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The A to Z digestive guide 54 : TANTRIC TRADITION Powerful conscious living #ONEsmallCHANGE

Meet 5FM presenter, Tumi Voster (@tumivoster)

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E D I TO R ’S N OT E W E L L N E S S . J O U R N E Y. Thank you to everyone who sent me appreciation letters about the new Wellness magazine format. It seems that one by one, print magazines are disappearing off the shelf and going online and we’re so grateful for the support we get. It’s everyone’s amazing participation that makes it possible for us to stay in print.

In this issue we celebrate the way the practice of wellness is constantly evolving. Research, personal testimonials and access to therapies and products turns self-development and care into a beautiful journey. This season we take an in-depth look at digestion; a healing protocol for leaky gut; and important practices for a healthy colon. We’re munching on low carb snacks and we deliver an ode to our favourite bean: the lentil. Exercise is a prominent part of our offering with irresistible new movement forms and a home DIY guide. Getting motivated is covered in our mindfulness article and finding your Om is a cinch when you follow our getaway to a remote destination. Having Tumi on our cover is a delight – we’re thankful to her for her inspiration and energy. Happy reading, and once again thank you for coming with us on our wellness journey.

In gratitude,

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REGULARS ON THE COV E R @tumivoster Photographed by in house Zando photographer Abrie De Koning Dressed by Zando.co.za

8 EVENTS Thanks to all the amazing facilitators and teachers out there, we feature ‘not to be missed’ workshops, retreats and events.

1 0 E D I TO R ’ S C H O I C E High level supplements and delicious ‘Happy Heart’ hemp is on our list this month.

13 ONE SMALL CHANGE Micro habits are influential in changing your life. Pick one of our suggestions for a healthy start to a life lived well.

1 4 COV E R Our cover model, 5FM radio presenter Tumi Voster speaks about life in Jozi and how to thrive on a busy schedule.

7 2 G E TAWAY We journey right off the beaten track to an oasis off the Skeleton Coast in Namibia.

74 READ WELL From hiking trails to a kiddies book with spirit, good food and a workbook for lightworkers our selection is encouraging, enlightening and inspiring.

76 FINDING HEALING Read about therapists and healers offering various different healing modalities and therapeutic techniques throughout South Africa.

78 CLASSIFIEDS Find out what’s happening in your wellness community with workshops, retreats, therapies and more.

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H E A LT H UP WITH THE ENEMA 38 It’s definitely not a conversation you have around the dinner table but we look at why colonic irrigation and enemas are recommended health practices.

HEALING A LEAKY GUT 40 After explaining exactly what a leaky gut means, we ask our resident health practitioner the best advice for healing this condition.

MINDFULNESS LIVING AS INTENDED 58 Mindful practices like setting intentions, visualisation, manifestation and planting thought gardens offer fulfillment and direction to your life path.

E AT A P R I COT & Q U I N OA S L I C E 1 8 Gluten free flour, fresh apricots and quinoa turn an old-fashioned tea slice into an easy-on-the-tummy treat.

L OW C A R B S N AC K S 2 0 From aubergine chips to anti-inflammatory nuts, granola bundles and raw chocolate pops we deliver a high taste of low carb.

THE GENTLE LENTIL 26 Advice about whether to soak or not, information on the digestive and alkaline benefits, and an expert recipe proves the goodness and value of this costeffective bean.

EXPLAINING ORGANIC 30 Know what it means when you choose an organic product. This article looks at certification and the processes involved.

GOING GUTSY 32 The A to Z digestive guide. More than what you eat is whether your digestive system can effectively break it down. Here’s how to optimize your digestion.

GREEN WAT E R O F L I F E 6 6 Water has long been associated with the magical, the mysterious and the divine. We honour what water means and touch on the spiritual and emotional side of this essential resource.

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N U RT U R E O N B E AU T Y 6 0 5 top beauty practices include a ritual of applying essential oils to your feet, stain removal for teeth, and natural skin products like Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and activated charcoal.

T H E B A S I N B AT H 7 0 Create a beautiful basin or bucket bathing ritual with just 2L of water and feel the simple abundance of turning lack into luxury.

M OV E A B O U T T H AT B O D 4 8 Shake up your workout with new moves. We look at the Angel Workout, Parkour, Budokon and a step-by-step home routine.

TA N T R I C T R A D I T I O N 5 4 An interview about sex, ego, energy and the incredible power of Tantra looks at cultivating a full and conscious life.

Out & about Explore inner and outer landscapes with our lineup of local and international meditation, yoga, nature and spiritual retreats and experiences.

WILD WOMEN’S YO GA & N AT U R E R E T R E AT - T U L B A G H 1 3 TO 1 6 A P R I L Connect with other women in a space of authenticity and creative expression as you dive deeply into your feminine wildness while exploring juicy movement in magical Tulbagh. Enjoy yoga and meditation, art therapy in nature, evening sharing circles, organic conscious cuisine and a purification ceremony sweat lodge as you disconnect from the daily grind of modern life and drop into sensuality and an open heart space. For more information visit www.guinevereguestfarm.com or contact info@ guinevereguestfarm.com.

G O I N G D E E P E R I N TO AWA K E N I N G – I X O P O 1 3 TO 1 7 A P R I L This transformative experience at the tranquil Buddhist Retreat Centre in Ixopo draws on the wisdom of the ancient Mayans, Native American Hopi, Eckhart Tolle, A Course in Miracles and more to help you access the power of forgiveness, acceptance, surrender and allowing. A number of presence practices are introduced, and the big life questions explored in a non-judgmental and revelatory way. For more information visit www.johnhomewood.net or contact shift@johnhomewood.net.

F O U N D AT I O N S I N A N I M A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N – C A P E T O W N 1 4 TO 1 5 A P R I L We all have it in us, this thing called intuition. It is the foundation for communicating with animals, and we are all using it all the time - whether consciously or unconsciously.

This fun and experiential workshop will cover core skills and practices to help you open deeper into the magic of sharing life and love with animals. Learn a heart-centred approach to sending and receiving messages, start trusting your personal language of intuition and telepathy and come to know your animal companions as the wise and soulful beings they truly are. For more information visit www. katemuller.co.za or contact kate@katemuller.co.za.

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YO GA4KIDS TEACHER T R A I N I N G – C A P E TOW N 1 4 TO 1 5 A P R I L South Africa’s leading provider of children’s yoga classes and children’s yoga teacher trainings, Yoga4Kids has been successfully spreading children’s yoga and life skills throughout the country since 2003. Join module 1 of their teacher training in Cape Town to kick-start your journey towards becoming an internationally-accredited children’s yoga teacher. The course is open to everyone wanting to learn how to bring yoga, meditation, heart consciousness and mindfulness to children, and includes in-depth theory, field-based practical, a comprehensive manual and a children’s yoga and mindfulness posture and lesson plan book. For more information visit www. yoga4kids.co.za or contact suzie@yoga4kids.co.za.

AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME - CUBA 2 2 A P R I L T O 8 M AY Travelling to ancient, exotic and sacred destinations broadens the mind, opens the heart and touches the soul. Immerse yourself in the stimulating sights, sounds, smells and tastes that await you around every corner in magical Cuba - from the grand hotels of Old Havana to the vintage cars, famous cigars and Ernest Hemingway legacy. Visit verdant Vinales, Santa Clara, beautiful little Cienfuegos, Camaguey, the beaches of Cayo Coco and the colourful streets of Trinidad in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. For more information visit www.joannacastle. com or contact joanna@jaywalk.com.

S AC R E D A F R I C A N TO U R WITH KUNDALINI YO GA 1 T O 1 5 M AY – S O U T H E R N A F R I C A N SACRED SITES Visit powerful ancient sacred sites and enjoy kundalini yoga under the vast African sky as you journey from Johannesburg to the Cradle of Humankind, Leopard’s Rock Luxury Eco-Estate in Limpopo and finally to the famous Garden Route. Connect to the wilderness, marvel at some of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made regarding the origins of mankind and immerse yourself in kundalini yoga, meditation, chi kung, sacred ceremony and more. For more information visit www. sacredafricantours.com or contact sdiana665@gmail.com.

B AC K TO W E L L N E S S Y O G A R E T R E AT - H O G S B A C K 4 T O 6 M AY Calm your mind, free your body and nourish your soul at this rejuvenating yoga immersion in the magical Hogsback forest.

Rebalance and reset yourself through asana, pranayam and relaxation suited for all levels of yogis. The experience includes six restorative and Iyengar yoga sessions, a guided forest walk, accommodation and nourishing meals. For more information visit www.backtowellness.co.za.

W I L D D O L P H I N & Y O G A R E T R E AT P O N TA D O O U R O 1 1 T O 1 6 M AY Inviting all dolphin, nature and yoga lovers to join this lifechanging experience of kundalini yoga and swimming with wild dolphins in Mozambique. Learn about and from the magnificent creatures, discover how you can contribute to their conservation, and immerse yourself in the yoga, art, energy work and other healing opportunities on offer during the five-day experience.

The retreat package includes return flights to Mozambique, transfers to Ponta Do Ouro, accommodation, meals, interactive dolphin trips, yoga, group healing sessions and more. For more information visit www.zeropointhealing.co.za or contact info@ zeropointhealing.co.za.

AWA K E N I N G T H E G O D - B R A I N R E T R E AT – K N Y S N A 2 5 T O 2 8 M AY This transformative weekend with Andean Shaman Joshua Maree at Forest Edge Nature Lovers’ Retreat in Knysna is for those wanting to develop the many gifts, talents and psychic powers of the Higher Mind and God-Brain. There will be a specific focus on natural health medicine coaching, detoxing the brain, and using various healing techniques to clear the neural pathways that block the potential of this consciousness. For more information visit www.forestedge.co.za or contact danie@forestedge.co.za.

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L ADIES YO GA & ADVENTURE JOURNEY – BALI & GILI AIR 2 TO 1 0 J U N E If the idea of sipping on coconut cocktails in tropical Bali after a relaxing yoga session sounds like your idea of bliss, you don’t want to miss this unforgettable Follow the Sun journey. Enjoy a combination of gentle yoga, warm ocean immersions, fun in the sun, ‘Create Your Own Sunshine’ inspiration sessions, spa time, shopping and general adventure-making on this ladies-only holiday. If you can’t make the June retreat, you can choose from any of the others offered throughout the year. Go ahead and pamper yourself, recharge your body and mind and get your sparkle back – you deserve it! For more information visit www. followthesun.co.za or contact sharni@followthesun.co.za.

G ROW I N G TO W H O L E N E S S & B R I N G I N G M E D I TAT I O N H O M E – U N D E R B E R G 6 TO 1 0 J U N E The Buddha meditated until he understood the truth of all things. But what is meditation, exactly? Is it separate from the rest of life? This retreat will explore all the questions that will help you find your way back home to your truth.

Along with more formal meditation instruction and practice, it will blend contemplative walking in the magnificent foothills of the Drakensberg with experiential practices to help you uncover your connection to yourself, all beings and creation at large. For more information visit www. dharmagiri.org or contact office@dharmagiri.org.

S P I R I T UA L I T Y & E COTO U R I S M R E T R E AT – S O U T H E R N I N D I A 1 6 TO 2 4 J U N E Treat yourself to an exploration of India’s Kerala, known as ‘God’s own country’ for good reason. Journey through backwaters, mountains, rainforest and spice plantations, stay in conscious eco-hotels and discover historic churches and temples as you embrace travel through a spiritual lens that teaches authenticity, trust and an open heart.

Daily sunrise and sunset yoga and meditation sessions as well as dedicated sacred inner work will help faciliate a complementary journey throughout your inner landscape.

For more information contact wendy@wise-living.co.za.

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E D I TO R ’ S C H O I C E “The groundwork of all happiness is health.” – James Hunt

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As we enter the second quarter of 2018, many of us are already cringing at the thought of our broken new year’s resolutions. More often than not, we make big promises to ourselves at the start of each year, only to abandon them as the months go by. Wellness Warehouse is inviting customers to try something more realistic and sustainable in 2018 by making just #ONEsmallCHANGE. Perhaps this means switching to healthier sugars, or eating vegan once a week. You may want to commit to using only cruelty-free beauty products, or ditch the single-use plastic.

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switch to healthier sweeteners – try coconut sugar, stevia, honey, dates and maple syrup

go vegan for a week – make sure you include some hulled hemp seed, quinoa, and plant protein in your diet

make a plastic pledge bring a cotton or canvas shopping bag with you, use a glass straw, buy in bulk and decant into glass

leave chemicals out – swap all your cleaning materials for chemical free versions, change your cosmetics to natural brands

get a yoga mat and enroll in a studio or commit to a once weekly online class

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BRAND NEW Coyne Healthcare is one of those brands you know has a high level of integrity. We are thrilled about their new offering in the form of an Omega supplement from Wild Caught Alaskan Pollock. Purest Omega 3 delivers high concentrations of EPA at 400mg and DHA at 300mg per capsule in natural form. Omega fatty acids in fish offer great health benefits, from helping support and maintain healthy bones and joints, to supporting vision, the immune system, mood and importantly, the heart and cardiovascular system. Why not start your one small change off with a promise to take your Omegas.

