Karen Laryea's Blog

Part 2 of dating tips for men with Dating Expert Matthew Hussey!!

2009-09-04T10:57:00.002+01:00

Any men out there looking for the perfect lady? Watch this wonderful interview with Top Dating Expert, Matthew Hussey!!

Top dating tips for ladies from Dating expert Matthew Hussey

2009-08-24T10:23:00.006+01:00

I had the great pleasure of catching up with Top dating expert Matthew Hussey.

He gives great insight into what it really takes to dat your ideal man. Watch the video below.

Stay tuned, next week, I'll deliver part 2 of this series where the men get to find out how to find their ideal lady.

Check out his website for ladies: www.gettheguy.co.uk

Have a great week!

Karen

How to massively boost sluggish digestion and feel energised!!

2009-08-02T19:07:00.002+01:00

Feeling sluggish and bloated after a meal is a common problem that zaps you of energy.

There is one simple food that you can add to your diet to overcome this problem.

Enjoy this short video on these tiny powerhouses that are packed full of goodness!!!

Have a great day!

The benefits of Holistic Dentistry

2009-07-27T08:28:00.002+01:00

As you know the benefits of looking after yourself are priceless. This week I am offering up an interview of a different nature. Dentistry!!

I can sometimes be quite a nervous patient when it comes to being at the dentist, but having searched high and low, I have managed to find the ideal holistic dentist who for me, has been a cut above the rest.

Enjoy the interview and have a great week!

Its the little things we do today that create massive changes tomorrow!

2009-07-20T09:51:00.004+01:00

Did you know that if you did just one thing each day that was of benefit to your health, you could save yourself several thousands of pounds in the future?

Don't believe me? listen to what Peter Pure, longevity expert has to say on the benefits of increasing the healthier foods to our diet.

Have a great day!!

What are you doing for YOURSELF to create a better life?

2009-07-13T08:47:00.004+01:00

Here is a short video on a technique that shows you how to GET CLEAR ABOUT YOUR GOALS.

First of all, get a piece of paper and write down exactly what it is that you want. This is the first step to achieving anything and it's where most people fall short.

What are your dreams and are you ready to make them come true?

If so, then watch this video to give you an idea of what you'll experience when you've got your dreams. This will help you to feel more motivated and energised in moving forward.

If you don't have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?' Film, South Pacific

Have a great week!

If you would like clarification with your dreams, then please do contact me at karen@korkoi.com

Raw foodie Charlie Lagoa reveals top 3 health foods

2009-07-06T08:25:00.004+01:00

One of the quickest ways to optimal health is to choose foods that are highly nutritious and eat them on a regular basis.

I had the great pleasure of interviewing Raw food babe Charlie Lagoa who sells raw snack treats.

Check out her site and see what delights she might have in store for you!!! Click here

Here is her interview:

Have a wonderful day!

How to boost energy, increase calcium in your diet and get rid of spots!

2009-06-28T22:39:00.005+01:00

Staying full of the joys of spring on a regular basis doesn't need to be difficult, when you know how.

Enjoy this very short video about one very special nut and have a great day!
Karen
http://www.korkoi.com

How to get the perfect backside and get a great working body in the process!

2009-06-21T22:28:00.002+01:00

A great quote from Einstein - 'Make everything as simple as possible, but no simpler'

This sums up how My friend Doug works with his clients. He has a great website

Whilst helping clients to develop a body that is strong to the core, the bi products are that they get to be in great shape in the process. This guy is the real mckoy. No mucking around!

In these 2 videos he explains how simple it is to look and feel fantastic and you get to have a great backside and strong core in the process. And - It's so simple!! Genius!

Have a great day and enjoy the videos!

Secret weight loss ingredient!

2009-06-14T22:21:00.004+01:00

Hello to you all!

A very short piece today.

I just want to share this short video on Agave nectar - THE ONLY NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO SUGAR THAT I WOULD EVER RECOMMEND!

Enjoy!

Have a great day!

Karen Laryea
http://www.korkoi.com/

How to eliminate muscle tension immediately!!

2009-06-07T22:29:00.002+01:00

Muscle tension is so common and inevitable for many of us. Easing that tension is so important in order to reduce the chances of chronic pain.

Nowhere is this more important than when we tend to sit in one place for long periods of time. Whether you sit in an office all day or whether you exercise regularly, it's really important to ease out any muscle tension that you may develop.

In my days as a personal trainer, I would often have to stretch out clients at the end of a session. One thing many clients would complain about is the tension they would develop due to sitting at a desk all day, especially in the neck and shoulders.

I went to visit a friend and massage therapist Pam bennett this weekend and we decided we would make a video to show how easy it can be to release tension. This short video shows you a fabulous self massage trick.

