Umesh Nandwani Visits Dubai

Posted on Tuesday 17 January, 2012

Umesh Nandwani Visits Dubai

We are SO excited for tomorrows FREE-Self Discovery Workshop including a Meditation Session with UMESH NANDWANI (18^thJan from 6.00pm-8.00pm)

He will be talking about his amazing upcoming workshops this month.

The first is the Basic Meditation Workshop on 20^thJan from 10.00am-6.00pm. Besides the fact that meditation is a non-religious universal art, a spiritual way to relax, re-focus and quiet our mind and thoughts. It also helps create empowerment energy and re-balancing "dis-ease" of mind, body, soul and emotions by connecting one's personal consciousness to the Divine consciousness.

We can’t wait to experience the Techniques & Tools,Different Ways of Breathing, How to Focus, Self Energy Awareness, Profound Energy Connections, The Art and Benefits of Visualization & Unconditional Love, How to Enhance Your Intuition & Attract Abundance in Your Life& How to Connect to Your 3^rdEye! EXCITING!!

The second is the ‘Awaken The Divine – YOU’ which has three levels!  This workshop includes a Self-Discovery journey and understanding life in general & the tools required for a balanced life.

Each Level goes into this on a deeper level! If you don’t do the foundation level you won’t be able to do the other two levels.

If you do all three levels, you are then eligible to go to the Nepal retreat, which is a transformational spiritual journey to enhance your higher inner-self, develop an acute sense of awareness of the energy surrounding you and connect with the DIVINE in you. This seems like such a fun-filled trip with only positives benefiting you! Completing Awaken the Divine – YOU is highly recommended!

Go further into YOURSELF!

WINALITE "Free" Demonstration at The Holistic Institute

Posted on Tuesday 10 January, 2012

WINALITE "Free" Demonstration at The Holistic Institute

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It is CLINICALLY PROVEN to promote blood circulation, supply energy to the blood cells and lower blood viscosity; calms mood, stabilizes the mind and improves concentration, relieves pain, relieves fatigue, reduces stress, stabilizes the autonomic nervous system and accelerates metabolism by activating cellular functions.

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Date: 23rd January 2012  Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm 

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Open Healing Festival

Posted on Tuesday 15 November, 2011

Open Healing Festival on Saturday 29^thOctober 2011-11-12

We felt it was the right time after a successful year at The Holistic Institute to hold another beautiful Open Healing Festival where people could really get to know what we were all about.

Similarly to our Open Day we had each consultant around the rooms demonstrating and giving taster treatments to everyone who eagerly waited.

This truly was a beautiful experience to bring our energies together as ONE and it truly felt that way as we ended with a wonderful meditation by renowned spiritual healer Sandra Gonzalez.

What a wonderful day full of giving and receiving healing. I would like to thank all our consultants who participated and everybody who took time to come see The Holistic Institute at its best.

We look forward to our next Open Healing Festival in the near future.

Kundalini Shaktipath

Posted on Friday 30 September, 2011

The Kundalini Shaktipath was absolutely amazing!

With Master Pranaj and Master Raj facilitating the class, we all had wonderful experiences that really awakened the Kundalini in a very safe environemnt with all of us feeling wonderful after.

It seriously was a magical  moment when we felt the fire rising up the spine, especially on the area that was touched by the masters. It felt like an incense stick being placed on that particular point, fear came and went  as we allowed the energy to flow.  Each of us was happy with the outcome, and like any healing modality,  we have to practice the breathing and the exercises that were given to us so, we can always keep our highway (the spine) open and be a clear channel of energy when we offer healings and work on ourselves.

I am delighted that I did this class and hope we can invite them to Dubai again in the near future so,  all of you can experience this masterful awakening of the “Kundalini Shaktipath”.  Blessings

Sunita

Healing Festival, a Success!

Posted on Tuesday 05 July, 2011

After weeks of preparation and planning, it finally happened! It was a beautiful day and everybody who attended the Healing festival was greeted with a warm welcome upon entering the institute. You could feel the positive ambiance and the vibrant energies of the consultants, healers and the participants as well, who were so excited to see what The Holistic Institute can offer.

The rooms were filled with activities. Every corner was occupied by consultants and tutors who happily and willingly shared their healing knowledge to those who approached them. Participants waited patiently for their turn to have sampler treatments from our well -known healers and professional consultants. We showcased free healing and treatments using Clinical Aromatherapy, Clinical Reflexology, Quantum Energy Healing, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Pranic Healing, Theta Healing, Body Spin and more. They also experienced having a dose of Raw Food Workshop, Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, and Soul language, Energy Centers of the Body, Feng Shui and Spiritual Readings. Aside from receiving free treatments, each participant had the chance to win exciting prizes and the lucky winners received gift certificates from The Holistic Institute.