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TUMI TA L K

We speak to our cover model 5FM DJ Tumi Voster about purpose, passion and living life well.

HOW D O YO U L IVE L IF E WE L L ?

For me, living well involves purpose, passion and potential.

Finding what you love, pursuing it every day and allowing yourself to grow into your full potential is a sure-fire way of remaining truly happy from within. I also think it’s important to remain as close as possible to the people who uplift and inspire you, and to invest in the simple things you enjoy most.

WHAT IS YO UR P URP O SE AN D PASSIO N ?

I have the opportunity to be a voice for young people across the country, whether through radio, TV or social media. My message for them is to remain true to themselves. Young women especially feel that they need to portray a certain image in order to be accepted. It’s so important to feel comfortable and capable in your own skin and skill. We each have an individuality that is so valuable. Discovering what this is and evolving it as you go along is the best way to grow into an authentic life. The fact that somebody else may be attractive or successful doesn’t mean that you can’t be! Rather than compare yourself, learn from them. Each of us is powerful if we step into our unique role in this world.

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HOW D O YO U N URTURE YO URSE L F? I pray a lot – this helps to keep me sane. I also try to spend as much time as possible in silent contemplation, whether through reading, journaling or simply reflecting. Slowing everything down is important to help me maintain my Zen. When I feel that my busy lifestyle is getting ahead of me, I try to take short breakaways to help me re-centre. I feel particularly calm and connected at the beach!

WHAT ARE YO UR HE ALTHY N O N -N E GOTIA BLES? My gym time is important to me, as it helps me de-stress.

I try to go at least twice a week. Body conditioning, cardio and boxing are some of my go-to workouts. I want to start running on Sunday mornings, but at the moment it’s the only time I have to relax and sleep in! I also try to keep my diet as balanced as possible, not depriving myself of anything but also not overindulging. I make sure that the essentials like fruit and veg are included, and then pretty much enjoy a little bit of everything. Moderation is key.

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A P R I COT & QUINOA SLICE This apricot slice is free from gluten and sugar and is also vegan. It’s a fulfilling dessert that’s also easy on the tummy.

VEGAN FREE FROM SUGAR & GLUTEN Serves 6 INGREDIENTS *350 grams fresh apricots *1 cup gluten free flour mix (see below) *100ml extra virgin olive oil *1 cup cooked quinoa (white variety) *1 tbs pea flour, mixed with 3 tbs water *1 tsp baking powder

This recipe is featured in the Fresh Cuisine Recipe Book by Amanda J Sloan.

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METHOD 1. Chop up the apricots, remove pips and place in a saucepan with 1 cup of water.

2. Cover and bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the apricots are soft.

3. Remove from heat, stir well and leave to cool.

4. Combine the flour and baking powder then stir in the olive oil until you get a breadcrumb-like consistency.

5. Add the quinoa and pea flour mixture and mix together well.

6. Grease a baking tin (30 x 20cm) with olive oil and press three quarters of the mixture into the tin.

7. Spread the apricot mixture over the quinoa and then add the rest of the crumble mixture on top.

8. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes. Once it has cooled, cut into squares.

GLUTEN FREE FLOUR MIX This makes 1kg of gluten free flour: *500gms brown rice flour *200gms sorghum flour *200gms cornflour *100gms pea flour

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LOW CARB SNACKING

by Lara Potgieter

While it can be argued that the lowly carbohydrate is an overly maligned macronutrient in today’s dieting fads, there’s certainly something to be said for opting for the lowcarb option where possible – particularly when it comes to our snacking choices.

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carbohydrate is essentially any food that isn’t pure fat or protein. Although we don’t advocate for a completely no-carb lifestyle, cutting out unhealthy refined carbohydrates like those in cereals, breads, ready-made meals and sugary foods can leave you with more than enough carbs from vegetables, nuts and seeds.

It’s often easy enough to plan healthy, low-carb meals in advance, but then slip up when it comes to our snacking choices. Make these delicious and nutritious low-carb snacks and keep them on you for the next time you get the munchies…

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RECIPES RAW CHOCOLATE BALL POPS From Sugar Free: 8 Weeks to Freedom from Sugar and Carb Addiction by Karen Thomson & Kerry Hammerton (Sunbird Publishers, 2015) Available at selected Wellness Warehouse stores Makes 8 pops INGREDIENTS *½ C sunflower seeds *½ C nuts (almonds, Brazils, macadamias) *2 TBSP chia or flaxseeds *� C almond butter *� C desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling *2 ½ TBSP raw cacao powder *1 tsp cinnamon *Pinch of sea salt *Water, depending on consistency METHOD 1. Blitz the seeds and nuts in a food processor or blender.

2. Transfer to a bowl and add the almond butter, coconut, cacao powder, cinnamon and salt. Combine well.

Add a drizzle of water only if the mixture is too stiff – the consistency should be firm and hold together nicely.

3. Roll into walnut-sized balls.

4. Roll the balls in the extra coconut (you can also roll in chia seeds if you wish).

5. Stick in narrow straws to make ‘pops’.

GRANOLA BUNDLES From Delicious Low Carb by Sally-Ann Creed (Human & Rousseau, 2017) Available at selected Wellness Warehouse stores Serves 2 INGREDIENTS *200 g combination of almonds, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pecan nuts & chia seeds *1 TBSP organic coconut oil *2 tsp raw honey or xylitol *½ tsp cinnamon *� tsp nutmeg *½ tsp sea salt METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Mix all the ingredients together.

3. Make little ‘bundles’ of mixture with your hands and place them onto the baking tray.

4. Bake for about 15 minutes (more or less if you find them getting burned or not done enough).

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EGG MUFFINS

SEED CRACKERS

From Sugar Free: 8 Weeks to Freedom from Sugar and Carb Addiction by Karen Thomson & Kerry Hammerton (Sunbird Publishers, 2015) Available at selected Wellness Warehouse stores

From Sugar Free: 8 Weeks to Freedom from Sugar and Carb Addiction by Karen Thomson & Kerry Hammerton (Sunbird Publishers, 2015) Available at selected Wellness Warehouse stores

Makes 6 – 8 muffins INGREDIENTS *½ TBSP butter or ghee *½ onion, chopped *5 eggs *100 ml cr me fraiche *200 ml grated cheese *Pinch of Himalayan salt *� tsp cayenne pepper (optional) *1 C chopped mushrooms

Makes approximately 30 crackers INGREDIENTS *2 TBSP psyllium husks *2 TBSP chia seeds *500 ml water *600 g seeds of your choice *2 tsp ground Himalayan crystal salt *3 TBSP melted coconut oil

METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C 2. Grease a muffin pan with butter.

3. Melt the butter and saut the onion until translucent.

4. Beat the eggs.

5. Mix in the cr me fraiche and cheese.

6. Add the salt, cayenne pepper, mushrooms and onion and mix together.

7. Spoon into the muffin pans and bake for 20 – 30 minutes. tray.

8. Bake for about 15 minutes (more or less if you find them getting burned or not done enough).

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METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C 2. Mix the psyllium husks, chia seeds and water. Set aside for 5 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency.

3. Add all the seeds, salt and oil to the mixture and combine the ingredients thoroughly.

4. Set aside for 1 hour.

5. Line 2 medium-sized rectangular baking trays with silicone sheets or baking paper. Spread the mixture thinly over the trays.

6. Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until the crackers are crispy.

7. Remove from the oven, peel off the baking paper and cool.

8. Store in an airtight container.

9. Eat as a snack or serve with toppings like cream cheese, herb pesto or avocado guacamole.

AUBERGINE CHIPS

FIERY ANTI-INFLAMMATORY NUTS

From Delicious Low Carb by Sally-Ann Creed (Human & Rousseau, 2017) Available at selected Wellness Warehouse stores

From Delicious Low Carb by Sally-Ann Creed (Human & Rousseau, 2017) Available at selected Wellness Warehouse stores

Serves 3 - 4 INGREDIENTS *1 large aubergine *2 dessert spoons coconut oil, melted *Himalayan salt *Grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Serves 1 – 2 cups INGREDIENTS *1 – 2 C mixed almonds, walnuts, pecans (you can use one variety or all of these) *1 tsp chilli powder (optional) *½ tsp ground cumin *½ tsp Himayalan salt *Cracked black pepper *½ - 1 tsp garlic powder *½ tsp cayenne pepper *� - ½ tsp paprika *½ C melted coconut oil, olive oil or melted butter *1 tsp erythritol powder *1 TBSP chopped fresh rosemary leaves

METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Slice the aubergine into 5 – 10 mm thick rounds.

3. Brush the coconut oil onto both sides and place the rounds in a large baking dish.

4. Sprinkle with salt and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

5. Flip them over and bake the other side for another 15 minutes. You might want to brush them with a little more coconut oil.

6. After 15 minutes (or less if cooked), remove the aubergine chips and, if using, sprinkle the parmesan cheese lightly over the top. Place under the grill or back into the oven for a short time until the cheese is golden.

METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C 2. Place all the ingredients onto a greased baking tray and bake for 12 minutes.

3. Give the tray a good shake up after 5 minutes to turn the nuts. Don’t let them burn.

4. Remove and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight glass jar.

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HEALTHY GUT In recent years it has come to light that your gut is your second brain. A whopping 90% of your serotonin is produced by the bacteria that live there! Your gut bacteria directly affect how you experience the world around you and being abundant in these good guys can have a number of positive effects. Studies have shown that they play a leading role in strengthening your immune system, diminishing stress, promoting a sense of well-being, reducing inflammation, healing diabetes and soothing arthritis. We love you, gut bacteria!

HAPPY LIFE A healthy gut means a healthy brain and a healthy brain means more clarity and connection with your life – your two brains are inextricably connected. It’s imperative to support these essential microbes in your gut because we need them to help us assimilate nutrition from our food.

They look after you and so you need to look after them.

They thrive in a clean, alkaline environment and enjoy good prebiotics which are what they thrive on.

WE HAVE A FEW SUPERFOODS WHICH OFFER POWERFUL SUPPORT FOR THESE LITTLE GUYS & HELP NOURISH YOUR BRAIN.

CHIA SEEDS

BAOBAB

Chia seeds are Mother Nature’s broom for the gut • Soaring Free Superfoods Chia Seeds are EU certified Organic which means there are no chemicals which interfere with the bacteria in your gut • when soaked in water they create a gel which is a prebiotic to feed your gut bacteria a.k.a. probiotics • bulks out matter in the intestines which helps the elimination process • high in fibre they help to sweep out the old build up along the intestinal walls • improves focus and clarity with a high omega-3 content

Baobab helps stabilise the pH environment for the microbes in your gut

BRAIN

• an alkaliser to make the perfect environment for gut bacteria to flourish • with high pectin levels it’s an excellent prebiotic which feeds your probiotics • contains up to 10 times more vitamin C than oranges which helps our bran to produce those feel-good chemicals

MESQUITE Mesquite is a perfect prebiotic and stress defence support

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• rich in tryptophan it supports the brain’s stress defence shield • L-lysine content is calming • rich in prebiotic to feed your intestinal bacteria • a source of protein to help the brain stay in shape

FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN & HAPPY MICROBES ORGANIC & WILDCRAFTED SUPERFOODS

CHIA SEEDS

With its incredible nutritional profile, chia is considered a near-complete food.

Also, known as ‘the runner’s food’ it provides lots of energy and is excellent as an anti-inflammatory.

BAOBAB A delightfully tart African superfood, high in bioavailable calcium, as well as iron, potassium and magnesium, this is an efficient alkaliser for your system. Try our famous Bao Mayo recipe in The Magic of Superfoods book available online at www.rawlicious.co.za.

MESQUITE Also known as Peruvian carob with a unique flavour combination of malty, sweet and nutty. Mesquite is a low GI superfood sweetener that we just can’t do without.

SUPER SHAKES Containing the power of a synergistic blend of superfoods, our Super Shakes make getting a daily broad spectrum of nutrition as easy as 1, 2, 3! Each of our mixes contain one or more of our featured gut nourishing, brain boosting superfoods.

The quality of our superfoods is really what sets us apart from the crowd. We go to great lengths to make sure each food that we source is ethically and sustainably produced from start to finish. A superfood should be grown and processed without chemicals to really enjoy the benefits of the full nutritional profile.

GUT RESTORATIVE CHIA BOWL RECIPE INGREDIENTS

METHOD

CHIA GEL 2 T Chia (expands to 15 times its size) 100ml water

Make chia gel (keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge). Blend cream and create layers in a glass alternating between chia gel and cream. Or for a quick one-minute breakfast combine all the ingredients for chia gel and cream together in a bowl.

