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Everything is energy. More energy is all we need to achieve all we want. Decades ago, as a flight attendant, I struggled with unstable energy. As I grew progressively weaker, I knew there was more to life than just scraping through each shift. I was determined to find a way to feel consistently clear and robust. Fortunately, I found natural methods, such as Universal Healing Tao techniques, to pilot my personal plane to a steady state of elevated energy. If I hadn’t embraced strengthening strategies such as revealed in these pages, I would have undoubtedly crashed and burned out. Instead, I’m cruising at an energised altitude, living a vibrantly healthy life and helping others to intentionally raise their energy internationally. In today’s changing, chaotic world, people need energy-enhancing practices more…

“Our energy current is the currency we use to engage in an enjoyable and ultimately enlightening existence.” Think of some successful people. What quality do they have in common? Take Richard Branson and Michelle Obama, for example. They have that appealing X factor. It gives them charisma, confidence and the capacity to make an impression. Wouldn’t you love to access your inexhaustible energy well within? To channel chi into amazing achievements and experiences? Wouldn’t it be fantastic to tap into your unlimited power, to make a positive impact with your life while enjoying the journey? Sadly, our wellbeing suffers too often when our well runs dry. Low energy affects everything — health, relationships, work, leisure and sleep. We can’t give to ourselves or others if we have nothing to give.…

“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you aren’t saying ‘no’ to yourself.”Paulo Coelho Your energy equation LESS 30 low-energy signs and symptoms ❑ Aches and pains ❑ Being uncoordinated ❑ Brain fog ❑ Craving sweets and stimulants ❑ Delayed reflexes and responses ❑ Difficulty adapting to change such as seasons ❑ Difficulty keeping eyes open ❑ Difficulty making decisions ❑ Disturbed sleep ❑ Dizziness ❑ Headache ❑ Impaired vision ❑ Inability to exercise like the average person ❑ Loss of enthusiasm ❑ Memory loss ❑ Moodiness such as impatience ❑ Need to eat frequently for energy ❑ Poor appetite ❑ Poor concentration ❑ Poor digestion ❑ Regular urge to nap ❑ Regularly zoning out ❑ Reluctance to do things or have company ❑ Ringing in the ears ❑…

“Introversion and extroversion are at the heart of human nature, and when you make life choices that are congruent with your temperament, you unleash a vast store of energy.”Susan Cain We’re all wired differently. Because we don’t fit into the same mould, we need to mould our life in a way that fits us. Each energy type has challenges and strengths in various life aspects. Establishing a tailored routine, relationships, exercise and career style to suit you brings out your best energetic state. We flourish physically, psychologically and spiritually when we embrace our true nature unconditionally and give ourselves what we need. Introvert “People empty me. I have to get away to refill.”C. Bukowski Do you feel bad declining invitations, preferring quiet nights in and needing “me time?” Don’t. You…

“Fatigue has many faces and many causes. Fatigue and tiredness mean different things to different people.”Michael A. Schmidt We all get a bit world-weary and tired at times. The cause may be obvious such as sleep debt or overactivity. A few adjustments often resolve this momentary malaise. However, when we’re constantly exhausted and unable to perform mental or physical everyday tasks, it’s important to investigate. A clear diagnosis often paves the way for effective treatment. Integrative GPs and naturopaths can organise a wider scope of tests if your GP is unable to uncover the cause through standard tests. Though a diagnosis is useful, holistic healers may be able to improve your condition by balancing the body’s energy, organs, systems and psychological state. Never let a diagnosis define you or believe…

“Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds.”JoJo Jensen Are you sleepwalking through your days? Sleep deprivation is one of the top causes of tiredness with 45 per cent of Australian adults not getting enough according to a 2016 Sleep Health Study. How many hours sleep do you need? We pay a high price for sleep debt with short-term symptoms including being accident-prone, confusion, depression, dizziness, hallucinations, headaches, irritability, low libido, memory loss, moodiness, poor coordination, sensitive eyes, shakiness and tension. In the long term, lack of rest is linked to cancer, diabetes, heart attack, hypertension, obesity, reflux, respiratory diseases and stroke. During sleep, the glymphatic system cleanses the brain, which is essential for healthy cognition. Insufficient sleep could increase the deposition of amyloid beta plaque connected with cognitive conditions…

