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Carol is The Health Retreats General Manager, she joined us after being General Manager of many other educational programs throughout south east Queensland.

She has also worked extensively in many areas of national Mental healing and education, presenting submissions to the Senate Committee of mental health.

Carol operates a professional team, and quite frankly, both the clients and staff love her compassion and caring. She strives to always exceed people’s expectations.

Carol relishes conducting such a successful program with such experienced staff.

March 2013 Newsletter

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We want to be with you every step of the way, so we’re staying in touch.

March 2013

Newsletter

Hi,

Hello and welcome to The Health Retreat’s March Newsletter.

In our Newsletters you can expect to receive inspiration, tips and words of wisdom from our wonderful Team at The Health Retreat.

In this edition we welcome Rowan a new member to the team.  Our amazing Life Coaches share more tips to help you to continue to stay empowered.  The Retreat Chef’s continue to delight and tantalise our taste buds with more delicious healthy recipes.

PLUS we share with you some creative artwork and we’ll announce Helga’s Bootcamp Champ of the month.

If you have any specific topics you would like covered in the newsletter or wish to share a personal story, please send it through to Helga at: helga@thehealthretreat.net.au

We look forward to sharing and helping you continue to stay empowered and 100%

Best Wishes
Francis & Carol
And the very Remarkable Health Retreat Team Team
WISDOM TIPS

SUPPORTING YOU ON YOUR

JOURNEY

Unchallenged beliefs will run behaviour and create well entrenched patters which attract people, situation and events which confirms that particular belief, therefor keeping it in existence.

What do we need to do?  Become more and more aware of how you are feeling ( body sensations ) and what you are thinking so you can identify the beliefs governing your behaviour.

How the steps look:

1.  Ask yourself what must I be thinking to feel this way?
2.  Which filter of stress does this relate to?
3.  What can I start thinking now to move towards a healthier and wiser response?
4.  Do what is needed NOW  to shift the level of thinking ‘mind’ and ‘body’ feelings to awaken the Wisdom you have learnt.

KEEPING USING THE 6 STEP UPGRADE

PROCESS TO BEAK THE ADDICTION OF YOUR

PAST EMOTIONAL STATE

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Quote from Salima 
Your are the chosen one to live your life,
your way, bringing more joy love and wisdom to others.
Recommended Reading
Difficult Conversations, How To Discuss What Matters Most
 By  Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen
Click here to read more or buy the book.
Love & Big Hug
Salima Speranza
Mind Body Wisdom Coaching

Richard’s

Hints for Progressive Living

Always remember that your worth is not something you have to earn. Your worth is intrinsic and permanent.  Worth is something you uncover, recover, discover. We do earn our self-esteem however … especially by a process of honouring our emotions.

Richard’s Quote Pick

“The human is a space, an opening,
where the universe celebrates its existence.”
~ Brian Swimme PhD
Must see video, click here!

Richard’s Book Pick

The Power of Coincidence: How Life Shows Us What We Need to Know
~ by Dr David Richo

Comment by Richard

~ This book is a beautiful and powerful
elaboration upon our 2nd upgrade … mind expanding
Enjoy !

Click here to read more or buy here.

 Jayana’s Pearls of Wisdom

Quote

“Life is not a tension anywhere except in the minds of humanity.”

–  Osho

Remember Emotions are your personal Feedback System, leading you directly to the belief you hold about events, situations, or yourself in any given moment.

Instead of making them right or wrong, good or bad, remember they are the automatic, physical effect of what you are thinking.

Allow yourself to pause, feel them, gather information they hold, then trace back to inaccurate thinking and beliefs, allowing you to transform them by making better, different choices (change).

Instead of being stuck in the limited view, see the wider perspective of the situation and UPGRADE using the Wisdom Upgrades.

The emotional experience automatically changes as you change beliefs and become aligned with reality.

And remember – your Self Worth is not defined by any of this.

Self Care Tips
What helps to bring you back to your centre when life gets hectic, is making a regular appointment to take time for yourself, in meditation.
Silent sitting, being the Observer, allows you to gradually detach from the minds busy-ness. This takes time, developing the practice, regularity is the key.

Latest research indicates meditation practice has a far more beneficial affect on the body than medication for stress, anxiety and depression.

Above all, be your own best friend.

Jo’s Picks

We all need to learn to be our own best friend and give ourselves advice, when needed, as we would to our closest friends.
Because YOU are going to be with yourself for the rest of our life.
What progress, you ask, have I made?
I have begun to be a friend to myself.

Hecato, Greek philosopher

Be not afraid of growing slowly;
be afraid only of standing still.

Chinese Proverb

Jaye’s Quote

I have a lovely book to share with all of you. It is one of a series called “MODERN SPIRITUAL MASTERS SERIES,” which introduces the Essential Writings of THICH NHAT HANH (which means One Action), with an introduction by SISTER ANNABEL LAITY. Thich Nhat Hanh  is a Buddhist monk of the Vietnamese meditation school.  To his friends and students he is more affectionately known as “Thay,” which means teacher.
The principles of the Buddhist ‘way of life,’ are presented in a light simple read.

From time to time, to relax, to be peaceful, we may wish to retreat or practice a day of Mindfulness.  I would like to offer one short poem you can recite from time to time, while breathing and smiling.  I have taken it from Chapter One  .

Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing out, I smile.
Dwelling in the present moment.
I know this is a wonderful moment.

“Breathing in, I calm my body.”  This line is like drinking a glass of ice water, you feel the cold, the freshness, permeate your body. You can actually feel the breathing calming your body and mind.
“Breathing out, I smile.”  You know the effect of a smile.  A smile can relax hundreds of muscles in your face and nervous system.
“Dwelling in the present moment.”  While I sit here, I don’t think of somewhere else, of the future or the past.  I sit here and know where I am.  Now is the moment to be alive, in the present moment.
“I know this is a wonderful moment.”  This is the only moment that is real.  To be here and now, and enjoy the present moment is our most important task.

“Calming, Smiling, Present Moment, Wonderful Moment.”
Zoe’s Dairy Free Custard

Ingredients

1 x 400ml coconut cream
600ml Rice Milk
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup of Honey
2 tablespoons corn flour

Method

Put coconut cream and rice milk into a sauce pan and bring to the boil.

Meanwhile beat remaining ingredients in a bowl until combined.

Whisking constantly, pour the milk into the egg mix then return to the pan on medium heat and continue whisking until mixture starts to thicken.

Transfer to container and refrigerate.

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Zoe’s Aioli Recipe
 

Don’t be fooled, this recipe appears long winded and difficult, however it won’t take more than 10 minutes and once you have made it the first time you will realise that it is a piece of cake to make!

Ingredients

3 Egg Yolks
1 tsp Mustard
150mls Lemon Juice
2 cloves of garlic finally chopped
1lt light flavoured oil e.g. grape seed, sunflower.

Method

Place all ingredients, except the oil, in a food processor and turn on to highest speed setting. Once the mix turns pale, this will only take a few seconds, begin to add your oil slowly, in a steady lightstream. Once you have added about a third of the oil you can begin to increase the amount you are adding, keeping the oil flow steady.

At about the half waypoint the aioli will become very thick.  You can add in 1 tablespoon of water, then slowly continue adding the oil.

Once all the oil is added you will have a very thick aioli, depending on how you like it you can add some extra water a little bit at a time until you reach desired consistency. Once you have stopped the food proccesor and tasted your aioli, then season accoringly and give it a final whiz to mix.

Your aioli is now ready to be used as is or added to make other flavours eg. Tartare, seafood.