CREAM Frozen banana 1 T baobab 1 T mesquite 1 teaspoon SuperThrive for Digestion 50ml spring water Squeeze of lemon

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GENTLE LENTIL

by Robyn Wilkinson

There’s something almost umbilical about the lentil, its earthy creamyness has a deeply comforting tummy sensation. The inexpensive legume is a source of protein, fibre, amino acids like isoleucine and lysine, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. There’s every reason to eat them and many ways to do so.

T RY T H I S D I D YO U K N OW ?

Evidence shows that lentils have been eaten for over 10 000 years. Archaeological research shows that dahl made an appearance in the Indus Valley Civilization, where lentils were a staple food.

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Lentils are extremely versatile and reinvent themselves over and over.

Here are some of the ways you can use them. *Once cooked, toast them until crunchy and add to granola bars. *Soak, then sprout them and put them in soups and salads. *Cook and cool, add olive oil and vinaigrette and make them your salad base. *Blend them and use to thicken sauces or to replace ground meat. *Add to dips like salsa and guacamole. *Puree into soups and stews to create a thicker consistency. *Shape them into a great vegetarian burger pattie. *Create a tasty filling for wraps, rotis or tacos. *Puree and add to baked goods. *Replace meat with lentils in dishes like cottage pie and bolognaise. *Make lentils your base in a Buddha bowl.

D I D YO U K N OW ?

Elvira González De Mejía and Valentin Prisecaru conducted studies at the University of Illinois that found plant lectins, a type of plant protein from foods like lentils, whole wheat, peanuts and peas cause cytotoxicity and apoptosis on cancer cells. This means they are beneficial in helping control cancer growth.

TYPES OF LENTILS Choose your rainbow: lentils come in brown, green, red and yellow.

B ROW N L E N T I L S Brown lentils are the most common version, they range in colour from a kind of khaki to earth brown. They have a mild, earthy flavour and keep their shape during cooking. That’s why they’re good in salads, burgers, loaves, soups and stew.

TO COOK: 1 cup dry brown lentils needs 3 cups of water. Boil and then simmer for about 40 minutes or until they’re the consistency you want.

GREEN LENTILS Green lentils are only slightly different from brown – they come in different sizes and have a deeper flavour with a peppery tinge. Use them in the same way as brown and note that they’re particularly good in side dishes and salads.

TO COOK: Cook them in the same way as brown lentils. An option is to add stock or herbs to the cooking water for extra flavour.

R E D A N D Y E L L OW L E N T I L S These coloured lentils often come split in two. They disintegrate more easily, and are lighter in taste, more sweet and nutty. They’re most famously made into dahl and are commonplace in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.

TO COOK: Split lentils cook more quickly, allow for 20–30 minutes on the stove.

They need about 2 cups of water to 1 cup of lentils.

L E V E R AG I N G YO U R L E N T I L Many health benefits are attributed to lentils, from supporting blood sugar to balancing weight, helping with anemia, preventing atherosclerosis and supporting a healthy nervous system. Their high potassium content is said to stimulate electrolytic activity. They’re believed to have one of the highest amounts of plant protein – up to 35%. They are a good source of dietary fiber and are fairly low calorie. Other nutrititive components are molybdenum, folate, tryptophan, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorous, vitamin B1 and potassium.

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CREAMY COCONUT LENTILS VEGAN GLUTEN FREE Serves 6 INGREDIENTS *3 tbsp coconut oil *½ tsp cumin seeds *½ tsp coriander seeds *1 head chopped garlic *2 cups chopped cherry tomatoes *2 tbsp chopped ginger *1 tbsp turmeric *2 tsp himalayan salt *1 cup dry brown lentils *1 cup coconut milk *1 cup fresh coriander

TO SOAK OR NOT? Many recipes will leave out the instruction to soak yet soaking grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds is a traditional practice that is nutritionally beneficial.

Something to be noted is that grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds all contain antinutrients – particularly phytates and enzyme inhibitors – which take away from their nutritive value. Anti-nutrients can be nullified and nutrient density enhanced with an overnight soak. Phytic acid in lentils is the antinutrient which binds minerals and stops your body from fully absorbing them. Soaking or sprouting is the solution. When soaking, cover your lentils generously with extra water – they’ll swell so you need a little extra water on top to accommodate the puff. Use warm water, it’ll help break down indigestible starches. Add a few of tablespoons of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons for each cup of legumes). Soak for 8 to 12 hours. Drain the water and rinse before cooking. Another trick is to add a piece of edible seaweed to the soak water to neutralise any gas-producing compounds.

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METHOD 1. Soak your lentils overnight. Drain and rinse them under fresh water.

2. Heat the coconut oil in a large pot on medium heat.

3. Once the oil is hot add the cumin and coriander seeds and toast for 45 seconds.

4. Add the garlic and leave to brown – for about 3 minutes.

5. Then add one cup of the cherry tomatoes and the ginger, turmeric, and salt.

6. Stir and allow to cook for about 5 minutes.

7. Add the lentils and 3 cups of water.

Allow to boil.

8. Turn the heat down and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring intermittently. You may need to add extra water.

9. Pour in the coconut milk and the remaining cherry tomatoes. Allow it to simmer again.

10. Before serving stir in the chopped fresh coriander.

Serve with rice and vegetables.

INTRODUCING SOLAL® VITA PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone)

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“HEALTHY AGING” VITAMIN ABOUT VITA PQQ Naturally occurring in some foods, PQQ was discovered in 1948. It acts as a catalyst, to rejuvenate and generate new mitochondria, providing the cells of the body with the energy needed for life itself. This energy is also needed to repair and rejuvenate DNA and other cellular structures, and to optimise brain function and energy supply to the body. This is why we say that Vita PQQ is the ultimate healthy aging vitamin, because it supplies molecular energy that cells need to survive, revive and thrive.

WHY SUSTAINED RELEASE? Vita PQQ is in a micronized, sustained-release matrix.

Since Vita PQQ is released over time it stays in the blood longer – it’s therefore active longer than regular PQQ. In fact, a human study showed that the sustained release PQQ contained in Vita PQQ is more bioavailable than regular PQQ and has a sustained release for continuous cellular energising and rejuvenation.

WHEN CELLS DON’T GET ENOUGH ENERGY THEY DIE Degradation of energy-producing mitochondria is a key contributing factor to aging, since cells age more quickly and die prematurely if they are starved of the energy they need for life. Therefore, Vita PQQ may slow the aging process, with the added benefit of increased energy levels of the body and brain at the same time.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF PQQ Scientific research has shown that PQQ: • Protects nerve cells • Improves cognitive function • Alleviates stress and sleeplessness

IS PQQ SAFE AND NATURAL? PQQ is a safe, naturally occurring essential nutrient found in foods such as green peppers, tofu and green tea. It has been the subject of numerous safety studies, in both humans and animals, and has been found to be safe within the prescibed dosage regiment.

Unfortunately foods don’t supply the PQQ dosage needed to provide the many benefits described here.

Furthermore, the processing of modern foods strips many foods of PQQ. This means that supplementation is important if you want to your cells to optimally survive, revive and thrive.

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S P O T T H E S T I CK E R Look for the sticker on your fresh produce. The sticker indicates which organic (or nonorganic) category your produce falls under.

W H AT I S B E H I N D AN ‘ OR G A N I C ’ P RO DUC T? The conscious consumer is focused on food quality, food-safety and how ethically food is produced. Recently an American reporter interviewed a number of consumers at a well known organic supermarket chain in the U.S. He asked them what they think the word ‘organic’ means. It was no surprise that many of them didn’t have a clue or had such a warped view of what certified organic produce is one wonders why they shopped for organic in the first place.

To demystify organic, we explain what the promise of a Certified Organic Product really means; where it comes from, and how it is produced. In essence, what our organic philosophy means. Firstly, the word ‘certify’ implies that the products are vetted by a professional body and given a stamp of approval. This is a critical step and ensures that the consumer is protected and gets

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what is promised when a product claims to be organic. This certification is done by an independent group or body with a set of pre-requisites to which a farm and its production techniques need to adhere to before being awarded its seal of approval or accreditation. Once a grower decides which certification body he will be using, he can expect an inspector to arrive at his farm for a due diligence. During this auditing process, the inspector will scrutinise every aspect of the production process to make sure the produce can confidently be labelled ‘certified organic’ and they adhere to the prescribed organic production standards. There are many international certification bodies: you may be familiar with Ecocert, Control-Union, USDA, CERES and the Soil Association. To be sure these certification bodies are reputable, a second layer of compliance exists in an international watchdog organization called IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements).

IFOAM has been the global organic umbrella organisation since 1972 and has a very strict set of standards.

The problem with many of these international bodies is that their audits are sometimes so in-depth that it makes the process of achieving organic accreditation very expensive. This makes it restrictive for smaller growers to achieve an organic certification. At Cape Organics, a core value of organic production is a drive for bio-diversity and support of organic farms big and small. In the South African context, small and emerging farms need all the help they can get, making it important to find a workable alternative.

For this reason Cape Organics opted to accept and support the ‘PGS’ or ‘Participatory Guarantee Systems’ of organic accreditation (in addition to any internationally recognised accreditation).

PGS’s are locally focused quality assurance systems. IFOAM supports PGS and states on its website: “PGS initiatives are serving thousands of small organic farmers and their consumers all over the world, and the numbers are increasing every year.

IFOAM - Organics International supports the development of PGS as an alternative and complementary tool to third-party certification within the organic sector and advocates for the recognition of PGS by governments.” Read more about how PGS works on the IFOAM website on www. ifoam.bio In the framework of organic accreditations, the consumer can rest assured that his interests are protected by a network of organisations that believe organic produce is important and should be produced within a prescribed international ethos of organic farming.

W HAT D IFFER EN T IAT E S OR G A N I C PRODUC T S FRO M OT H E R PRODUC T S ?

In essence, organic farming is first and foremostly a philosophy. It is a way of farming. It’s a natural systems-approach to farming which avoids the use of manmade fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, GMO’s, chemicals, growth regulators and anything seen to interfere with nature’s

natural balance and cycles. It’s a system that relies largely on the balance achieved in soils through crop rotations, animal and plant manures and biological pest control.

It’s a system of production in harmony with nature, that ensures long term sustainability of the plants, animals and humans functioning in this system and part of the food chain derived from the organic production units . Most importantly, the produce made from these fields, orchards and pastures, are free of man-made residues that remain in our soils and end up in our food (often long after we stop using them).

Contrary to popular belief, organic farming requires in many ways the highest level of technology and knowledge required in food production. To work within nature’s laws and parameters, without influence by cheap chemical processes, requires a deep understanding of how everything fits together in nature.

To qualify for certification, a piece of land needs to produce and be audited for 3 years from date of registration, before it can receive full organic accreditation.

During this period the farm is referred to as being ‘in conversion’. Largely, we find 3 broad categories of food products on our shelves: *CON V E N TIO N AL – using conventional agricultural and chemical practices. *I N CON VE RSIO N – products from a farm in the interim period whilst having applied for certification. This is seen as a “probation period”. *OR G A N I C – these products come from certified organic farms with accepted accreditation in place.

W H Y A R E O RGAN IC P RO DUC TS M OR E E XPE N SIVE THAN CON V E N TIO N AL P RO DUC TS? Organic products as a rule are 20-30% more expensive than conventional products. This is most significantly from the drop in yield a farm experiences when it switches to organic production. For a period as long as 4-7 years, a farm’s yield drops as the soils recover. This recovery is accompanied by large investment in natural fertilizers through compost,

manures, micro organisms and added organic material. During this time the farm and farmer needs to survive until the soil is healthy and more self-sustaining. The good news is that once the soils recover, yields often recover to levels equal to conventional farming. So we will hopefully see that as an organic sector matures and becomes older, prices of organic products should come down.

The second factor that increases cost, is the risks associated with crop failures or reductions due to pest and insect damage.

Although organic farmers have many techniques to manage pests, the risk of losing a significant portion of your crop is higher with organic farming.

The third factor and this is the case with Cape Organics is that we use environmentally friendly packaging (carton, paper & cellulose bags) that is softer on the environment, but more expensive than the standard packaging solutions available (plastics, PET, petroleaum based polymers etc) Lastly, the reality is that the organic sector has not reached the critical mass of conventional agriculture. We hope and dream of getting there one day, but for the moment we are not. Currently a small number of committed individuals and farms are driving the process.

YO UR P URC HASIN G HABITS DE TE RMIN E WHE RE THE E A RTH I S GO IN G… The reality is that consumers vote with their spending. As long as consumer’s support cheaper conventionally produced products, our un-sustainable production practices will be cheaper (regardless of the long term consequence). To make a difference in how our food is produced, we need to support products that are produced sustainably. Growing the organic sector has a positive knock-on effect.

Supporting organic products is the right thing to do for your body as well as the earth. You will be fuelling a movement that is making our food productions systems safe and sustainable.

