Just came back from a relaxation massage and photographed some spring flowers – ahhh … life is good.

What are you doing on such a wonderful spring day in Melbourne?

We found 6 little steps which should make you more happy … easy to follow. Have a read through them and then sit back. Think about them … it makes sense.

Six steps to more happiness

1. Frown less – smile more.

2. Judge less – accept more.

3. Complain less – appreciate more .

4. Fear less – love more.

5. Consume less – create more.

6. Talk less – listen more.

Sounds easy?

It sounds very easy … but think about your day so far. I bet you could have done some things differently when you would follow these bullet points. Waiting lines at the supermarket, the aggressive driver on the way to work, the business meeting you had 2 hours ago, your new iPad – which is loaded full of games and movies instead of creative apps, …

The newspapers are full of negative news. We are educated to complain when something goes wrong and be aware of scams and fraud (for a good reason). We need to maintain our luxurious life style and keep up with the Joneses.

Take life easier

Take life a little bit easier and you will be happier. Be happy with what you have. It is very likely that when you read these sentences you will sit in-front a new computer and are connected to a high speed internet. Isn’t that already some part of luxury? And maybe after reading this little article you will go a nice warm bed after having a warm shower. Unaffordable for a lot of people in this world … shouldn’t you be happy? Appreciate!

Of course things go wrong in life … but hey … when you can’t change it you will need to deal with it. It will be hard sometimes and not easy. But there should be always some little things which keep you happy – and believe me there are – you just need to look out for them …

Maybe you should consider Shapeshifter Yoga. It is fun! Click Here!

The affordable Yoga program you can purchase online has everything you need to start Yoga from home. Easy to follow and you will get results in 28 days. They don’t promise you too much. 28 days is achievable for the first results to feel younger. You will get your energy back. They promise you you a lot in their program like:

• more energy
• soothens your soul
• feel younger
• better control over your sex life
• people show you more respect
• less backpain
• more strength and power
• excel at sports … golf, running, …
• stay slim
• get the YOGA butt

Practice Yoga from home

You will have fun following the program and experience a new way of life. No need to go to a yoga studio. Study Yoga from the comfort of your home.  We are not sure about all these claims but some of them are correlated to Yoga. So find out … The program is very affordable but it always comes down to you to be strong enough to follow the exercises and stay engaged and motivated.

Our verdict: Give it a go … !

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1. The beautiful – Mornington Peninusula Hot Springs

Peninsula Hot Springs is one of the most beautiful settings in the Melbourne area. It was founded by brothers Charles & Richard Davidson and Norm Cleland. Peninsula Hot Springs is the first natural hot springs & day spa centre in Victoria, Australia.

Natural hot mineral waters flow into the thermal pools and private baths providing the idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.There are public baths which do not require any bookings and a private massage day spa where we offer a wide variety of treatments  and private mineral baths.

The treatments are not cheap … but don’t forget you also pay for the beautiful relaxing environment. Are you up for a few relaxing hours … try the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs.

Pictures from http://www.peninsulahotsprings.com

2. Small but experienced – Souri’s Myotherapy and Massage in Doncaster East

There a lot of very experienced massage therapists out there in Melbourne. Some of the really experienced therapists open up their little clinic and stand on their own feet. Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage is just an example for these clinics which you can find on massageplaces.com.au.

Souri is highly qualified with an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy course at RMIT in Melbourne. During the four years it took her to complete the course she had the privilege of working under the guidance of physiotherapists and doctors in a rehabilitation center, a golf clinic (treating professional and amateur golfers), and hospitals treating the elderly.

She has treated many different musculoskeletal conditions such as frozen shoulders, back conditions, knee conditions, pre and post surgery patients, whiplash victims, sciatica – just to name a few.

She worked with the Melbourne Storm Rugby team and also provided relaxation massages at the top Melbourne luxoury hotels- Melbourne CBD Park Hyatt, Crown Hotel, Crown Promenade Hotel, and the Lyall Hotel spas.

She is now located in Doncaster East, only 20mins away from Melbourne CBD.

Pictures from http://www.souri.com.au

We highly recommend Souri as she combines relaxation in her beautiful set up room with her extensive massage experience. Souri does Hot Stone Massage, Relaxation Massage, Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue Massage & Myotherapy. Less clinical than all other places where you get professional treatments and less buzz than day spas.  Check out her listing on massageplaces.com.au – Massage Doncaster East or go directly to her massage website.