Zoe Wilson, Chef @ The Retreat House
Spanish Chicken with Lemons

Onions & Olives

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, about 2 kg , cut into parts
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice flour
1/4 cup grated ginger
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 medium lemons
2 large brown onions, sliced
1 large fennel bulb, halved and sliced 12 whole garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 cups pitted green olives
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cup whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 bunch coriander , roughly chopped

Method

Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine 1/2 cup of the flour, ginger and 1 teaspoon of the smoked paprika in a large bowl. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot (a big Dutch oven, perhaps?) over medium-high heat. Dry the chicken parts thoroughly with paper towels and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour and then place in your pot in batches. Allow the chicken to thoroughly brown, about 5 minutes per side. Don’t crowd the pan! Remove the chicken to a plate and repeat until all of your chicken pieces are golden and crispy-looking.

Quarter the lemons, but zest one of them first; reserve the zest. (If your lemons have a thick pith, you’ll want to zest all 3 and then juice them, discarding the pith; this will help you avoid a bitter sauce.) Add the onion, quartered lemons (or zest of 2 lemons and the juice of all 3), fennel, garlic, green olives, the remaining 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, and cinnamon to the pot; cook until softened, golden, and overall mushy-looking, about 10 minutes. Taste for salt. Sprinkle the mixture with the remaining tablespoon of flour and stir over the heat for two minutes. Add the tomatoes and the wine and bring to a boil — let bubble away for a minute or two. Add the lemon zest.

Place the chicken pieces back into the pot, skin side up, along with any drippings from the plate. Poke the onion/fennel/garlic/olive mixture so it surrounds the chicken on all sides. Place in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Garnish with shallots. Serve warm. Delicious!

Aravindha, Chef @ The Health Retreat

Welcome

Introducing Rowan Bradley to the Team of Inner Journey Therapists at The Health Retreat.

Rowan brings an extensive amount of experience in the field of natural health and healing.
Carolita’s Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

8 large ripe tomatoes, diced into 1cm approx. squares
1 tablespoon salt
3 large garlic cloves crushed
1 bunch of  fresh coriander chopped finely
1 red capsicum chopped very finely
1 red onion chopped very finely
½ teaspoon chili powder

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients together in ceramic bowl and allow to stand for about
  2. one hour before serving.
  3. Stir a few times during that time to allow flavours time to infuse.
  4. Serve as topping for Mexican dishes.

Enjoy
Lots of love
Carolita Chef @ The Health Retreat

February’s Masterpieces!

  

  

Artwork by Troy, David, Jacob & Nam
Helga’s  February Bootcamp Champ

Congratulations ‘Danni’

February 2013

Boot Camp Champ

1st – Danni 18 minutes, 47 seconds

Some great achievements this month, and regardless of time everyone’s efforts were amazing…well done to all those that gave it a shot
(yes Gavin that includes you too!)


Troy boxing, Francis coaching.

QUOTE

Hayley shared this quote with me during my stay at The Health Retreat
and I thought it worth sharing, Jon (client)
Throw as many hooks as you like my way,
I don’t bite
I just keep swimming away!

‘Thank You’ Hayley

March 2013

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  • Scrumptious Recipes
  • Reading Recommendations
  • Clients Contributions
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February 2013 Newsletter

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We want to be with you every step of the way, so we’re staying in touch.

Hi,

Hello and welcome to The Health Retreat’s February Newsletter.

In our Newsletters you can expect to receive inspiration, tips and words of wisdom from our wonderful Team at The Health Retreat.

In this edition our amazing Life Coaches share more tips to help you to continue to stay empowered.  For those that might need a little help with exercising, Carol has some great tips to help you get started and outlines the the benefits of exercise for depression and anxiety.  Zoe, Retreat Chef continues to delight and tantalise our taste buds with another delicious healthy recipe.

PLUS we share with you some creative artwork, we’ll announce Helga’s Bootcamp Champ of the month and some lovely contributions from former clients:

  • Mark shares his goal to embark on an adventure  helping others and himself;
  • Anthony’s shares one of his mouth watering recipes, and
  • Mischa’s her personal journey since returning home.

If you have any specific topics you would like covered in the newsletter or wish to share a personal story, please send it through to Helga at: helga@thehealthretreat.net.au

We look forward to sharing and helping you continue to stay empowered and 100%

Best Wishes
Francis & Carol
And the very Remarkable Health Retreat Team Team

To Our Dear Valued Guest:

That which you are most challenged by is that which needs to develop within you and will assist others. 
Let’s look more deeply into this realization.  Okay what’s challenging you the most?  It could be an ongoing issue regarding how someone is treating you.  Lets say that person does not agree with you.  Or they are verbally putting you down.
Question :  Why would you need to develop some part of you’re thinking or behaviour if the challenge is because of someone else’s  behaviour?
Answer : What I predominately believe (often unconscious ) will be what I predominately keep experiencing.  What this means is you have a belief structure that supports this behaviour and therefore an emotional trigger to the behaviour and the ongoing situation.
Solution : We may not be able to change others behaviour (and sometimes we can) however what is important is that you identify what belief structure you have about yourself that keeps surfacing through body sensations /stress that needs to be brought into conscious awareness so it can be upgraded, let go of, released!
By applying  The 6 Step Upgrade Process  you start the process of reducing your emotional response and upgrading your beliefs to be able to look at these situations differently.  Then from a more accurate perspective, bigger picture, see how you can think, feel and react differently.  This is also a great moment to take any action necessary to facilitate on going change.
Conclusion:  Reoccurring challenges are bringing to the surface limiting beliefs you hold, to allow development to take place within you, therefore ultimately facilitating change in how and what you keep experiencing.
Mission: Make the decision to work on one of the reassuring challenges for the next month or until the inner change (Upgrade) has taken place within you, and the outer situation has either changed or your reaction to the situation has changed.
FOR THOSE OF YOU READY TO STEP UP TO THE TASK, PLEASE FORWARD TO HELGA (helga@thehealthretreat.net.au) YOUR NEW CREATED OUTER CHANGE.   LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON!
Big Hug from Salima

Tip from Richard

Continue to explore through daily excursions into mindfulness how to ‘inhabit being’ more and more… so that your ‘doing’ flows from this being in ‘being-ness.’

Set the intention within yourself to remember to take conscious belly breaths 15 to 20 times a day, as you simultaneously centre your consciousness more and more in the region of your heart.  As soon as your big mind sends up the reminder to take a slow conscious breath, DO IT, and send gratitude to your big mind for that reminder.  This will build and strengthen further your working cooperative relationship between the conscious and subconscious mind(s).

Richard’s Quote Pick
 “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
~ Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning  
(Note: from Richard: this applies to women as well – lol!)
Richard’s Book Pick
Free Will – by Sam Harris
Statement about the book from Richard:  
This book by neuroscientist Sam Harris is short (less than thirty thousand words) and not overly technical.  Although the philosophical implications might disturb some, it does support our position in relation to the 3rd upgrade – Change beliefs to change behavior. It is certainly worth a read if you have been through stages 1 and 2.   Click here to read more or purchase the book.

 Jayana Wisdom Pearls

In a Universe where “like goes to like” and “birds of a feather fly together”, we attract to us that which we emanate. Consequences may come in an unexpected way. We are kind to the Checkout woman, a year later a helpful stranger gives us a hand on a deserted highway. An observable “this” does not cause an observable “that”. Instead, in reality, a shift in motive or behaviour acts on a field which then produces an increased likelihood of responding in a positive way. Our inner work is like building up a bank account, but on which we cannot draw at will. The disposition of the funds is determined by the subtle energy field which awaits a trigger to release this power back into our own lives.
Excerpt from Power Vs Force by David R Hawkins M.D.,PhD.
What you have learnt at The Health Retreat and are practicing, is a form of this understanding…what you believe and think about, is the creative force that directs where your energy (behaviour) will follow. Remember to take the time to inspect and challenge ANY beliefs and thinking whenever your emotional indicators give you the feedback that its time to do so. 
By examining your beliefs and thoughts regularly, using the 6 step upgrade and other techniques you have learnt, exposes inaccurate arising fears the mind conjures up about your sense of self worth, and everything. Whilst we know we cannot control life, we remember we ARE creating how we experience our life moment to moment, thought by thought.  
Change your belief, change your behaviour if needed, NOW, don’t wait a second longer, your life is waiting!
Happy Journey.