Though it was the first time to have this Healing Festival, it was indeed a successful event. People with the same passion gathered together to once again share their love in holistic therapies and natural remedies. Those who attended were amazed with what they saw and experienced. Everyone enjoyed having a taste of different healing modalities and they took the opportunity to learn great new things about alternative medicines.  It certainly was a fun event and many asked when the next one will be.

When I asked the participants if they will join our future activities again, they answered with a smile and quickly say “definitely!”

How to Tackle Fatigue, Exhaustion and Tiredness with Aromatherapy

Posted on Friday 27 May, 2011

The Human body is socially conditioned to ignore biological signs that protect him or her from exhaustion and fatigue.  All too often the fatigue that warns them against going on any further and protects them from exhaustion is pushed aside heroically, or it may be a sense of duty or the circumstances of their responsibilities prevent them from taking need to the warnings.

Whatever the reason pushing you beyond the limits of healthy fatigue over a period of time leads to a gradual break down of body systems.  Having body awareness is being able to chart the difference between extending and over-extending ourselves.  The problem with this whole subject is that once we have become exhausted it is difficult to recognize that things have gone too far.  We blame the escalated problems, frayed tempers, and fractured relationships on other things.

You can be pretty sure at this stage you are heading for trouble when you find you have no reserves for unexpected situations.  Even something as simple as a phone call ringing, again, can seem like a huge aggravation.  Your goodwill seems to be wearing very thin indeed, but you may experience it as a feeling that the world is full of idiots and incompetents.  Some people get into the state of being unable to distinguish between what is good for them and what is bad for them, and this situation of turning in circles and getting giddy brings an unnerving sense of Lack of control.

A common sign that things are not as they should be comes when your wife/husband asks you to do some simple chores, and you think they’d asked you to climb Mount Everest.  Every little molehill has become a mountain.  By asking you to do these insurmountable tasks, your other half is seen to be picking at your self-esteem.  Naturally this causes more friction in the family unit, arguments become commonplace, sleep becomes impossible, relationships dwindle and things become sometimes unbearable.  “You are impossible to live with” says the wife. “My wife does not understand me” says the husband.

A crucial factor in this grim scenario is the pressure imposed by society on man and women that they are always there to handle life’s problems.  If unemployment is part of the process than mental ill-health is greatest especially for men when they are unemployed, and people who drink to escape this problem are more likely to seek psychiatric help.

Denying that problems exist is a common practice mostly with men, and it is a well-known fact that men find sharing their emotional problems difficult.  This is a complex subject to do with the way our society is structured.  In the Royal College of Psychiatrists Dr. Jim Birley says “Suicide is the second most common cause of death in young men after accidents”.  Five men under 35 kill themselves compared to one woman in the same age group. Over all ages the ratio is two to one, with 3000 men deaths a year compared to 1500 female deaths per year.  In the last 10 years the incidence of suicide in men between 35 and 40 has risen by 46 % compared to a decline in the figures for women of 6%.  Clearly men do find it difficult to cope with life, even if they present a tough exterior to the world.

However both men and women have to cope so why not admit it?  You sometimes feel anxiety, rage and despair.  You are tired: tired of trying to succeed, tired of feeling responsible for feeding the family, tired of younger people being promoted over you, tired of watching other people accumulate consumer goods, tired of feeling like a loser, tired of trying to maintain success, tired of the job, tired of looking for a job!, just tired, tired, tired!

Mental and physical exhaustion manifests itself in different ways.  Common manifestations are angina pectoris, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, fluid retention, ulcers, and bowels disorders, breathing problems, hyperventilation and inexplicable pains.  The problem is that the lifestyle can become addictive.  Beta-blockers are often prescribed in these situations, do not provide an answer to the fundamental exhaustion, and so far more use is the awareness to recognize the symptoms for what they are.  Looking at how family and friends react to you is also helpful.  If they jump every time you enter the room, you know that it may be time to slow down.

Pushing yourself beyond the limit to get the house cleaned, take care of the kids, have a career is very commendable, but is it worth it if it makes you grumpy, that nobody dares talk to you?  Think about the pain you have in the leg, or back, it may have to do a lot more from sheer exhaustion then rheumatic problems.

