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Winter Escape

In response to some questions on essential oils I use … it varies and changes but generally for winter (& actually throughout the year:), I tend to gravitate towards … woodsy forest and greenery (rather than floral) scents to combat the general respiratory discomforts many suffer from. You can’t do pranayama if you are congested!

So one of the choice oils to select may be Eucalyptus (I blend in other oils but the base is this), beneficial for sinus problems, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sore throat and mouth infections. It is anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-catarrh, and expectorant. Some higher grade is well suited for long term use for chronic respiratory conditions, even for viral or bacteria infections.

Here are the indications: (if used topically, dilute with carrier oils) Assists arthritis, muscle aches, pains, injuries, sprains, and inflammations (especially rheumatoid arthritis), influenza, cold, fever (best for viral or bacterial infections), headaches, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia, and sciatica. Of course seek medical/professional help for relentless discomfort that does not let up but… I would try the non-invasive, natural remedy first and see. Since I purchase so much of this, I am currently in process of becoming a distributor? for one of the scent brands I trust – and it’s so weird, I really love the brand name, yes, the name itself. Will share once I get approved.

I do use many scents besides Eucalyptus of course, rose and lavender are most popular but I also like more exotic or less known scents. Maybe I will use them depending on the mood. Have a lovely week!

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What’s Yogic?

photos from 8/2012 hike to Phantom Ranch, near death experience lol…6-7 hours to get to Phantom Ranch and then 8-9 hours to get back up to South Rim…sm_IMG_1670sm_IMG_1633IMG_1637

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It’s like trying to describe what you feel when you’re standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon or remembering your first love or the birth of your child. You have to be there to really know what it’s like.

– Harrison “Jack” Schmitt

Some things can’t be explained – You just have to experience it to know it.

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Jack Schmitt is a former NASA astronaut, scientist/professor and a retired US Senator from New Mexico. He was the first member of NASA’s scientist-astronaut group to fly in space, specifically on Apollo 17 & Apollo 17 was the last of the Apollo missions. Consequently, he became the twelfth person to set foot on the Moon:) For real. Realizing not everyone can actually physically land on the moon – power of imagination is better than reality at times.

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aromatherapy-berkeley My favorite aromatherapy store… I turn into a little girl in a candy store when I walk into this place so … trying not to go too often:) This is when you really need a strap:) strap me down from going – lol – And this is just a small section of the store – So many aroma oil brands but … I have my personal favorite I believe is pure and safe. I also distrust any company that encourages injesting – just like you would be more hesitant about “adjust” “suggest” not “correct” or “touch” not massage, on any new student you don’t know well enough (I still remember my one lesson…), injesting oils, I would approach with caution and only trust well trained aromatherapist – not someone trained by the company selling the oils like a sales rep of the said brand…. people have allergies, people have special needs, children are sensitive … it’s not a good idea unless you tried on yourself and your children/pets – would you? first:) Still everyone has different level of sensitivity…so …maybe I tend to be more sensitive.

Anyway… don’t go on diets and/or do herbs and supplements just because you hear it’s good or is a fad – study up with neutral third party opinions – or consult a real trained caring person – it’s not like Alice in Wonderland with that vial but still … exercise caution when you consume something internally.

Enough with all these “don’t” & Ending with *******************************************************************************************************

“Even chance meetings are the result of karma… Things in life are fated by our previous lives. That even in the smallest events there’s no such thing as coincidence.”


― Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore

I believe this to be true.