Jo’s Quote Picks

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.” – Les Brown

Jaye’s Quote

“This too shall pass.”
Buddist quote

Jaye’s Book Pick

“The Power of Now”

A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

By Eckhart Tolle

To make the journey into “The Power of Now” we need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind.  Surrender to the present moment, where problems do not exist.  It is here we find our joy, are able to embrace our true selves and discover that we are already complete and perfect.  Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle offers simple language and a question and answer format to guide us.  ‘The Power of Now’ aims to transform your thinking.  Click here to read more or buy the book.
Yum Yum Balls
A sweet little treat that’s nice to your body.

200g dates
100g figs
100g sultanas
100g currents
100g raisins
300g apricots
2 tbsp. sunflower seeds
2 tbsp. pepitas
2 tbsp. flax meal (use extra almond meal if unavailable)
1/2 cup of almond meal Desiccated coconut to roll balls in

In a food processor, process the sunflowers and pepitas until finely ground. Put into a bowl with the flax and almond.

Process the fruit until it is finely chopped but not quite paste.  Depending on the size of your food processor you might need to do this in a few lots. Add the fruit to the bowl and mix well by hand.

Place coconut into a bowl. Roll the fruit mixture into balls and then roll in the coconut.

Enjoy with love from Zoe Wilson, Chef @ The Health Retreat

Zoe’s Cookbook Recommendation

Cooking Without By Barbara Cousins

This is not only a good book for those with food allergies; it also contains a lot of valuable information about eating healthy. The recipes are tasty, simple and designed to help the body heal and stay well.
Click here to buy now!

Jude’s Quote Picks

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.
Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky… but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy ~ the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.
Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”


~ Dr. Brene Brown

AND

“Your beliefs don’t make you a better person, your behaviour does!”

Exercise Tips from Carol

GET UP AND MOVING

THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Research suggests that it may take at least 30 minutes of exercise a day for at least three to five times a week to significantly improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.  Some evidence suggests that exercise positively affects the levels of certain mood – enhancing  neurotransmitters in the brain call endorphins.  This can release tension in the muscles, help you sleep better and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

TIPS TO START EXERCISING 

Take simple steps each day and add a little activity into your day you will find it will help lift your mood.  Start with realistic goals which may be:

  • Set achievable goals. You do not have to train for a marathon.  Set a goal to get dressed and walk around the block and build from this.
  • Identify what you enjoy.  Figure out what type of exercise you enjoy and would most likely do and start with this.   You may like gardening so plan a new adventure in the garden.
  • Don’t think of exercise as a burden!  Do what you enjoy.  Look at is as another tool to make you feel better.
  • Upgrade and change your beliefs on exercise – Go easy on yourself. You might not be able to handle a lot of exercise at the start so feel good about what you have done not what you have not done.
  • Make it social.  Try to find a friend to walk with.  Talking to a friend can help raise your energy levels and remind yourself you are not on your own.
  • Go outside.  Even a little bit of sunshine can help raise your mood. Try to get outside and get some fresh air remind yourself about all the beauty in this world and be grateful.

Remember you are 100% in your journey of life and embrace it !!! 
One of Ant’s Favorites

Anthony’s Skewered Coconut Tiger Prawns

Marinate
6 Spring Onions (finely chopped)
Rind of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime
½ cup chopped coriander
2 tablespoons of sunflower oil
1 tin of coconut milk or cream
Combine all ingredients above for at least 1 hour
30 – 40 Raw Tiger Prawns
Coconut Milk

Method
Place raw tiger prawns in a bowl with finely chopped spring onions place add 400mls rind and juice of 1 lime, chopped coriander, 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil and coconut cream.  Marinate for 1 hour.

Place 6-8 prawns on metal skewers.  Cook on a medium heat on the BBQ for approximately 8 minutes turning frequently or until they change colour, keep brushing excess marinade onto prawns once cooked rest and squeeze lemon juice over them and serve.

Enjoy, love from Ant (Guest) 
Misha & Mark

Misha shares her personal journey

since returning home…

This is my attempt at the fruit cake from the December newsletter.  I replaced the eggs with “no egg” (because I’m vegan) and decorated it with a R2D2 (Star Wars) icing sugar snowflake that I made.  Everyone in my family loved it especially my gluten and dairy intolerant sister 🙂 It was all eaten so that is a good sign!

        

This is the first Christmas in a ‘long time’ that I have had pictures of me “really” smiling.  I was also able to enjoy all the moments of being with my family, like watching the kids unwrap presents and enjoy the wonder and magic in my 4 year old daughters eyes.  In the past I had always been focused on the stress the season causes, the shopping, driving and all the logistics then missing out on the moments.  Not this year!!  Every time I found “right life model” thoughts sneaking in I would “Stop, Breath and Think” and work out Is this thinking accurate? and Is it coming through a filter?   If so, which one?  Then I would think about the corresponding wisdom from “The Wisdom Development Model” and upgrade J

Also it was very nice to have others comment to me on how I had changed and that I was back to “the old Misha”

All this thanks to The Health Retreat.

Love Misha 
Mark before a training ride

Mark shares his goal

to embark on an adventure

to help himself and others.

There are many reasons why I am embarking on the adventure of completing the Rio Tinto Ride to cure Cancer. 
This cause is close to my heart on a number of levels.  We all have family or friends that are battling cancer or who have already lost that battle, so I know it will be close to your heart too.  My family and friends have been touched by many types of cancer.  Facial carcinomas, bowel cancer, non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, melanomas, prostate and ovarian cancer to name a few.   Whilst I may not be able to find a cure directly, I hope that by completing this challenge, I can at least help to contribute to the ongoing research of our wonderful scientists at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR).

On a deeper personal level I am committing to this ride to mark a new way of moving forward as I have suffered from anxiety and depression for a number of years, and feel this is one way to continue on a positive journey to make exercise my mood enhancer, set a goal and give back to the community that has supported me over the years. Your support in helping me on my journey to complete a goal, stay fit and make a difference to those that have been effected by Cancer are most welcome – donations to can be made by clicking here.

Thank you for your support, Mark
Andrew & his masterpiece

January’s Art Masterpieces

    
Lou               Andrew                David

Peter

Treacy

Treacy
Helga’s  January Bootcamp Champs

Congratulations ‘Seamus’January 2013

Boot Camp Champ

Some awesome PB’s (Personal Bests) this month and I must say regardless of time the efforts you all put in were amazing…well done to all those that gave it a shot.

1st – Seamus 18 minutes, 30 seconds
2nd – Peter 18 minutes, 40 seconds
3rd – Dane 18 minutes, 50 seconds
4th – Kala 19 minutes,45 minutes

Peter boxing, Ozzie referee, Michelle assistant

Meet Bennett

Sian’s 5 month old Border Terrer puppy Bennett.
A present from her fiancé.
The most amazing gift EVER!!Sian, Client

March 2013

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January 2013 Newsletter

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“WELCOME 2013 & HAPPY NEW YEAR’ from the Team at The Health Retreat

Hi,

Happy New Year and welcome to The Health Retreat’s January Newsletter.