Relaxation is the key word, but without help it is easier said than done.  For someone in an exhausted state massage provides a particularly good way of relaxing, although it may take six or more sessions for relaxation to be complete.  Using essential oils not only helps the body to cope but enables an exhausted person to sleep so that reserves of energy may be put back.  A rested person is also better able to deal with emotional situations and can avoid the dramatic emotional swings characteristic of the exhausted state.

Below is a blend for tackling exhaustion in the first level:

Vetiver                                2

Frankincense                    5

Bergamot                           5

Marjoram Sweet              8

Clary Sage                          5

Cape Chamomile             5

• Blend all the above in 20 ml of cold pressed vegetable oil
• Apply over your chest and upper back and soles of your feet and inhale the blend from your hands deeply. Do this just before bedtime.

Exhaustion is not overcome by stimulating the body further.  The key to regaining a normal state of affairs lies in using oils that work through the nervous system to calm and relax.  This is the first step, and the process of de-programming takes place, so it takes time, do not expect miracles overnight. 

Blend for tackling exhaustion second step:

Lemon                                10

Rosemary                          10

Basil                                     8

Lavender                            2

• Blend this is 20 ml of cold pressed vegetable oil
• Apply this in the mornings after your shower over the chest and upper back area and the soles of the feet (if possible) again inhale the blend deeply after application to get it into your olfactory system
• If you suffer from High blood pressure do NOT se Rosemary and Basil instead use 10 drops Grapefruit to substitute Rosemary and 5 drops Black Pepper to substitute Basil.

Using the second step in the mornings as it will revive you and keep you going and not feel tired and exhausted.

Remember that exhaustion can lead to hypertension or hypotension and that is not good as these will lead to other serious conditions.  Try to use Aromatherapy as a way to combat exhaustion and live life to the fullest.  Nature’s pharmacy is the best way to keep us going!

Activate Your Love Codes

Posted on Saturday 02 April, 2011

Activate Your Love Codes with Amirah Hall

Here I am trying to put in words the thoughts and feelings I have right now about this beautiful emotion called “Love”. Love not only between the opposite sex but love that can be felt to everyone and can happen everywhere.

It’s inevitable for us to have this need to love and be loved. And it’s so sad to know that people are thinking that to be in love always entails being hurt in a lot of ways, thus, hindering us to take this healthy feeling to guide our life and let it be the core of everything.

“Being shut off from being love is lonely and painful.” True indeed! And we will always wonder why this thing happened and still happening. How come there are people who seem to attract everyone? And more often than not, will leave us with questions like “Am I undesirable not to be liked or loved by anyone? Is there something wrong with the way I look or with the way I act in front of people? Or maybe, we may even think that people don’t know how to appreciate anymore.   Endless questions that will be left unanswered, questions that without noticing will make us have this feeling of being unwanted that will develop into sadness and longingness.

“You are love. So, stop looking for it because YOU are it.” I remember this one song which says learn to love your self because it is the greatest love of all. Well, I believe then that if you know how to love yourself it is easier for you to give love to others and be loved in return. Come to think of it, how can you ever give love if you don’t have it? And how can you ever attract love if you are trying to oppose or resist it? Maybe, you are trying too hard to get it. Like what we are always saying, the more you chase it the more it eludes you.

So, if you are one of those who are still looking for an answer about love, who feel unattractive and undesirable, who feel like love is actually so far from you then “Activate Your Love Codes” is really for you. This workshop will help look at yourself deeper for you to be able to attract people, situations and experiences without even trying so hard.

Do this workshop and believe that it will work! 

Near Death Experience

Posted on Sunday 13 March, 2011

Near Death Experience with Anita Moorjani

Stories were heard, read and witnessed about near death experience. I, myself were able to meet a person who actually passed through this wonderful experience. I could say I was amazed, flabbergasted or simply awed upon hearing her story.

Anita Moorjani came to The Holistic Institute to share with us what she’d been through. She is one of those lucky people who actually crossed over into death and was given a chance to choose whether to go back or continue towards death. She was diagnosed with cancer and during her final hours, she entered another dimension that taught her all she needed to know to choose being alive again.  As obvious as it was, she chose to go back here and from then on started sharing to everyone who crossed her way the insights she gained from this experience.

By merely looking at her face, you can see the clarity she has now about her life and her purpose here on earth. She was able to untangle the puzzles of her life and now she is trudging the path that leads her to helping people discover their essence in this world by conquering their fears that will eventually lead to loving one self.