3. Myotherapy at Irene’s Muscle Health Myotherapy – Fix up your body

Irene Evertt’s Muscle Health Myotherapy is a great place to fix up all your muscle related problems. Irene is an expert Myotherapist and is located in Mentone and Sandringham.

Myotherapy addresses myofascial pain, Injury and dysfunction. It can be exclusively used to treat the condition effectively or in conjunction with other allied health professionals.

Check out the following video to get an idea about a professional treatment.

Mentone Massage

Disclaimer:

• This is just a personal selection of clinics.
• We have visited all 3 clinics.
• Have  a look on massageplaces.com.au to find all the top clinics near you.

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Landscapes: Volume Two from Dustin Farrell on Vimeo.

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Not many words needed … just amazing. Enjoy and relax.

Massageplaces.com.au is backing this project … and maybe there are a few therapists or customers out there who also want to see the finished project.

–> Click here to back the project.

Information and pictures are from Kickstarter:

For some time now, I have wanted to do a documentary film that combines massage therapy with an impactful story. Sitting down with Thai massage and yoga instructor Sunny Klaber and hearing her plans to start the ZIA Project, which will give economically disadvantaged communities access to bodywork education, I felt I had found the documentary I was looking for.

Sunny will begin her project this February, 2012, on the Andaman Coast in Southern Thailand, an area she knows well, and has been active with since it was affected by the Tsunami in 2004. She has lead numerous educational trips all over the world including many trips to Thailand, focusing on Thai massage and yoga. I will be traveling with Sunny to Thailand to film the project and the money I raise here will help cover production expenses. Please consider contributing to this film’s success.

Working Title: Thailand: A Healing Journey

Producer: Adam Taub/Horizon Line Documentary. Horizon Line is a production company founded by Adam Taub that emphasizes documentary film. Horizon Line’s mission statement is  ”To sensitively tell insightful stories on a broad range of topics.” Adam has recently finished the documentary film’s “La Quinceañera” and “The Duke of Bachata” that screened at numerous film festivals and are now released.

The Story: Production will begin following Sunny Klaber and a dozen women, all tsunami survivors from local Muslim, Buddhist and Moken villages, who will come together on the tiny island of Koh Phra Thong to spend a week learning Thai Yoga Massage. For the last several years these women’s lives have been consumed by rebuilding their villages and making sure that their family’s basic needs have been met. Now they are ready for an opportunity to heal themselves and their community on a deep level.

Following the initial week, two of these women will be identified as leaders in the group, and have been offered scholarships to participate in a three week Thai Yoga Massage journey that will include participants from around the world. During this journey, the women will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and gain experience that will be helpful when they attempt to take their new found skills back to there communities. During this phase of thestory we will also begin following the stories of a number of the international participants. We will explore their process of learning, cultural exchange, challenges and growth.

When the local women have developed the skills necessary to safely and confidently practice Thai Yoga Massage, they will be assisted professionally and financially in launching a Thai Yoga Massage business that will successfully meet the needs of their communities. As part of their professional development they will become mentors and pass on their knowledge to the other women in their community who are interested in joining them on this path.

Our film will follow these women throughout this healing journey, from their initial week together to the weeks following as they bring their experience back to heal their communities and attempt to start sustainable businesses.

Target release date: Production will take place during 2012 and the release goal is the middle of 2013.

Hypothesis: I intend to follow the ups and downs of running an healing arts educational program for economically disadvantaged communities. I believe it is a perfect opportunity to explore people’s stories on a deep level and explore their personal and community healing processes. The film is also a vehicle to explore the healing power of bodywork, the aftermath of the tsunami, Thai culture, diverse spiritual paths, women’s empowerment, sustainable tourism and micro enterprise.

Directors statement: Before I began making documentary films I was a massage therapist and have wanted to combine the power of story and bodywork for a number of years now. Bodywork’s ability to stimulate change and break down walls provides an opportunity to share and hear stories on a deeper level. I believe in the power of people’s stories and lives and have completed 3 previous films entitled “La Quinceañera,” “Don Angelo,” and “The Duke of Bachata.” Those involved in the Zia Project have granted me access to their story and I feel honored to be sharing in their journey.

Go to kickstarter and back this project. 

Update: Unfortunately it looks like the project will not get funded. It might still go ahead … follow Thailand: A Healing Journey on their Facebook page.