Do you feel it?  The buzz in the air…the extra energy as everyone pledges their New Year resolutions.

The New Year is another opportunity for us to start fresh, with a positive outlook and open arms and hearts to the many possibilities of exciting new beginnings!

We want to be with you every step of the way and will be staying in touch.  So you can expect to receive monthly newsletters with inspiration, tips and words of wisdom from our wonderful Team at The Health Retreat.  We look forward to sharing and helping you continue to stay empowered and 100%

If you have any specific topics you would like covered in the newsletter or wish to share a personal story, please send it through to:  info@thehealthretreat.net.au

Best Wishes
Francis & Carol
And the very Remarkable Health Retreat Team Team
WE NEED TO RE-TRAIN THE BRAIN BY EXPERIENCE, NOT BYINSIGHT, DECISION MAKING OR BY KNOWLEDGE.

One of the ways to re-train the brain is Mindfulness Practice.
S  –  STOP
T  –  TAKE A BREAK
O  –  OBSERVING
P  –  PROCEEDING
*  Stop, take a breath, observing your body, feelings and state of your mind.  Now proceed with a more calm, wiser approach to reality and how you want to  BE in any given situation.  Keep making the CHANGES you want moment to moment.

HO HO HO!  A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU!  ” A QUICKIE STRESS BUSTER”
When you become aware of a stress reaction, take a moment by yourself and hear the words you are saying inside your head about the concern.  Now say those words out aloud or silently within your mind while moving your eyes rapidly from side to side, keeping your head still.  Do this exercise for about 30 seconds, then stop, repeat 2 more times to reduce the stress response.
The above technique is so easy to use and can be very effective.

Wisdom Tools from Salima
As we are approaching the end of the year, it is a good time to reflect on the benefits you have received by making Wisdom part of your daily life.  As we often over look the growth and the beauty developing within ourselves.  Now is also a great time to work on any stress / anxiety you are “doing” about the festive or not so festive season to come.Remind yourself – it is not the upcoming event that is causing you stress / anxiety, but instead the meaning you keep giving to those events.   After you have reduced your stress and upgraded your beliefs, now decided to be the change that is needed.   And no matter what takes place you are clear that you will not be moved from your position of being / doing the new wiser behavior – that you have decided to make part of your life.

It is good to feel good within yourself by having greater understanding and acceptance of where others are at in their personal development. 

To change your beliefs and behavior you need to:
(1) practice / imagine in your mind new ways of thinking, feeling and responding, and
(2) the other way in which we get to develop new improved responses is by experiencing stressful events that force you in the moment to apply what you have learnt.

Big Hug from Salima

Quote from Richard

“Life is a gift…yours is but to receive.”

Suggested Reading

Every culture is a unique answer to a fundamental question:

What does it mean to be human and alive?

Anthropologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Wade Davis leads us on a thrilling journey to celebrate the wisdom of the world’s indigenous cultures.

Read more or buy – click here
“In between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived and enjoyed.”- Sid Caesar –

If you were just to stop and realise what life has to offer, live its magic and experience its profound depth, your goals might not be as relevant as they once used to be. You are looking for life and what it has to offer in your goals, but whether you attain your goals or not is irrelevant because Life is still here offering you existence, joy and happiness, with or without your goals.

The UNIVERSELove Jayana

 Jayana Wisdom Pearls

To help reinforce what you have learnt at The Health Retreat, here’s some fresh ways to work with asking better questions to discover your inaccurate thinking and beliefs..and to use your preferred Upgrade technique to make personal change.
Questions for Self-Wholeness
Instead of asking yourself “Why do these things always happen to me?”
Learn to ask: What is it inside of me that attracts these painful situations?
Instead of asking yourself why things had to go this way or that way…
Learn to ask: Why is the way I feel determined by external conditions?
Instead of asking yourself how to protect yourself in challenging situations?
Learn to ask: What is is in me that always needs to be defended?
Instead of asking yourself how to clear up your mental fog…
Learn to ask: Can confusion know anything about clarity?
Instead of asking yourself what to do about tomorrow (or the next minute)
Learn to ask: Can there ever be intelligence in anxiety or worry?
Instead of asking yourself why does so-and-so act this way or that way….
Learn to ask: What’s inside of me that wants to hurt itself over how anyone acts?
Instead of asking “Why me?”
Learn to ask: Who is this “me” that feels this way?
Instead of asking yourself if you’ve made the right choice…
Learn to ask: Can fear ever make a safe decision?
Instead of asking yourself why doesn’t so-and-so see how wrong they are…
Learn to ask: Is what I’m feeling about that person right now good for me? Or them?
Instead of asking yourself how to get others to approve you…
Learn to ask: What do I really want, the applause of the others or to go quietly have my own life?
(These questions come from ‘The Secret of Letting Go’ by Guy Finley)
Remember: Being, doing and having things “perfect”  is the Inaccurate Mindset way. It focuses on the False Idea of Destination = Happiness.

Your purpose is to be living Here, NOW with what is, realistically.

Growing, learning and experiencing, sharing your Life Journey.

Never accept the Inaccurate view which may suggest that Reality is boring, unattractive, sad, less. You ARE reality. You are the creative co-creator with Life.

Life loves us that much it gives us opportunities to learn and grow in Wisdom, until we learn and grow.

Book Recommendations: 

The Secret of Letting Go by Guy Finley (an Oldie, but a Good one)

Reviews – read more or buy book, click here

“Guy Finley is one of the most respected people in self-development because he guides the seeker’s soul with common sense, humor, and ultimate spirituality.”

Love Jayana

Goals

Don’t forget to set yourself some new goals for moving forward in the new year and to continue to reinforce the method.  Work first with your day to day goals as these are the ones that will help you towards the big picture goals.REMBEMBER THIS:  IF YOU GO HOME AND DO THE SAME THING THAT YOU WERE DOING BEFORE YOU CAME ON THE RETREAT PROGRAM, WHAT IS GOING TO CHANGE?   NOTHING.

Number one goal.  Remember to treat yourself as your best friend as you are going to be with YOU for the rest of your life.

Lots of love
Jo
Enjoy the journey

Welcome

Introducing Jaye Fleming to the Team of Inner Journey Therapists at The Health Retreat.Jaye brings an extensive amount of experience in the field of natural health and healing.
Zoe’s Zucchini Slice
Zucchini Slice•  Olive oil
•  500g Zucchini, grated
•  1 large Onion, finely chopped
•  150g Bacon, diced
•  170g Cheese, grated (replace with soy cheese if dairy cannot be tolerated)
•  75g Rice flour
•  75g Besan flour
•  2 large Eggs
•  1/4 tsp Salt
•  Freshly ground black pepper
•  3 ripe Tomatoes

Method

  1. Preheat oven 180°C. Line and grease a 25cm square baking dish.

  2. Combine all ingredients except tomatoes and olive oil. the mix will be dry to start but let it sit for 5 min while you slice the tomatoes.

  3. Pour mix into baking dish and smooth with the back of a spoon. Lay tomato slices over the top, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper.

  4. Bake for 30-35 min or until firm. Serve warm or cold.

Enjoy with love from Zoe Wilson, Chef @ The Health Retreat
  Recipe supplied by Aravindha – Chef @ The Health Retreat

Summer Salmon Penne Pasta

  1. Strain Penne pasta, cool completely so it isn’t cooking anymore, run cold water over it.  Place pasta in large metal bowl and add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking together.

  2. Tomato & Capsicum Salsa – Prepare your ingredients for blending Salsa – tomatoes, onions, garlic, any fresh hers (basil, parsley, mint), fresh peeled cucumber, salt & pepper, dash virgin olive oil, juice of one lime and ½ lemon.

