Bringing Yoga closer to you!

Stressed? Tired? Can't find time and/or the energy to go to a Yoga class?

Let me help bring Yoga to your workplace!!!  If you are a stressed teacher, busy nurse, or sit at your desk all day, Yoga can reduce your stress level, increase your energy, boost concentration, provide a sense of inner peace and increase the overall well-being and team spirit at work.

Please contact me and we can organise Yoga classes right at your workplace. There are two ways we can do this:

Option 1: 30 minutes of specially designed Yoga postures - "Yoga at Work" type where it won't be necessary to change clothes. The Yoga is done on a chair and standing up. This way, you can repeat the exercises while on your desk any time of the day!

Option 2: 60 minutes of a Creative Vinyasa Yoga class suitable for all levels, practised on a yoga mat on the floor. Those sessions would require change of clothes and a sufficient floor space.

Please feel free to share with anyone else in Abu Dhabi that might be interested  

Namaste


http://www.anaadiyoga.com/yoga-at-work

Raw-Yoga Workshop - Yoga class and Superfood Smoothies!

Join us on Friday, 28th Oct in the morning for a rejuvenating Yoga practice followed by a nutritious and delicious SuperSmoothie breakfast!


Raw-Yoga is a combination of 1 hour Vinyasa Yoga practice by the pool area in Etihad Towers, followed by hands on Raw Food workshop where we will prepare yummy raw recipes and share information on the benefits of raw living.


This week the theme is Liquid Nutrition and will explore the endless opportunities of Customising and Upgrading your own Power-House SuperFood Smoothie.


If you are already into the amazing habit of making your own smoothies, or you are completely new to this, there will be something for everyone to take home :).


Cost: AED 100 per person including 1 hour Yoga class and a selection of delicious smoothies for breakfast


Timings: 9am - 12pm


Location: Meeting at the reception area of Tower 2, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. Yoga will be held at the Recreation area, Raw food workshop will be upstairs at ap.3705. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier to have time to get settled before the Yoga class.


I look forward to seeing you! If you have any further questions, please contact me on 056 6020 690 or on Neli@anaadiyoga.com.

Candlelight Vinyasa Yoga Class with Neli - All Levels

Join us every Thursday evening at 7pm for a candlelight Vinyasa Yoga class on the beach led by Neli, that will offer creativity and playfulness.


This will be a lovey way to end the week and get into more relaxed, joyful and positive frame of mind :).

Cost: AED 30 for the Yoga class plus AED 10 to enter the beach

Timings: 7pm - 8pm

Location: Inside Gate 1 on the Corniche, Abu Dhabi

Bring with you: Yoga mat, water and a big smile :)

If you have any questions, please contact Neli on 056 602 0690. I look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: The class will start at 7pm exactly! If you are late, please join us quietly without disturbing the others. Thank you!!!!! :)))

To book the class, please click HERE

Mum and Baby Yoga Class

To all new mummies,

Join us every Tuesday morning for a relaxing and rejuvenating sessions especially designed for post partum mummies and their new babies. We use baby massage and mum and baby interactive asanas with an unique twist on authentic yogic techniques to help you strengthen the bond with your baby and blossom as a mother.

Please bring your yoga mat, a soft blanket for baby and their favourite toy.

First session is Free, AED 40 thereafter

Location: Shams 2, JBR, Dubai

For more information or to book the class, click HERE.

Natural Cosmetics Workshop - Hands

This is the first of series of workshops that will guide you through the amazing alchemical process of creating your own organic skincare, toiletries and make-up products using essential oils, butters, nut oils, waxes and other natural ingredients.



During this workshop you will learn how to make fabulous anti-ageing, rejuvenating, softening, glowing and moisturising products for your HANDS using simple ingredients that you can easily recreate at home. You will make and take home 3 products that your hands will love you for!



While creating your products you will get a lot of information on why choosing natural ingredients and the damage to us and the environment conventional cosmetics do. You will also indulge on some raw chocolate creations while sipping aromatic herbal tea, so don't miss this amazing pampering event!




Date: Saturday, 3rd September

Time: 10am-12am

Location: JBR, Shams 2, Meeting at the reception on podium level of tower 2, Shams cluster of JBR

Duration of the workshop: 2 hours

Limited to 8 participants.

Cost: AED 100 per person

You will take home 3 organic products for your hands.

For more information, contact Neli on Neli@anaadiyoga.com or Whatsapp/call on 0566020690





I hope to see you there! :)

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Why choosing natural?