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YOUR A – Z GUIDE TO DIGESTIVE HEALTH

by Lara Potgieter

D I D YO U K N OW ?

The stomach is actually involved in very little chemical digestion – the process that reduces food to the size of molecules so it can be taken up into the bloodstream. Instead, it’s in the small intestine that most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

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igestion is the process through which the food we eat is broken down into a form that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the cells of the body to provide nourishment and energy. Since 70% of the immune system dwells in the digestive tract, maintaining digestive health is crucial to overall wellbeing. Supporting digestive function is one of the most important steps you can take towards improving your health. Follow our nifty A to Z guide to get started.

Digestion is key to creating good health. More important than what you eat is your body’s ability to digest what you feed it.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR Drink a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar in a small amount of water 15 minutes before each meal. This will give your body a heads-up that it’s time to eat, and your stomach will start to produce the enzymes and juices needed to break down the food.

B R E AT H E The breath is a simple but powerful tool for regulating the nervous system and getting us into a state that’s conducive to optimal digestion. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths in and out through the nose before your next meal, and see how relaxed you feel while eating.

CHEW Chew your food slowly and thoroughly. Aim for around 20 chews per mouthful, and put your fork down after every second ‘lift’.

D E TOX I FY ‘Clean out’ your digestive system by taking a break from high-calorie foods and focusing on cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, spinach, kale, asparagus, cauliflower and artichoke.

ENZYMES The human body produces digestive enzymes that break the bonds between particles of food, allowing us to absorb nutrients in their smallest form.

Unfortunately many people today are enzyme deficient due to factors like stress, poor food choices and over-eating. Supplement with digestive enzymes that are fruit-sourced (usually pineapple- or papaya-based), animal-sourced (pancreatin sourced from ox or hog) or plant-sourced (from probiotics, yeast and fungi).

FODMAPS If you experience a lot of gas and bloating after meals, you may have a FODMAP sensitivity. FODMAPs are fermentable starches found in certain foods like apples, pears, asparagus, garlic and onions. FODMAP sensitivities usually only occur when the digestive system is out of balance. Do some research into FODMAPs foods that could be triggering your discomfort and eliminate them one by one to see if cutting any from your diet could improve your health.

GRAINS Grains are high in the anti-nutrient phytic acid, which blocks the absorption of minerals in the small intestine. They also contain disaccharides, or double sugars, which are hard to digest in a compromised gut. Soaking or sprouting grains makes them more digestible.

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HERBS Add herbs and spices to every meal.

Cumin supports digestion in the stomach and small intestine and reduces flatulence, turmeric helps reduce inflammation and heal the gut lining, cayenne helps produce digestive enzymes, and cardamom supports the overall digestion of food.

I N V E ST I G AT E Often standard medical diagnostic tools like blood tests or even a gastroscopy or colonoscopy won’t reveal the underlying cause of your digestive issues.

Find a health practitioner who offers investigative measures likes SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) testing and the CDSA test (a comprehensive exploration of pathogenic bacteria, yeast and parasitic infections) to help you identify infections and other imbalances in the digestive system.

JUICE Fresh vegetable juices are easy on the digestive system, allowing the body to easily absorb their nutrients. Make a juice that’s particularly supportive of digestion by combining fennel, ginger, celery, mint and cucumber.

KALE Kale is very rich in fibre, making it easy to digest. It can also help combat irregular bowel movements and constipation. Add it wherever you can – from your morning green smoothie to your afternoon salad and as a side to your dinner protein.

LEAN Choose lean meats. Fatty cuts can lead to uncomfortable digestion.

M O D I FY Be aware of how the foods you eat make you feel, cutting out anything that causes bloating, gas or other irritable bowel symptoms.

NUTRIENTS Add nutrients that heal and support intestinal health and function. These include digestive enzymes, l-glutamine, aloe vera, essential fatty acids, vitamin D, probiotics, zinc carnosine, curcumin, betaine HCL with pepsin and bone broth, to name a few.

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O R G A N I C AC I D S T E ST Organic acid testing measures many aspects of health, including candida, dysbiosis and nutritional deficiencies. It’s a great indicator of both digestive and overall wellbeing. Ask your functional health specialist about the non-invasive urine test.

P RO B I OT I C S Probiotics are bacteria that line the digestive tract and support the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and fight infection. They’re in our systems from birth, when we’re exposed to the bacteria of our mothers in the birth canal during delivery. Historically, we had plenty of probiotics in our diet from all the fresh food from good soil and the practice of fermenting food to keep it from spoiling. Today, however, due to refrigeration and dangerous agricultural practices like soaking our food in chlorine, our food contains little to no probiotics, with most actually containing dangerous antibiotics that kill off the good bacteria in our bodies. Add more probiotic foods like kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut and other ferments or take a good multi-strain probiotic to support your digestive health.

Q UA N T I T Y The body is beautifully designed to extract vital nutrients from the food we eat, and eliminate what it doesn’t need. However, if we eat portions that are too big for the body to handle, it becomes difficult for the digestive system to do its job. Eat slowly, consciously and at regular intervals to give your brain a chance to catch up with your stomach and let you know when you’ve really had enough.

R E M OV E , R E P L AC E , R E I N O C U L AT E & R E PA I R This holistic approach to digestive healing includes removing the foods that could be negatively affecting the gut, replacing the herbs, supplements and enzymes needed to support healthy functioning, reinoculating with probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods to establish and support a healthy gut microbiome and adding key nutrients to repair damage to the gut lining.

SENSES Involve all your senses in the eating process. Look at your food, noticing its colours, textures and the way it looks on the plate. Take a moment to breathe in its unique smell before taking the first bite. Pay attention to the taste and texture of each mouthful. This kind of mindful eating helps to put your body into parasympathetic mode, and also encourages you to eat more slowly, enhancing the overall digestive process.

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TEA Raspberry, cinnamon, ginger, lemon and peppermint tea have all been said to help support healthy digestion.

U N D E R STA N D Research has shown that most people are relatively clueless about the health signs their gut is giving them.

The digestive system is always communicating with us.

Listen for the rumbles and groans, look out for the black and tarry stool, feel the cramps, taste the reflux and smell the pungent gas that can all point towards imbalances in the digestive system.

VAG U S N E RV E The vagus nerve is the longest of all our cranial nerves, and creates a direct connection between the brain and gut - offering vital information on how the body is digesting food. The parasympathetic branch of the nervous system influences rest and digestion, and its efficiency relies on the health and stimulation of the vagus nerve. One of the best ways to naturally and effectively activate the vagus nerve is by gargling. Slow, deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises, chiropractic care, acupuncture, humming, washing or splashing your face with cold water can also help to activate the important nerve.

WAT E R Avoid drinking large glasses of water with meals. Research shows that while sipping a little water during meals isn’t a cause for concern, drinking a glass or two may interfere with digestion. Rather drink a glass of water about 30 minutes before or 20 minutes after a meal.

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X Y L I TO L While it’s become a popular sugar substitute, xylitol can cause digestive issues when consumed too often. This is because the sugar alcohols it contains can pull water into the intestine or become fermented by the gut bacteria, leading to gas, bloating and diarrhea.

YO G A About 15 minutes after eating, lie on your back and hug your right knee into your belly, with your left leg extended to the floor. This will massage your ascending colon. Keep hugging your right knee in as you bring your left leg up to meet it. This will stimulate the transverse colon. Next, extend the right leg, keeping the left leg in to massage and stimulate the descending colon. Take five deep breaths in and out the nose while holding each position.

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UP WITH THE ENEMA

by Skye Forrester

It’s definitely not a conversation you have around the dinner table but we look at why colonic irrigation and enemas are recommended health practices.

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e all know good health begins at the gut; if we pay close attention to our gut, we’ll find great cues to our overall physical, mental and emotional health.

A primal connection exists between our brain and our gut; that’s why we often talk about having a “gut feeling” or following a “gut instinct”. Our enteric nervous system is the second brain to our bodies.

Digestion is key to creating good health. More important than what you eat is your body’s ability to digest what you feed it.

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An Egyptian king, as early as 1500 B.C., was known to receive routine home enemas by a physician who used them for regular medical treatments. The Egyptians believed that all diseases were caused by tainted, unwanted additions to food, or too much food, and understood how an enema could offer relief to serious situations.

This second brain contains some 100 million neurons, more than in either the spinal cord or the peripheral nervous system. This multitude of neurons in the enteric nervous system enables us to ‘feel’ the inner world of our gut and its contents.

Much of this neural firepower comes to bear in the elaborate daily grind of digestion. Breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and expelling of waste requires chemical processing, mechanical mixing and rhythmic muscle contractions that move everything on down the line.

I N T E R N AL IRRIGATIO N Leading research shows that the average person has between 3 - 5 kilograms of old fecal matter in their colon, even if they have a bowel movement each day. Blocked detoxification pathways lead to toxic decay, fermentation and putrefaction that accumulate on the walls of the colon. This creates a perfect breeding ground for parasites, yeast, bad bacteria and viruses that cause disease, and autointoxication, a process where toxins are absorbed back into the bloodstream and inhibit the body’s ability to absorb beneficial nutrients from food.

This is where an enema proves particularly helpful. There are generally two types of enemas; cleansing and retention. The cleansing enema is retained for a short period of time until your natural peristaltic movement eliminates both the water and the loose fecal material. It is used to gently flush out the colon. The retention enema is held in the body for longer. For example, a coffee enema is retained for approximately 15 minutes. Colon cleansing is normally used to prepare for medical procedures. However, some health practitioners offer colon cleansing for other reasons, including detoxification. During a colon cleanse, large amounts of water are flushed through the colon, along with other ingredients, such as herbs, teas, juice or coffee. This takes place with a tube that’s inserted into the rectum. In some cases, and depending on the colonic, smaller amounts of water along with other substances are left in the colon for about 30 minutes before being removed.

Having a healthy colon is like having healthy plumbing in the house - when your plumbing is clear, the water runs smoothly, allowing pipes to drain out waste water and anything that’s no longer needed. In detoxing your body, you raise your energetic vibration. When your body feels safe and grounded in wellness and harmony, it opens space for unconscious emotional and mental detoxing. In purging untold remnants of energy blocks and raising your vital force, you align with your authentic self. Here are a few gut-cleansing routines you may want to know about.

COFF E E Coffee enemas are nothing new. They’ve been around since the late 1800s and were used at the time to help speed up healing, following surgeries or to combat cases of accidental poisoning. Today, doctors of functional and alternative medicines use coffee enemas as part of natural treatment protocols for fighting cancer, parasites, overdoses, constipation, liver dysfunction, candida virus, IBS and other digestive disorders.

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Research shows that coffee enemas are an effective way to clean out the lower intestines and improve your health. They’re are known to help flush out bacteria, heavy metals, fungus and yeast (like those responsible for candida symptoms, for example) from the digestive tract, including the liver and colon, while also lowering inflammation.

Regular bowel movements are essential for carrying waste and toxins out of the body. During a coffee enema, caffeine and other compounds travel via the hemorrhoidal vein to the liver. Coffee opens up blood vessels, relaxes smooth muscles that help with bowel movements and improves circulation. Once it makes its way to the liver, coffee is also believed to help open up bile ducts and increase production of bile that’s needed for proper digestion and excretion.

There should be no concern that the body will become addicted to the enema cleansing; that the frequent use of coffee enemas might encourage constipation; this is untrue. The bowels will continue to function on their own after enemas are discontinued. In fact, the bowels should work quite well for a few days after the coffee enema – assuming you’re eating a healthy diet with adequate fibre intake.

W HEATGRA S S Wheatgrass is a powerhouse sprout grown from wheat seeds. It can be consumed in juice form, supplement form, and in this case enema form.

Sprouts are recognized for their abundant nutrients; and depending on which sprout you are considering, the punch that they pack varies greatly. Wheatgrass has an alkalising effect on the body. So, if the

internal state of the body is too acidic, wheatgrass can alter that state and bring it back on track. In fact, wheatgrass has been referred to as “the king” of alkalising food. Wheatgrass also contains significant amounts of chlorophyll – a green pigment in plants known for a bounty of health promoting effects, such as detoxing the body of heavy metals, building the blood, regulating blood sugar levels, providing energy, and cleansing the liver to name only a few.

Wheatgrass colonics cleanse and nourish the colon, and the effects are felt almost immediately. This is attributed to wheatgrass’ dense nutrient profile - which contains over 90 minerals, as well as the high absorption rate of the colon. Both factors allow for easy and fast entry into the bloodstream. Once the wheatgrass is juiced, the liquid is inserted into the rectum where it is retained in the bowels for approximately 30 minutes.

In clinical trials wheatgrass was found to improve chemotherapy and decrease chemotherapy-related side effects. It’s been found to support the immune system and help repair damaged cells, and also shown promise for conditions such as: rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, haematological diseases, diabetes, obesity and oxidative stress.

H OM E E N E MA This is a gentle and safe procedure you can even try at home. Though it’s important to chat with your health practitioner before trying any home administered treatments.

