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Vedic Meditation Teacher 🌟Aromatherapist 🌟 Yoga Teacher 🌟 ‘Food Matters’ ™️ Nutrition Plants are Medicine.

02/05/2026

Chronic inflammation doesn’t just affect the body, it’s linked to what’s happening in the brain too.

Research shows it’s associated with faster cognitive decline, including conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s.

At the same time, meditation has been shown to help reduce inflammatory markers in the body. Not by forcing the mind to be still, but by allowing the nervous system to settle into a deeply restful state — where the body can start to rebalance itself.

References:
Perry et al., Nature Reviews Immunology (2010)
Black & Slavich, Brain, Behavior, and Immunity (2016)

29/04/2026

In nature, nothing stays the same for long. Our planet rotates around a sun, seasons shift, rivers carve new paths, flowers bloom and fall. Change is not a disruption, it is the law. A constant flow or creation, maintenance and dissolution.

When we resist change, we go against the very fabric of nature itself. According to Vedic wisdom, the entire universe is governed by Rta—the cosmic order that includes the principle of constant movement and impermanence.

To live in alignment with nature is to flow with change, not fight it. Just as the ocean doesn’t resist the tide, we too are meant to adapt, evolve, and surrender to life’s unfolding.

Trust in cosmic intelligence.

26/04/2026

And that’s a Dahlia Wrap!
The dahlias are done, as are the roses and cosmos.
I will miss their bright colours and symmetry.

I’ve bought some other flower seeds. So I’ll see what happens.

"Flowers are the poetry of nature, written for us." - Emily Dickinson

23/04/2026

Sleep is one of the most powerful protectors we have against cognitive decline.

As highlighted by Peter Attia in Outlive, deep sleep is when the brain quite literally “cleans house.” During this time, it clears out waste that builds up between neurons — the kind of accumulation associated with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

When sleep is disrupted, that process is compromised. Poor sleep (especially when combined with chronic stress and elevated cortisol) becomes a major driver of risk. It can contribute to insulin resistance, impair the hippocampus (which is critical for memory), and interfere with melatonin production, the hormone that regulates our sleep-wake cycle and supports brain health.

So, sleep isn’t just rest — it’s essential maintenance for the brain. And protecting it is critical for long-term mental health and longevity.

Now stress is one of the biggest disruptors of sleep.

This is why practices like meditation are not a luxury, but a necessity.

Practices like Vedic Meditation work by allowing the body to release deeply stored stress, not just the surface-level stress we’re aware of day to day. Research has shown that meditation reduces cortisol, improves sleep quality, and supports overall brain function.

So if sleep is one of the key pillars of protecting the brain…
Then reducing stress is non-negotiable.

And meditation is one of the most effective ways we have to do that.

For mental wellbeing.
For longevity.
For a healthier brain over time.

I’ve started an evening course in Picton for people who could not make it to my day time courses. Check it out on my website. Link in bio. 😊

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20/04/2026

I really struggled with cucumbers this season.
First the birds got the seedlings, others didn’t make it… and the ones that did, the rats got to them. 🥒

This is the only cucumber I’ve harvested. But how awesome is it!? 😀 it will be the only one for the season.😫

Cucumbers are actually a fruit, not a vegetable. They’re mostly water, so great if you’re counting calories,
and they’re not empty calories. They’ve got vitamin K for bone health, a bit of vitamin C for immunity, plus potassium and vitamin B5. They’re also known for helping acne prone skin, and contain antioxidants that support the body with inflammation. Some studies even suggest they may help lower blood sugar and support against diabetes-related issues. ⚕️

Zesty smoothie idea:
Green apple, cucumber, mint, lime, kale, ginger + a touch of raw honey 😋

Lastly, how do you protect your cucumber from predators in the garden???💭🤔

16/04/2026

Dear Meditators,

This is your reminder - not that you needed one. Dive into your bliss.

14/04/2026

Don’t try to calm the storm.
Calm yourself… and the storm will pass.

This is exactly what Vedic Meditation teaches.

Not forcing the mind.
Not trying to “be calm.”
But allowing the body to access a deep state of rest where stress naturally dissolves.

When the nervous system settles, everything changes—your sleep, your mood, your clarity, even how you respond to life.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, wired, or just ready for something different… this is your sign.

✨ Learn how to meditate properly (it’s easier than you think)
✨ Experience deep rest beyond sleep
✨ Create real, lasting calm from within

👉 Check out my website for upcoming intro talks and courses, or book directly into the next Vedic Meditation course.

11/04/2026

📍 Kandy Lake, Sri Lanka

👉 Kandy sits in the hills of central Sri Lanka, wrapped around this peaceful lake.

👉 Kandy Lake wasn’t always here—it was man-made in 1807 by the last Sri Lankan king.

👉 The city was once the capital of the Sinhalese kingdom, holding strong until the early 1800s.

👉 Just across the lake is the sacred Temple of the Tooth—one of the most important Buddhist sites in the world.

👉 It’s cooler here, primarily due to its higher altitude (over 450–700 meters above sea level) and its location in the central hills

👉 Surrounded by lush hills and tea plantations, this region produces some of the world’s best Ceylon tea.

👉 There’s a quiet energy about Kandy… busy, but still somehow peaceful.

08/04/2026

Most people don’t realise how much stress they’re carrying… until it starts showing up.

Poor sleep.
Overthinking.
Snapping at things that shouldn’t matter.
That constant feeling of being “on.”

We’ve been taught to just push through it.

Vedic Meditation works differently.
It gives your body a level of rest that actually allows that built-up stress to dissolve — not manage it, not mask it… release it.

No concentration. No trying to clear your mind.
Just an effortless technique you can use anywhere.

If you’ve been feeling like you need something to shift, this might be it.

✨ Next day course starts 16 April at
📍 One Big Heart Yoga, Camden
Afternoons — 2.30-4pm over 4 days
✨ Next evening course starts 4th May at
📍 WorkLife Picton .org.au
Evenings — 6.30-8pm over 4 days

Links on my website or send me a message if you want to know more

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05/04/2026

Happy Easter! 🐣
How cool is Mother Nature? 🌱
She gives us everything we need, and more. ❤️

“The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water, and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to defend it.” - Sir David Attenborough.💯

01/04/2026

The page is new each day.
What matters is not what we plan, but how we hold the pen.

1. Choose your attitude
2. Be present — not stuck in the past or racing ahead (that’s how life flies by)
3. Have fun

Because the day will unfold either way…but how we do it is up to us.

Recommended reading:
• Fish!: A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results — Stephen Lundin
• The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle

30/03/2026

There are many different types of meditation—and all of them are valuable. But nothing created such profound change in me as Vedic Meditation.

When I first learned six years ago, the shift was undeniable. Out of all the benefits, one of my favourites has been becoming less reactive.

Of course, we need to be reactive in certain situations—that’s part of survival. But we don’t need to sweat the small stuff. In this modern world of constant stimulation and busy lifestyles of noise and pressure, being less reactive feels like a superpower.

✨ Vedic Meditation is a gift. I am now holding evening courses in Picton. Want to find out more before you dive in? Join my free online info session every Wednesday night. Links in bio to my website for more info, or send me a message and I’ll answer your questions.

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Suite 11, 22–26 Menangle Street
Picton, NSW
2571

Website

https://kasielosurdo.com.au/

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