Importance of Aum and Ajna Chakra

The primary benefits of the aum sound meditation with the focus at the Ajna chakra are as follows :
Builds intuition ; increases psychic powers ; heightens awareness ; provides clarity of thought, insight and wisdom ; allows one to connect with ones higher self for guidance and inspiration ; promotes flow of Kundalini into higher centres; builds focus and one-pointedness of the mind. There are many more secondary benefits as well. To begin practice try the following :
Sit in a comfortable position, relax hands on the knees or in your lap, keep the spine erect and eyes softly closed. Place your attention in the eyebrow centre, the Ajna chakra. Do not strain the eyes, relax and anytime you are uncomfortable release the position. Start the Aum sound, do this by deep in breath and on the out breath start with the A of the sound and hold for 2 seconds, then move to the u of the sound and hold for 3 seconds and then the m  of the sound and hold for 5 seconds. This brings you to a total of 10 seconds. This is a suggestion and may be adjusted for your requirements and breath. Practice the sound as much as possible and remain focused on the eyebrow centre. See and experience what happens, practice daily for as long as possible.
I would appreciate any feedback.
Hari Om Tat Sat

5 day Yoga workshop

4th - 8th July
Blue Butterfly - Tulbagh
5 day Yoga workshop  R2200.00 inclusive  of  ( accom.meals, course material, ayurveda info. meditation, deep relaxation techniques and classes )
Come join us and learn more than just the postures, find out why we connect with our breath, why we need to relax and meditate, learn a little about Ayurveda, what  the best foods for your particular dosha are, basic nutritional knowledge as well as some very easy vegetarian recipes.
Take time to walk the Labyrinth, read, meditate and enjoy !!!!!

call Cheryl 0840902083 for bookings.

Auspicious weekend retreat / autumn equinox and perigree moon ! Blue Butterfly Tulbagh

Aubergine soup

Heavenly !!!! 
ROASTED AUBERGINE TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP




2 AUBERGINES, CUT INTO CHUNKS

6 TOMATOES, CHOPPED

150 ml OLIVE OIL

40 ml SUNDRIED TOMATOES, FINELY CHOPPED

SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER, TO TASTE 700 ml VEGETABLE STOCK

2 GARLIC CLOVES, CRUSHED

1 MEDIUM CHILLI, SEEDED AND FINELY CHOPPED

15 ml DIJON MUSTARD

50 ml FRESH BASIL, TO GARNISH



1. Preheat the oven to 200 C.

2. Place aubergines and tomatoes in the roasting pan and drizzle with 90ml olive oil.

Roast until aubergines are cooked, about 30 minutes.

3. Place the aubergines, tomatoes, their juices, 20ml olive oil, sundried tomatoes

and seasoning in food processor. Process until slightly chunky.

Remove and

pour into heavy-based pot. Add the stock and cook over low heat for about 5 min.

4. Blend the garlic, chilli and mustard in a food processor and while the motor is

running, add the remaining olive oil in a slow stream until the mixture is thick and

creamy.

5. Spoon the garlic mixture into the soup. Serve the soup garnished with the basil

while still hot.

6. Serves 4.
 Enjoy :)

Thought for today !

There is no Saint without a past and no sinner without a future !

Thoughts

" I offer respect and reverance to all of my teachers, past, present and future.
In my quest for knowledge I have felt at  times to be like a fish swimming in the ocean, looking here and there for the ocean itself. All knowledge is available to us, within each breath if we are but aware enough to recognise it. "

 I thank my children for the path they walk, my students for teaching me how to grow and to follow my path, my friends and family for their support, strength and wisdom, and most of all to all those who have angered me, you have helped teach me self restraint and tolerance. I thank you !

Photos of Flamingo resort and surroundings