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09/04/2026

🌿 Ayurvedic Oral Care Ritual: Why It Matters

• Rooted in the ancient system of Ayurveda, daily oral care is about more than just clean teeth—it’s about whole-body wellness

• The mouth is considered the gateway to the body, and removing toxins (ama) supports digestion, immunity, and overall balance

👅 Tongue Scraping: A Daily Detox Essential

• Helps remove bacteria, toxins, and debris that build up overnight

• Supports fresher breath and enhances your sense of taste

• Stimulates internal organs through reflex points on the tongue

• Can improve digestion by activating saliva and digestive enzymes

• Best done first thing in the morning before eating or drinking

🛢️ Oil Pulling: Nourish + Protect

• An ancient practice of swishing oil in the mouth to draw out toxins

• Traditionally uses sesame oil for its warming, antibacterial properties

• Supports healthy gums, teeth, throat, and even vocal clarity

• Helps reduce plaque and promote a naturally brighter smile

• Leaves your mouth feeling clean, hydrated, and balanced

✨ How to Practice the Ritual

1. Start with tongue scraping (5–10 gentle strokes)
2. Follow with oil pulling (swish for 5–10 minutes)
3. Spit out the oil (never swallow) and rinse well
4. Brush your teeth as usual

🌟 My Personal Favourite

• I use Dr. Tung’s Oil Pulling Concentrate because of its potent blend of sesame oil and 24 synergistic botanicals

• It tastes amazing (which is rare for oil pulling!) and leaves my mouth feeling incredibly fresh

• I often recommend diluting it 2:1 due to its strength

• Now available at Body and Beyond 🙌

💫 Make It a Ritual

Pair oil pulling with tongue scraping daily and feel the difference—not just in your mouth, but in your overall wellbeing 😜😉🌟

ENJOY 😉

06/04/2026

At the beginning of every retreat, we come together in sacred ceremony, opening with a Havan—an ancient fire ritual that calls in purification, clarity, and renewal. 🔥

As the fire is lit, we are invited to soften… to arrive fully… and to witness what we’ve been carrying. Into the flames, we offer the weight of old stories, limiting beliefs, past hurts, expectations, self-doubt, and the patterns that have kept us feeling small or disconnected. We release the need to control, the pressure to be anything other than who we are, and the emotional residue we no longer need to hold.

With each offering, the fire becomes a portal—transmuting what we let go of into light. Creating space for clarity, expansion, and truth to rise.

This is a moment of surrender… a homecoming to yourself. A sacred reset where we set intentions not just for what we want to call in—but for who we are ready to become.

Together, we choose to let go, to elevate, to expand. ✨

March 11–25, 2027

You’re invited to join our next retreat.

DM me for more details 🧡🧡

01/04/2026

A divine sunrise on the eve of the Pink Full Moon 🌕✨

Tonight’s Pink Full Moon symbolises renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings—perfectly aligned with the season of change and the blossoming energy of autumn. Traditionally named after the blooming pink phlox flowers, this moon invites us to release what no longer serves us and step gently into a new chapter with clarity and intention.

As it rises on the eve of the Easter break, it carries a beautiful energy of reflection, hope, and rebirth 🌿

Wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Easter break, filled with love, rest, and renewal 💛💫

01/04/2026

✨ A Gentle Ayurvedic Morning Ritual: ✨

✨Fennel Water ✨

In the quiet stillness of the early morning, before the world begins to stir, Ayurveda invites us into simple, nourishing rituals that awaken the body with softness and intention. One of my favs is starting the day with warm fennel water.

Known as saunf in Ayurvedic tradition, fennel seeds have long been cherished for their ability to gently kindle the digestive fire — agni — without overwhelming it. Sipped slowly upon waking, fennel water becomes a soothing elixir that prepares the body for the day ahead.

This humble practice offers profound support:
🌿 It encourages healthy digestion and reduces bloating
🌿 Gently detoxifies and clears the digestive tract
🌿 Helps to balance excess heat in the body
🌿 Supports metabolism and assimilation of nutrients
🌿 Calms the mind and nurtures a sense of inner ease

Fennel carries a naturally sweet, cooling energy, making it especially supportive for those experiencing inflammation, acidity, or restlessness. It works quietly, yet deeply — harmonising the body’s internal rhythms and creating space for clarity and lightness.

To prepare, simply soak a teaspoon of fennel seeds overnight or lightly boil them in the morning. Sip the warm water slowly, allowing it to awaken your system with care and presence.

In a world that often rushes us forward, this small ritual is a gentle reminder: healing doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it begins with a warm cup, a mindful breath, and a moment of stillness.

With love and intention 🧡🧡

ENJOY 🧡

30/03/2026

✨ Autumn Mung Cleanse is almost here! ✨

As the seasons begin to shift, it’s the perfect time to reset and realign with an Autumn Mung Cleanse 🍂

If you’re curious and want to learn more, I’m hosting a live Q&A on April 2 at 7pm — send me a message and I’ll share the link with you.

The cleanse officially begins April 11, offering a beautiful way to transition into the cooler months feeling lighter, clearer, and more balanced.

In Ayurveda, Autumn is one of the key times for deeper cleansing. This process helps to release built-up toxins and excess heat, support the liver, and gently prepare the body for winter.

It’s not just physical — cleansing can also bring clarity to the mind and emotions, helping you feel more grounded and refreshed overall.

This is a guided group experience, so you’ll be supported every step of the way with:
• Daily group check-ins
• A pre-cleanse Zoom session to answer all your questions
• Recipes and step-by-step guidance
• A supportive community to keep you motivated

If this feels like something your body is calling for, I’d love to have you join us 💛

Send me a message for details or to book your spot.

