for the love of yoga

well iam coming along nicely with my journey with yoga.
i am feeling more alive than ever, my joints are more flexible and i am feeling more peaceful by the day
i still have trouble with some asanas/ poses which i find rather frustrating, but i have to remember it all takes time.
and practice, practice, practice, as they say!
 and that is exactly what i do Harriet  is even joining in our shih- tzu  Maltese x  .
we use a  collection of yoga reference  books and DVD's , the  DVD  i frequently use and love is
 spirit of yoga {beginners/ intermediates} it is just right for me
i have learned so much about my body with yoga and how to listen to it and be more in-tune with myself,
i have learned to be more patient with myself and that i just cant jump in and start at an advanced level of yoga. the beginning is always best  . i have also learnt  to move with my body not fight against it go with the flow as they say.
there is a lot more i have to learn for example
recently a friendship has been lost this was a curve ball i didn't see coming and i have been evaluating
how i should be, i have been feeling sad, alone, and so extremely flat.
being chewed up and spat out is a horrible feeling to have it is a total betrayal of what friendship is.
and has only made my depression worse. but there are some things  i have forgotten ! iam not alone. i have my wonderful family and some dear friends and yoga which will always be there in my life and will teach me things more and more each day, yoga not only is for the body and mind it is for your overall health
and eventually  you will be at one and at peace with the self .

yoga is forever learning

yoga is nurturing
yoga is strength
yoga is love..



NAMASTE.


                                                                     

{photos taken by James and chelle green }

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.

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.  

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}.

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}