May 2008 Issue 80

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This month all our subscribers can win one of the following prizes from The Journey:

  • first prize: one free space attending 'The Journey Intensive' weekend workshop worth HK$3500;
  • second prize: 2 free tickets to 'A Journey to Freedom' - an evening event with Brandon Bays worth HK$700;
  • third prize: The Journey book by Brandon Bays - the story of her remarkable recovery from a tumour and the opening to Freedom that resulted.

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This Month's Events

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Community Notes

Yogasana Closes
Yogasana the Ashtanga yoga studio has closed at the end of the year. A lot of yoga students went through their Wanchai studio. Michel Besnard’s decades of experience with both personal experience of working with BK Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois gave the yoga scene in Hong Kong some much needed gravitas and solid foundations. On a personal note Yogasana was a long term sponsor of Holistic HK for which we are very grateful and Michel is a personal friend. Michel and Yogasana gave a lot to Hong Kong and we wish all involved many blessings and good next steps and insh’Allah a return to our city. Mangalam!

PS: go to Q&A for news on a new ashtanga yoga studio.
 

HK Visitors

Carlton Tropper
April 19 - 27

Self Connection Seminars using Applied Kinesiology
with Carlton Tropper
Read more...
 
Products PDF Print E-mail

Cashews, Coffee, and natural insect repellant sticks, coils, and 'mats'. All products are from the spiritual community of Auroville. Our best-seller is organic Spirulina--very healthy algae rich in vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and extremely high complete protein content. For more information and serving suggestions in English please follow this link, and for information in Chinese click here.

By buying these products you will support Auroville community financially, and also their efforts to treat workers fairly and cut out the use of pesticide.

On a personal note, when I stayed in Auroville in 1999 my family and I were staying near Cashew nut trees and were sprayed with DDT and endosulfan and we all came down with fevers and headaches. It was very scary. In fact the company we buy cashews from 'Auroannam' was set up by a Doctor there who got so fed up with dealing with the symptoms that he decided to put his energies into promoting organic agriculture instead.

If you prefer not to buy online but like bricks and mortar stores, drop us a line let us know where you live, and we'll tell you where the nearest shop is to you.

Peter Lloyd

SPIRULINA PRODUCTS

Spirulina is an incredible source of concentrated nutrients. It is 60% protein, making it the world's highest known source of protein. Raw meat is only 27% protein. The protein in Spirulina contains all eight essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Spirulina is the world's highest known vegetable source of B-12 with high concentrations of vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-6, D, E, and K. An absolutely indispensable food supplement - especially for vegetarians and vegans, but not only for them.
Spirulina Powder Spirulina Powder

Common variety of Spirulina. Very enjoyable in drinks, smoothies, yoghurt, and added to foods. Excellent for facemasks too.

100 grams - 80 HKD

Spirulina Crunchy Spirulina Crunchy

Unground, about 5mm long noodle width Spirulina edibles. Heavenly variation on the traditional powder. Eat as a snack, sprinkle on your cereals, add into your salad. You won't be disappointed.

100 grams - 80 HKD

Spirulina Capsules Spirulina Capsules

Ideal for those who want to enjoy numerous health benefits of this superfood, but find the taste somewhat challenging. Each capsule contains 500mg of pure Spirulina.

100 capsules - 90 HKD

AUROANNAM CASHEWS NUTS & COFFEE

AuroAnnam Farm is a member of the Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI), Asia Pacific Natural Agriculture Network (APNAN), and an authorised dealer and consultant of effective micro-organisms. AuroAnnam promotes organic farming and fair-trade. Their products not only taste good, but they do good too.
Organic Cashews Organic Cashew Kernels

Lovingly harvested from AuroAnnam Farm, carefully prepared and attentively packed in an organic food processing factory. Blanched, salt free, packed in a vacuumised plastic bag. Grown without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. These delicious, creamy cashews will just melt in your mouth.

100 grams full shell - 25 HKD

Biodynamic Coffee Biodynamic 100% Arabica Coffee (ground)

Cultivated with the help of biodynamic practices and effective micro-organisms, this coffee is of the highest quality and nutrional value. It has an excellent comforting, smooth taste, and a long shelf-life. Let your palate bathe in a richness and generosity of Indian sun.