Click here to find out how simple this can be.

Enjoy the video and have a great day!

Karen Laryea
http://www.korkoi.com/

Take this luck and pass it on...

2009-06-02T16:37:00.002+01:00

Today I was reminded of how important it is to roam this earth with awareness.

A minute ago, I was walking along my local street, having just shopped for my veggies on the portobello road. All of a sudden an old man said 'hello'. I stopped, smiled and said hello back. He was a very frail old man and he had a walking stick. As we exchanged glances, he said 'I don't like to be alone'.

This one sentence went straight to the core of my very being. I was absolutely desperate for the ladies, but I felt inclined to walk with this man who was so honest. I didn't get to find out too much about him, he seemed only to want to walk with me briefly. The conversation was engaging and full of laughter and at the end of our walk he told me how lucky I was for no particular reason!!!

He is a local man and his name is Joseph, if I see him again I shall gladly share time with such a pleasant character.

Very often, I find myself rushing from one place to the other and it's the brief exchanges such as this one that reminds me of how important it is to stop often and appreciate the wonderful people around us.

Remember to apprciate who you are every single day - even if it means saying it to your reflection in the mirror.

From one lucky person to another lucky person - Tag! Take this luck and pass it on, it's infinite and limitless - have fun with it and remember to be grateful for who you are and the gifts that dwell inside of you (even if you feel you haven't found them yet)
Bye for now

Shh...A top secret weight loss ingredient...

2009-06-01T11:10:00.006+01:00

Coconut oil is an amazing fat that breaks all the rules!!

- Whilst it is a saturated fat, it contains what are called medium chain triglycerides which speed up weight loss by increasing your metabolism.

- Coconut oil is the main source of dietary fat in Sri Lanka which has the lowest death rate from heart disease.

- Studies have also shown that people in tropical countries who consume coconut oil have a mild form of hyperthyroidism. Their metabolism is increased and they enjoy leaner bodies and higher energy levels.

- Coconut oil contains lauric acid which has an adverse on a variety of microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, fungi, and some viruses

Coconut oil has also been reported to be great for:

• Digestive problems
• Increasing your energy levels
• Reducing the furring of the arteries
• Constipation

Coconut oil is also the only oil worth cooking with. As a saturated fat, its structure won’t change when you cook with it, so all the above qualities remain unlike other oils such as olive oil. Great stuff!!

I'll usually have a couple of teaspoons every single day, usually in my chocolate sauce.

For more information on coconut oil click here

Have a great day!

Metablolism boosting weight loss, appetite suppressing chocolate!

2009-05-25T21:14:00.003+01:00

This 'Karen and Katrina in the Kitchen' video shows you how you can make this mouth watering chocolate.

Either use it as a dipping sauce with strawberries or other great fruits, or put it in the fridge to solidify then take out and roll into small balls and cover with cacao powder to make beautiful chocolate truffles. This amazing stuff is made up of only 3 ingredients!!

1 cup of cacao powder
1/2 cup of agave nectar or maple syrup
1/2 cup of coconut oil

Add whatever you'd like when making the sauce, we used chilli as well as ground hazlenuts. Delightful!!

Enjoy!!

Get trimmer in Less time!!

2009-05-17T19:39:00.012+01:00

I’m one of those people that are always trying to save time. When my good friend and personal trainer Rob told me of a great way to get my workout done in less time than it takes to make an apple, carrot and ginger juice, I was sold!

I first met Rob at a raw food workshop a couple of years ago. What I really loved about Rob was his passion for kettle bells. Whilst I spent this Sunday afternoon being trained by Rob, he explained a little more about the Kettle bells:

“They look like old fashioned cannon balls with handles. They are usually made of cast iron but can be made of rubber. The sizes range from 4 through to 12KG for women to 16, through to 32KG for men. These fabulous things can be used by everyone from complete beginners to people in the gym industry and elite athletes. In comparison to other gym equipment, you’ll pay a fraction of the price for these pieces of magic and they are far more effective”

Rob was trained and continues to see kettle bell specialist and instructor Steve Cotter from America (for more info click here )

After just 15 minutes with Rob, I was absolutely done in. The whole of my body ached from an intensive and effective workout. I was also really out of breath, so it meant I had also had a great cardio workout as well. See below for a very short video demonstration.

Imagine spending just 15 to 30 minutes on a really effective workout routine which, when you know how, you can do at home. No more expensive gym memberships or expensive gimmicks. Genius!!!

If you would like to find out more, or if you just fancy getting a really effective workout, why not give Rob a call on 07960 587 026 at the health and fitness partnerships in St Johns Wood. Tell him I gave you his details and let him know I said ‘hi’.

