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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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