200 grams (cup not included) - 40 HKD

COLIBRI NATURAL LINE

These wonderful products repel insects in a completely natural manner while offering a very pleasant alternative to chemical repellants. Each fragrance is blended from several natural essential oils and botanical extracts including lemongrass, peppermint, lavender, geranium, lemon, eucalyptus and neem. The light fresh aroma sends a fragrant message to the most bothersome insects (flies, moths, mosquitoes and fleas) to keep away. They contain no chemical insecticide or toxic ingredients and are absolutely safe.
Colibri Natural Insect Repellant Incense Sticks Colibri Natural Insect repellant incense sticks

These wonderful incense repel insects in a completely natural manner and they are a very pleasant alternative to chemical repellants. The light fresh aroma sends a fragrant message to the most bothersome insects (flies, moths, mosquitoes and fleas) to keep away.

1 packet standard incense, 9", 10 sticks (burn time: 1 hour each) - 20 HKD


1 packet long incense, 15", 3 sticks (burn time: 3 hours each) - 40 HKD


Colibri Natural Insect Repellant Coil Colibri Natural Insect repellant coils

This handsome set is a thoughtful gift for outdoor lovers. The luminary votives cast an enchanting aromatic glow. Moreover, these coils are 100% natural and safe, while the popular and widely used green coils in HK were declared carcinogenic by the HK Consumer Council!!!

1 packet with a metal holder and 10 coils (burn time: 8 hours each) - 70 HKD

Colibri Natural Repellant Mats Colibri Natural Mosquito mats

This pack contains long-lasting mats which protect against mosquitoes while you sleep. To be used in any standard electrical device. The mats are perfumed with 15 natural essential oils including tea tree, vetiver, peppermint, lemongrass and neem. They release a delicate refreshing fragrance.



1 packet with 18 mats - 40 HKD

Colibri Natural Fresh Shoes Colibri Natural Fresh Shoes

A pair of sachets to refresh your shoes. Use Colibri Fresh Shoes overnight, or when in storage during off season to keep them fresh and odour-free. Colibri Fresh Shoes is also effective against mildew odours when shoes are stored in damp conditions. It is effective for about three months.

1 pair - 25 HKD

Colibri Natural Body Lotion Colibri Natural Body Lotion

The body lotion is an effective insect in a moisturising lotion suitable for delicate skin. It disperses a fresh fragrance while protecting you and is completely non toxic.

100 ml bottle - 45 HKD

Colibri Natural Body Spray Colibri Natural Body Spray

Colibri Body Spray is a natural anti insect product. Use it freely to protect your body from insect bites outdoors or indoors. The ingredients of Colibri Body Spray will moisturize your skin and it's fragrance will give you a feeling of freshness.

100 ml bottle (spray) - 45 HKD


9 ml bottle (roll on) - 15 HKD

INCENSE STICKS

Unparalleled expertise in blending perfectly balanced natural fragrances has been combined with the traditional method of hand rolling each individual stick of incense - the result, Encens d'Auroville.
Encense d'Auroville Encens d'Auroville Incense Sticks

Wide range of subtle fragrances. All are unique and each selection leaves one both pleasantly surprised and surprisingly enchanted. This incense is natural. Bamboo sticks are rolled into sandalwood powder and bound together with a natural gum resin and then dipped into fragrances, which have been blended with pure essential oils. The result is a fresh and fragrant breath of unity that enhances the atmosphere and makes the air alive.

1 packet with 10 sticks (burn time: 45 mins each) - 20 HKD

Fragrance:

CANDLES
Veda Votive Candles Veda Votive Candles

These lovely candles made with palm oil are decorated with silkscreen renderings of ancient Vedic mantras. The luminous glow they provide when lit combined with the rich fragrances emanting from the melting waxes make these candles truly remarkable. Each votive comes gift packaged in a beautiful handmade gift box. Available in 5 fragrances.

1 piece - 60 HKD

Claypot Candles Claypot Candles

These charming candles in round terracota pots are lightly perfumed with natural flower fragrances and decorated with real flower petals and leaves.

1 piece - 20 HKD


There is no postage or packaging fee and international orders are more than welcome!

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Peter Lloyd
Riverrun, 5a1 Ka Nam Village
North Lamma Island
Hong Kong

Tel: 2982 2807 or 9270 0654
Email: peter@holistichongkong.com