I was not the only one who found her experience truly amazing. During the class/workshop, you can observe how Anita captured not only the ears but also the heart of those who attended it. They were simply touched with her story. And in a lot of ways, answered their unanswered questions about life itself. The purpose of the workshop was attained and nobody left with a disappointed heart.

There’s a lot of interdisciplinary research debating ways to interpret this challenging phenomenon from biological, psychological, philosophical and religious viewpoints.

We are entitled to have our own beliefs and opinions about near death experience. But one thing is for sure, love is the center of everything.

If I may ask you, what do you think about “Near Death Experience”? Share us your thoughts!

Using Aromatherapy To Combat Stress

Posted on Monday 07 February, 2011

What is Aromatherapy?

This is the art and science of using plant oils for treatment. It is  truly a holistic therapy, taking into account the mind, body and spirit of the person seeking help.

There are about 300 essential oils in general use today by professional practitioners, but the average household can easily fulfill its need with 10 oils. Each oil has its own medicinal properties, they are anti-viral, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-toxic, anti-fungal and more.

One of the most satisfactory aspects of using essential oils medicinally and cosmetically is that they enter and leave the body with great efficiency.  The most effective use is by body massage, baths, inhalations, compresses, and cosmetic lotions.

Essential oils are extracted from certain varieties of trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, fruits and flowers. It takes a great deal of work to produce a tiny amount of essential oil. The positive effect of essential oils on blood circulation is well-known.  Essential oils are the high grade fuel of plants and by taking them into our body we ingest the best goodness plants have to offer.

Beware of buying synthetic oils in the market as they have no ‘Life Force’ in them and are just perfumes or essences. Always seek to buy the best grade ‘A’ organic essential oils which do the job they are meant to. If an essential oil is cheap it is synthetic, or has been blended in a base oil and therefore has lost its power and ability to heal. Using essential oils on your candles can work but buying candles that smell like that oil will only give you the fragrance of that oil and the ‘feel good’ effect, but it will not carry any therapeutic properties, as placing a pure essential oil and smelling it on a tissue.

Using essential oils will help one with a majority of conditions, especially with children who catch colds so often as their immunity is weak, making  blend for children and applying it as a small massage at night bonds the mother to the child plus has the added benefit of protecting that child from getting sick so often. In fact the whole family is protected from bacterial and viral infections. Always consult a qualified Aromatherapist on the use and dosage for children as they vary from adults, as they can also inform you on the safety of the oils as well.

I have heard many a time stories of clients putting a couple of drops of Lavender on their pillows for  good night’s rest, however they have not been able to sleep! Why? Because Lavender when used in the tiniest amount is a sedative however used too much, it acts as a stimulant. No wonder some people cannot sleep thinking the more I use the better I will sleep. It is always best to consult someone qualified in the methods of use and how much should one use.

Below are some tips as to how to use essential oils to combat certain ailments, and seriously if used daily it will kick into the system and your health bills will cut down by more than 50% or more. Essential oils when used correctly can help to boost our immune system, hence keeping the common cold at bay. It tackles daily aches and pains due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps with hormonal deficiency, like pre-menopausal conditions, dysmenorrhea and more. Most importantly it helps to release stress which is the underlying cause of most of our ailments.

There are many ways to use essential oils, of course massage is one of the best methods of use, however not everyone can have a massage that often, so we opt for baths which after a hard day at work really helps with eliminating a lot of stress from one’s body. Below are some recipes for the bath. Try them out and see and feel the difference in your body and emotional self.

In the Bath:  (These are Adult doses over 14 years of age)

Re-fuel                       
4 drops Patchouli
3 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Eucalyptus

Anxiety                    
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Bergamot

Insomnia                   
5 drops Marjoram
2 drops Vetiver
2 drops Lemon

Depression              
4 drops Geranium
3 drops Bergamot
2 drops Lavender

Low immunity         
2 drops Vetiver
4 drops Lavender
3 drops Geranium

Self- massage:

Apply the blend on any part of the body, especially where you feel very tense.

Depression/Low self esteem:

25 ml of Grape seed oil (or any cold pressed base oil)

- 4 drops Geranium

- 5 drops Neroli

- 3 drops Nutmeg

General Stress:

25 ml of Grape seed oil

-          5 drops Marjoram

-          3 drops Chamomile Roman

-          4 drops Lemon

Anxiety:

25 ml of Grape seed oil

-          6 drops Lavender

-          4 drops Geranium

-          2 drops Palma Rosa

Deep relaxation:

25 ml of Grape seed oil

-          4 drops Lavender

-          4 drops Marjoram

-          4 drops Mandarin

Stress:

25 ml of Grape seed oil

-          5 drops Lavender

-          3 drops Rose

-          4 drops Neroli

Anti-Anxiety:

25 ml of Grape seed oil

-          3 drops Lavender

-          3 drops Ylang ylang

-          2 drops Frankincense

-          4 drops Clary Sage

Anxiety/depression/hidden weakness:

25 ml of Grape seed oil

-          3 drops Clary Sage

-          3 drops Chamomile Roman

-          4 drops Lavender

-          2 drops Geranium

·         Get an empty 30 ml amber bottle and put in the essential oils first and then the cold pressed Grape seed, mix and use.