You will need a convenient hook, an enema kit and two litres of your enema liquid. Whatever the contents, the liquid should be just below body temperature (+- 35 degrees Celsius) - too warm and it could be dangerous, too cold and it would be hard to retain.

The enema kit should be filled with two litres of your chosen liquid, and hung approx 60 to 90cm from the floor; a door handle is suitable. Open the tap on the enema kit to allow the air out, and the liquid to reach the end of the tip.

1. Lubricate the enema nozzle (e.g. coconut or olive oil).

2. Lie on your back or on your right side.

3. Gently insert the nozzle into the rectum until it is firmly in place.

4. Gently turn the little tap to allow the liquid to flow through the tube - you can control the level of flow by turning the tap.

5. Don’t expect too much of yourself the first time, either in terms of the amount of liquid retained or the retention time - in time your body will get used to retaining more liquid for longer.

6. Aim to retain about one litre for up to a minute – more if you can.

7. Sometimes the urge to release cannot be ignored and it is wise to let it go and begin again. As the bowel condition improves, it will be easier to accept and retain more liquid with minimum discomfort. It will help to gently massage the colon in a clockwise motion and to change positions.

8. The water you use must be spring, bottled water or reverse osmosis. Any chlorine present in the water will very negatively effect your gut flora.

ALTERNATIVES There are many enema solutions you can use for colon cleansing and maintenance of colon health. Along with coffee and wheatgrass, lemon juice, milk, castor oil and herbal teas are common beneficial alternatives to the regular water enema. *Lemon juice enemas are often used for colonic cleansing and are made with a quart of water mixed with one-third cup lemon juice. This kind of an enema may cause cramping so care should be taken when using this solution. *Castor Oil’s role as a laxative has attracted a lot of attention. The Ricinoleic acid in castor oil causes contractions in the walls of the intestines that helps push the faecal matter out, relieving constipation. Castor oil also has the property to prevent absorption of liquids from the intestines. *Herbal Enemas are made from a strong infusion of herbal teas or a decoction of roots and bark, strained and cooled.

Catnip is, calming, soothing, relaxing and effectively brings down fevers. Chamomile is excellent for recuperative periods after illness or a healing crisis.

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REPAIRING LEAKY GUT SYNDROME

by Sonja Hindley

Leaky Gut Syndrome describes a condition where the intestinal lining becomes more porous. The medical term is ‘hyperpermeable intestines’. This means larger, undigested food molecules and other forms of waste that your body normally doesn’t allow through, can flow into your bloodstream. It also includes bacteria (good and harmful), toxins, and food antigens (inflammatory agents), yeast, and other forms of waste particles to enter the blood stream. The result is wide spread and chronic inflammation that can initiate an over reactive immune response in the body.

LEA K Y GU T I S A S S O C I AT E D W I T H A WIDE RA N G E OF D I S E A S E S I N C L U D IN G: *Digestive disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome *Inflammatory Bowel Diseases like Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease *Inflammatory skin conditions Eczema, Psoriasis, and Acne *Autoimmune diseases - Type 1 Diabetes, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Autoimmune hepatitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Celiac disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus *Nervous system and brain disease like Multiple Sclerosis, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, depression and autism

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SYMP TO MS Common leaky gut symptoms include: food sensitivities, allergies and asthma; digestive issues like bloating, gas, cramps, pain; thyroid dysfunction; nutrient malabsorption; impaired metabolism; inflammatory skin conditions; chronic fatigue; muscle and nerve pain; and brain-related issues like brain fog and forgetfulness.

C AUSE S Although, as we age our intestines become more permeable, it is generally lifestyle habits that contribute to the process. These include: *Poor diets low in fibre and high in processed and sugary foods, and foods containing lectins *Deficiencies in Vitamins (especially A and D) and important minerals (Zinc) *Disturbances in sleeping patterns (circadian rhythms) *Chronic stress *Alcohol consumption *Bacterial imbalance (Dysbiosis) *Candida, H.pylori and parasitic infections *Chronic inflammation *Using conventional drugs like NSAIDs and proton pump inhibitors

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H OW TO HE A L A L E A K Y G U T You can avoid and repair leaky gut by incorporating healing foods; good lifestyle habits and practices; and quality supplements. Here are some guidelines: [ REMOV E ] Foods and toxins that damage the gut: *These are sugar and refined carbs; processed foods; conventional meat; conventional dairy and genetically modified foods. Avoid foods with gluten and lectins if you are intolerant. *The top toxic exposures to eliminate are tap water (chlorine and fluoride), excess alcohol, pesticides, chemical preservatives and conventional drugs like anti-inflammatories and antibiotics. [ IN C LUD E ] Beneficial foods: *Bone Broth – broth contains collagen and the amino acids proline and glycine to help heal damaged cell walls. *Raw Cultured Dairy – pastured kefir, yogurt, buttermilk, butter and raw cheese all contain probiotics. *Fermented Vegetables – contain organic acids that balance intestinal pH, and probiotics to support the gut. Sauerkraut, kimchi, miso and kvass are excellent sources. *Coconut Products – Medium Chain Fatty Acids in coconut are easier to digest than other fats so they work well for leaky gut. Try coconut oil, MCT oil and coconut kefir to support your digestive system. *Prebiotic foods – Indigestible fibres helps probiotic bacteria thrive in our gut. Sprouted seeds like Chia, broccoli, flax and hemp are sources of fibre that help the growth of beneficial bacteria. Good sources of insoluble fibre come from green mangoes, papayas, bananas, asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, garlic, onions and leeks. For severe leaky gut, it’s best to start out getting fibre from steamed vegetables and fruit. *Omega 3: Foods with omega-3 fats are crucial – anti-inflammatory foods like grass-fed beef, lamb and wild-caught fish like salmon.

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[ R EPA IR ] With well chosen supplements

P RO B IOT I CS A Probiotic is the most important supplement to take - it helps replenish good bacteria and crowds out bad bacteria. Probiotics strengthen tight junctions and restore the integrity of the intestinal barrier. It is best to take probiotics in both food and supplement form. Take at least between 15 and 50 billion units of Colony Forming Units daily from a high-quality brand. Look for a supplement with multiple bacterial strains.

In cell studies the following probiotic strains were proven to help heal leaky gut: *Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. casei, L. rhamnosus, L. bulgaricus and L. brevis *Bifidobacterium bifidum, B. longum, B. infantis, B. breve *Bacillus subtilis and B. coagulans *Saccharomyces boulardii

V ITA MIN S & M I N E R A L S Effective vitamins and minerals to strengthen intestinal integrity include: Vitamin A (retinol), Vitamin D, Zinc, Iron, B complex vitamins

D IGESTI V E E N ZY M E S Enzymes make sure that foods are fully digested, decreasing the chance that partially digested food particles and proteins damage your gut wall.

Use a full spectrum enzyme supplement that contains: *Protease – breaks down proteins (including gluten) *Amylase – breaks down starches *Lipase – breaks down fats *Lactase – breaks down lactose in dairy There are also enzymes that target specific types of food and helpful for things like gluten or dairy intolerance: *L-Glutamine – this essential amino acid is anti-inflammatory and is required for the growth and repair of the intestinal lining. Glutamine occurs in nature, in bone broth, grass-fed beef, pastured chicken and eggs, or in supplement form. *Licorice Root - an adaptogenic herb that helps balance cortisol levels and improves acid production in the stomach. It supports the body’s natural processes for maintaining the mucosal lining of the stomach and duodenum. This herb is especially beneficial if someone’s leaky gut is being caused by emotional stress. The deglycyrrhizinated form of licorice (DGL) is recommended. *Quercetin - improves gut barrier function by supporting creation of tight junction proteins. It also stabilises mast cells and reduces the release of histamine, which is common in food intolerance. Its effect is antiinflammatory. *Curcumin – the active constituent of turmeric, is another superb anti-inflammatory that also helps with pain. *Aloe vera juice – anti-inflammatory, healing, cleansing and packed with probiotics, vitamins and minerals. *NAG - N-acetyl glucosamine can help protect the lining of your stomach and intestines. Because of its antiinflammatory effects, NAG has also been reported to help with osteoarthritis and inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. *Collagen powder - The secret behind the power of bone broth is collagen, the main supportive proteins that gives bone, cartilage and tendons their strength. It helps boost gastric juices and aids in restoring the integrity and health of your mucosal lining.

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RE ST A N D R EC U P E R AT E *Managing stress levels is a great way to improve the function of your intestinal barrier and your overall health. Try breathing exercises, meditation and mindfulness. *A gentle exercise regime which incorporates yoga, Chi Gong, Tai Chi, swimming and walking will support your body on its way to vibrant health. *Establish good sleeping patterns. Being conscious of your natural circadian rhythms will enhance immune function and reduce inflammation. Listen to your body to understand what daily and seasonal routines and rituals will support your health the best.

It is completely possible to reverse Leaky Gut Syndrome by eating well, living well and practising radical self-care.

SONJA HINDLEY is the Gauteng Training Manager for Wellness Warehouse. She is a mother, wife, hoarder of books, passionate foodie and wine lover, eco-campaigner, health coach, amateur potager gardener and closet bohemian. She is contactable on gptraining@wellnesswarehouse.com

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BACK ON TRACK

When a burst appendix and subsequent infection left Thoby Solheim unable to eat, extremely weak, and filled with stomach ulcers, he went on a strict self-prescribed gut-friendly diet and managed to heal himself completely.

His turning point was taking Maximum Vibrance from the Natural Vibrance range – a supplement filled with probiotics and one that many people with extreme weakness or compromised digestive health have used to recover.

Here is Thoby’s story.

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t started with an odd feeling in my tummy. I had been boxing with my trainer and received a hit low in the gut. Later that afternoon I felt strange butterfly sensations in my gut. By the evening I was nauseous and sore. The doctor diagnosed gastric flu, but the nausea and pain got worse and I had no appetite. After going to bed early, my next recollection was lying on a theatre bed in hospital being told I was about to have emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix.

Recovery was supposed to be straightforward, but it wasn’t. Post surgery my tummy kept expanding and in the middle of the night I woke up and could hardly breathe. After eight hours on oxygen and a CAT scan, they determined that an abscess had collapsed my right lung. Another operation was followed by a prescription for antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.

Five days later I was discharged from hospital and once again, my recovery was supposed to be straightforward: lots of rest, healthy, whole foods and gentle walks.

However, I simply did not get better.

I tried to eat easily-digestible foods like whole fat yoghurt and fruit. Then without warning I would be violently ill for 8 hours at a stretch, lying on the floor in an agony no painkillers could placate. I couldn’t walk at all and spent days unable to eat. In three weeks I went from 89 kg’s to a scrawny 72. After another bout of sickness I went back to hospital for an endoscopy. Apparently the anti-inflammatories had damaged my stomach and gut lining, leaving my lower stomach and upper intestines covered in ulcers. No wonder I could barely eat.

I decided that to recover, I would have to follow an alkaline, gutfriendly diet to rebuild my gut flora. For many years I had largely followed a clean diet, with whole, organic foods and minimal processed foods. Now I went all in. I cut out coffee, tea, chocolate and artificial sugar. I put away the protein powders I used to supplement my exercise routine.

My day consisted of: squeezed lemon in warm, filter water; full fat Greek yoghurt with nuts and honey; raw green and coloured vegetables with olive oil; lots of eggs and very little meat. I took a quality probiotic and supplemented with powdered vitamin C and glutamine (for the gut). Slowly I got better and started putting on weight.

I read avidly about gut health, and its role in immunity and overall health. Then I discovered the Vibrant Health range of products, and Maximum Vibrance in particular. It is a formula containing probiotics with vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, adaptogens and immune support that can be used as a meal replacement and supports a healthy gut.

I started getting better much faster and went back to gym. Three months later at my scheduled check-up the surgeon remarked at how quickly my recovery was and reminded me how lucky I was to survive a burst appendix with added infection. I have used Maximum Vibrance ever since and I feel fitter and more alert than I have for years. I continue to make digestive health a priority although I am however, back on the espressos‌

T H O B Y S O L H E I M is an Executive Coach and operates from Hout Bay in Cape Town.

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About d o b t a th

by Skye Forrester

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Understanding you are all that is, ever was, and ever will be, eliminates the feeling of separation, which creates space for natural communion with your true identity Our fascination with physical self-improvement shows no signs of waning, and there’s no shortage of new exercise movements aimed at helping us meet our health goals. The road to better health is paved with new possibilities - along with some old ones poised to make a comeback. With abundant access to the internet and emerging globalised culture, we’re blessed to live in a time where we truly get the best of all worlds. We unpack three movements designed to celebrate your body as you work out.

PARKOUR It’s entirely captivating to see someone move through an environment in ways we had previously not conceived, and inspiring to witness the human body pushing the very limits of its capabilities. Parkour, or free running, is a movement style that turns real life into an obstacle course; and people who partake in Parkour are no less artists than break-dancers.

