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It was so sad for me to say goodbye to my loyal friend of 17 years. A beautiful dog with the presence of an angel! Life is a circle for all of us but it is still very hard to watch that circle be completed for what we love in this world.
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THE UNIVERSE TEACHES US to look and breathe…….
The powerful force of the Moon.
If only we possessed the same energy as the moon, we would hold such power in the palm of our hand.
When the moon is full it seems to float in the sky, it seems it draws our attention and makes it quite hard to look away. It holds a cool female energy unlike the heat of the sun which is definitely male.
It effects the tides of the ocean and the rotation of the earth, just by existing, without the moon earth and human life as we know it cannot exist.
So of course this moon energy is the same energy in which we are made up of, this is why we are effected by the
different stages of the moon. Our power source is not as great as the moon but it is definitely the same.
We need to take note of our energy levels within ourselves, this is where yoga comes in, yoga is the method we use to keep our energy levels in harmony.
When we move the body in a flowing sequence using the power of the breath we are massaging internally, while opening all the channels that flow through the body.
These channels are much like the veins of the body except their job is sending energy where its need for each activity or organ function.
When one channel becomes blocked it can effect your whole wellbeing.
To prevent this from happening we must let go of all negative energy which does not serve us in anyway, so as the sun sets and the day closes we empty this baggage.
Then as the sun rises for the new day we have room to absorb good energy through yoga and breathing sequences to power up our body and mind.
The moon may not be as bright as the sun but it is definitely at least two and half times more powerful than the sun.
So next time you are feeling a bit stuck or out of sorts let the moon help open your energy centres and free your spirit. Lets bask in the light of the moon.
Sexy Summer Skin
When you first fall in love, you have the WOW! factor, you look amazing and you feel fabulous.
The skin glows and your eyes sparkle, but unfortunately this cannot last forever. So we have to help the body to keep the love up look, below is a few ways of doing so.
Laughter is number 1: The feeling of a good belly laugh releases endorphines these help send wellbeing messages via the central nervous system, to the largest organ of our body which is the skin.
The skin works hard to eliminate toxins and creates a barrier for our internal organs so in return dry brushing in a circular motion towards the heart will help keep pores clean and skin supple.The lymph system is also effected by the circular dry brushing, this assists the lymphatic system in eliminating excess fluid that causes puffiness, cellulite and that grey unhealthy tinge.
Get some Vitamin D from the sun but don’t get burnt. Spend 15 mins in the sun without sunscreen in the early hours of the morning or late afternoon to get your dosage of Vitamin D. This will give you a lovely glow as well as warding of lots of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, depression, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
Make sure whatever you use on your skin is as natural as possible, nasty chemicals lie hidden in a lot of creams for example some sunscreens have octyl methoxycinnamate which has been proven to disrupt brain and thyroid function. Another chemical in sunscreens is oxybenzone which disrupts the endocrine system and creates organ toxicity.
Yoga is a great motivator to all the organs of the body to eliminate toxins through the asanas, particularly the twists. As we move through our poses. Yoga creates a pure environment which makes us feel good through chemical release from our glands and the natural source of deep breathing enhances the oxygen levels within the body, this is a special tool to help make the skin glow.
As we know the skin is a mirror of the gut so lets eat clean from a rainbow of coloured fruits and vegetables which are full of antioxidants especially Vitamin C and A which promotes collagen and aides in repair.
Eat a good source of protein with each meal to keep cell renewal active and zinc levels up.
Drink heaps of filtered water daily as all the systems of the body require water for function.
Eat sauerkraut which is full of probiotics to allow gut bacteria flourish.
Drink apple cider to stimulate your enzymes to help break down food so you can absorb the nutrients efficiently.
Lastly hug and love your partners, children and animals, spread the love and feel the love in return.
Two secrets to enjoying your yoga class more…..
The most important thing to do within a yoga class is to focus on breathing, and to feel it moving through you like a fresh breeze, the same feeling you get when opening a window on a summers day.
This will automatically start to relax the body, so you feel space start to appear where tightness and tension once was.
