Thursday, November 10, 2016

Saturday Sunrise Yoga RETURNS!!





Saturday Sunrise Yoga (Saturdays, 7am, next to the Bait al Bahar Restaurant, end of Jumeirah 3 - DONATION based class)
In hopes of offering more ways to meet your needs, I have signed up for some exciting yoga teacher trainings in the coming months, including swing yogameditation and the advanced 300 hour yoga teacher training. In an attempt to fund my studies, I will be offering Saturday Sunrise Yoga classes on a donation basis (pay what you would like to contribute!). Come and begin your Saturday with this peaceful, gentle yoga practice, caressed by the morning breeze, serenaded by the song of the birds and the rhythm of the waves, this 75-minute practice is not to be missed! All levels welcomed and encouraged to join. To register, simply send an SMS or WhatsApp message to me at +971(0)50 284 4374 or email me at fieldsofyoga@gmail.com

Saturday Sunrise Yoga Calendar
12 November
19 November
26 November NO CLASS
3 December NO CLASS
10 December
17 December
24 & 31 December NO CLASS
7 January
14 January
21 January NO CLASS
28 January
4 February
11 February
18 February
25 February

YogaWalk (Wednesdays, 6pm, next to the Bait al Bahar Restaurant, end of Jumeirah 3 - FREE class)
Our Wednesday evening YogaWalk session will continue as a FREE class. We meet each Wednesday at 6pm on the beach adjacent to the Bait al Bahar Restaurant. We begin with a 20-30 minute body warming yoga practice, then take a 5Km walk - each yogi going at his/her own pace and we finish with gentle stretches, meditation and yoga nidra.  Participants have reported better sleep, reduced stressed levels and more energy after participating in YogaWalk. All are welcomed!

Are you sure you're not diabetic?
Did you know that according to some statistics as many as 45% of the world's Type 2 diabetics go undiagnosed? The Dubai swim community recently and very tragically lost one of its newest members to this horrible illness. Chisela Kanchela was a 29 year old swim coach with Speedo Swim Squad and had only arrived in Dubai two months ago. He was also an undiagnosed diabetic who passed away last week after falling into a diabetic coma. As one of his trainees, I am shocked and saddened by his death. Let's let Chisela's tragic passing be an opportunity to examine our own health and habits. The NHS has developed a quick and easy self check for risk of diabetes online (http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Diabetes.aspx).  If you experience a combination of these symptoms of diabetes, please seek the advice of a medical professional as soon as possible.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Fields of Yoga Dubai News for November

YogaWalk!
As it is Wednesday, there is another opportunity to join us TONIGHT at 6pm for YogaWalk on the beach next to the Bait al Bahar Restaurant (just north of the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club). Grab a pair of comfy walking shoes, your yoga mat and a bottle of water for this unique yoga practice. We begin our moonlit session with a gentle yoga warming practice, then set off on a 4.5Km walk and finally finish off back on our mats with yoga stretches, meditation and yoga nidra, caressed by the seaside breeze and serenaded by the rhythm of the waves. Participants have reported lower stress levels, better sleep and uplifted moods after participating in YogaWalk. As always, YogaWalk remains a FREE class!


Solar Light Donation?
Now that the sun sets earlier, we are in need of a string or two of solar lights for our beach YogaWalk practice. (Our candle-lit lanterns are proving a little difficult) Do you have a string of solar lights that you would like to donate or lend to our practice? If so, please let me know or just bring them along tonight.

Dubai's Community Art Scene
Want to contribute toward a stronger sense of community in Dubai? This Saturday 5 November at 6pm there is a Members Exhibition at the Dubai International Art Centre in Jumeirah 1. All artists are residents of Dubai and this is a wonderful opportunity to support local artists and purchase beautiful pieces at excellent prices. More information, go to: http://www.artdubai.com/Gallery76-upcoming-exhibition.html On a personal note, three of my pieces will be on display at the exhibition. (DIAC  Street 75b, Villa No 27, Jumeirah Beach Road, Near Town Centre)

'Tis the Season!
As we head closer to the winter holidays, the sweet and often unhealthy treats start to make their appearance at work and at home. As an option to the corn syrups, processed sugars and the like, here is another wonderful recipe from the Nest and Glow website. These chocolate and nut butter cups will satisfy your sweet tooth and give the the anti-oxident benefits of almonds and dark chocolate. It's a win-win recipe! http://www.nestandglow.com/healthy-recipes/raw-chocolate-almond-nut-butter-cups

YogaFest 2016
Mark your calendars for YogaFest on 11 November at Dubai Internet City Amphitheater. Come and enjoy free full moon yoga sessions hosted by the House of Yoga. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1780694178841480/ for more information.



For more information on these events or private yoga sessions, please feel free to contact me via email or WhatsApp (+971 50 2844374)