“Place your hands into soil to feel grounded. Wade in water to feel emotionally healed. Fill your lungs with fresh air to feel mentally clear. Raise your face to the heat of the sun and connect with that fire to feel your own immense power”Victoria Erickson Earth “And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”- Khalil Gibran, The Prophet Dr Joseph Mercola advocates earthing, “This simple process of grounding is one of the most potent antioxidants we know of. Grounding has been shown to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve sleep, enhance wellbeing and much, much more.” Walking barefoot may ruin your pedicure but the health rewards are worth it. Studies show that at least 30 minutes of…

To increase energy from each element, ensure you incorporate the following foods and tastes in your diet. Vatas can have more earth, water and fire, Pitta types more earth, air and ether and Kapha more fire, earth and ether. ✱ Earth — Savour sweet, heavy foods such as sweet potato, rice, dairy and nuts. A protein-rich diet with saturated fats, baking, grilling, roasting and frying. ✱ Water — Increase unctuous, juicy foods such as lychees, lettuce, cucumber and watermelon. Eat oils, sugars, carbohydrates and food that’s boiled and steamed. ✱ Fire — Stoke up on warming foods such as spices, tomatoes, vinegar and citrus fruits. Chewing well, spices, herbs, vitamins, enzymes, pickling and fermenting. ✱ Air — Try slightly bitter, astringent foods such as legumes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and carraway…

“To eat is human. To digest is divine.”Mark Twain Do you gobble down food on the run and then wonder why you have a grumbly tummy? How we eat is as important as what we eat for optimal assimilation and energy. Here are some dining dos and don’ts for cellular satisfaction. ✱ Aim not to eat during emotional extremes (including sadness, anger and ecstasy). ✱ Eat in a relaxed and aware state of mind. ✱ Place your hands over food before eating to intentionally increase its vitality. ✱ Focus on eating rather than on distractions such as screens, reading or talking. ✱ Eat a regular quantity at regular times. ✱ Chew each mouthful well, at least 15 times. ✱ Have the biggest meal at lunch, medium meal at breakfast and…

“A detox is your opportunity to give your body a break and allow your own self-cleansing and self-healing processes to kick into gear.”Food Matters Reset and refuel over a few restful days for greater energy and absorption. Aim to fast from exercise, work and stress during this time to support your purification and regeneration. Some people choose to have a light laxative such as heavy magnesium oxide on the evening of day one to enhance toxin elimination. Please adjust the following options to your dietary requirements. Day one Breakfast Smoothie Ingredients: 1 cup coconut water,½ cup warm water1 cup red papaya½ banana½ tsp chlorella powder2 dessert spoons natural-flavour bio-fermented pea and rice protein powder with digestive enzymes1 dessert spoon hemp seeds Blend well and drink. Lunch Salad Ingredients: May include…

As with all therapeutics, it is best to seek tailored advice from your healthcare professional. 01 Ashwagandha — Withania somnifera If you’re feeling frazzled, Ayurvedic adaptogen ashwagandha is amazing to calm flight, fright or fight stress. Calm clarity comes from regular use. Studies have suggested Withania can assist athletic performance, memory, sleep and stamina. Research in Nutrients 2020 concluded that it enhanced “energy expenditure via promoting mitochondrial function”. 02 Astragalus — Astragalus membranaceus If allergies, inflammation or infections are running you down, astragalus may be your healing angel. This versatile Chinese herb has anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, energising and immune stimulating effects. A 2014 study in Molecules concluded, “A. membranaceus (AM) has anti-fatigue activity by decreasing serum lactate and ammonia levels and increasing liver and muscle glycogen deposition, thereby promoting exercise performance.”…

“The chakras are very intelligent — they are like the software of the whole computer body.”Dharma Mittra Energy centres have specific frequencies according to Vedic science. We can harmonise to a healthy vibration by using voice and visualisation. When chanting the following seed sounds, they should flow as one continuously, rather than separate letters. Inhale deeply then exhale the first letter rising from the naval becoming “a” as it enters the throat and concluding in an effortless “mmmm”. All three phases should be roughly equal in duration. If possible, start at a low note at the base and raise it at each area. This uncoils the kundalini energy at the base of the spine to flow freely to your crown. The medical caduceus symbol of staff and ascending snakes depicts…

“It gives you a life force, a libido, a sense of power, possibility, hope, optimism.”Russell Brand How would you summon the stamina to set 26 gruelling world records such as climbing icy Mount Everest in only shorts and shoes? Dutch “Iceman” Wim Hoff summoned the ability and energy to achieve this through a mix of meditation, breathing based on Tibetan Tummo, plus pranayama and exposure to cold. Hoff also emphasises the importance of sufficient hydration, healthy eating, stress management, quality sleep and moderate exercise. Hoff says he had to find a way to cope and carry on for his four kids after his wife ended her life. “Power is within us all. Anything can be overcome by going within,” encourages the enigmatic Hoff. Advocates for the Wim Hoff method include…