In essence, Parkour is a physical discipline where practitioners train to overcome and negotiate obstacles in their natural environment as effectively and efficiently as possible. Free-running is the creative self-expression of Parkour elements. However, it’s not only about refining physical prowess, it’s about developing a psychological mindset that helps you move through life more effectively. Parkour is about navigating obstacles, confronting fear, managing risk, and above all, self-improvement.

In 2010, Parkour and free running athlete, Kundai ‘Kenji’ Murapa founded one of South Africa’s most popular Parkour teams, Sabotage Elite. With a strong background in dance and martial arts, Kenji was a born natural for this unique expression of movement.

The Sabotage Elite team features members of different artistic and athletic backgrounds ranging from Break-dancing, Gymnastics, Capoeira and Kung-fu. An international affiliate of the World Free-running and Parkour Federation, Sabotage Elite has gained great exposure through social and popular media; appearing in sports publications, print and broadcast media, TV commercials, feature films and local and international competitions.

With Parkour, fitness improves your technique; so, the fitter you are, the better your experience will be. However, it’s well worth the effort and training for fine-tuned physical skills and psychological versatility. It entails a lot of vertical movement, and high jumps can be painful if you don’t know how to land properly, fall safely, or transition into a next move.

To get a tiny slice of what the movement is like, begin with small steps.

Literally. Find some stairs or outdoor steps, and practice jumping with your whole body. Jump from the ground up to one step, then two steps, then three steps, etc. You should be relaxed, well-balanced with a relatively upright posture, and land softly on your toes before you add another step and jump to the next session. *Website: www.sabotageelite.com

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ANGEL WORKOUT ANGEL is a perfect blend of functional exercises, ballet and martial arts with elements of yoga and Pilates - set to slow, calming and instrumental music. Serving as an acronym for ‘awareness of a novel, graceful embodiment of love’, ANGEL is the holistic fitness programme that brings beauty and grace to every woman.

Ignatius Ajuebor Jnr is the founder and creator of this body-honouring workout. An international fitness consultant and wellness coach, Iggy’s experience spans over two decades; and his programme has been adopted by well-known women all over the world.

Having observed the effects of our modern lifestyle and being raised by a single mum, Iggy is mindful of the difficulties women face in keeping fit. This insight, combined with his passion for fitness and living life well, contributed to the development of ANGEL as we know it today. Iggy blends this unique mix of physical routines and movements with a heart-opening dose of psychology, encouraging women to truly embrace their bodies with love and celebration.

As each movement unfolds like a dance, you’re encouraged to include an intention and mantra to fold into it. For instance, during one of the movements, which directs your arms upward; then down again in a circular movement to meet in the centre, you’re encouraged to breathe and say “I own the world”. This practise allows you to work through your physical stores of emotion and impart important messages into your body as you move with the workout.

What we love about this workout is that it caters for every fitness level, it’s really gentle on beginners and there is no expensive equipment required – in fact, you could easily engage in a full ANGEL workout wearing your favourite flowing dress! What’s more, you have easy access to Iggy’s invigorating workouts on his website – either for rent, purchase, or there are free versions for beginners. *Website: www.angel-workout.com

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D I D YO U K N OW ?

Working out sharpens your memory.

Exercising increases the production of cells that are responsible for learning and memory.

BUDOKON Budokon [Bu (warrior)-Do (way)- Kon (soul)] can be translated as ‘the way of the warrior spirit’. The practice offers an intense, full-body workout, as it combines the integrity of martial arts movement with the strength of calisthenics, the playfulness of animal movement, and the fluidity of yoga.

The purpose is to gain and harness muscular and cardiovascular strength, stamina and joint mobility, and the emphasis of this movement is on the transitions from posture to posture, rather than holding poses. In fact, Budokon is sometimes also called ‘the art of transition’ because so much attention is focused on how you move in and out of shapes. It creates range of motion through dynamic and circular transitions; and the movement is perfectly paced for any level of student.

A typical Budokon session begins with 20 minutes of yoga sun salutations to lighten and open the body, followed by a martial arts segment of explosive, dance-like movement, and ending with a guided meditation.

The movement was founded by Kancho Cameron Shayne; considered the father of the mixed movement arts culture. Cameron is a social philosopher, educator, fighter, yogi, satirist, artist, writer, and founder of Budokon University. Having recently returned from studying with Cameron, South Africa’s David Gardener holds his own Budokon practise and is dedicated to sharing his experiences through this transformational movement.

Budokon University teaches that light experiences itself through shadow, as peace experiences itself through struggle. Change within the mind, in and of itself, is struggle. Understanding you are all that is, ever was, and ever will be, eliminates the feeling of separation, which creates space for natural communion with your true identity.

If you wish to explore greater physical possibilities, this practice is for you. It will quickly help you feel stronger and more balanced. Whether you want to improve your athletic performance or change up your yoga routine, you will benefit from the moving, jumping, crawling, hopping, rolling, and swinging in Budokon yoga. *Website: www.davegardneryoga.com

T H A N K Y O U to Zone Fitness in Cape Quarter for hosting our Angel Workout class. Tel: 021 425 9472

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DIY HOME MOVES

MO DE L : Storm Brown ST Y L E D A N D P H OTO G R A P HE D BY ZA N D O P H OTO G RAP HE R : Nick van der Touw SWITCH PLAYGROUND is a new gym that has recently opened on Bree Street, in Cape Town, offering a unique new fitness programme that combines cardiovascular training, functional training, boxing, plyometric training, core stability and power-flow yoga.

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We asked Storm Brown from Switch in Cape Town to take us through the perfect routine to firm up and feel energised. This series of moves hardly takes any time at all yet creates strength and a good dose of body awareness. Aim to make it part of your day to reap the benefits.

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1. SIDE PLANK HIGH ARM (ABS)

Turn onto your right side with your legs extended and your feet and hips resting on the ground and stacked on top of each other. Place your right elbow directly under your shoulder. Prop up your torso, and align your head with your spine, hold for 1 minute, repeat on the other side. Do 4 sets.

2. HIGH PLANK (ABS)

Lie stretched out on a mat on the floor facing down.

Bend your elbows and put your hands next to your shoulders.Push up onto your elbows and rest hands firmly on the ground fingers pointing forwards. You should have a 90 degree angle from shoulder into elbow. Aim for a straight line from head to toe. Ensure abs and glutes are tight. Hold for 1 minute. Do 4 sets.

6. KNEE TO ELBOW PLANK (ABS)

Begin in the top of a pushup position with elbows on the ground . Tighten your abs and bring one knee to the outside of the same arm, pausing for a moment before straightening the leg back behind you. Keep the leg elevated and repeat the movement on the other side. Do 10 repetitions per elbow. Aim for 4 sets.

7. GLUTE KICK UP PULSE (GLUTES)

Kneel on the floor centering your knees and hands.

Make sure your hands are directly below your shoulders. Lift your right knee up until it is in line with your spine. Do mini pulses by bringing your knee upwards 20 times then bring it back down to meet the other knee. Repeat on the other side and do each set 4 times.

3. KICK BACK PULSE (GLUTES AND CORE)

Kneel on the floor or on an exercise mat and bend at the waist with your arms extended in front of you (perpendicular to the torso) to get into a kneeling push-up position but with the arms spaced at shoulder width. Your head should be looking forward and the bend of the knees should create a 90-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves. Extend the leg and squeeze the glute. Do 20 repetitions per leg. Aim for 4 sets.

4. BICYCLE CRUNCHES (ABS)

Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground (pull your navel in to target your deep abs). Put your hands behind your head, then bring your knees in towards your chest and lift your shoulder blades off the ground, be sure not to pull on your neck. Extend alternating legs, touch opposite knee to elbow. Do 30 repetitions. Aim for 4 sets.

5. DOWNWARD FACING DOG (STRETCH)

8. BACK LUNGE KICKBACK (GLUTES)

Start with your feet hip-width apart, take a step to the front with your right leg, and lunge, bending your right leg. Begin straightening your right leg shifting your weight onto it. As you straighten your right leg, shift your weight into that right leg and kick your left leg up and squeeze your glutes. Then lower the left leg back to the floor, bending your right leg again to return to starting position. Do 20 reps on each side.

9. SQUAT HOLD AND PULSE (GLUTES)

Start with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down as if you were going to sit in a chair, keeping your weight over your heels. Squeeze your glutes as you return to the start position. Do 20 repetitions, stay down in squat position hold position and pulse 30 times. Do 4 sets.

This is an excellent pose for stretching the lower back, hamstrings, lower legs and feet. It’s also one of the most malleable poses as it can be adjusted to go deeper or lighter almost instantly by applying more or less pressure through the hands, arms and back.

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ENERGY

Exploring Tantric Tradition

by Skye Forrester

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Before we delve into the exquisitely brain-bending world of Tantra, let’s address its most pressing myth: Tantra isn’t all about sex; except when it is. The idea that this ancient spiritual practice is drenched in obscenities, not fit for mixed company, or designed to make you a master of the boudoir is a fairly recent, 20th century idea born, ironically, in the conservative West. The more accurate view of Tantra is that it’s an ancient Eastern spiritual tradition of principles, rituals and techniques for cultivating a full and conscious life.

We speak to Tantric teachers, Akira Devi and Sy Tzu, about sex, ego, energy and the incredible power of Tantra.

DEEP ROOTS Tantra has its roots in several major spiritual traditions including Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism. Tantra may best be defined in the words of author Teun Goudriaan, who describes it as a ‘systematic quest for salvation or spiritual excellence by realising and fostering the divine within one’s own body, one that is a simultaneous union of the masculine-feminine and spiritmatter, and has the ultimate goal of realising the primal blissful state of non-duality’. It aims to attain balance through weaving together seemingly opposing energies: body and spirit; earth and heaven; the feminine and the masculine.

The word ‘Tantra’ holds many meanings, depending on who you speak to or what you read: from the Sanskrit understanding of Tantra relating to ‘weaving and expansion’ and accepted definitions such as ‘technique’, ‘technology’, ‘practical texts’ through to a marriage of the words ‘tattva’ and ‘mantra’, to mean the application of cosmic sciences with a view to attain spiritual ascendancy.

Medieval texts present their own definitions of Tantra. K mik -tantra, for example, gives the following explanation of the term tantra: “Because it elaborates (tan) copious and profound matters, especially relating to the principles of reality (tattva), and because it provides liberation (tra), it is called a tantra” The precise definition is superfluous,

as the basic principles are salient across any Tantric teaching. Even after extensive research and interviews, it’s near impossible to bring about a consolidated overview of the practice without delving deep and wide into the rich and controversial history of ancient India. Chiefly because Tantras (scriptures in many Tantric traditions) were teachings traditionally only transmitted directly from teacher to student; and what little has been written of it, is constantly up for scrutiny and debate.

I had the pleasure and privilege of chatting with two expert Tantra teachers to unearth a basic understanding of this mysterious life practise. Akira Devi has been studying Tantra for 15 years, and before that was raised in a family of meditators focussing on tenets of Tibetan Buddhism and Catholicism. Sy Tzu has been on a 30+ year journey, venturing through Osho Sannyas, Shamanism, Ritual Magick, Advaita and Tantra.

Today, his primary practice consists of Tantra and shamanic medicine work.

FOUNDATIONS Sy and Akira explain, there are three pillars of a balanced Tantric practice: first, techniques in confronting the mind and working with your inner ego constructs; second, techniques for accessing vital life force through sexuality, body and emotions; and lastly, cleansing the blocks that prevent that flow through building a strong, balanced practice.

Tantra revolves hugely around energies: the powerfully alive, red energy within us, the cool, blue cosmic energy of the universe, and the harnessing and use of the two.

Tantra teaches us to become aware of the energy that surrounds us, and is within us. We can learn to use it and expand it to achieve myriad results, such as improved health, sexual bliss, physical rejuvenation, and spiritual enlightenment.

The biggest obstacle to harnessing these energies is that we rely so heavily on our minds. The mind is a construct of intellect, memory, and decision-making; containing set ideas on good versus bad, likes versus dislikes, forms of consciousness, and a sense of identity. Understanding how our mind and body work together, within our severe limitations and patterns - and being free of them - is key for forward motion in Tantra. It’s about learning to confront, address, accept and then let go of preconceived notions around how any moment might unfold.

Freeing ourselves of expectations, including the expectation to be happy, brings us liberation. Embodiment, vitality, joy and creativity arrive when we’re able to keep our life force flowing strongly, and we’re able to meet every moment, without resistance or judgement, as it arises before us.

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SEX, MONEY AND POWER Most people are seeking a spiritual practice; whether it’s a daily yoga class, evening meditation, church, or time in nature. Though, a great deal of religious and spiritual frameworks don’t seem to account for a modern life; filled with ‘temptations’, ‘distractions’ and ‘extremes’. It seems impossible to denounce what the modern world brings in order to find peace with yourself, and ultimately, enlightenment. So many of the desires that drive us seem innate, inborn and intricately linked to who we are as human beings.