Many of us are becoming increasingly aware of the negative impact the conventional skincare products, make-up and and toiletries have on our health and the environment. Out skin is the largest organ in the body and functions just like a big tongue - absorbing within minutes everything that comes in contact with.

Researches show that an individual can absorb up to 2kg of chemicals through their skin each year! Given that women use on average 12 skincare and makeup products every day – a combination that can clock up as many as 175 different chemicals!

Many chemicals in conventional products such as hormone disturbing parabens and petrochemical ingredients, the plastic packaging and other unsustainable components used in the manufacturing process also harm our planet and all living beings.

This brings us to the question of how something can make you beautiful if the means to produce it are ugly...

Free Vinyasa yoga class by the beach at JBR

Namaste yogis! 

Join us on Monday 29th August 2016 in evening at 7:00pm for a rejuvenating yoga class by the JBR beach in Dubai. The class is suitable for beginners and for advanced practitioners, so please come along, bring your yoga mat, water and a smile. 

It will be a one hour class starting with Pranayama, moving through a breath synchronised Vinyasa flow and finally Shavasan - relaxation and visualisation at the end. You will leave the class feeling refreshed and relaxed. 

Class location: Grass area overlooking the beach, South Beach entrance, between the Sheraton and the children playground in JBR Shams area. Cost: Free

Contact: Neli on 0566020690 for directions or further questions. I hope to see you there!

~Namaste~

Ladies Only Yoga Class on Mondays at My First Gym - Abu Dhabi

Join us for a Ladies Only revitalising Yoga class at the newly opened My First Gym on the corner of Murror (4th) and Delma (13th) Str.

A beautiful Yoga room with plenty of props to use - yoga belts and yoga blocks, perfect for beginners and advanced yogis.

Cost: There is a great membership package for a one off fee of AED 150, the cost per class is then only AED 30. For non members each class is AED 60.

You can also purchase UNLIMITED classes for AED 500 per month - this will allow you to join all classes there - Yoga, Zumba, Salsa and Belly Dancing as often as you can!

When: Mondays

Timings: 6pm - 7pm, please arrive 15 minutes before the class

Location: Blue building on the corner of Murror (4th) and Delma (13th) Street - see the map above for exact location.

Min number of students 3, maximum 15

If you have any further questions, especially regarding the packages, please contact the gym directly on tel:02 444 3560 or mob: 050 3954118.

For more information, and to see who else is coming, check the Raw-Yoga Meetup.

For the schedule on all classes in Abu Dhabi, please chick HERE.

I hope to see you there!

Neli
0566020690

SUP Yoga on the Corniche - Abu Dhabi, the latest must do activity!

Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Yoga is the fastest growing activity around the globe, and now you can practice it at your doorstep - at Hiltonia Beach Club, Abu Dhabi. 

If you try it once, you would want to do it again and again. Challenging, creative, fun! This must be by far the most exciting event for me! :)) It is an amazing workout and a beautiful connection with mother Earth!

The class starts with a short SUP Intro session to teach you the basics of Paddleboarding and help you be more comfortable on the board when doing Yoga. We then continue with gentle stretches and gradually build to a rejuvenating Yoga flow. Boosting balance, improving strength, sharpening concentration, but above all, having a lot of fun!

Classes are run 3 times a week - on Sunday and Wednesday at 5:00pm, and on Saturday at 8:00am, Complete Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced classes, located at the beautiful Hiltonia Beach Club, provided by Watercooled. 

For more information and to book, please follow the links below:

http://www.meetup.com/Raw-Yoga/events/114985662/

http://www.anaadiyoga.com/apps/calendar/

Prenatal Yoga for Mommies-to-be in Abu Dhabi: Bonding with your unborn baby

Discover the physical and mental benefits of prenatal yoga during pregnancy, which yoga poses are safe when you're pregnant, and how to do yoga safely.

Timing: 9am-10am, please arrive 15 minutes earlier. This is a morning class, if you have any other preferences, please let me know!

Location: Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

Cost: AED 40 per person, please note, the class will run if there are 4 or more participants

Location: Once you confirm your attendance, I will send you directions and more information on the location.

Precautions: Please check with your doctor if it is safe for you to practice Yoga!

Pregnancy must be one of the most amazing experiences a woman goes through, and probably there is no better way to stay fit, calm and prepare for childbirth than with Yoga.