“The energy of the mind is the essence of life.”Aristotle Our brains burn 20 per cent of our energy, though they only account for around 2 per cent of our body weight. If you’ve been straining your brain, bring nourishment to it with this quick scalp service. ✱ Mix five drops pure rosemary essential oil with a tsp of argan or coconut oil. ✱ Keep your mouth open during the entire practice to relax the jaw. ✱ Relax the back, neck and shoulders. ✱ Close your eyes. ✱ Pretend to flick the switch off in your brain with your index finger stroking down on your crown. ✱ See your inner head space as black and blank — like a dark night sky. ✱ Massage the oil into the scalp with…

“We perceive ourselves as physical structures but according to quantum physics we’re energy vortices.”Bruce Lipton Do you know you’re a space case? Don’t take that as an insult but a scientific fact. Quantum physics have proven that everything is composed primarily of nothing. Your body is factually 99.9999999 per cent ether or emptiness. We seem solid but we’re actually an oscillating mass of microscopic matter including electrons, neutrons and protons. If we compounded all our atoms, we would be as tiny as a dust particle. So, we would essentially have no substance, existing in a void if it weren’t for vibrating energy. Our particles are constantly dancing in a world of waves and quantum fields. As they zip around like a kid on cordial, the illusion of density is created.…

20 Energy-type traits To explore your energy type, tick which quality describes you best when you’re being yourself with close loved ones. Add up the ticks at the bottom to see which type is your tendency. Introvert 01 Able to listen02 Avoid conflict03 Considered04 Crave solitude05 Deliberate06 Good at visualising and creating07 Less social08 Like to work solo09 Lose energy from excessive external contact and activity10 May be judged as aloof, antisocial or standoffish11 Observant12 Prefer a few deep connections13 Prefer not to be the centre of attention14 Private15 Quiet16 Reflective17 Sensitive to sensual stimuli such as noise, light, touch18 Shy19 Slow to express true feelings or ideas20 Thinkers Extrovert 01 Adaptive02 Assertive03 Courageous04 Crave company05 Don’t need much time alone06 Enjoy being centre of attention07 Express themselves easily08 Gain…

“Naps are nature’s hugs!”Ciro Nieli There’s nothing like a nanna nap. Switching off the senses helps us to face the afternoon hump and emerge reborn. In kindergarten, we were forced to take a rest to reset. Sleeps were applauded as an achievement. As adults, we’re hard-pressed to find the time and facility to take a must-needed afternoon reboot. Guilt about being lazy is another common deterrent. However, sleep beliefs are turning. Many corporate companies such as Google, Facebook and Uber are supporting their employees to catch a catnap by incorporating nap rooms and sleep pods into their offices. A National Sleep Foundation survey revealed that out of 600 employees, 34 per cent were allowed the occasional nap. For even sweeter siestas, The Dreamery in New York and Nap Bar in…

Water “Water is life’s matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.”—Albert Szent-Gyorgyi The message outside the seaside cafe made me smile: BEACH, Best Escape Anyone Can Have! Water works magic on our minds and bodies. Being around 60 per cent water, it’s no surprise we’re drawn to the watery depths. Water has a memory and minerals that can refresh our energy and wash away fatigue. Hydrotherapy has been around since Hippocrates coined the term thalassotherapy or sea therapy. Whether you’re in your Epsom salts bath, the shower, sea, river or pool, water is wonderfully healing. Swimming in the sea has the added benefit of trace minerals of magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium and iodide. These absorb through the skin, easing inflammation, boosting immunity, cleansing the respiratory…

Acai — This Amazonian energiser is a great smoothie supplement to kick-start your day. Acai has 3.5 times the antioxidants of blueberries, amino acids, omega fatty acids, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Avocado — A green dream with healthy fats, fibre and protein for extra endurance, avos are the only fruit other than olives that have monounsaturated fats. They’re a rich source of folate, niacin, potassium and vitamin B5 also. Banana — If you want to have monkey-like energy, grab a banana. A study showed that during a 75km cycle, bananas provided the same energy boost as sweet drinks and reduced post-workout inflammation (PLOS One, March, 2018.) Boost your B6, blood sugar, potassium and prebiotic fibre with nature’s perfect package. Beetroots — A 2021 study in Food Science and Nutrition concluded…