  3. Put boiling water on for Penne Pasta, cook as per instructions on the packet/box.  Put oven on high to roast capsicum pieces, taking out all the seeds, roast in hot oven with olive oil.

  4. Once capsicum is nicely roasted in oven allow it to cool (optional: peel skin), when book blend with all other ingredients in step 2 above (optional: add fresh chili).  Add ½ to 1 cup of organic coconut cream and let settle, put in fridge or leave out if using within the hour (room temperature).

  5. Add salsa mix, toss well to combine then add your fresh smoked salmon (4-8 slices depending on your desire).  Add very thinly sliced raw red onion and 1 tablespoon capers (optional).  Add chopped fresh herbs to make vibrant.

  6. There you have your Summer Salmon Penne Pasta

Let the mock tails in the New Year keep you in the zone! Love Aravindah
Andrew’s (H) Masterpiece

Colourful expressions of how we feel…

a selection of some of your amazing artwork

from our Art Workshops (2012)
Kala’s Masterpiece

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
— Aristotle
Andrew’s (B) masterpiece

“A piece of art is never a finished work. It answers a question which has been asked, and asks a new question.” ~Robert Engma
Erin’s Masterpiece

“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” ~John W. Gardner
Bella’s Masterpiece

It is important to express oneself…provided the feelings are real and are taken from you own experience.
Berthe Morisot
Jenny’s Masterpiece

“The reason that art (writing, engaging, and all of it) is valuable is precisely why I can’t tell you how to do it. If there were a map, there’d be no art, because art is the act of navigating without a map.”
~Seth Godi

February 2013

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“MERRY CHRISTMAS’ from the Team at The Health Retreat

The Health Retreat Newsletter December 2012

Hi,

Welcome to this festive edition of The Health Retreat Newsletter. Now is the time when you start to feel the toll of yet another hectic year behind you. And if you weigh up all your efforts; the highs and lows, triumphs and challenges, successes and losses the outcomes you reflect upon will be rewarding.  To top it off December is a stream of festive parties, crazy behaviours and overindulgence. The net result – “I need more TIME OUT”.   For this reason, the New Year without a doubt is one of the most invigorating times at The Health Retreat!

There is an added energy and buzz as everyone pledges their New Year resolutions to get fit and healthy, de-stress, lose a few kilos, continue to stay empowered and 100%.  We are there for you in 2013 and look forward to supporting and/or welcoming you or a loved one to the Health Retreat in 2013.  We pledge to support you in achieving your goals. In the meantime share the love and kindness, express your gratitude and enjoy the festivities!

Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year!We would like to wish you all a wonderful time over the Christmas break, please if you are travelling drive and travel safely.

Our warmest wishes are with you all, and please know that you can contact us at any time.

 

Be happy with you,
and the world will be a wonderful exciting place to be.

Best Wishes
Francis & Carol
And the very Remarkable Health Retreat Team Team

Wisdom Tools from Salima

As we are approaching the end of the year, it is a good time to reflect on the benefits you have received by making Wisdom part of your daily life.  As we often over look the growth and the beauty developing within ourselves.  Now is also a great time to work on any stress / anxiety you are “doing” about the festive or not so festive season to come.Remind yourself – it is not the upcoming event that is causing you stress / anxiety, but instead the meaning you keep giving to those events.   After you have reduced your stress and upgraded your beliefs, now decided to be the change that is needed.   And no matter what takes place you are clear that you will not be moved from your position of being / doing the new wiser behavior – that you have decided to make part of your life.

It is good to feel good within yourself by having greater understanding and acceptance of where others are at in their personal development. 

To change your beliefs and behavior you need to:
(1) practice / imagine in your mind new ways of thinking, feeling and responding, and
(2) the other way in which we get to develop new improved responses is by experiencing stressful events that force you in the moment to apply what you have learnt.

Big Hug from Salima

Quotes from Richard

“Our life is a faint tracing
on the surface of mystery.”
~ Annie DillardWe transform symptoms into signals and ‘problems’
into creative functions.
~ Ernest Rossi 

Mind and body are both aspects of one information system.
Life is an information system. Biology is a process of information transduction.
Mind and body are two facets or two ways of
conceptualizing this single information system.
~ Ernest Rossi

Tips from Richard

You are the hero/heroine of your life story.
Learn to separate from the world,
descend into your place of power and mystery,
find the gifts and boons,
and make your life-enhancing return with
those gifts to help the world be a better place.Daily … from moment to moment
build and strengthen your observer self
your witnessing self.

 Jayana Wisdom Pearls

The Baby Elephant:
Next time you go to the circus, look at those huge elephants
that are tied by a rope to a small stump in the ground.
They are so powerful that they could drag massive weights
anywhere they want to.
But they make no attempt to escape!
Do you know why?
Because they have been conditioned ever since they tried
to get away unsuccessfully as baby elephants that…
“I can’t”…”I can’t”…”I’m not good enough!”
And therefore now, even as massively powerful adults,
they don’t even try!
They believe that any effort to change can’t possibly work,
so they don’t even try.
Always remember this key principle.You can only feel inferior if you consent to it.
You can only continue to believe “I’m not good enough!”
as you mature into adulthood, if you consent to it.

Use your new found Wisdom Model to unchain your
perception of self daily, until you know that you know
you are free from old conditioning.
Jayana xx

Tip from Jo

When setting yourself goals, remember to pat yourself
on the back for the things you have achieved
and not to focus on what you have not.
Remember that life is a journey.

Quote from Jo

Experience is not what happens to you;
it’s what you do with what happens to you.
~ Aldous Huxley

The pessimist complains about the wind;
the optimist expects it to change;
the realist adjusts the sails.
~ William Arthur Ward

Gratitude and Wellbeing 

Gratitude is strongly associated with mental and physical wellbeing. The more grateful we are the more positive thoughts and feelings we have. Grateful people are less stressed, depressed and have higher levels of wellbeing and happiness.  Being grateful and thinking healthy thoughts keeps your body and mind healthy.   So what are you waiting for?However there will be days when when we wake up and do not feel like there is much to be grateful for.  Use the exercise bellow to rediscover your inspiration and life’s challenges

1 TREAT YOURSELF
What would make you happy right now?  Maybe you cannot take a trip to the Bahamas but step outside to see the sun might be enough for now.

2 CELEBRATE THE LITTLE THINGS
Use your senses to celebrate the little things.   Enjoy the smell of flowers, see the detail in a painting, listen to the sound of the wind or relish the taste of herbal tea.

3. BREAK A HABIT EVERY DAY
Take a new route to work. Walk on the other side of the road. Try a new breakfast. Say yes instead of no!

4 BALANCE YOU THOUGHTS
If you are stuck in traffic accept the situation and enjoy the song on the radio.  If your date did not show up as planned accept that you have learnt something new.

5 GRAB YOUR CAMERA
Take a photo of things that make you happy : a funny sign, a beautiful tree, your dream home a friend or a loved one.

6 GIVE A GIFT
Think of someone you care for and what would make them happy. A phone call a card or even a flower on their desk.

7 WRITE A THANK YOU LETTER
Write a thank you note whether you intend on sending it or not.  Thank you for being a great friend or being there for me and making me smile.
By Carol Mcloughlin
Aravindha’s Paw Paw, Mango & Walnut Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 green Paw Paw, peeled and grated
  • 1 Radish, sliced thinly
  • 1 cucumber, grated
  • ¼ cup Coriander, chopped
  • ¼ cup Parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup Thai Basil, chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped lightly
  • 2 diced Mango, slightly un-ripened
  • 1 handful bean sprouts
Method
1.     Place all ingredients, except the Mango in a bowl and mix well
2.     Add Mango last so as not to bruise it.
3.     Stir in dressing and toss lightly
4.     Serve with lime wedgesDressing

  • 2 lemons
  • 1 Lime
  • ½ cup finely chopped Coriander
  • 1 heaped teaspoon of finely grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • ¼ cup Chinese or Japanese White Wine Vinegar
  • ½ cup Grape Seed Oil
  • Chili, fresh to your own taste
  • Teaspoon Honey, optional
Method
1.     Put dressing ingredients in a blender and whiz for 2-3 minutes until combined.

