Friday, 6 September 2013

yoga and oesteoprosis

yoga is good for so many illnesses it is incredible , yoga is a miracle .which cant be bottled.
and is now  finally being recognized  medically as a natural treatment, in other words
yoga is an all rounder. i have recently researched how osteoporosis is helped by doing  yoga
and have found some great results, but you must be careful of which yoga poses you  do or you can cause yourself  a dreadful injury. the main problem with osteoporosis is balance which in turn causes falls , thus more bone breakage and increased bone weakness.. yoga recognizes this  and works on helping prevent
further injury and improves your balance and bone strength .
 the vitamins that are good for osteoporosis are :-
vitamins D3, K2,  and vitamin D
also fish oil, krill oil, magnesium and caltrate with vitamin D. bear in mind to always ask your health care professional before starting any form of health supplements.
to increase  your vitamin D level the sun is the best source of vitamin D but must be used carefully
for example. for fair  skin in summer
expose arms and legs mid-morning - mid-afternoon    {5-10 mins}

in winter expose arms and legs
mid-morning - mid-afternoon {7- 30 mins }

for darker skin in summer
expose arms and legs mid-morning or mid-afternoon {15- 60 mins }

in winter expose arms and legs
mid-morning or mid-afternoon {20 mins -3 hours }

here are some gentle yoga asanas/poses that will benefit you.
the warm up and warm down poses/ asanas are

knee to chest pose

back stretch

relaxation pose

your yoga workout asanas are

mountain pose
improves posture, strengthens thighs

upward salute
fights fatigue, relieves indigestion, alleviates back aches,
stretches abdominals, stretches shoulders and armpits, relieves mild anxiety.

chair pose
strengthens lower back  and quadriceps ,stretches chest, shoulders ,arms and hamstrings
relieves stress and tension reduces flat feet

tree pose
strengthens thighs, calves, ankles and spine.
strengthens groin inner thighs , chest, and shoulders
improves sense of balance relieves sciatica, reduces flat feet

warrior 1 pose strengthens arms, shoulders, thighs, ankles and back, strengthens hips -
flexors  , abdominals expands chest, lungs  develops stamina , improves sense of balance.

warrior 11 pose
strengthens legs and ankles stretches legs, ankles,groins,chest and shoulders.
stimulates digestion increases stamina, relieves backache  relieves carpal tunnel syndrome
relieves  sciatica.

triangle pose
strengthens thighs, knees,ankles,hips, groins , hamstrings, calves  , shoulders , chest, spine
relieves stress stimulates digestion, relieves the symptoms of menopause, relieves backache.

be sure to do your warm down poses after each yoga workout






NAMASTE.








Tuesday, 16 July 2013

yoga and greif

there are many forms of loss that causes grief, such as
bitter feuds,moving away, and watching loved ones deteriorate from a debilitating or terminal illness
. month by month year by year seeing this for the well members of the family  is a heartbreaking thing
a constant grief . when the end is near  for the  family member who is ill
make sure you make your peace and say everything you need to say before the person passes
i did this and am so glad  i did. we all think we are prepared but actually we are not .
you see it is like a waiting game  a vicious, evil one  that plays with your mind,body and spirit , yoga can help and does. and  no i am not capitalizing  on grief , this as the other posts i have written in here are all from personal experience
yoga makes you stronger emotionally ,physically, and mentally so you can cope better in tough times
such as these so when you think you are alone you are not .
it makes me think back on my life and i wonder why did it take me so long to find yoga
i would  have coped so much better with life's little surprises  it likes to dish out if i had yoga in my life
back then ! but  obviously  it was not  meant to be .
i had to go through all  these  experiences  to find yoga
now that i have yoga in my life i wouldn't be without it , yoga has helped me through so much
over the years  knowing yoga is there and how it makes me feel is wonderful
it helps you live in the now! i cant describe it how or what yoga is it just is
don't they say your life has already been written out for you.








NAMASTE.  

Sunday, 2 June 2013

stop and smell the roses




i haven't  written in here for quite a while because my depression has not been good
and i had lost interest in most things due to recent events which have been very traumatic
for all concerned  i am nearly there and have started going out and enjoying walking
Harriet again with my husband , which has helped tremendously, going to a support group
and trying new things and i have friends who have given me support and they don't even know it
and i thank them for that.
the funny thing about depression is you forget about everything  that is good and about the people around you while you are in a depressed state.
i have been given some good advice lately that has made the world of difference


  1. to stop worrying about things i cant control
  2. enjoy what i have live in the now
  3. i am exactly where i am meant to be
  4. stop worrying about what others think of me and just be me

 as of tomorrow i am upping  my daily routine,  with yoga in the morning
and getting myself into a better sleep routine
also to pamper myself  more.
pampering yourself doesn't mean spending loads of money infarct sometimes it doesn't cost you anything







  1. walking on the beach
  2. give yourself  a manicure,pedicure, even a facial ,a foot spa
  3. have a soak in a warm bath.
  4. or a warm shower with your favorite smellies 
  5. sit out and watch the birds in your garden
  6. sit  back with a good book and a warm drink
  7. watch your favorite TV show
  8. listen to music
  9. have some quiet time with meditation do a yoga workout with the oil burner on.
you see  it is simple all you have to do is stop and smell the roses
take a step back and enjoy life
relax and breathe.,
the universe has your back.
i was once told your life has already been written out for you





{NAMASTE}







{photos taken by chelle green}.