“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven’t.”Thomas Edison Acupuncture — This traditional Chinese medicine practice re-establishes energy flow by inserting ultra-fine needles into vital power points, clearing stagnant chi. “Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic pain,” according to a meta-analysis published in JAMA, October 2012. Craniosacral therapy — The tide of craniosacral fluid from our skull to our sacrum is vital to ensure a healthy central nervous system and spine. The inner river brings nutrients to the nerves, removes wastes and cushions joints. Craniosacral therapy services this vital pump and has been shown to ease neck stiffness and migraines. Cryotherapy — Chilling out in an icy chamber for a few minutes is a therapy some athletes use to lower inflammation. It has been shown to…

Kinesiology is a holistic approach to balancing the movement and interaction of a person’s energy systems. Through the gentle assessment of muscle responses, a person’s blocks and imbalances affecting their physical, emotional or energetic wellbeing are identified, and the body’s natural healing is stimulated through various methods including acupressure points, sound, nutrition and supplementation. DIY de-stress with kinesiology Have you ever thought yourself into exhaustion? Mental stress drains energy and hampers health. When we perceive threats, we switch to the management modes of fright, flight or fight, triggering the chemical cascade of adrenalin, cortisol and more. The resulting hypervigilant tension can increase the incidence of headaches, teeth grinding, general discomfort, pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression and more. Chronic health conditions can develop if this stress response continues unchecked. Kinesiologist, Michael Trifunovic,…

“When people do Eurythmy, they are linked directly with the super-sensible world.”Rudolf Steiner Eurythmy is an expressive form of movement developed by Rudolf Steiner, who described it as “art of the soul”. The choreography incorporates elements of emotion, music, speech and nature. The aim of Eurythmy is to transform the human body, soul and spirit into a state of greater connection with the world, including its soul-spiritual dimensions. Eurythmy has been an integral part of the Waldorf/Steiner School curriculum for more than 100 years. Here are three powerful exercises to shift your state of being: Exercise 1 Eurythmical coffee 01 Start with your feet firmly planted on the ground and your arms parallel above your head. You may find that you’re most comfortable with one foot placed ahead of the…

“The ‘art of tea’ is a spiritual force for us to share.”Alexandra Stoddard Is coffee your wake-up call? Some find it hard to get through the day without a caffeine kick. However, if you’re on an energy rollercoaster of highs and lows, coffee may be contributing. It’s time to consider a lower-caffeine option when headaches, heart palpitations, anxiety, moodiness and sleep become problematic. Converting from caffeine can be easier when you transition with a low-caffeine tea, which has around half the caffeine of coffee and is released more slowly. Tea also contains less acidity than coffee, anti-inflammatories, antioxidants, calming l-theanine and cognition-improving ingredients, according to recent research by the National University of Singapore. Herbal tea breaks give us a breakfast boost, move us mid-morning, activate our afternoon and settle us…

True confession: when I started writing The secrets to Endless Energy, I had zero energy. Recovering from the flu, I was flat as a tack. Richard Bach’s voice reminded me, “We teach best what we most need to learn.” I needed to walk what I was writing, to embody what I was imparting. I’d struggled in the past with energy fluctuations like a fountain trickling then flooding. Many days were spent daydreaming about bedtime, then after a pit stop I’d go full speed again. Everything compounded over time — dodgy digestion, mothering, sleep deprivation and overworking. Mental fog prevented me from finding my way back to wellbeing rapidly. However, as I felt the life drain out of me, I knew I had to save myself. After applying key measures to…

“Ultimately it’s the quantity and quality of energy that we have in our life that will determine our success.”Energx founder Sean Hall Our bodies don’t have batteries, but if they did it would be the mitochondria present in our trillions of cells. Mitochondria metabolise glucose and fatty acids as fuel, with oxygen, to produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). This fuels a trio of energies — chemical, kinetic and potential. Chemical energy is released from food when atomic bonds are broken. This keeps us warm, moving and growing. Kinetic energy is generated by motion such as a charged particle in an electric field or a person running in a field. Potential energy is resting energy in storage until needed. Creatine phosphate (CP), like ATP, is also stored in small amounts within cells…