This will guide the mind into the space of the body and out of the head.
When you start to move the body with the breath, everything that seemed so important during that day will gradually slip away and you will experience a slice of freedom, that moment where there are no demands on you , and your body moves effortlessly accompanied by the breath like a graceful bird flying through the air.
The next important thing to do or rather not do within a yoga class is expect a particular outcome to each asana. if you want a certain outcome the body will automatically tense up and push to where the brain tells you it wants you to go. Eg: I want my head on my knees in a seated forward fold.
So instead of commanding the body to go to the end of the asana , image yourself floating within the asana with the visual power of the breath taking you with it.
This removes all stress and once the body feels safe and calm, it relaxes the muscles and you may be surprised just how far you get through the asana before the body puts the brakes on to hold you back .
We talk about acting without the ego, one step towards this is doing yoga using these two secrets mentioned above. Because if this is how you move through your yoga class, then soon it will reflect in your everyday actions in your life.
The 1st Chakra-Muladhara (Root Chakra)
The First Chakra is situated closest to the earth, that is why it is also known as the root Chakra.
Its exact location is at the base of the spine, it is the seat or dwelling place for our primal energy, kundalini lies here in the shape of a serpent coiled up. Most casinos have a spinning value https://www.fontdload.com/casino-on-needmore-in-dayton-ohio/ of x your stake.
The aim of yoga is to awaken the sleeping serpent or kundalini energy and lead it up through the higher Chakras (discussed earlier in my blog) so pure energy unites with pure consciousness. V, a company behind several casinos with years of experience https://parkirpintar.com/how-to-hack-gta-casino-heist/ in the iGaming industry.
The colour red is connected to the root Chakra and the sound of Lam resinates here. There is no need https://clanchronicles.com/sams-town-casino-las-vegas-property-map/ to download an app separately since the website opens seamlessly on your mobile browser.
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When unbalanced we can feel threatened by the world, floaty or ungrounded and sometimes feeling rather “stuck”
Asanas or poses to bring awareness to the root Chakra are
1. Mula Bandha (pelvic floor)
2. thunderbolt
3. Downward Dog
4. Earth Warrior
5. locust
You guessed it ….The Forth Chakra
Anahata or Heart chakra is locate in the area of the heart. The colour green is associated with this Chakra, the areas of the body that Anahata governs are the cardiac region, lungs, arms and hands.
This Chakra is often the focus of most yoga classes as the heart represents love, and without love humans cannot exist.
However when this Chakra is unbalanced we become overly emotional, possessive, jealous, struck in grief or may feel as though the heart has shut down.
When balanced the heart Chakra or energy centre gives us the feeling of fearlessness, devotion, empathy, compassion and unconditional love.
Humans thrive in a loving environment and like all living beings we need love and the vibration love brings into the body and mind. The feeling of love activates endorphins so we feel good, happy and vibrant.
This is most obvious in couples that have just fallen in love, and feelings are intense and powerful. A fresh glow in their faces is usually seen.
The yoga poses that help keep this Chakra open and keep spinning are all arm and hand sequences.
For example circle of joy and eagle arms. All back bends help bring energy to Anahata, such as cobra, camel pose and Wheel pose.
The 5th Chakra is called the throat chakra or Vishuddha.
The throat Chakra is situated between the cervical (neck) spine and the throat area. When this Chakra is open, we feel a sense of freedom to express ourselves, inner calmness and peace.
When it is unbalanced or blocked, our energy seems scattered , we may lack confidence or feel as though we can’t clear our throat. Sometimes people say, I feel like I have a frog in my throat, an uncomfortable uneasy feeling.
This is when we need to work on opening this particular Chakra.
The colour sky blue is connected to the throat Chakra and the physical areas of the body that are influenced by this chakra are
the Laryngeal nerve plexus, vocal cords, thyroid, parathyroid glands,larynx.
Asanas or poses to help free energy to the throat Chakra are:
1.cat/cow
2.hare
3.shoulder stand and head stand
4.fish pose.