With love,
Deb ✨

25/03/2026

Vedic Sound Bowl Healing now at Body and Beyond 🧡🧡

This is more than relaxation… this is deep energetic healing ✨

I’m now offering personalised sound healing sessions at the clinic.

Using ancient Vedic bowls, these sessions work on a deeper level to shift stagnant energy, release stored tension, and support the body’s natural ability to heal and rebalance. The vibrations move through the body, helping to regulate the nervous system, clear energetic blockages, and restore harmony within.

This 1.5-hour experience is tailored specifically to you. We begin with a consultation to explore where you may be feeling out of alignment—physically, emotionally, or energetically—so your session meets you exactly where you are.

Sound healing isn’t just something you listen to—it’s something your whole body responds to. It can create profound shifts, bringing clarity, grounding, and a deeper connection back to yourself.

You’ll also leave with supportive practices to continue your healing journey beyond the session, allowing the work to integrate and unfold over time.

If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level relaxation and into deeper healing, this space is here for you 🤍

With love and light

Deb 🧡🧡

21/03/2026

|| Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat in Rishikesh, India:

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Rishikesh, India’s spiritual haven, where ancient wisdom dances with modern comforts. Embark on a transformative retreat like no other, where you can rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul amidst the majestic Himalayas. Dive deep into daily yoga, yoga nidra and meditation sessions and settle into that place of inner peace and harmony. Experience the rejuvenating power of Ayurvedic cleanse and detoxification. Have fun at the Aarti Parties at night..these have to be one of my fav events in Rishikesh ❤️❤️

Explore sacred temples, meditate by the sacred Ganges River, and allow the mystical energy of Rishikesh to awaken your senses.

Dates:
February 21 - March 8, 2027
March 11 - March 26, 2027

Join us on this enchanting journey of self-discovery, holistic well-being, and create lifelong memories that will nourish your soul.

For more information:
DM me 🧡
📩 bodyandbeyond@bigpond.com,
📞 0417495693
📎 bodyandbeyondmerimbula.com.au

I look forward to having you join me on this transformative journey to India.

With love and light

Deb ❤️🧘🏼‍♀️🧡

09/03/2026

From Magical Retreat Moments to New India Journeys ✨

Today I’m sharing some beautiful photos of past retreaters that have joined our Rishikesh retreats over the past couple of years. These journeys are always so much more than a trip — they’re a deep reset for the body, mind, and spirit. The connections, healing, and transformations that unfold are so truly special!!

🪷 New India Retreat Dates Are Out!

2026 Retreat:
In 2026 we step into a new chapter, moving from our traditional Panchakarma retreat into a deeper Immersion experience. The journey includes the Sattva Summit and continues to the sacred mountains of McLeod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama.

✨ This retreat is currently fully booked, however you can join the waitlist in case a place becomes available.

2027 Panchakarma Retreats:
For those waiting for our Panchakarma journey to return, the dates are now confirmed:

📅 February 21 – March 8, 2027
📅 March 11 – March 26, 2027 (places currently available)

If you feel called to join the second retreat, please message me for more information.

India has a beautiful way of opening the heart and creating deep transformation. If this journey has been calling you, this may be your moment. ✨

With love and light
Deb xx

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04/03/2026

✨ Breath. Sound. Fire & Ice. ✨

Join me on Saturday, March 21 (8–11am) for a deeply nourishing morning at INU + Safir House.

We’ll journey through:

🌬 Guided breathwork to regulate & reset
🔔 Vedic sound bowl bath to ground & harmonise
🔥 Infrared sauna to soften & detox
🧊 Ice bath to awaken & build resilience

A powerful blend of release, renewal, and nervous system reset — all held in a safe, supportive space (even 10–20 seconds in the ice is enough ✨).

💌 Spaces are limited
💲 $95
📍 INU & Safir House
📅 Saturday, March 21 | 8–11am

DM or text to book — I’d love to share this with you 🤍

02/03/2026

Discover the Healing Power of Ayurveda at Body and Beyond 🧡✨

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, offers a deeply holistic approach to health. Rooted in thousands of years of tradition, it teaches us how to live in alignment with our unique constitution (dosha), the rhythms of nature, and the healing potential of daily rituals and conscious nourishment.

Now offering three beautiful Ayurvedic treatments to support your journey toward balance and vitality:

Treatment 1: 2-Hour Kizhi Bag + Abhyanga Massage
A deeply rejuvenating experience. Herbal poultices (kizhi) are warmed and gently applied to the body to detox the lymphatic system, relieve muscular tension and improve circulation, followed by a full-body abhyanga massage using warm medicated oils tailored to your needs.

Treatment 2: Ayurvedic Consult + Abhyanga Massage
Begin with a consult to discover your dosha and understand the daily rituals, foods, and lifestyle practices that will restore your natural balance. Followed by a grounding abhyanga massage to anchor your experience.

Treatment 3: Abhyanga Massage 1.5hr
A nourishing full-body massage using warm herbal oils to calm the nervous system, support detoxification, and bring the body back into harmony.

These treatments are more than massages—they are medicine for the mind, body, and spirit.

Bookings now open. If you’re curious about Ayurveda or need help choosing the right treatment, reach out—id love to chat to you.

Love and light
Deb ✨🌟

18/09/2025

INDIA!!!! it’s nearly time for our Panchakarma Retreat in Rishikesh to begin!!

My last day at will be Tuesday, September 30, I will be in India for 7 weeks. 2 retreats, learning lots of new things 😁 and visiting new places…. Beyond excited!!

If you are needing any product, to have a chat about programmes or anything else please message me on FB, IG or WhatsApp

Sandy Sandy's Skin Solutions will be available to help you with any product while I’m away.

I am taking bookings for when I get home, if you would like to make a appointment for November when I’m back in the clinic please DM or txt me.

With love and light

Deb 🧡🧡

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