“Isha means that which is the source of creation. Kriya means an inward action towards that. Isha Kriya is a simple yet powerful tool to move from untruth to truth.”Sadhguru According to Isha yoga (ishayoga.org.au), “Daily practice of Isha Kriya brings health, dynamism, peace and wellbeing.” This nonsectarian meditation helps one to sense the life source sustaining all existence. To reap optimal rewards, it is recommended to practise Isha Kriya consistently for 12 minutes twice daily for 48 days, or 12 minutes once daily for 90 days. Sales and marketing representative Vatsala Chillalshetti shares on Quora that after practising Isha yoga, she experienced, “Great energy levels right from the time I get up until I sleep. The whole day just flows down so easily for me now.” Try this practice…

Cher The iconic singer was struck down with Epstein-Barr virus, which progressed to ME. She paused performing for three years to recover. “When I was first diagnosed in the late ‘80s, I had doctors telling me I was crazy. I was sick constantly,” Cher told USA Today. Peter Marshall Marshall suffered with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) at the summit of his squash career. Laura Dundovic The former Miss Universe says she was sleeping up to 10 hours a day after a bout of glandular fever, followed by CFS. Stevie Nicks Nicks suffered with symptoms for years before she was finally diagnosed with CFS in 1987. Blake Edwards The accomplished film director of classics including Breakfast at Tiffany’s struggled with CFS for 15 years. Florence Nightingale Nightingale, the classic martyr, collapsed…

“I am tired of being tired and talking about how tired I am.”Amy Poehler Are you sleep starved? Shakespeare called sleep, “the chief nourisher in life’s feast”. Sleep deprivation can have dire consequences with 3,017 deaths in Australia from 2016-17 linked to sleeplessness according to the Sleep Health Foundation report. We need rest to recover, recharge and repair from daily wear and tear. Ensure you’re getting sufficient shut-eye by sidestepping these sleep issues. Once you’ve pinpointed the problem, see solutions in the next section, Energy hacks. Erratic sleep hours A regular routine aligned with our circadian cycles sets our body clock up for success. A study by Forza Supplements found that those with a regular bedtime have a healthier diet and exercise regime, hence finding it easier to maintain an…

“Nature itself is the best physician.”Hippocrates Have you ever felt more alive and revived after spending time in nature? Walking on the warm earth, swimming in the sea, soaking up the sun, enjoying a clifftop view and gazing skyward. These are all exhilarating experiences of what Henry David Thoreau termed, “The tonic of wildness.” We’re all born biophiliacs, or nature lovers, inextricably dependant on nature’s elements — earth, water, fire, air and ether. This affiliation may get tenuous as we spend extended time in artificial enclosures such as cars and buildings, but our biological bond with nature’s abundant energy is omnipresent. Nature constantly calls us to reconnect and recharge. When deprived of nature time, people tend to wilt away like dying flowers, hence why incorporating green space into design has…

“Dance is the movement of the universe concentrated in an individual.”—Isadora Duncan Do you tap your toes and nod your head whenever you hear a good tune? Dance may be your portal to increased power as it is for many. Have you ever noticed how vivacious dancers are? Movies such as Ballroom Dancing, Billy Elliot, Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, Footloose and Step Up demonstrate the transformative effect of dance. Jasmine Oh, 5 Elements Dance Facilitator (facebook.com/Earthembodimentdance/), found magic in moving, “When I dance, I feel incredibly invigorated and thoroughly energised. What initially attracted me to dance as a child was the freedom to move in a meditative flow state, and what held me captive to it is the incredible healing and recharging results. I transform stagnant energy into activated expression.” Dance…

“With colour, one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.”Henri Matisse Do you remember when Dorothy’s dull life turned to colour on entering the land of Oz? Have you ever noticed how kids respond strongly to colour? No wonder John Ruskin wrote, “The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most.” Colour has an enlivening energy that we can enlist in our everyday life. After living in technicolour India for a decade, I returned to a Western winter and fell into a depression. Intentionally incorporating healing hues into my life was a pivotal part of my recovery. Colour is deeper than many realise. It consists of a varying frequency of light waves vibrating at specific speeds to result in a spectacular spectrum. Sir Isaac…

“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.”Herman Hesse Trees can connect us with the earth and cosmic energies. Benevolent plants purify the environment while providing us with nourishment and oxygen for life in exchange for our carbon dioxide. There are many methods to exchange energy with a tree, according to Taoist Master Mantak Chia. For the following healing tree meditation, select a medium-sized tree that is free from chemicals and trauma. You can use any tree except for cactus or spiky trees. Eucalyptus or pine trees are considered particularly purifying. A sacred tree such as banyan, tulasi or neem is also excellent. Meditation practice: ✱ Stand in a relaxed pose a few feet from the tree.…