Akira explains that Tantra’s non-dual aspect means there’s no denunciation of anything; the good, the bad, the extremes. Within the Tantric practise, everything is embraced; including pursuit of power, building wealth and enjoying sex. It’s important, though, to cultivate a strong sense of awareness; so as not to get lost in the bliss of indulgence. With great power and great awareness, a harmonious balance can ensue.

Sy explains how Indian Guru, Osho, spoke of the two energies cultivated in Tantra: the first as ‘Buddha’ (presence, awareness, compassion, strategy); and the second as ‘Zorba’ (wild abandon and life-force energy). Too much of the one overstimulates you, like a bull in a china shop - full of energy, but lacking awareness, delicacy, strategy and compassion. Too much of the other, and we can become dry, desiccated, without sufficient energy to clear the swamp of our wounds and patterns.

“Tantra is not technique but prayer. Is not head oriented but a relaxation into the heart. The real Tantra cannot be written about, the real Tantra has to be imbibed.

How to imbibe real Tantra? You will have to transform your whole approach.” Osho

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Thuggees, an organised gang of professional assassins who operated from the 13th to the 19th centuries in India were Tantrikas. They performed spiritual killings as Tantra embraces that death is a part of life.

Expanding, accessing, understanding and weaving these energies is Tantra. We learn how to do this by practical methods of application - through authentic spiritual practice. This practise can be anything you like; from yoga, meditation and dance, to drumming, sitting in graveyards and hiking up a mountain - it’s limitless. The idea is not to have a set of ‘behaviours’ dictating your experience, but rather to be open to meet whatever your practise is with absolute awareness, openness and non-judgement. As Akira reminds us, spiritual life is about being in service to humanity, empowering it to transcend ignorance and limitation.

FREE THE EGO Tantra speaks of ego - though not in the negative way we understand egos in the West. Akira explains, this is a spiritual version of an ego which is simply the collection of patterns that you find yourself living in after being exposed to rules, society, church, perceptions of others, your parents and more. It’s your unique, intricate and individual framework.

If this framework crystallises within you, it starts running in loops and you find yourself repeating the same behaviours over and over again.

You may get bored of your life because you manifest the same things in your job, the same relationships, the same set of problems. Tantra teaches that your lifeforce energy enters your system but becomes blocked by your intricate layers of patterns and conditioning. Unless we properly grant ourselves the permission and space to work through these experiences, we can remain stagnant in our egos.

Through Tantra you get to dissolve your ego - those intricate patterns developed through conditioning - and ensure you don’t leave space for any other tenets to define you as a human being. You unearth your true self. By not having anything mediating you with reality, you have access to full, fresh life force energy and the experience of living life to the full in each beautiful moment as it unfolds.

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A LOCAL FLAVOUR The beauty of Tantra’s basic principles and practices means it will remain relevant for any time and context; though as Sy says, Tantra is a current that often arises during dark, tumultuous and trying times. No matter your belief system or personal framework, it’s easy to see why Tantra is blossoming in our current context.

We simply cannot afford to only indulge in our bliss without waking up to the desperate need for more enlightened and aware human beings.

As with anything called to fruition, fertile ground for growth requires a few ingredients. South Africa’s recent history has provided the necessary factors for a flourishing Tantric community, including: The right blend of acknowledgment and owning of shadows; a place where the rising tide from the west and the setting tide from the east merge and mingle, and a place with receptive beings who could hear the call and respond. For many years, South Africa has been home to abundant numbers of qualified and wellversed practitioners spearheading a flourishing Tantric community.

South African Tantra, or simply SA Tantra, has a distinct enough flavour and body of practice with qualified practitioners that it warrants its own name. SA Tantra confronts the contractions of the human condition directly through expressing and exploring them. It uses high energy states to expand consciousness.

It is also a non-dual practice, but unlike other non-dual practices like Zen and Advaita it collapses polarities through a lived experiential approach, rather than purely through insight.

So, in SA Tantra you may find yourself working directly with so-called ‘shadow states’ such as anger, eroticism and pain. SA Tantra maintains that by fully experiencing these states the life force energy trapped in our ego structures can be released again for our own creative living.

T A N T R A If you would like to know more about the incredible work and practice of Tantra, would like to book for one-on-one sessions, or their upcoming Tantric workshop you can get hold either Sy or Akira: www.tantrafoundations.com For enquiries or sessions call Sy on 081 845 7329 or email Akira on akira.dakini@gmail.com For Tantra Foundations Retreat Bookings call Tara on 076 535 5949 or email: admin@tantrafoundations.com

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LIVING WITH INTENTION

by Kristel Crevits

What you think, and what you feel and what manifests is always a match, every single time, no exception. Esther Hicks.

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The entire universe is continuously conspiring to give you everything you want at every moment.

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sing mindful practices like setting intentions, visualisation, manifestation and planting thought gardens can supercede limiting beliefs and help form a more fulfilled life.

If you’re going through a difficult time, or you feel there’s more to life, take advice from mind power specialist John Kehoe who says, “Know this, you are powerful. Life is in your hands, you make it what you choose. Your mind is like a garden, and you are the master.”

If you feel like you live in a world high on the next best thing. One where everything has become a tick on a checklist, creating temporary feelings of accomplishment it may be time to get proactive about creating the life you desire. Here are some ideas to follow.

MIND POWER, WEEDING YOUR GARDEN Think of your mind as the garden, and your thoughts the flowers. We plant seeds from thoughts we’ve gathered consciously and sub-consciously by our past experiences.

This becomes the reality we manifest. Spending nourishing time in your garden (mind) will make it flourish. The moment we shift how we think about ourselves and our circumstances, both us and these circumstances start to change.

WATERING YOUR GARDEN What we believe, determines what we make true consciously and subconsciously.

Most people find themselves along the path of life without having applied intention or mindfulness to their journey. Self-image is a constant work of art, that grows and developes daily. Being aware of your personal story, of what you are telling yourself is highly important. Your subconscious is inclined to serve you and will deliver according to your requests whether they be positive or negative. As teacher Abraham Hicks advised, “you have to begin to tell the story of your life as you want it to be, and discontinue the story of how it has been or how it is.”

VISUALISATION This technique asks your playful persona to envision a future goal in as vivid detail as possible. Close your eyes, and before starting take a few slow deep breaths to bring yourself into a relaxed state. Focus and commitment to thinking and mentally creating your life is needed to make a positive change on a subconscious level. Visualisation creates an imprint into the subconscious which then manifests into reality. See yourself as already having received that which you desire. This includes whatever you want to achieve, in relationships, career, finances or health. Feel yourself in this position and make it more real than what is. Stay in that place and hold your vision for at least two minutes.

SEEDING YOUR VISUALISATION To help seed your visualisation, choose an image from your past where you experienced something that made you extremely happy. This might be the memory of the first time you fell in love or the moment you won a gold medal. Remember how it felt, the smells, the sounds and colours in as much detail as possible. Conjure up the feelings from this event, and connect them with the visual picture of your future desired life. This helps engrave your future desire into the subconscious mind and energises it. This will make your subconscious look for ways to transform your visualisation into reality. End your visualisation session saying out loud: “I now allow myself to have xyz (name your desire), so be it, it is done”. This will release your vision and let it go. By letting go you programme an expectation in your belief it will happen.

Sometimes dwelling on it creates mental doubt that your desire is not possible.

REPEATING YOUR AFFIRMATION Indian born teacher Osho described the mind as a mechanism, ‘It has no intelligence, it’s simply a bio-computer and feeds back in reality what you give it in thought’. It’s not the conscious mind that is the engine, but rather the subconscious. Repetition of your affirmations will ensure you root them deeply into your subconscious being, the soil in which your plants grow. Set some time apart daily to practice and train your mind towards achieving the life you desire. As meditation teachers believe, ‘A disciplined mind brings happiness’.

Happiness and fulfillment is simply a state of mind. Learn to create the right state and your world will fill up in abundance with your desires. Think of yourself as the sky and your emotions as clouds. Accept them and let them pass through gracefully without clinging to them. This is something you cultivate, choose and create.

KRISTEL CREVITS is an enthusiastic life voyager. She tries to inspire conscious living and dialogue not only for others but for herself as well. With an Honours degree in marketing, she intends to live a purposeful life creating opportunities and harnessing the most abundant life possible.

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ON BEAUTY

by Skye Forrester

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone Audrey Hepburn

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Our 5 top beauty practices include a night-time ritual of applying essential oils to your feet, natural stain removal for teeth, and the benefits and usage of an array of natural skin products including Aloe Vera, activated charcoal and sunscreen.

Natural beauty is born from an awareness of how we feel about ourselves; in truly seeing ourselves and honouring the love and joy that radiates from within. From here, all choices are infused with the desire to care lovingly for ourselves, holistically, so we can show up each day feeling and looking our best.

This is why we laud natural beauty over cosmetic enhancements. The market for cleaner, safer beauty has grown, and is continuing to grow as we embrace the practice of celebrating ourselves as we were made. Here are five natural beauty practices to include in your routine: [ E SSE N T IAL S OA K ] Your feet are your foundation and responsible for transferring all the force from your body to the ground. They carry you and keep you standing, taking all the impact from your day’s actions. Your feet deserve a treat; and this one is essential.

This soak is best done in the evening, after a long day. Peppermint has an invigorating impact on both skin and muscles and can reduce inflammation, bringing relief to sore and tired feet.

INGREDIENTS *Basin that you can fill with water *½ tablespoon coconut oil *4 drops of peppermint essential oil *4 drops of eucalyptus essential oil *2 drops of lemon essential oil INSTRUCTIONS Boil some water and allow it to cool – keep it warm enough for you to enjoy but cool enough not to burn yourself or the oils. Add in your essential oils and gently swirl them around the warm water.

Place your feet in and soak them for about twenty minutes; and pat them dry. Follow up with a light layer of coconut oil, softly massaging your feet as you go. Put on some cosy socks, put your feet up and relax.

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[ CO CONUT W HITE ] Your teeth are covered in a delicate layer of white enamel that’s prone to staining, particularly when it’s exposed to acidic liquids like coffee. The good news is, edible oil-pulling therapy is natural, safe and has no side effects. It’s considered a preventive home therapy for maintaining oral hygiene.

Oil pulling is an age-old remedy that uses natural substances to clean and detoxify teeth and gums.

Oil is able to cut through plaque and remove toxins without disturbing the teeth or gums.

To oil pull, simply put a spoonful of coconut oil in your mouth and swish it around between your teeth for five to twenty minutes, or add a few drops to your toothbrush and brush it on. As an added bonus, coconut oil has antimicrobial properties, so it’s great for protecting and cleaning your gums as well.

[ AC T IVATE YOUR FACE ] From biscuits and body scrubs, to soaps and even toothpaste, activated charcoal is an essential natural beauty ingredient. When included in a face-mask or cream, activated charcoal draws bacteria, poisons, chemicals, dirt and other micro-particles to the surface of the skin, helping achieve a softer, healthier, more flawless complexion. Here’s a simple DIY charcoal facial cleanser made with coconut oil.

INGREDIENTS: *1 cup of Organic Coconut Oil *6 Activated Charcoal Capsules *2 Tablespoons of Pure Baking Soda *5 Drops of Lavender Oil *5 Drops of Rosemary Oil INSTRUCTIONS The first step is to break open the charcoal tablets. Next, mix the coconut oil, baking soda, and charcoal powder together in a small bowl. It’s best for the coconut oil to be in a liquid state before mixing. Finally, add the essential oils and mix thoroughly. Use a warm, wet washcloth to moisten your face and then massage a small amount of your mixture all over your skin. Leave it on for three to five minutes and gently remove it all with a washcloth.

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[ SHEA B UTTER SUNSCREEN ] SKIN PROTECTION FACTOR OF NATURAL OILS *Shea Butter – approx. SPF 5-6 *Coconut Oil – approx. SPF 6-10 *Avacado Oil – approx. SPF 4-8 *Carrot Seed Essential Oil – approx. SPF 28-40 (must be diluted or may burn your skin!) *Myrrh Essential Oil – approx. SPF 15

D I D YO U K N OW ?

Some natural oils have SPF ranges.

When combined with other natural super ingredients, these can go a long way in protecting your skin from our scorching sun. It’s best to avoid Citrus oils (orange, grapefruit, lemon, etc) as they may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun.

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INGREDIENTS *½ cup Shea Butter *1/3 cup Coconut oil, melted *15 drops carrot seed essential oil *10 drops myrrh essential oil *2 Tbsp zinc oxide (optional - you can always add more myrrh instead: up to 40 drops) INSTRUCTIONS Measure out the ingredients carefully, because a little variance makes a big difference in the end fluffiness.

Whip the raw shea butter until creamy and then slowly add the melted coconut oil while whipping. Add in essential oils and whip until fluffy. If you’re adding the zinc oxide, be very careful not to inhale.

