Energy of the moon

When you do this meditation, it may feel like there are a lot of instructions to take on if you are in the beginning stages of meditation. My advice is to add each step as you get comfortable with the instructions. 1- comfortable posture 2- find your breathing rhythm 3- mantra 4- eye focus 4- visualisation. This video was created using two different classes I taught. I find when teaching its nice to give directions over a number of classes in order for students to really get a feel for what they are doing before adding on more. Comments on the mediation: this is one of a number of mediations that are particularly effective for those who want to practice self-healing and for those who deal with other people’s mental problems. It is also good for couples who are trying to work out problems in their relationship. Stress is the product of practical concerns, and this meditation will work on the problem and impart the peace of mind that comes with doing something positive about a situation. Mediating on the colour green is good for those who want divine green energy in their home. Practice and understand the power of the mediation, and it will lift your spirit in a real practical way. HARI means :’the remover’ or ’the one who takes away’ and is the name used in the Vedas to refer to the Supreme or Divine Absolute who removes the sorrow and suffering of his devotees. :Hari (Sanskrit: हरि, IAST: Hari) is a name of Vishnu from Hindu tradition. Hari means He who attracts all things to Himself. It refers to the one who removes darkness and illusion, God who removes all obstacles to spiritual progress.

This mantra can used to help focus your intentions to purify, or clarify, your body, speech, and mind. See yourself while you chant as asking your own being, the parts that put up barricades and blocks to real contentment, to let our better parts, our pure intentions, get stronger and to help you let go. OM stands for the body, AH for the speech, and HUM for the mind. They represent the possibility of transformative blessings of the body, speech, and mind from all the Buddhas— past, present, and future. In chanting OM you ask to purify and to release all shame and guilt, of all negative actions committed through your body, and that you commit to an intention to do better in the future. In chanting AH you ask to purify and to release all shame and guilt, of all negative actions committed through your body, and that you commit to an intention to do better in the future.. In chanting HUM you ask to purify and to release all shame and guilt, of all negative actions committed through your body, and that you commit to an intention to do better in the future. OM is also know to be the essence of form, AH the essence of sound, and HUM the essence of mind. So by repeating this mantra, you purify the environment, as well as yourself and all other beings. OM purifies perceptions, AH sounds, and HUM the mind, its emotions and its thoughts.

A Chi Kung practice with a series of movements that show how the pulsations of life and the processes of charging and discharging energy works. This is a beautiful and gentle set of movements that can be done from anywhere, at anytime. Students have noted that they feel 'relaxed' 'recharged' and 'calm' after doing this practice. Once you have the series memorised the practice can take as little as 3 minutes.

Bouldering holiday in Fontainebleau, France had a bit of a hiccup when I lost my footing on a really great climb and sprained my ankle quite severely. After an ER wait, fantastic staff at the Fontainebleau hospital and no broken bones, I decided to return the forest to find my peace with this scare. So much to learn in every adventure.

One of my life lessons learned while bouldering this summer. I know how uncomfortable it can be to ask for help, to keep going back, to watch others ahead of you succeed and in this society pretending like its 'no problem-that it was easy'. Yet, in these frustrations and discomforts are opportunities to step out of your comfort zone. This is part of the journey, of learning, of growth and pushing on until you get it that will gain you your most valuable lessons out of life. This is a focus of how I teach. The class you take is not about making the biggest moves, it's about trying different ways and seeing which one resonates with your body, your style and even your mood for the day! Try, try again! Hugs, klh

The Adi Mantra is the mantra used to 'tune-in' for my classes. Normally chanted 3 times in class, this video has a longer repetition to allow a more meditative experience and give you the opportunity to learn it. When I stop chanting the mantra, leave your eyes closed and go within. ONG NAMO GUROO DEYV NAMO I BOW TO THE TO THE CREATIVE WISDOM, I BOW TO THE DIVINE TEACHER WITHIN

A drop of wisdom, an empowering message and the opportunity get a sense of what it is like to take classes at Energy of the Moon. “Only as a warrior can one withstand the path of knowledge. A warrior cannot complain or regret anything. His life is an endless challenge, and challenges cannot possibly be good or bad. Challenges are simply challenges.” Carlos Castaneda *Note: footage for this short is taken from a live recorded class. This is from class number 9 of 10.

If you need a quick guided time out to take you away this is it! (video from a previous online class).

I had the lovely opportunity to teach Chi Kung while on holiday on Samothraki Island in Greece. It was such an honour to have this amazing opportunity both with the the people and Mother Nature.

A fun video of the process to make Rose Water! Thanks to www.wellnessmama.com for the recipe and all your amazing ways to make life a little better, a little healthier and a lot happier!

Savasana or long deep relaxation is a set that is done at the end of a Yoga or Chi Kung (Qi Gong/Gi Choen) class. After spending time looking at this set I now realise that this relaxation would be perfect for anyone doing any type of physical exercise or training. If you want your body to really remember the benefits of what you just trained it to do, take the time after to allow it all to sink in. This video is packed full of how to's and what about's. Enjoy!

Just a little reminder. Just a little practice. Enjoy.

Taken from one of my online classes. A nobodies perfect situation where I can't help but laugh at myself!!

A time to... Some contemplative thoughts for spring. Repeating these phrases can be a simple way to change to get the mind thinking of ways it wants to change and move.

Choosing a variation is not about who can do what, it's about what YOUR body feels like it needs. Somedays my muscles are tight from a hike the day before, sometimes it's a period day and I want to be gentle and other times, I feel grounded and on it. Variations for everyone, especially you!

Practices can be a short break away from your day-to-day. Life can be complicated enough, let's not make this part of it too.