Enjoy with love from Aravindha D’Angiolillo, Chef @ The Health Retreat
from the book  ‘Cooking Without’ by Barbara Cousins

This recipe is not only Gluten, Sugar and Dairy free but tastes great!

Ingredients

  • 170g/1⅙ cup dried dates
  • 140ml/⅔ cup water
  • 115ml/½ cup sunflower oil
  • 30g/⅓ cup ground almonds
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 3 eggs
  • 55g/⅓ cup rice flour
  • 55g/⅔ cup soya flour
  • 55g/⅓ cup corn flour (cornstarch)
  • 455g/3 cups mixed dried fruits

Method
1.   Blanched almond to decorate if desired
2.   Per heat you oven to 170°C/Gas mark 3. Line and grease a 18cm/7″ cake tin.
3.   Chop dates into small pieces and place in a pan with the water. Bring to the boil and simmer over a low heat for about 10min until the dates are soft. Allow to cool.
4.   Process or beat together dates, oil, ground almonds, spice, eggs and flours until well blended.
5.   Stir in dried fruits and mix well by hand.
6.   Pour into tin and spread evenly, bake for 30min then lower the temperature to 145°C/Gas mark 1 and bake for a further 45min.
7.   Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10min, then turn out onto a wire tray. Remove the lining paper and allow to cool. Store in the fridge and eat within 2 weeks or freeze in slices.

Notes:

ž Oil can be replaced by unsalted butter if preferred.

ž If you like you Christmas cake a little more naughty the fruit can be soaked in alcohol, this may vary the cooking time slightly depending on how well you drain the fruit.

ž For those who are a little on the nutty side, ½ cup of any nuts you like can also be added

Recipe shared by Zoe – Chef @ The Health Retreat

Rice Paper Rolls

These rice paper rolls are easy to make and are a great side, starter or finger food for guests at a party; we eat them at home for dinner too. Serve them with dipping sauce and experiment with your favourite vegetables. You could also add shredded tofu or shredded egg omelette (obviously not for vegans) for something a little different.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves 4-6 as a side or starter

Ingredients
125g (4 oz) vermicelli noodles
1 cup shredded Chinese cabbage
½ cup bean sprouts
1 red capsicum (bell pepper), sliced thinly
½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped finely
½ cup fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped finely
1 fresh red chilli
1 lime
1 ½ tbs soy sauce
1 ½ tbs sweet chilli
15-20 rice paper sheets

Dipping Sauce
½ shallot, finely diced
1 tbs mixed fresh mint and coriander (cilantro), chopped finely
1 tsp miso paste (optional)
1 tbs water
2 tbs honey
1-2 tbs soy sauce
Prepare the vermicelli according to packet instructions; insure to drain and rinse well and then chop the noodles roughly.

Method
In a large bowl combine the chopped noodles, cabbage, sprouts, capsicum, herbs and chilli with the juice of 1 lime and the soy and sweet chilli sauce.

Mix well to insure all ingredients are well combined.

Soak individual rice paper sheets in a large bowl of water until just soft; depending on the brand 15 – 30 seconds; pat dry on a clean tea towel or absorbent paper.

Arrange 2 tablespoons of the filling into the centre of the rice paper sheet. Fold in the edges and then roll up firmly. The edges should seal neatly.

Repeat; soaking and filling each sheet one at a time; for the remaining mixture.

To make the dipping sauce; combine all ingredients well.

Serve the rice paper rolls with dipping sauce when entertaining guests or enjoy at home as a light and healthy meal.

Enjoy – Kate Remedios, Chef @ The Health Retreat

Richards Link

Amy Purdy – Living Beyond Limits

Amy Purdy talks about the power of imagination.
She explains how our lives are not
determined by what happens to us,
but by the choices we make.
Imagination allows us to break down borders,
to move beyond our circumstances,
to create and constantly progress.
Click here to view

Richard’s Book List:

for the consideration of our former guests
The Biology of Belief
by Bruce H Lipton
Through the research of Dr Lipton and other leading edge scientists, stunning new discoveries have been made about the interaction between your mind and body and the processes by which cells receive information.
Read more and Click to purchase 

6 Ways to Become Enlightened

by David Arensn
  1. Accept there is no escape from yourself.
  2. Find your true identity.
  3. Consciously reduce your attachment to material comforts.
  4. Be the love you’re seeking.
  5. Stop Resisting.
  6. Create your life how your want it.
Read more, click here

If You’re Too Busy to Meditate, Read this…

People say the hardest part about meditating is finding the time to meditate.  This makes sense: who these days has time to do nothing?  It’s hard to justify.  But it’s not impossible.Meditation brings many benefits:  It refreshes us, helps us settle into what’s happening NOW, makes us WISER and GENTLER, helps us cope in a world that overloads us with information and communication, and more.  But if you’re still looking for a business case to justify spending time meditating, try this one:
Meditation makes your more productive.
HOW?  By increasing your capacity to resist distracting urges.

Click here to read more.Thank you Ryan, valued client, for recommending this article.
Sample Christmas Cards

Creating Something – Making Art

Whenever we create anything we actually create changes in our bodies, minds and spirits. These changes help us put aside our concerns and enable us to better cope with the stressors in our lives.

Scientists have noted that changes first occur in the brain, just as our stress response does. Without getting technical, the end result is that hormones and especially endorphins are released which help with relaxation, stress reduction, body repair and healing. Our bodies respond with more relaxed breathing, lower blood pressure and slower heartbeat. Furthermore as we step into a creative flow (‘the zone’) and achieve that feeling of relaxation we can foster our self esteem and generate a sense of peace.

When we are creating something we give it our full undivided attention and immerse ourselves in the process. It’s our focus on the creative process that can lift us above our problems and take us out of ourselves. It does not have to be painting or drawing. It can be dancing, playing a musical instrument, building something, writing a poem, working with clay, sewing, gardening, cooking, restoring a car, making scrapbooks, taking photographs, the list is endless. Whatever we choose it should be for pure pleasure.

Our art classes at The Retreat are designed to nurture our creative process. Art activities are kept simple using line, pattern and colour and a variety of different materials.

Ideas for Creating Something at Home

In many of our sessions we have explored the magic of ‘Zentangles’. This process uses a variety of simple patterns drawn with a black ink marker and added colour. With Christmas almost here why not make some Christmas cards for family and friends? Something handmade is treasured far more than a commercial card. All materials are found at the newsagents: thin cardboard (white or coloured), Artline 210 medium 0.6 black pen and coloured pencils.

Check out this website for some inspiring ideas – click here

Article supplied by Helga Nehrkorn, Art Teacher @ The Health Retreat
Josie’s Zentangle Masterpiece

November’s Art Selections

Zentangle’s – an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Micha’s Zentangle Masterpiece

Almost anyone can use Zentangle method to create beautiful images.  It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being.  The Zentangle method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.
Beatrix’s Zentangle masterpiece

We, at Zentangle.com, believe that life is an art form and that our Zentangle method is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life.

Read more Click here:
Ozzie – ‘See you in 2013″

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“HELLO’ from the Team at The Health Retreat

The Health Retreat Newsletter November 2012

Hi,

Hello from the Team at The Health Retreat.   We want to be with you every step of the way and our newsletters are a great way for us to connect with you.  So you can expect to receive regular inspiration, tips and words of wisdom from our wonderful team at The Health Retreat.  We look forward to sharing and helping you continue to stay empowered and 100%.