·         Suggestion: to apply on the chest and soles of the feet, before sleeping to aid in a good rest at night and again in the morning after shower depending on ailment one is using the blend for.

Tissue method:

Put 2 drops of the following oils in a tissue and tuck it in your pocket or breast pocket, and keep smelling the aroma of the essential oil to help you relax, or put 2 drops in a burner on your desk or at home while sleeping. (make sure to blow the candle out before going to bed)

Lavender                                                    Neroli

Basil                                                           Chamomile Roman

Pine                                                            Clary Sage

Nutmeg                                                      Geranium

Ylang Ylang                                              Melissa

Eucalyptus Citriodora (Lemon)                 Sandalwood

Petitgrain

Choose either of the oils and use them one at a time.

Complied by Sunita Teckchand

Clinical Aromatherapist

Principal Tutor at The Holistic Institute

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Welcome to The Holistic Institute

Posted on Monday 24 January, 2011

As a person, I am an extrovert and very analytical, especially when it comes to doing tasks properly and professionally.  I am after all a Virgo! I realized much later in life why I am so particular about everything, always seeking perfection, wisdom and knowledge.

I grew up in Hong Kong and spent most of my life there. I was terrible in school and did not pay attention to the teachers or to my parents for that matter. I dropped out after completing my GCSE and decided to work so I could make some money instead. Why?  Because I wanted to travel the world, meet and connect with different people, this has been my passion from childhood. So I started selling pots and pans door to door, it is not the kind of job that makes your parents proud of you, but it did bring in the bucks. I loved this job as it gave me the chance to meet people from everywhere, even the ones who slammed the door in my face, or sent their dogs after me!

After about 2 years of sales, I decided a desk job would be more appropriate for me. So, I got a job as a receptionist at a head hunting company and worked there for 3 years but left as my boss soon started hunting my head!I landed another receptionist job at a finance house where they treated me with more respect. During this time, I was seeing someone, my soul mate, and we had decided on getting engaged. So marriage was just around the corner for us. My life flew by very quickly at this point in time and before I knew it, I gave birth to three beautiful angels. Not only was I having a grand time being a mother but I also had a good career going for me.

Then, in 1997, we decided to leave Hong Kong and test life in Dubai. Boy, was it tough the first 2 years! Life here was a culture shock for us at first but after we made friends, we settled in quite nicely and today we could not be happier about our decision.  My fresh start in Dubai, led to a shift in my life. Instead of being the business entrepreneur that I was, I started seeking spirituality and alternative therapies.  My sister had always raved about Aromatherapy and how it works wonders for you. So after years of using conventional medications for the severe back pain I was suffering from, I decided to take the alternative route. I have to say, I am extremely happy that I made this decision back then. I was simply amazed by the results and the power of essential oils. My positive experience did not just result in me giving up pain killers for life, it also motivated me to bring these powerful essential oils here in order to provide alternative healing solutions to the residents of Dubai.

This is the reason for my journey to where I am today, a successful Clinical Aromatherapist and Integrated Holistic Therapist. Having steered clear of studying in my youth, I sure am making up for it during my adulthood! I am still studying and bettering myself because there is nothing like gaining knowledge and wisdom in this lifetime and it is a never ending but extremely rewarding journey.  Education in the field that you are so passionate about is the best thing that can happen to anyone.  My happiness has played an important role in my decision to open The Holistic Institute together with my husband, It was a vision that we have been holding on to for a long time, and who better to share my passion with, than my soul mate and life partner.

So, in conclusion we would like to welcome you to this new concept in Dubai. You can join us to learn academically, or just take up one of the many short courses we offer. You can participate in our workshops. or just drop by for a session of meditation to connect to your true self. 

We are forever grateful to God, the masters and the guides that have guided us in this direction in life. We cannot thank them enough for what they have blessed uswith, and we want to share this with all of you.

Welcome to The Holistic Institute. We wish you a rewarding experience, just as it was for us.