Hooked on Living

28/08/2023

A day in Darwin Botanical Gardens

15/08/2023

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08/08/2023

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body therapy treatments massage oil cupping

08/08/2023

Hooked on Living will be in Darwin for the month of August.
Therapy treatments available. DM to book a time.

body therapy treatments massage oil cupping

07/08/2023

Nutritional delight

This delicious and simple dal has been on rotation in our house lately. We eat dal a few times a week and change it up with different versions. This is very warming, nourishing and grounding, and perfect for winter nights.

Warming Tomato Dal

Ingredients:
4 cups water
1 cup red lentils (soak if possible)
*1 tbsp Winter Spice Mix (see below for recipe, or use a mild curry powder)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 bunch of spinach, chard, or other greens
1 tbsp ghee (or quality oil)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp salt

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, bring the 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Rinse the lentils until the water runs clear. Add the lentils to the water along with the spice mix.

2. Add the tomatoes and their juice to the dal. Bring to a boil and turn the heat down to low and simmer, uncovered. Set a timer for 30 minutes.

3. Slice the greens into thin ribbons and add to the pot. Continue to simmer, partially covered, until the timer hits 30 minutes.

4. Let the dal simmer on low while you warm the ghee (or oil) in a small frying pan over medium heat and sauté the cumin and mustard seeds until you can smell them, just 2-3minutes. If the mustard seeds are jumping out, cover the pan.

5. Add the spiced ghee and the salt to the lentils and stir.

6. Stir and serve with rice.

I have modified this recipe by adding assorted vegetables, like pumpkin or zucchini and it was just as good, so feel free to get creative. Happy cooking and let us know if you try it!

*Winter Spice Mix Ingredients:
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp black pepper (optional)

Directions: Dry roast the coriander and cumin seeds in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until you can smell them, a few minutes. Cool completely. Combine with the other ingredients and grind to a uniform consistency in a spice-dedicated coffee grinder or by hand with a mortar and pestle. Store in a small glass spice jar.

Thank you to Kate O’Donnell for this recipe in her cookbook, “The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook.”

16/09/2022

Home cooked breakfast... satisfying and fresh. How so you start your casual mornings.

15/09/2022

Spring
How is the bounce in your step?
Are your feet needing some love?
Massage and pressure point work combined opens your energy channels
Message me to book a session

17/09/2021

My year away is coming to an end soon...
And a new beginning is awaiting...
Where and when exactly are not yet laid out before me
Likely to be a little north of the Sunshine Coast...
Will update as plans evolve

27/06/2021

Did you know...
New sessions available in town for the lush zenthai shiatsu therapy?
Suitable for releasing tension, unwinding tight legs, supporting strained lower back.
When?
10am, 1pm, 3pm. July 10 and 17
August 7 and 21
Want to knowmore?

https://www.hookedonliving.net.au/treatments

27/06/2021

Did you know...
New sessions available in Blackwater for the lush zenthai shiatsu therapy?
Suitable for releasing tension, unwinding tight legs, supporting strained lower back.
When?
10am, 1pm, 3pm.
July 10 and 17
August 7 and 21

Want to know more?

https://www.hookedonliving.net.au/treatments

Zenthai is aimed at primarily realising the pure potential within our self and within each other.The maximising of our life force enabling us to harmonise and potentise the relationship we have with our true Self, others, circumstance and nature.

16/01/2021

Are you looking for an effective therapy that promotes healing and invigorates wellness?
I am pleased to be now open for bookings in Blackwater on Saturdays.
Offering is Zenthai Shiatsu, a movement therapy to address pain, stiffness and remove stagnation in the body.
Find out more....
http://zenthaishiatsu.com/about/

To book a session call Denise on 0438 986 949

25/10/2020

What is your intention for the remainder of 2020.
If we are awaking each day then we have a new opportunity to bring our intention and focus toward what brings us meaning.

Breathe in fully, nurture self and stay open, ready to receive what is on offer.
Let awareness in without taking on board the fear or hate circulating around.

Stay strong in love and acceptance, keeping awake and ready for action..

My move to the Sunshine Coast is almost complete and in a few weeks time I will be offering treatments again from my home studio...

Keeping focussed, patient and continually readjusting back onto what is important have been key in moving through the turmoil and hitting goals.

Pm if interested in pre booking a session and I will post more in the next few weeks...

Blessings to all

18/07/2020

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Neck and shoulder pain can be a result of stress or bad posture. Release tension with this gentle yoga class guiding you into a series of poses that will dee...