YOGA AID 2012

Here are a few images from the recent YOGA AID CHALLENGE 2012 where I got the wonderful opportunity to lead the warm ups on the day! It was a beautiful day of fun in the sun whilst raising money for charity!

 

 

 

 

Ourania x

HIMALAYAN SALT LAMPS HAVE ARRIVED!

 

Himalayan Salt Lamps have arrived!!!! Amazing prices all including GST :-)

2-3kg - $25.00
4-6kg - $35.00
6-8kg - $45.00

10-12kg -$55.00

It is a commonly held opinion that Himalayan Salt Lamps povide a unique, natural and low tech alternative to existing ionisers. Because of unique molecular structure of the salt, the gentle heat created by the lamp allows sodium chloride crystals to seperate into positive and negative ions, a natural process repeated daily when the sun heats the ocean.

Some of the benefits attributed to salt lamps include reducing probelms associated with bronchial ailments such as asthma and sinus, improvement to the bodies immune system, increased mental alertness, reduced severity and frequency of colds, flu and migraines.

Millions of years old and from one of the most unpolluted places on our planet, these unique and beautiful lamps will soothe your spirit and restore air quality.

To order email info@ouranoyoga.com or visit us in studio - 113 Copperfield Street, Geebung

The making of Beachcomber by Ourano Yoga

Below I have shared some pictures of a new range of handmade products available for purchase either online or in studio!

Beachcomber by Ourano Yoga is a new line of handmade and completely unique pieces ranging from jewellery to mirrors. All items are made with love and care with lots of attention to detail. The theme for this line is derived from the natural beauty of the sea and surroundings. I hope you enjoy!

If you wish to purchase any of these products or wish for something specific you would like made let us know by email - info@ouranoyoga.com. All feedback is welcome!

Lots of love,

Ourania x

The sea is my brother......

These are a few images from my Easter break. Whenever I get the opportunity I take myself somewhere by the sea to recharge my batteries, restore my energy and to reflect on my life.

I can sit endlessly by the sea and watch the ever changing sacred patterns of the sky, sand and sea before me.

There is nowhere else on this earth I am to be.

Ourania x

It's Zoo Time!

A lot of inspirations I gather for my life and for my teachings come from the beautiful animals we share this planet with. Each animal is as unique as is each human. There is something so captivating about these animals and the way that they each have different skills that they instinctively use to survive in life .When we really look deep enough beyond the material world we also realise that we have been gifted with everything we need in life to be all that we may be.

I was fortunate enough to have recently gone on an adventure to the iconic Australia Zoo. This is a wonderful Zoo with beautiful open spaces for the animals to be. I thought I would share with you just a few happy snaps from that day that was.

 umm did someone say too cute?

I got to feed Sabu some Zucchini :-) I LOVE ELEPHANTS!

(they even had a shrine in place for the Hindu God Ganesha)

Words can not describe the beauty and power

A wise old tortise cruisin' at its own pace....

Hope you enjoyed!

Ourania x

BE CURIOUS...........

View from the office @ ourano yoga

Curiosity allows for possibilities. Curiosity allows for growth and curiosity can be just the key to awaken to a higher consciousness.

As I write this I take regular breaks to simply stare and daze off. I am staring and observing the life I see out of my office window (as per the picture above - I’m blessed with a beautiful view). The trees, the birds singing and the clouds in the sky all make me curious. Why does one tree not look like another?  Why are some flowers blossoming and others are not? I could be here for ever asking a million questions and be doing it continually for a very long time.  But there is a strong presence beyond my human body and beyond my mind that makes me completely relaxed and at peace with every question I pose and to the answers that I seek. This presence makes me understand in no direct way that everything around me is life. Everything has a purpose whether it is clear to me or not. Everything has true meaning. We have all been placed here in complete harmony. Whether we maintain that harmony and balance is up to us.

We are all beautiful unique expressions of life and I believe by me simply having the ability to look around and be curious it brings me into this complete present moment. It is in these moments when I take myself out of my daily routine that puts my life into perspective. Sometimes we honestly need those daily reminders to help us acknowledge that indeed there is more to us than our to do lists. “Curiosity validates our existence. To be curious is to be optimistic.” As quoted by Patrick Lindsay.

