Sound of Atma

“Cosmic consciousness can be considered in a way to be the soul of Nature, limitless as the universe, all-embracing.”

image by Christine Irving and Michelle Anglin “Cosmic consciousness can be considered in a way to be the soul of Nature, limitless as the universe, all embracing.” BKS Iyengar I am slowly learning to embrace the world fully. It is taking time and a huge amount of courage to let go of those strange fears that we pick up along the way, surrendering to the deep knowledge within. Slowly, very slowly, with practice and with the strength of my yoga practice my surroundings are beginning to respond to my calls. This true conscious vivid living is something that I see as so important in this world of fluff and fog. Opening my eyes a little wider, listening to the rhythms of the wind. I had the honour to teach alongside two wonderful women, Gabby Hayes and Molly Harragin on Sundayfor the Secret Yoga Supper Club. The theme was Opening Your Heart. With a room full of people I had never met, each yogi stepped out of their fears to embrace the wonders of forgiveness and truth in their practice. It was a brave two hour workshop. I felt the immense power of these people as we sat down for dinner after. It made me so grateful for being able to facilitate such work. Yoga is a bloody great thing! So much love. Aquila. x P.S. It's my birthday Friday, so come and join in one of my classes and we'll have a good old flow together. xxx                YOGA NEWS.... I would like to announce I have been asked to be a Lululemon Ambassador and I said YES! Wahoo! Very excited to be working with the wonder women (and men) at the Islington showroom. So expect some fun events and classes announce soon. I have a two spaces come available for my Indian Summer Yoga Intensive 12-14th September. If you would like to secure a space, email me. aquila@dunfordwood.com Tickets have gone on sale for Exhale and there are only 300 spaces, so get yours while you can. Yoga teaching festival dates.... Exhale festival 22-25th August Rollright Fayre 29th-31st August If you ever have any questions about classes, 121's or private and corporate sessions please drop me a line.

TUESDAY ....6:30am @ STRETCH COLUMBIA ROAD E27RG £12 ....12:30pm @ STRETCH ADA STREET E8 4QU £9 WEDNESDAY  ....6:30am @ STRETCH COLUMBIA ROAD E27RG £12 ....6:30pm @ STRETCH COLUMBIA ROAD E27RG £12 THURSDAY .....8:30am @ 18 Belsham Road E9 £8 FRIDAY .....9:30am @ STRETCH ADA STREET E8 4QU £12 ....1:15pm Express class @ STRETCH COLUMBIA ROAD E27RG £7 ....7-8:30pm Wind Down class @ STRETCH COLUMBIA ROAD E27RG £14 MONDAY .....7am @ STRETCH ADA STREET E8 4QU £12 .....9am @ 18 Belsham Road E9 £8 Gluten free blueberry muffins by Minimalist Baker that require just one bowl and about 30 minutes from start to finish. Hearty, sweet and packed full of healthy ingredients. I blew out my blender trying to make my own rice flour. Yes, it's stupid, don't try it at home! INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup rice flour 1/2 tsp baking soda pinch salt 2-3 Tbsp brown sugar 1 small egg 1 Tbsp coconut butter, melted 3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk ½ tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup blueberries + more for topping INSTRUCTIONS PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES F AND LIGHTLY BUTTER TWO SMALL RAMEKINS WITH NON-DAIRY BUTTER. IN A LIQUID MEASURING CUP, ADD FLAXSEED AND WATER AND SET ASIDE. IN A LARGE BOWL COMBINE FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, BAKING SODA, SALT AND WHISK.TO THE LIQUID MEASURING CUP, ADD ALMOND MILK, VANILLA, MELTED BUTTER AND STIR. ADD TO DRY INGREDIENTS AND STIR UNTIL COMBINED. IF BATTER APPEARS A BIT TOO THIN, ADD ANOTHER TBSP OR SO OF FLOUR. TOSS THE BLUEBERRIES IN 1-2 TBSP OF THE FLOUR SO THEY DON'T SETTLE TO THE BOTTOM WHEN BAKING. THEN FOLD THEM IN TO COMBINE. DIVIDE BATTER EVENLY INTO THE TWO RAMEKINS – ABOUT ½ TO ¾ FULL – AND SPRINKLE WITH A FEW MORE BLUEBERRIES. IF USING A STANDARD MUFFIN TIN, IT WILL LIKELY MAKE 3 OR 4. BAKE FOR 25-30 MINUTES OR UNTIL THE TOPS ARE GOLDEN BROWN AND A TOOTHPICK OR KNIFE INSERTED COMES OUT CLEAN. LET COOL FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN REMOVE FROM RAMEKINS AND SERVE WARM.