Remember this newsletter is for you, our valued client.  If you have any specific topics you would like covered in the newsletter or wish to share a personal story, please send it through to info@theretreathouse.com.au.

Best Wishes
Francis & Carol
And the Team at the Health Retreat

Quote from Salima

Definition of insanity:
thinking, feeling and doing the same thing
and expecting a different outcome. 
*   *   *
Salima’s Wisdom Tips
&
Insights:
A BIG HELLO TO ALL OUR
WISDOM WARRIORS:
For change to take place we must move beyond blaming others or making it all about us, either way nothing will change if you continue this line of thinking.  If you keep worrying about those concerns in the same way, the thinking starts to take on a life of it’s own, often spiraling into anxiety.  When you find yourself thinking … WHY? …. WHAT IF? … WHY ME? …  Ask yourself is this thinking helping you to feel better?  Answer NO!  So let’s do something different YES!    STOP, PAUSE,  TAKE A DEEP BREATHE AND ASK YOURSELF HOW CAN I APPROACH THIS IN A BETTER WAY?   Put the situation into perspective.  Try and look at the situation from the other person’s point  of view as well.  Look outside the box of limitations to find another way.

Quote & Tip from Richard

“We meet ourselves time and time again
in a thousand disguised on the path of life.”
~ Jung
*   *   *
“Sometimes you have to make the leap,
and build your wings on the way down.”
~  Kobi Yamada  *   *   *
If you do not practice the process,
don’t expect the results.
Repetition – Repetition – Repetition!
*   *   *
Believing is seeing ~ you have the power
to believe what you want to believe.
You can choose to change your beliefs.
Do that and your world will change.

Tip from Jayana

The Law of the Farm says:
If you want to grow something there are no
short cuts.   You need to pick the season,
till the soil, choose the seeds,
plant and water them, protect them from
predators, wait for the crop to grow, and then
reap the harvest, with gratitude and thankfulness.
Now that you have examined the truth of your
own life, picked the season and tilled the soil
with us at The Retreat House,
the next step symbolizes
that you need to choose the seeds…
identify your goals, now understood accurately,
realising the very next step embarks you on an
adventure with life, no guarantees;
and the realisation this knowledge opens you
to a great, expansive journey of experiencing
yourself,  and sharing what you learn with others,
like a meal we enjoy together from
the fruit of the harvest.
Bon Appetite!   Jayana xx

Quote & Tip from Jo

Caution:
If you go home and do exactly what you were doing
before you came on your retreat program,
what is going to change?
NOTHING!
So remember for things to change,
first I must change.
*   *   *
We cannot change the past.
Not from this second backwards.
The only thing about the past we can change,
is the way we are viewing it and
the meaning we have attached to it.
   *   *   *
A mistake is simply another way of doing things.

Katharine Graham
*   *   *

I’d rather regret the things I’ve done
than regret the things I haven’t done!
Aravindha’s Roasted Vegetable Salad

Recipe

Ingredients
1 Egg Plant
1 Red Capsicum
2 Zucchini
2 large hand full of English Spinach
3 cloves of crushed Garlic
3 table spoons Grape Seed Oil
3 tablespoons Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Chinese White Wine Vinegar
1 large squeezed Lemon
Fresh Herbs
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 fresh Chilli chopped finely (optional)Method
1.      Preheat oven on high 180 to 200 for 10 minutes.
2.      Cut the vegetables into large cubes and add grape seed oil.
3.      Place onto a grease proof tray then roast in hot oven for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring the vegetables at least twice.
4.      When the vegetables are nicely golden brown, roasted to your taste, remove from the oven.
5.      Place crushed garlic, olive oil, vinegar, spinach, lemon, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
6.      With a wooden spoon mix all ingredients, including fresh herbs and chilli.
7.      Place hot steaming mix into a serving tray.
8.      Now it’s ready to eat yummy yummy!!!!!

Aravindha D’Angiolillo
ENJOY!!
Kate’s Marvelous Orange Cake 

Recipe

Ingredients
  • 2 whole oranges (medium/small)
  • 5 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Honey
  • 250 grams Ground Almonds (Almond Meal)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Method

  1. Bring to the boil 2 whole oranges and boil for approx 2 hours
  2. Cut cooked oranges in quarters and remove any pips then blend in food processor or hand held blender, including skins to smooth paste.
  3. Pour in honey and blend,
  4. Blend in Eggs
  5. Remove into bowl and fold in ground almonds (almond meal) and baking powder
  6. Grease standard cake tin
  7. Bake in 180o over for approx 40 to 50 minutes.

Syrup

  • 3/4 cup of honey
  • 1 cup of orange juice
  1. Cut slices of orange and immerse into the syrup then place on the top of the cake.
  2. Heat in a pan gently until thickened and pour over cake.

Enjoy with love from Kate Remedios, Chef @ The Health Retreat

The Health Retreat

will be

open for business

during

Christmas

and

New Year

Salima’s Book List:

Molecules of Emotions, by Dr Candice Pert
For those of you who have become very excited about learning all you can about the Mind Body Connection, this is a scientific look into how emotions are held within cell.  And how through emotional release work we can change how we think and feel about past events.Click here to purchase ON SALE NOW

Richards Links

Be Here Now – in concert at the BBC
Ray LaMontagne
&
Healing With Horses – video
Natalie and Iman travel out to Silver Horse Healing Ranch
with a session of horse therapy  with Sara Fancy.
Things get a little awkward when Iman’s a natural with
horses and Natalie can’t seem to make a connection.
Sara leads Natalie through a more in-depth session,
which brings up some old wounds around her pro soccer career.

Richard’s Book List:

for the consideration of our former guests
The Element
How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
by Ken Robinson
The element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion.  It is here that people feel most themselves, inspired and able to achieve at their highest levels.
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FEEL ‘FREE’AGAIN

Our program will help you walk away no longer
feeling ashamed of the past or afraid of the future.
You will feel free againQuote by:
Retreat House Team Member
Veronica Fowler

What Happens To Our Brains During Exercise
(And Why It Makes Us Happier)

Most of us are aware of what happens to the body when we exercise.  We build more muscle or more stamina.  we feel how daily activities like climbing stairs becomes easier if we exercise regularly.  When it comes to our brain and mood though, the connection is not too clear.  Leo Widrich, set out to uncover the connection between feeling happy and exercising regularly.What triggers happiness in our brain when we exercise?  

Click here to read more.Thank you Ryan, valued client, for recommending this article.
Artwork of the Month – Erin

December Monthly
Newsletter

  • More Quotes & Tips from the Life Coaches
  • Scrumptious Recipes
  • Reading Recommendations
  • Article: “Finding the Time to Meditate” (It’s not impossible…)
  • and more….
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October 2012 Newsletter

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We want to be with you every step of the way, so we’re staying in touch.
“HELLO” from the Team at The Health Retreat

The Health Retreat Newsletter October 2012

Hi,

Hello from the Team at The Health Retreat.   We want to be with you every step of the way and will be staying in touch.  This is the first edition of our newsletter which is a great way for us to connect with you.  So you can expect to receive regular inspiration, tips and words of wisdom from our wonderful Team at The Health Retreat.  We look forward to sharing and helping you continue to stay empowered and 100%.