Saturday, 25 May 2013

yoga there is only one




There are so many different forms of yoga when really there is only one

What I don't like is they are dissecting this beautiful form of exercise
with the likes of facial yoga,foot yoga,eating yoga, knee yoga etc the list just goes on
it is ridiculous  all these forms of yoga are part of the regular yoga routine, as my husband says  you cant take bits out of yoga, why fix it when it ant broken .
yoga brings you to a place of peace of ones body and mind a sense of unity of oneself.
now if you dismantle yoga piece by piece then yoga is nothing and loses it's sacredness to me this is exactly what is happening to yoga .
the human race can't leave well enough alone and only sees dollar signs , yoga is a gift to humanity, but a lot of people don't see this  and has to chip away at the very core of yoga till there is nothing left
we need to concentrate  on our inner selves  and use this gift all in one.
and you will soon see and feel the difference in yourself ,if  yoga is  practiced regularly

be true to yourself, be kind to yourself,











{NAMASTE}







    

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Rheumatoid / oesto - Arthritis and yoga

Rheumatoid Arthritis  can affect  your whole body  overtime , it is is a horrible illness to have.
so when I found out about a family member  having this dreadful thing I decided to look into
how yoga fared  with surprising results .
yoga surprises me every day , studies are being done as we speak , and so far so good ! they cant do a placebo  because there is not one  of course! so far they have found  people  with Rheumatoid  Arthritis  are in less pain while doing yoga and can handle and cope with their pain better than those who weren't doing yoga  so as i said before so far so good there are yoga exercises out there  for Rheumatoid Arthritis and here they are!

  • single leg stretches




  • shoulder stretches
  • standing side stretches
  • wrist bends
  • ankle bends
  • the corpse pose







  • fish oil
  • Caltrate { calcium supplement}
  • evening primrose oil
  • magnesium
  • Multi  Vitamins such as centruim   
  • vitamin B complex
the dosage of the vitamins should be on the packaging 
also a zinc or copper bracelet may help for the wrists .
you should try and sit outside for 15 mins a day in the sun
exposing your arms and legs  to help with your vitamin D levels 

avoid these foods because they can inflame your arthritis and cause you pain.
  • paprika
  • tomatoes 
  • potatoes
  • eggplant
  • peppers 
these are all part of the nightshade family also they say in the drinks department to avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee i will also add  cola at it has caffeine in it. also i was told to stop drinking cola to save my teeth so i did with great hardship.
you can never hurt yourself in yoga it is one of the safest forms of  exercises out there . Yoga is not about  pushing yourself it is about having a great relaxing  time all the while helping your joints become stronger.
yoga is never about who comes first because we all get there in the end  and yoga is not all chants or om's  or hums , you don't always have to twist yourself  in half either. as some people like to believe.  it is about having our own  relationship  with yoga , looking after yourself for a change instead of shoving yourself to the side all the time. yoga can change this and  does. thus  having more energy so you can give more time to the family and have a better quality of life.
James my husband  says don't be a Marta and dare i say it he is right , he says  the less pain i am in with my oesto arthritis the better i will  be {and the same applies to you!}









i should shut up now or he will get a fat head and won't be able to fit through the door .
James doesn't mind me writing this because he is the editor after all !

some people have know idea where to start  to look for a yoga class  or how to go about it  like i did when i first started  i just decided to  try yoga i knew nothing about it this was years ago  i did some things right and some things wrong. here is what you do. 

  •   go to your Dr and ask for his /her advice on what you can or  cant do
  • look for a yoga class in your area   
  • tell your instructor about any health problems you may have and they will help you accordingly don't be embarrassed that is what they are there for .                 
I didn't feel comfortable  in a yoga class  so i stopped going and stopped  yoga altogether  until 2007.
as i didn't realize what was out there . i had no idea  there was such a range of DVD's from beginners to advanced when i  received my first yoga  DVD i was in heaven! and it was a beginners one!
i started off slowly and have never looked back And Yes! i asked my Dr first who would have thought you can do yoga in your  own home, i never would have.

to get the benefits of yoga set yourself a program.
my Dr recommends three times a week  but that's for me even if you start gradually that is fine but stick to it.set the scene.

  • shut the curtains/ blinds 
  • put your oil burner on with lavender oil or whatever is calming to you 
  • wear loose clothing.
  • and always use your yoga Matt  if you don't have a yoga Matt use a blanket or towel  in the meantime
   
(NOTE after your yoga routine  have a warm radox bath or shower
yoga is not a cure it eases your pain 
if you have arthritis or oesto arthritis, rheumatoid      
arthritis keep warm 
never go barefoot  anywhere without some form of footwear 
your feet must always be kept warm
sandles for summer , closed in shoes for winter
always consult your Dr before doing any form of exercise }

                                                                                                                   




NAMASTE.




{photos taken by James and chelle green)