Research suggests that Prenatal Yoga is safe and can have many benefits for pregnant women and their babies. Some of the benefits include:

* Improved sleep;
* Reduced stress and anxiety
* Increased strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth
* Decreased lower back pain, nausea, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and shortness of breath
* Decreased risk of preterm labour, pregnancy-induces hypertension and intrauterine growth restriction (slowing baby's growth)

A typical Prenatal Yoga class starts with slow and deep breathing techniques (Pranayama) that helps with the shortness of breath and teaches you how to manage better the contractions during labour. The class continues with gentle stretches that keep your joints moist and release tension while exploring their full range of motion. Students are then guided through a variety of standing, balancing or seated asanas (poses) aimed at developing strength, flexibility and balance. The class ends in modified Shavasana (corps pose) to help you relax your muscles and restore your heart rate and breathing rhythm. You will be gently encouraged to connect with the growing baby inside you with the help of a guided visualisation.

You will leave the Prenatal Yoga class feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, with a sense of well-being and love for yourself and your baby.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Neli on 0566020690. I hope to see you there! :))

For more information and to secure your place, visit:

AnaadiYoga

Raw-Yoga Meetup

Raw-Yoga is back! Yoga class and Raw food preparation and tasting workshop

Raw-Yoga is a combination of 1 hour Yoga practice, followed by demonstration of raw food recipes and information/discussions regarding the benefits of raw living.






All you need to bring with you is a Yoga mat and a big smile! I will teach you how to make an easy and delicious Raw gourmet meal, so that you can incorporate Raw Food a little bit more into your lifestyle.




TIMES:

9:00 - 10:00 - Yoga

10:30 - 12:00 - Raw food demonstration and tasting

COST:

50 AED per person, this includes a Yoga class and Raw-Food snacks

For more information and to reserve your place, go to: 

AnaadiYoga  OR

Raw-Yoga Meetup

 

Candlelight Yoga on the Beach - Abu Dhabi

Candles, soft music, gentle breeze, the smell of the sea, the softness of the grass - a perfect setting for a beautiful Yoga practice that will help you melt the stress away and charge you with positive energy.

The Yoga class is suitable for beginners and advanced students, please make sure you have water, yoga mat and a beach mat/towel to place under your yoga mat. If you don't have a yoga mat yet, I can provide, but let me know.

The class is near Gate 1, Abu Dhabi Corniche. The class is conducted on the wooden platform beside the underpass. This is at the end of the road where Spinneys is located.

Please come at 7:20pm for a prompt start at 7:30pm. The donation per session is only AED 20 per person.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me on 0566020690. You can also check www.anaadiyoga.com for information on all classes.

I hope to see you there! :)))

Neli

http://www.anaadiyoga.com/classes-and-workshops

AnaadiYoga.com is born :))))

I am extremely excited to share with you my new website - AnaadiYoga.com :)))))

Here you can find information about Yoga Classes, Raw Food and ongoing Charity Projects. Don't forget to add the Calendar page to your Favourites :)))

Happy browsing! :))))))

Yoga classes in Abu Dhabi in December 2012

Pumpkin seeds, Raw Cacao nibs and Goji Berries treats

These raw cookies are so delicious, you will fall in love with them! They can keep in the fridge for weeks (but only stay no longer than a few hours in mine! :D) Jam packed with antioxidants, magnesium, calcium and potassium, they are the perfect energy booster!

Ingredients:

1 cup Raw Organic Pumpkin Seeds
1/2 cup Raw Organic Sesame Seeds
5 soft Dates (or soaked in water until soft)
2 Tbsp coconut - fresh or dry (optional)
1/3 cup Raisins
Handfull of Goji Berries
1/3 cup cacao nibs
1-2 Tbsp Raw Honey
1-2 Tbsp Mesquite powder - a Superfood (optional)
2 Tbsp Raw Coconut Butter
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/3 tsp Vanilla (optional)

Blend the seeds to achieve fine texture, ass the dates and blend until all mixed. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse a few times to mix well. Taste and add more honey if desired. Press the mixture and form your favorite cookie shapes. Decorate with Goji berries and cacao nibs.Put in the fridge to set. Enjoooyyy!!! Sooo yummy! Chewy from the Goji berries and crunchy from the cacao nibs :))))

Yummy Raw Pumpkin Pie

I have just made this delicious raw pumpkin pie and thought I would share the recipe with you straight away! :))

Ingredients:

1/2 small pumpkin (or butternut squash)
1/2 cup of soaked cashews
1 ts cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
2 tbsp agave syrup

Handful of dates

Splash of water

Blend all ingredients and add a bit more agave syrup and water if necessarily. You can sprinkle with raw pecans or walnuts and enjoy! :)))

Raw-Yoga bliss at Al Mirfa, Western Region - Friday 2nd March and every Friday until further notice

Raw-Yoga is based on a simple idea that good health and happiness can be achieved through a balanced lifestyle.