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In mediaeval times freckles, moles, or birthmarks were thought of as stains of witchcraft. Because of that, ointments and recipes to get rid of any and all marks were paramount.

[ AL O E A L L OV E R ] Aloe Vera is well-known and much loved for its soothing and healing skin benefits. Healthcare practitioners use aloe vera to treat skin disorders, wounds, sunburn, radiation burns and dermatitis. It also contains exfoliating enzymes. These remove dead skin cells to allow your skin to breathe and give your circulation a boost. It works wonders on oily skin and prevents clogged pores caused by excess sebum. This homemade aloe vera and honey mask also has turbo-charged antibacterial properties.

INGREDIENTS *Aloe vera gel *One tablespoon of honey INSTRUCTIONS Gently mix the aloe vera gel and honey together until you get a creamy paste. Apply it to your face, leave for twenty minutes and then rinse off with cold water.

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WATER OF LIFE

By Skye Forrester

Apart from stocking up on wet wipes, using dry shampoo and taking twominute showers, there’s a lot more you can do towards saving water. Here’s a handy guide to honouring nature’s essential resource.

D I D YO U K N OW ?

Ninety-seven percent of the water on Earth is salt water. The water found in the Earth’s lakes, rivers, streams, ponds and swamps account for only 3% of the world’s water.

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ater is life; essential, mysterious and sacred. Without it, life would not exist on our planet. In times of drought, we don’t only suffer economically and ecologically, but also emotionally and spiritually.

The human spirit responds to the percussion and rhythmic sound of rainfall, and thunder awakens a raw, primal energy within us. Water is associated with emotion, evoking responses in us when it falls over our homes and our bodies; and it also relates strongly to intuition, instincts, and psychic sensitivity.

In moderate amounts, rain soothes and gently cleanses, renewing the land, and our spirits with it. In greater quantity, it carries away the weak and extraneous and soaks into the earth to fortify and renew the life it sustains.

L I Q U I D M AG I C Water has long been associated with the magical, the mysterious and the divine. From hydropathic cures and temperance reform to the modern spa, sacred springs and holy wells. Apart from its essential biological role for sustaining life, water also has important spiritual, cultural, and religious meanings for many people around the world.

Water is a feminine energy and highly connected with the aspects of the Goddess. Used for healing, cleansing, and purification, water is related to the West, and associated with passion and emotion.

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In this way, water is a great teacher. We can gain peace and balance when using it with reverence.

Many cultures feature water spirits as part of their folklore and mythology. To the Greeks, a water spirit known as a naiad often presided over a spring or stream. The Romans had a similar entity found in the Camenae. Among a number of the ethnic groups of Cameroon, the water spirits called jengu serve as protective deities, which is not uncommon among other African diasporic faiths.

In Judaism and Christianity from the earliest times, the immersion ritual and baptism were symbols of regeneration and purity, a way of finding unity with original perfection, and God. Muslims ritually bathe before each set of prayers; these rites vary from tropical places with plentiful supplies of water, such as Malaysia and Indonesia, to a near-symbolic anointing in the deserts of the Middle East and Central Asia, and Hindus bathe in the waters of the River Ganges, in northern India.

For centuries, the long-lived Hopi people of the American Southwest have used their scarce water as sparingly as birds sipping at a pool, transferring rinse water among cooking pots and bowls to lengthen the time of its use. To the Hopi, water reverence renders the people both humbled and blessed, reflecting back on their lives in a liquid version of karma. The sacred use of water is key to one’s experience of a life well lived.

More recently, through the 1990’s, Dr. Masaru Emoto performed a series of experiments observing the physical effect of words, prayers, music and environment on the crystalline structure of water.

In his years of water research, through high speed photography of thousands of water crystals, Dr Emoto has shown the most beautiful crystals are those formed after the water is exposed to the words ‘love and gratitude’.

The fact that the human body is made primarily of water, our thoughts can have profound implications on our health and the well-being of the planet. In understanding the spiritual, emotional and religious qualities of water, it begs the question - what can be said about our current water crisis situation? Is there a more symbolic reason we are experiencing this significant drought? How can we use this time to better honour this sacred life force?

W H E N I N D RO U G H T Right now, much of our country is unsettled, afraid, angry and restless for many important reasons. We can make radical positive changes by working with water in every aspect of our lives. If we interpret the current water crisis as an indication of where we stand as a society, we begin to see that we’re also in a spiritual drought. Those who choose to view the awareness as a gift are joined in a journey worth making for its own sake. In this way, water is a great teacher. We can gain peace and balance when using it with reverence.

Spiritual drought can be understood as a form of spiritual crisis experienced subjectively as a sense of separation from God and nature, or a state of feeling depleted or empty. If left unattended, spiritual drought can impact our emotional, mental, and even physical state.

Spiritual nourishment flows out of an intimate relationship with God and nature; both so deeply connected to water. When we talk about the conservative use of water, it’s generally only in times of little rain, and then just when regulated.

What’s really needed is a soul shift, the recognition that water is no different from our bodies, ourselves.

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A N H O N O U R I N G R I T UA L This time of drought can be a bountiful gift if we choose to honour and celebrate the brilliant power of water, practising love and gratitude through the process. Here are a few ways in which we can honour this sacred liquid: 1. Drink and use fresh water with mindfulness Give water your deepest respect. When you take a sip of water, try to be completely present. Steal yourself away from your laptop or phone and sit in quiet contemplation as you take each nourishing sip into your body. Is this water cold or warm? What does the water taste like; is it salty, sweet or slightly bitter? After you drink the water, do any sensations arise in your body; do you feel cooler, refreshed, or nourished?

How does it feel when it enters your mouth, rolling down your throat and splashing into your stomach?

2. Remember a time when water moved you Share a story with family or friends, or write in your journal, about a time when you were humbled, soothed, or awed by a body of water. Were you standing on the shores of a great ocean, showering under a mountain stream or enjoying the tranquillity of a still lake? How did you feel connected to nature?

S EV EN E S S E N T I A L WAT E R S AV I N G T I P S * Use municipal drinking water only for essential washing, cooking and drinking purposes, and only use indoors. * Check and fix all leaks on your property. * Only flush the toilet when absolutely necessary. * Take very short stop-start showers. Wet your body, turn off the tap, soap, then rinse quickly. Collect your shower, bath and basin water and reuse it to flush your toilet. * Wait for a full load before running washing machines and dishwashers. The rinse water from some washing machines can be reused for the next wash cycle. * Use a cup instead of running taps in the bathroom or kitchen when brushing teeth, shaving, drinking, etc. * Defrost food in the fridge or naturally, rather than placing it under running water.

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3. Bless your water Intention, thought and feeling are the most powerful ways to honour water. Imagine light and positive thoughts flowing into the water. You can place your hands around a glass of water and imagine love flowing from your heart, down your arms and out of your hands into the water. You can also use sound to bless the water; simply sing lovingly to it, or chant a sacred mantra, or play beautiful music you resonate to it. Any time you pass water –a lake, a stream, your glass of water on the table, an ocean, send your love and gratitude to that water.

4. Ocean Salutation This affirmation and movement sequence is perfect to practice near your favourite body of water. It’s basically the movements of a half sun salutation. Lifting your heart and reaching arms upward, affirm “I am open to receive!” Exhale and fold forward into Uttanasana (standing forward pose), affirming “I trust myself.” Ground your hands on your legs or the floor and lift your spine toward the horizon into Ardha Uttanasana (half bend) affirming “I follow my dreams.” Fold back into Uttanasana (standing forward pose), with the affirmation “I flow like water.” Now back to up-stretched arms, again affirming “I am open to receive.”

5. Understand which river or well feeds your pipes If you know where your water comes from, you also know that much of it is also needed by fish and birds and other wildlife at the source. What starts on glaciated peaks, ends up in pipes. The water in those beautiful places, where waterfowl and fish live, also is used for drinking water and irrigation somewhere downstream. What a different world it would be if we always, always, kept the wild river or mountain lake water sources in our hearts.

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by Jade Khoury

J A D E K H O U R Y is a mom, teacher, creator, homemaker and domestic environmental activist. She is also the founder and owner of Low Impact Living that, among many changemaking offerings and projects, inspires and empowers people in how to live a low impact lifestyle, on a budget in South Africa. Find out more by contacting her on info@lowimapctliving.co.za

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Create a beautiful basin or bucket bathing ritual with just 2L of water and feel the simple abundance of turning lack into luxury.

I love bringing meaning into the mundane and also finding ways to use as little water as possible in all areas. When it comes to staying clean and hygienic at home, and out there, a lack of clean water threatens health as well as self care.

For us Capetonians bathing and showering is a ritual we now miss. Many people around the world bath from bucket so we can too. At first I took up the challenge of washing with less water for practical reasons but I soon realised there was so much more to it. Besides the functionality of it, there is also an unexpected sense of nurturing and ritual.

I had no idea how satisfying it would be. Here is how I do it:

D I D YO U K N OW ?

It’s not only water and soap that cleans but oil and even ash can do the job

YOU W ILL N EED : * A basin/bucket that you can just put both your feet in but not too wide because you are only using a little water and want it to be as deep as possible. I prefer not to use the sink because if it is mobile I can move it around and use the left over water to flush my loo. * 3-5 cotton facecloths that are just for you and this purpose. You will need a clean one each day so have a few, as laundry day should only be every few days. * A good carrier oil plus essential oils like tea tree and lavender or any of your favourites. * A special candle or oil burner. * Some lovely music * A comfy gown and a towel.

B AT H IN G ST EP S 1. Set the mood with music and candles.

2. Strip down, use a gown if needed.

3. Fill up a rounded basin container with 1 Litre of cold water and another of boiled water from the kettle.

Waiting for your tap water to get to the right temp wastes water.

4. Add your essential oils.

5. Start with your face - Soak your face cloth and check the temp. Remove the days grime in what ever way you usually do. I use coconut oil to lift dirt. Then give your face and neck a slow gentle wipe. Bring your mind to your breath, the fragrance, the sounds and the sense of water being precious.

6. Re-soak your cloth. Then lovingly work your way from the neck down, using a gentle natural soap where needed. Give thanks to this body that has served you all day, to the water that gives you life and the joy of having a moment to your self.

7. Move the basin to the floor, sit on the edge of the bath or closed toilet seat and let your feet soak. Thank those feet for supporting you all day. Use your cloth to rub your feet thoroughly and give them some gratitude.

8. Dry off. Add your face cloth to the laundry pile.

9. I then tip this water into the bucket that flushes our loo. Dwell in the satisfying feeling of being kind to yourself and the planet.

10. Cover your self with delicious body butter or oil.

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magine journeying to the most secluded location on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, and finding an oasis of luxury.

Pelican Point Lodge is built into a converted Harbour Control building at the foot of the Pelican Point lighthouse. Along the way you pass the Ramsar conservation wetland, the salt works and countless shipwrecks.

Then you reach the point of the Peninsula in the Dorob National Park near Walvis Bay. It’s the only luxury destination on the Skeleton Coast. Ten luxury suites lie along the untouched beach between the vast Atlantic Ocean and Walvis Bay Lagoon. The Deluxe and Family Suites have unrivalled views of the stretching sands and vast waters, and the Honeymoon Suite has 360° views of the surrounding wilderness. A cosy lounge, dining area and expansive deck areas open onto vistas of the rolling desert dunes. Guests can marvel at the mist rolling into the lagoon, the ships in the distance, the Namibian night sky, and lighthouse beams. There is the call of the jackal as they wander around the lodge, the sounds of playful seals, and soothing rhythms of breaking waves. Nature lovers and photographers revel in the rich life that surrounds the lodge from the seals, dolphins, whales and mola-mola to flocks of damara terns, cormorants and flamingoes.

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Pelican Point Lodge is a springboard to myriad marine and desert activities in the greater Walvis Bay, Sandwich Bay and Swakopmund area. Visitors are able to experience a boat cruise that starts at the lodge and ends in Walvis Bay or directly at the Walvis Bay or Swakopmund airport, with seal and dolphin sightings and perhaps even majestic orcas along the way.

Guided Peninsula nature drives, sunset 4x4 and boat tours, day expeditions to nearby Sandwich Bay and birding, fishing and cultural expeditions. For the adventure-seeker, scenic flights, sky-diving, hot air ballooning, paragliding, fat biking and dune boarding can all be arranged. A not-to-be-missed experience is the seal kayaking expedition.

Dining at the lodge is always a special occasion, with elegant table settings, soft lighting and bio-fires providing an oasis of comfort and warmth amidst the natural landscape. Wholesome, unpretentious local fare is paired with sophisticated culinary finishes and excellent local and South African wines. Guests who prefer to dine in private can do so in their suites, on the deck or even on the beach.

Pelican Point offers a dinner, bed and breakfast package that includes afternoon tea, nature drive and dolphin cruise with scheduled morning and afternoon activities, drinks, sundowner snacks and more.

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