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THE MAGIC & HEALING POWER OF CHOCOLATE...
Last week I was sent a treasure trove of goodies from Ana Soares from @ife.products.community in celebration and support of Maitri Studio Brighton opening THIS week, Friday 27th November. Amongst the box of goodies was some delicious chocolate made by Living Koko. I was first introduced to the magic of chocolate by the chocolate princess (as she is affectionately known in our family) Nicole Trutanich, in 2011. Prior to this I wasn’t that much of a chocolate fan, and I actual

Freya Bennett-Overstall
Nov 23, 20202 min read


When I first met His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama...
When I was 17 I had the wonder-full opportunity to attend a public teaching with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (HHDL). It was held at...

Freya Bennett-Overstall
Jun 24, 20202 min read


Home Practice Props
How often do you practice yoga at home? If you are joining an occasional online class you can make do with some blankets, a box of...

Freya Bennett-Overstall
May 13, 20201 min read


Autumn Practice
It feels like autumn is well and truly here (in Melbourne, Australia) this week. The leaves are magnificent shades of red, orange, yellow...

Freya Bennett-Overstall
Apr 23, 20202 min read


The Attitude of Gratitude...
This week our online classes have been steeped in the theme of gratitude. We have been cultivating an attitude of gratitude. Our brains...

Freya Bennett-Overstall
Apr 2, 20202 min read


What is YIN yoga?...
Yin yoga is a slow, nourishing and healing form of yoga. It involves Hatha yoga poses (asanas) held for longer periods of time, anywhere...

Freya Bennett-Overstall
Feb 4, 20203 min read


Can practicing loving-kindness meditation help you live longer?
Loving-kindness meditation focuses on developing and generating goodwill, kindness and warmth towards self and others. It is also know as...

Freya Bennett-Overstall
Nov 21, 20191 min read


Why Meditate? (Part 2)
Further to last weeks post (and class discussion) on why meditate, here is one of my favourite quotes from Joseph Campbell (by way of...

Freya Bennett-Overstall
Nov 7, 20191 min read


Why Meditate? (Part 1)
If you are just starting your journey with meditation, or even if you have a well established practice, it is helpful to know why you are...

Freya Bennett-Overstall
Oct 31, 20191 min read
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