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ART"CROCHE-TOI : L'envol
On 20-21-22nd of July 2012 the village of Bargemon celebrates Art & Creativity. An initiative of a group of artists in Bargemon who have been preparing the artistic event for some weeks now. Paintings, sculptures and installations which have been co-created with the people of the village will decorate squares and walls. Multiple art ateliers will be set up in the village and every one is invited to join and express their creativity.
The theme this year is L'envol which means The take-off.
In one month time the almond flowers turned into small almondfruits. In August they are full grown and ready for collecting.
The azure blue mediteranean sea with cities like Nice, Cannes, Juan les Pins, Antibes, St Tropez, St Rafael are about one hour by car from Bargemon. The rocky coastline in between the cities offers adventurous and fabulous walks along the sea. Most of the cities organize art- and music festivals during the summer. San Juan Jazz festival is one of the traditional ones.
Lac St. Cassien is about 25 minutes drive from Mas Kailash and is known for its rowing club. Gliding in a small skiff over the sunlit mirrorlike water in the early morning just takes your breath away! www.avironstcassien.com
Bargemon and its surroundings. From Mas Kailash, at 600 meter altitude, it takes about two hours to walk all the way up to the Col du Belhomme, 1100 meter altitude, where you have magnificient views of the surroundings.
In the beginning was the Dao.
All things issue from it,
All things return to it
In memory to a dear friend.
A sea of gold, as seen from Le Col du Belhomme, at 1100 meter altitude, a fine place for a little hike, at 15 minutes driving from Mas Kaialsh.
Fish pose
Lying on the back, we keep the legs outstretched, placing the palms on the floor under the buttocks. In haling we lift the chest up, using the elbows as support, while we stretch the head backwards till the crown chakra touches the ground. This position allows the upper lungs to open completely and allows deep breathing.
We keep the position as long as it feels comfortable. Exhaling we free the hands and lower the body flat to the ground.
Matsyasana, the Fish pose, stretches the thoracic cavity, stimulates the trachea and larynx and improves singing and speaking voice. Sends rich blood supply to the brain, improving mental acuity. Tones and relieves mental tension and cures disorders of the stomach.
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... and there is a slow, slow train coming up around the bend...
Wanted to be seen...
This tiny insect came tip-toeing on my notebook ... looking for attention! So here it is, its 15 minutes in the spotlight for the whole world to see and proud as a peacock!
Crow
I took a ferry to the highway
Then I drove to a pontoon plane
I took a plane to a taxi
And a taxi to a train
I've been traveling so long
How'm I ever going to know my home when I see it again
I'm like a black crow flying
In a blue, blue sky
Joni Mitchell
Stand straight and bend from the waist, placing both palms on the ground, pointing ahead, bending the elbows slightly. Bend and lift the the knees, keeping the eyes turned skywards (!) and place them on the upper part of each corresponding arm, as close into the armpits as possible. The feet should be in line with the elbows and below the hips. While we stay balanced on the hands, we keep breathing normally, while holding the position as long as is comfortable with effortless effort ! Exhaling, we put the feet back down.
This asana improves concentration and balance, strengthens the wrists, arms and chest.
Mas Kailash Art Studio
"To see the world in a grain of salt 
and heaven in a wild flower
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
and eternity in one hour."
William Blake (1757-1827)
This little poem by the visionary painter William Blake expresses perfectly the essence of Chinese Aesthetics, which is the inspiration for the Art Studio of Mas Kailash.
Amanda invites you to join her for intuitive artistic expression and initiation in Chinese calligraphy. Creativity is present in each of us. We learn how to intuit our individual creative source and we allow our inspiration and imagination free and spontanious expression in forms and colours. We go beyond representation to create images of the mind.
Learn more by clicking on 'Art Studio' in the sidebar.
About Yoga
"Union of the physical and the spiritual" is one way of defining Yoga. It is the art of relaxing the body and silencing the mind to open ourselves to the universal energy in and around us. It is a way of life in which the body and the natural world are experienced as an expression of the Divine. We honour and respect the Divine by respecting our body and the world around us, through awareness of our breath, thoughts and body.
At the core of the many different kinds of Yoga is awareness and mastery of our vital energy to live a healthy, peaceful and joyful life.
The practice of pranayama (breathing exercises), asanas (postures), relaxation and meditation maintains or regains flexibility of the body allowing a free flow of vital energy (prana, qi or light), in harmony with the world around us.
Yoga is a gentle way of moving the body which is suitable for all ages.
Happiness is your nature.
It is not wrong to desire it.
What is wrong is seeking it outside
when it is inside.
Ramana Maharshi