new begininnings

 2016  has been a yell year, for us and for a lot of other people , I think that's what 2016 will be known as .
 I know I haven't written in a while, as  we have taken an emotional  beating  this year.
 being emotionally bullied has taken its toll  on both of us it has not been fun .
 so  I  put my foot  down.   no more emotional bullying  ever again we would have a good Christmas and that's what we did .
we both   spoilt  each  other rotten.  . James my lovely  wonderful hubby brought me a foot spa  how spoilt am I ! and I brought James the  Leonard Cohen album,  you want it darker . and binging on chocolate and favourite chips ! just glorious this time of year .
on boxing day  I watched a special called  Robbie  Williams at the Palladium.
 it was great , what a showman he is just  brilliant .
 now I  digress. yes I have  binged and why not .it is the festive season and all.
I just said to James, we haven't gone overboard with the food,we have had enough for Christmas and boxing day, I cooked a roast chicken, and James bought ham, and I made  a Greek salad and a potato salad  . yum!  I made just enough for two meals. so you see  you can have a lovely time without overdoing it, I'm proud of us this year.  actually I'm proud of my family every year.
and we still have some nibbles left over.  can you believe it ! we cant
so  think of this year as new beginnings we are .


NAMASTE.

 photos by james and chelle green

 

lovely lady rest in peace

 its a sad day for us today, last night , we lost a beautiful  lady.
, my husbands  mum, her names Mary.
she had such a wonderful  aura  about her , mum greens  smile was infectious .
 her warmth was felt by everyone who knew her.
I was one of the blessed  to have felt that warmth , earth has lost more of its light.
the sky has  a new star , and heaven  has  gained  an angel .
mum green as I call her  my  beautiful mother - in law  , mother, ouma, grandmother,
great grand mother and aunty .
you are not suffering anymore   lovely lady rest in peace
 

out through injury / back from injury

well  what a year
  I have had injury after injury.
I was walking home from the hospital, and when , I was about to cross the road when
 all of a sudden  I met  the tarmac  , I tried getting up, but as I  tried I let out a primal  scream .
in utter agony .
thank goodness I  didn't fall  on the highway !!!!!
three months  later  after seeing the Dr , and  being on crutches, my foot still is not right
and still is in agony . so I went back and found out,
not only are my tendons  buggered, but after having an X-ray,  I  was told that I   have a 7mm bone growing out of the bone of my right foot  .
I'm pulling  my hair out  , through not being able to do yoga , I'm surprised  I'm not  bald !!!!
I  miss my  me time ,
it  is now august and my tendons  have healed.

I went to the podiatrist yesterday , and  she said
I can do my Hatha yoga  !!! I'm so excited!!!
the podiatrist said I also have to concentrate  on the balancing  on  one foot asanas
  such as the tree
she said do this while even brushing my teeth ! as
this will strengthen my  foot and ankles .
I see her  again  in a months time
and  as for the 7 mm  bone growing out the side of my foot
the  podiatrist thinks I have had this all my life  and have only aggravated  it  by my fall

the one foot  balancing asanas are 

the  tree

the eagle

the standing bow .

so back to having me time !!!
and enjoying  my hatha  yoga .
I cant wait .










Namaste.

body beautiful its you

 hi all ,
I saw something  on the telly, that really  disturbed me.
the world is still harping on about  body image ..... why?

you are who you are.

we are not born with  an hour glass  figure , a  six pack  or a long willowy  body.
 we are  all unique  in our own way .
 you cant  change your genes, everyone's body is beautiful !!!!.
stop thinking that celebrities    look like pictures in a  magazine  or a  music clip,
because they don't.
ever heard of  photo shop.
why cant you accept who you are ,
don't bow down to pressure .

I haven't, I  do hatha  yoga for my overall  health. it has so many  benefits.

stop looking for  body  beautiful.

because its already  there, its you .

Namaste. 

new comers to yoga

As I am writing  this  I have a visitor sitting on the top of my page .
 our budgie,  his name is faith.  we brought him in  at the tender age  of nine days old, because he had been rejected by his mum  , for one simple reason  he was the runt of the clutch and she simply couldn't  cope with one more. all these years later faith is still a delight and a real character .
anyhow  I have  digressed .
people who are new comers  to yoga  then this post  is for you .
When  you decide  to start yoga for the first time, either at home , or go to yoga classes,  this is what you should do .
Always  consult your  Dr  before  you start any form  of  exercise  once your Dr has agreed to you doing yoga  as your choice of exercise .
This is a must if you are going to a yoga class . you need  to tell your yoga instructor  of any health problems you  have, and they will help you accordingly .That's  what yoga instructors are  there for , yoga instructors  don't bite they are very approachable .
if you decide  to do  yoga at home this what you will need to do ,
choose a yoga DVD, that starts you off at the beginners level ,then intermediate  level .
this is what I have done . and I find it brilliant , there are  also  tons  of yoga books  that will teach you  from beginners to advanced , yoga is for all ages and there are yoga books to suit any age .

we now have this covered. this is what you will need , if you are going to a yoga class , or doing yoga at home  .
first and foremost a Yoga  mat .

loose fitting clothing,  this is for comfort and flexibility .

a towel  or blanket to keep you warm, when you are
in the meditation  stage of your yoga class.

a bottle of water  because in a yoga class  they take frequent breaks
you will  need  your water  , trust me because you do get thirsty.

I recommend you have a hot shower  or bath after  your yoga   workout
and use Radox  shower/ bath gel and a bath sponge, to soothe  those  muscles you have not worked before .
I  can guarantee you will feel great  afterwards and wont be as sore the next day .
I also recommend  you do this  for  at least the first week , when you start yoga for the first time .
Always take yoga at your own pace ,yoga is not a race .
 stop when you need to stop .
try yoga twice a week at first  , then try yoga three times a week and so on .
Its  best you  get yourself into a routine with yoga, wether at a  yoga class or at home .
once you start yoga  you will never look back  .
yoga is the greatest gift you can ever give yourself .

{NOTE}  you must never go below your waistline  if you have  blood pressure }





Namaste