If you have an specific topics you’d like covered in the newsletter or wish to share a personal story, please sent it through to info@@theretreathouse.com.au

Best Wishes
Francis & Carol
And the Team at the Health Retreat

Quote & Tip From Salima

For Change to take place we must move beyond blaming them or making it all about us, either way nothing will change if you continue this line of thinking.
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Remember to use the 3 minutes or less technique to catch yourself in the stressful story
and then start the Upgrades.
If you find your mind stuck going around and around in the story,
these are some steps you can take before using the six step upgrade process.

Step I  –   Stop / Pause –  Stay to yourself with determination and compassion – STOP MIND,  STOP THAT THINKING NOW.
Step 2 – Take a deep breath in through the nose, then breathe out through the mouth.  Repeat this three times.
Step 3 – Now change your thinking to :
I can ……Eg.  Get through this
I must …Eg.   Look at this accurately.
I will …..Eg.  Upgrade this, so I can feel better.

Quote & Tip from Richard

“There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is.”
~ Albert Einstein
&
“Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention. e astonished.
Tell about it.”
~ Mary Oliver
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Remember – you are always more than your thoughts and feelings,
for they are only objects within the broader awareness that you are.

Quote & Tip from Jayana

Some Wisdom Pearls:
Fact: The wisdom, the guidance, the direction, the community,
the approval that you seek outside, are all within you!
All the hardships, nightmares, and setbacks that come to you, are in fact, gifts.
They are an invitation to grow and love unconditionally.
This is the fundamental purpose of life.
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Practice “Life’s Ups + Downs Mind balancer”
Each night share what you consider have been 5 High-points of the day and
5 Low-points of the day – with another, or write in your Journal.This allows you to practice both Appreciation and Self-observation and
gives you topics/events, perhaps gone unnoticed, to UPgrade!

Remember that little Dung Beetle of a mind can work tirelessly to rebuild old pathways if we are not busily laying down NEW neural track and showing it the Way. Practice, Practice, Practice.
Lots of Hi-5’s! Jayana

Quote & Tip from Jo

What you focus on, you get more of, so if you focus on the negative,
that’s what you will get more of.
Hence, if you focus on all that is positive in your life,
this is what you will get more of.
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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
&
Happiness is not something ready made, it comes from your own actions
Dalai-Lama
Health Retreat Homemade Toasted Muesli

Recipe

Ingredients
  • 5 cups of Rice Puffs (Woolworths stock them)
  • 1 cup Sunflower Seeds
  • 1 cup Pepitas
  • 1 ½ cups Almonds
  • 1 ½ cups Macadamia nuts
  • ¾ cup Macadamia nut oil
  • ¾ cup honey (warmed so it is runny)
Method
  1. Combine all above ingredients in large bowl.
  2. Line deep baking tray with backing paper
  3. Cook at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes and keep turning over regularly (10 minutes) until cooked
  4. Once cold: you can add cranberries, currents and Goji Berries if desired.
ENJOY!!
Rice Noodles with Spring Vegetables & Ponzu Sauce

Rice Noodles with Spring Vegetables
and Ponzu Sauce 
Serves 2

 Ingredients
  • 300gm rice noodles (linguine shape)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 450 gms tofu, drained and pressed (cut into thin slivers)
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
  • 150 grms snowpeas
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tbsp green onions (green parts only, sliced)
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh corriander

Ponzu Sauce (Makes 1 cup)

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1tbs finely chopped ginger
  • 1 Tbs sesame oil
 Method

For sauce

  1. Saute ginger in sesame oil
  2. Pour in rest of ingredients & bring to a gentle simmer for a couple of minutes & turn off.

For Noodles

  1. Prepare all vegetables & tofu for a gentle stir fry
  2. Bring a pot of water on for noodles & prepare according to packet
  3. Put noodles into water & gently stir fry tofu first in sesame oil till a little golden
  4. Gently stir fry vegetables & toss through noodles, sprinkle with chopped corriander
  5. Serve Ponzu Sauce over plate or on the side.

Enjoy with love from Kate Remedios, Chef @ The Health Retreat
Getrude Chinyazu

Meet Getrude Chiyazu

At the Health Retreat we strive to help make a difference to the lives of people.  We would like to introduce you to Getrude Chiyazu our sponsor child  from Zambia through the World Vision.

Getrude is 3 years old with her 4th birthday fast approaching on 19 October and her favourite game is playing with dolls.

Our sponsorship helps provide access to basic necessities like clean water, medicines and education and helps Getrude’s community tackle their everyday problems and meet the immediate and future needs of their children.

If you wish to make a donation to help Gertrude and her community through the Mwinilunga Project emailinfo@thehealthretreat.com.au
Artwork of the Month – Mel

Next Monthly Newsletter

  • More Quotes & Tips from the Life Coaches
  • Scrumptious Recipes
  • Article “What Happens To Our Brains During Exercise” (And Why It Makes Us Happier)
  • and more….
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Email: info@theretreathouse.com.au
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The Health Retreat is proud to support Plates for Mates

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The Health Retreat recently attended the Plates for Mates function to raise funds for Matt Golinski the chef from Ready Steady Cook, who tragically lost his whole family in a house fire.

Matt is slowly recovering, and the Health Retreat was proud to play a small role to help him.

Pictured is the Master Chef plate signed by the Master Chefs along with the Framed plates for mates Chefs Jacket.

We will proudly hang these two items at The Health Retreat as reminder of how very important our families are to us all.

Plates for Mates - The Health Retreat Plates for Mates - The Health Retreat

Self medication, “It’s only a way to get by”

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We have a wonderful mature lady with us at the moment who was in hospital in Perth when I first spoke to her.

She had enough of her life, everything had gone wrong.

Copious amounts of alcohol her only crutch and come hell or high water, as much as she wanted to stop, she just didn’t have another coping mechanism to replace the booze.

She was labelled a drunk, by her doctors and her therapists. Her view was if I am told that I’m a drunk often enough, that is who I am, a drunk.

THIS COULD NOT BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s alcohol, illegal drugs or prescribed medication, it’s just that her brain didn’t have the tools to cope with what life had thrown up to her. Her self worth was zero, and it was as if “Why bother?”. I just cannot cope with life.

This story and similar stories are all too common.

Many of our competitors sprout at how they are the gurus, but the reality is their life coaches do a 14 day course and case studies and then coach real people.

That is why no details of their therapists are on their websites.

We have well over 80 years of natural healing experience, with proven success over those decades, and programs where real long term change occurs.

We have over 16 hours Real Life therapy in a 29 day program to prepare you or your loved one for the first day of the rest of their life, totalling over 100 hours of head therapy.

The reality has been that when the self medication wears off, and when the prescribed drugs don’t work anymore, it will only be you, and your brain that can give you your life back.

Will it be easy?

ABSOLUTELY NOT.

But having the most experienced people, with the finest programs to guide you, and the motivation by my staff to find a way.

For the first time in many years, the nightmare’s end is in sight.

All it needs is you to be hungry and passionate to feel great again.

Join us now, don’t delay, get the help you or a loved one needs and start to feel 100% again.

I am only a phone call or email away, find out how we can help you.

Regards,
Francis
Founder – The Health Retreat

New breakthrough REAL LIFE therapies at The Health Retreat.

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It is one thing to go to a retreat and feel allot better, but what about when I go home to that same environment?

Real Life therapies now form a large part of our Retreats. We address all the triggers which caused your behaviours in the past and anything that could come up when you go home.

We spend many many hours upgrading your beliefs, so that when you go home you are fully prepared for the first day of the rest of your life.

These two sessions are really what helps consolidate the changes made to the way you think, long term.

Our Retreats are about long term change. Up-market style retreats, at half the cost with the very best therapists and now with the inclusion of Real Life Therapies.

I suggest any person who is depressed, anxious, sick of prescription medication, or self medicating on drugs and alcohol needs to contact us as soon as possible to find out how their lives can be changed for the better.

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