This lifestyle is about listening to your body and recognising what it needs through exercise and proper nutrition.

If you are interested in starting yoga with a qualified instructor, or would like to continue your practice, you are welcome to join the opening class this coming Friday.

No experience needed as all levels will be catered for.

Following yoga will be a short demonstration of a raw food recipe and some information regarding the benefits of raw living.

Duration: 1hr Yoga & 30 mins nutrition

Location: Teacher Building B, Apt 102, Al Mirfa, Western Region, Abu Dhabi

Cost: AED 20

Yoga mats and water will be provided

I hope you can join us! :))

For further questions, please call me on 056 60 20 690

Mouthwatering cashew nut sweets with coconut and dates

Heavenly cashew nut sweets, so irresistible, I can not stop myself tasting one after another! The best thing about them - raw, sugar-free, bursting with flavour and nutrients!

Try making those at home, so easy and quick to make and incredibly tasty! :))

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cashew nuts
1 cup fresh grated coconut
2/3 cup chopped dates
1 tea spoon cinnamon powder
1 tea spoon cardamon powder
3 tea spoons rose water (you can put normal water as well)
Sesame seed to sprinkle

Mix all ingredients together - you need to end up with a sticky very thick consistency. Now you can roll small balls, or if you have a cookie cutter, place the mixture into cling foil (so that it does not stick to the surface and the rolling pin), roll with a rolling pin into 2 cm thick base and cut shapes with the cookie cutter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and if you can resist, place in the fridge for 2 hours.  Enjoooooyyyy!!! :))) Sooooo Yummy!

Nutritious packed lunch - raw buckwheat and spinach dip with carrot sticks

Just a suggestion for a delicious nutritious packed lunch that you can prepare from the night before.

A very easy and quick to make dip, you just need to soak some buckwheat from the night before. Again, no point mentioning the amount of minerals and vitamins that it contains and the energy boost that will give you throughout the second half of the day.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup buckwheat soaked overnight, drained
A bunch of red spinach (you can use green as well, but the red spinach gives the dip that lovely purple shade)
A bunch of parsley and basil
1 garlic clove
Sea salt
Lemon juice of 1/2 lemon

Blend all ingredients, add some water if the consistency too thick, taste for seasoning, and put in a box for the next day. In the morning you just need to chop some carrot sticks and your amazingly delicious lunch is ready! Enjoy!!! :)))

Papaya and Spinach salad sprinkled with bean sprouts and flax seeds

This is a great salad - the papaya gives it a bit of sweetness and makes it quite unique :)). It is great for a packed lunch because it contains a lot of nutrients that will boost your energy level and keep you going throughout the day!

Ingredients:
A small bunch of spinach leaves
A bunch of dark salad leaves, rocket, parsley and basil
2 slices Papaya
1/4 small Onion - finely sliced
Flax seeds to sprinkle on the top
A handful of sprouted mung beans (soak mung beans over night, in the morning spread them on a tray and leave them for a few days until start to sprout. Rinse with fresh water every morning and evening)

Seasoning:
Lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt - put together in a small glass jar and shake until everything blends nicely

Arrange all ingredients in a plate, pour the seasoning on the top and enjoy! :))))

Energy bomb in a bowl - Green raw soup

This is an amazing raw soup, it could be eaten cold if you want to refresh yourself after a long hot day, or you can warm it up a little - no more than 60oC!

It is packed with vitamins and minerals, all ready to be absorbed by your body with minimum digestive effort.

Ingredients:
1 Tomato (you can peel it if you have time)
1 Cucumber
1/2 Bell Pepper
Bunch of leaves - salad leaves, spinach, rocket, or anything else you have in the fridge
Bunch of parsley and basil
1 small Onion
1 clove Garlic
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Sea Salt to taste

Blend all ingredients, add a bit of water of too thick and taste for seasoning. I like drizzling a bit of Organic First Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (i have not put lots of words together, oil like this do exist! ;)))

Bon Apeti! Enjoy!!!!!!!