Have a great week!

Karen Laryea

www.korkoi.com/

You can control your own luck!

2009-05-11T15:36:00.000+01:00

Whilst arriving in Istanbul a couple of weeks ago for a brief holiday, I was forced into creating some mind magic. My friend Demet who lives in Istanbul had promised to text me her address so that I could get in a cab and go straight to her from the airport. But imagine my dismay when I arrived to find that I had no signal on my phone so I couldn’t make any calls! Demets’ text message hadn’t come, so I was officially lost in Istanbul!! I turned to mention my situation to the British couple behind me, they just sniggered and said ‘Oh well, you should have gone with another provider – tough luck!!!

Tough luck? I thought, not in my life there’s not!! In my opinion luck is something you create and I was going to have to create some fast.

After becoming aware of the anxious feeling in my stomach, I asked myself what I wanted. In my mind I saw myself in a car, travelling easily and effortlessly on a pleasant journey. Just taking those minutes to think about what I wanted helped me to feel instantly better.

I took a deep breath and looked around me. There, just to my right, stood a kind and pleasant looking Turkish couple. I smiled and asked if they spoke English. 'Yes' came the reply. After telling them what happened, they asked me for Demets’ number and called her up. They asked where she lived. It turned out that they lived just around the corner!!! Result. They offered to drive me all the way there!! Can’t believe it!!!

The journey was a pleasant one. Yeshim and Ali were business partners and as they drove me to my destination, conversation flowed. The journey was easy, effortless, enjoyable and free!!!

I have to say, this has become a regular thing for me as I have learnt to trust my feelings more and more, I have always been safe and lucky which gets better with practice.

Did you know you have complete control over your emotions? You can choose how to feel at any given time. In my experience the better you feel in any situation, the more likely you will be able to create the best possible solution.

One way of feeling good instantly is to listen to some guided meditation. Click here for a 5 minute stress busting power nap.

Creating your own luck is about taking responsibility for for how you feel.

Happy creating!!

Karen Laryea
http://www.korkoi.com/

An interesting paradox...

2008-10-04T15:19:00.000+01:00

Karen here, I'd just like to share with you the paradox of the things you enjoy but wish you didn't.

Sometimes feeling bad is a good place to be in. Having a problem with a particular issue, will often force you into finding a solution. When I began to learn to meditate over 10 years ago, I found I had a lot of resistance to making changes to circumstances in my life that made me unhappy. The pain that came with this realisation forced me to begin to look at who I really was and what I needed to do in order to live a more authentic life with fun, adventure and energy. I had to begin to eliminate those things that didn't work for me anymore, such as bad habits.
Activities such as dieting, eating too much, eating too little, smoking, drinking too much alcohol can border on obsessive for some of us.

Any time we compulsively indulge in any of these behaviours we often feel bad. Whether it is guilt and shame, an inability to gain control of the habit or even feeling physical pain. Yet why is it that when all we want to do is feel good we continue to indulge in these habits that actually make us feel bad? Strange paradox! There are so many other options and yet some people choose to bang their heads against a brick wall over and over again by doing the same old thing. If you are reading this I guess you understand that the power to change lies in you and nothing or no one else.

One way to begin to initiate change is to draw up a table. Write a list of all the things in your life you don't want. Not just habits, but also situations such as being in the wrong job, wrong relationship or simply being out of touch with who you really are. Then in the next column, begin to think about what you would really like instead. Make it the ultimate opposite of what you wrote in column 1.

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Knowing what you want may not come instantly as you may not really have considered what it is you really do want. You may find yourself re-writing this part. Be as clear and specific as possible. Re-write it as many times as you need. Many of us focus on the problem and give very little attention to a solution.

If you are not used to listening to your unconscious then you may need to put aside time to do this. Your unconscious mind is your best friend if you like. Very often it communicates with you via feelings. When you feel bad, it's telling you that you are engaging with someone or something that is not right for the real you. And the opposite is true when you feel good. This part of you holds many secrets that can be revealed to make you feel more yourself in every way. This part of you can also reveal to you the unique gifts that you have inside of you that you may not be making use of. Making friends with your subconscious is like making friends with any other person, sometimes it can take time to build the relationship.

If you would like to find out more about feeling more in control of your life, or if you would like to gain a better understanding of how you really can change your life by changing your mind then please feel free to email me with any questions at karen@korkoi.com. Or call +44 (0) 777 047 5794.

I am committed to helping you reveal your own greatness by helping you find the wisdom that is already inside of you. When you are living your life with such inspired energy, life is truly more fun and fulfilling.

Karen Laryea

PS. If you have a question about health, happiness or mindset changes. Feel free to ask and you might be the lucky one to be answered in the next newsletter.