Ocean Bloom shares with you some tips to being Well, Happy, Motivated and Balanced.

With the start of the Thai New Year in April, isn’t it a great time to renew those resolutions you made in January? NOW is the time to make a fresh start again. Or if your resolutions are on track – congratulations for a job well done! This could also be a great time to further expand your fitness and health goals, and to set the bar higher. Growth is invigorating and life giving. And there is no better time than now to start!

Wherever in the world you are, take the opportunity that this Thai New Year inspires. Set GOALS! Become proactive. Make the resolution to set goals that have significant meaning for you. That is what I want for all of you in this coming year – to achieve the goals you’ve been envisioning for so long and what better time to revitalize! With events, festivities and much more in full bloom – it’s a very exciting month ahead for the whole of Thailand and especially here at our amazing Thailand Fitness and Yoga Retreats.

YOGA

Whether it’s the relaxing pace of life in Thailand, the fact that guests are here solely to invest time in themselves away from obligations, or just simply that it compliments their training so well – people that come to train with us see the immediate benefits of practicing yoga on a daily basis.

One of the most frequent questions I get is, “How can I sustain my daily yoga practice with all the influences of work and family commitments once I return home?
There is an ancient Zen saying: “You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day, unless you’re too busy; then you should sit for an hour”. Hmmm, something to think about!

There will always be external influences asking for your time and attention. If a person creates the time to practice yoga, even just for a short amount of time each day, in no time at all they will feel the remarkable benefits of this ancient discipline changing their life in powerful ways. For some people going to a yoga class each day or attending workshops, isn’t feasible. However taking time for yourself, investing in you, each and every day is a must. I highly recommend this great website to help keep you motivated and enjoying yoga while traveling or while juggling a busy work and family life: www.myyogaonline.com

SOMETHING FOR YOUR MIND: 10 CONCISOUNESS TIPS

1. Connect with nature – Go for a walk in the forest, jungle, field of daisies, or wherever you feel like getting a connection with nature. It is possible to feel a deep sense of peace and oneness when you attempt to connect with nature. As you learn to connect and appreciate nature, you allow your consciousness to rise up.

2. Get your body moving – Exercise and dancing will raise your consciousness by promoting healthy brainwave patterns, healthy neurotransmitter levels, and great circulation throughout your nervous system. Help yourself rise up and break the pattern of not exercising by going for a friendly walk with one of your friends or even going to the club to dance. Both examples are easy, fun, and empowering.

3. Simple meditation – Whether you are an advanced meditator or a beginner, the benefits are tremendous and will allow you to tap into your highest state of conscious functioning if you stick around long enough. It is an act that will definitely raise your conscious awareness and allow you to attain greater focus, discipline, and develop a deeper joyous connection to life.

4. Spending time with true friends – Find only friends that align with who you are, your beliefs, and your values – they will make you more conscious. These are your true friends, and though they can be tough to find, they should definitely be cherished. Give some of your true friends a call and make it a habit to spend more time with them.

5. Have the intention to “raise your consciousness” – If you have the intention to raise your consciousness and state of awareness, you are on the right track. Having the intention alone will make you more focused on finding ways to raise your consciousness.

6. Tell the truth – Anytime you tell the truth, you raise your level of consciousness. Why do people tell lies? To protect themselves in lower states of consciousness. People in higher states of consciousness don’t lie because they want to be true to themselves, others, and make relationships in humanity more conscious.

7. Find and live your purpose – Searching for a purpose will help you find your true purpose here on Earth. When you find your purpose and are able to share it with the rest of the world, you will continue to raise your level of consciousness.

8. Take conscious control of your decisions – When you take conscious control of all your decisions, you are actually activating certain neural pathways in your brain that help promote self-control, calmness, and inner peace. Every time you allow others to dictate your decisions or you don’t take full conscious responsibility for your decisions, you become slightly conditioned to be less conscious when making choices.

9. Always be open-minded – Being open-minded is a key aspect in the process of becoming a more conscious individual. When you haven’t accepted the diversity that our planet has to offer: ranging from different cultures, religions, wildlife, and beliefs, you will stay in your same state of consciousness or drop to a lower state. Being open-minded doesn’t only need to be for beliefs either. It can be having an open-mind to try something new such as: a new exercise routine, spiritual practice, or trying a new food.

10. Pursue higher intelligence – There are many ways to become more intelligent. Not everyone is intelligent in every area of their life. Some people are more emotionally intelligent; some have a higher I.Q., while some are more spiritually intelligent. All forms of intelligence increases and enhancements will help you on your journey towards expanding your awareness and becoming a more conscious human being.

SOMETHING FOR YOUR TASTE BUDS
Revitalizing Ginger Beer

One thing I love most about April is that it means Spring is officially in full swing. Nature is vibrant with the first signs of growth, the sun is shining and those familiar smells of summer are in the air.
It’s time for Spring cleaning and thanks to “Jason Vale” our locale “Juice Master”, he’s happy to share with you one of his favorite recipes: non-alcoholic Ginger Beer. This refreshing, healthy delicious drink is quick and easy to make. There’s no sweetener needed and it’s sure to vitalize your day!

Juice the following ingredients:
1 golden delicious apple
1 large claw of ginger

Pour out a small amount of water from a full bottle of ‘San Pellegrino’ (just enough to make room for the ginger and apple juice). Then pour the ginger and apple juice into the bottle until it’s full. Pop the lid on, and then gently shake the bottle to mix. Once it’s settled, pour over ice and enjoy!

Medicinal Values: ginger has proven beneficial for digestion, reduction in heartburn and inflammation, cold and flu prevention, migraine relief, morning sickness, colon cancer prevention and ovarian cancer treatment. A very powerful herb!

Ocean Bloom can be contacted at: www.oceanbloom.com    email: info@oceanbloom.com

In May 2013 she will be conducting the Ultimate Fitness and Yoga Retreat hosted by Atmanjai! For more information please go to http://173.236.145.163/detox-deals-thailand/  and Ocean also invites you to view her video about the retreat, on youtube:  http://youtu.be/Wm2KUcQwhrU