Take moment’s every day to look around. Observe, marvel and appreciate all of life around you as well as within you with complete trust that everything is exactly as it’s meant to be.

Ourania x

FINDING YOUR OWN RHYTHM

In days and years where our life seems to flash before us we must find our own natural rhythm to keep balance and harmony within us and around us.

When we push, go, reach, grab and strive to keep moving forward in life we rarely enjoy the journey but if we take each moment, experience and opportunity as it comes and flow with our own natural rhythm at our own natural pace we understand that the journey is life.

One of the greatest examples of a natural rhythm is right out your door…Nature! Nature is constantly flowing in its own natural rhythm. The waves roll in and out. The tides come in and then the tides go out. The leaves on the trees rustle gently in the breeze. The sun rises and the sun sets. Nature flows within its own natural rhythm which is something we love and admire.

There is a reason that we often look outside the window to reflect. There is a reason why people often go to the beach to relax…

It is in these surroundings where everything is in harmony and balance flowing at its own natural pace that we discover peace and calm. Nature does not supply us with peace and calm; nature is simply reflecting what is idle within us, our true essence beyond name and form.

Sometimes we lose balance and ignore our own natural rhythm and when this happens everything around us becomes un- balanced. It all starts with you. A fast paced life may be right for someone else but it may not be right for you. Take the time to still the mind and go within - listen, observe and feel without attachment. Everything about the experience of finding your own rhythm needs to be simple. Rest when you must, play when you wish and be who you are without defending or justifying why you choose to live the way you do.

Flow to your own rhythm not to the rhythm of those around you.

Ourania x

VENTURE INTO THE WILD

I recently read over a quote by one of my inspirations and muses – Christopher McAndless. It read -

“So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a person than a secure future. The very basic core of one’s living spirit is the passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” – Christopher McAndless.

On this particular day and in that particular moment those words ignited a light within me. For those who are not familiar with Christopher McAndless he was a young man from a well to do family who in 1992 hitchhiked to Alaska alone in the wilderness. He left all of his money to charity and abandoned all of his possessions without saying a word to anyone. He was inventing a new life for himself, leaving the conventional ways of life knowing that there is something more. This time he would live by nature’s rules. Why he leaves and the experiences of his journey I will leave for you to discover. This is a story of one man’s life situation that we can all learn from.

He learnt many lessons along the way and documented the entire journey in his journal. If there was one story to depict living in the moment, this would be it! The absolute courage and ability to let go and follow his path is incredibly inspiring because honestly, how many of us would? Although there are some parts of this story that may not be applicable to everyone most parts will conjure up thoughts and reflections upon life and human existence. I read his quotes quite regularly throughout yoga and meditation classes that I teach and I almost always have a student ask me about the quote and how it made them feel. There is both a book titled “into the wild” by Jon Krakauer and an amazing film interpretation of the book directed by Sean Penn.

I was on my way back from an around the world trip when I personally saw the movie on the plane to what I thought was pure chance. After I watched it I felt different. I arrived home with a new beginning. After that moment my life started to change. I quit my job and then embarked on what would now be my life path of yoga and meditation. My partner and I parted ways after 6 years together and I was on my own for the first time since I was 18. My friends grew, my experiences expanded and opportunities did coming knocking on my door. I was living for the first time without a plan and now I am here in a moment in my life where I am at peace with all that is with full acceptance and understanding of the essence of who I am. I have had ups and downs since the start of this journey and it’s a lot to dedicate to the story of Christopher McAndless but into the wild is something that awakened those thoughts I had behind my layers of fear and confusion. I continue to watch the movie 3 years later and read the book and draw inspiration every time.

It’s always beautiful to observe the writings of souls who have been before you and the wisdom they have shared. May it inspire you as it has inspired me!

Ourania x

When size really doesn’t matter!

I wanted to share this beautiful photo with my readers. Every time I look at it, it simply makes me smile and laugh. Nature can teach us many things. There is absolute beauty and creation all around you right now. Notice the little things and allow gratitude to fill you from within.

Ourania x