is so refreshing to have the time and space for some fun!
We had the added bonus of being in an area with no phone signal and limited WiFi access so it was the perfect opportunity to be creative, playful and also have a digital detox.
There are numerous benefits to play such as:
Here’s the Clay and Raw Chocolate Face Mask Recipe from our Raw Chocolate Workshop. It’s great fun to do and makes your skin feel so smooth and glowing.
Clay helps to draw purities out and away from skin. Cacao is packed with antioxidants to help repair skin and flavanoids to reduce inflammation. The copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc in cacao can also promote healthy cell growth. Combined, these ingredients can help your skin feel fresh and cleaned, while also offering the aromatherapeutic pick-me-up benefits of chocolate.
Choosing to use green tea in this mask instead of distilled water can offer additional anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, which is particularly helpful around tired eyes.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of powder clay
1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon distilled water or cooled green tea
Method:
1. Place the clay and cacao powder a bowl and blend well with a spoon.
2. Add purified water or cooled green tea to produce a paste that is of medium consistency — not too thick, not too runny.
3. Using either your fingers (or a clean brush if you prefer), apply a thin but evenly distributed layer of the paste to your face in upward strokes paying particular attention to your t-zone and nose, but avoiding the eyes and lips.
4. Allow the mask to dry for 15 minutes. Take this opportunity to put your feet up and relax. Once the mask has dried slightly, gently rinse your face with warm water and gently pat dry with a clean towel.
If you wish, you may follow this with a gentle face wash and toner, but most importantly, don’t forget to moisturize. This mask is not recommended for people with eczema. If you have sensitive skin, please do a patch test first.
This relaxing meditation CD is designed to help children relax and sleep more peacefully. Each carefully scripted meditation features a delightful story and is backed by beautiful calming music.
Meditation is a fantastic tool that children can learn at an early age which will help them throughout their lives. Help your child to become more peaceful, to connect with their inner being, learn how truly wonderful they are and help them learn to release stress and anxiety.
Guided meditation can help children focus better at school, improve memory & concentration, improve behaviour, improve relationships, strengthen the immune system and promote inner peace. These fun meditations teach your child self-awareness, encourage them to be themselves and to help build self confidence.
The meditations are completely safe and an effective way to relax your child. The CD can used for general relaxation or at bedtime and is suitable for all children up to the age of 12.
Click here for samples and to download.
