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the light came through the window, straight from the sun above,
and so inside my little room, there plunged a ray of love
Leonard Cohen
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...
Peacock
Mayurasana: the peacock. This is an advanced position, requiring a good sense of balance and strength in the arms and back.
Start in Vajrasana, diamond position ('seiza' in Japanese martial arts). Join the arms at the elbows and hands, placing hands on the floor, palms down, fingers pointing towards the toes. Keep the hands and elbows firmly in place during this asana. Lowering the forehead to the mat, bring the abdomen down against the elbows, supporting the body. Slooooowly stretch the legs backwards. Inhale and raise both of the legs from the floor as you balance on the hands. Now raise also the head, by rolling the eyes to the sky. Keep breathing! Exhale, putting the knees back on the ground and come back to Vajrasana.
Excellent for strengthening stomach muscles, wrists, and shoulders. The blood circulation in the internal organs is increased, improving digestion. Aids in eliminating toxins from the body. This is an excellent pose for invigorating the entire body.
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!
Forward bend
Paschimottanasana: one way of performing this asana is to sit on the floor with legs straight in front of you. Lean forward slightly and wiggle so you feel that you are sitting on the buttocks as you would on a chair. Now sit erect and, inhaling, stretch arms straight above the head palms touching. Exhaling bend forward reaching for the toes. Let the head come down towards the knees: knees are kept straight. Hold this position several seconds. Inhaling, come back to the sitting position. Once we are comfortable with this position, we can also hold the position longer while breathing comfortably. This asana can also be performed from a standing position, then sometimes referred to as "the storck".
This asana (posture) restores elasticity to the muscles, makes the spine flexible, tones abdomen and inner organs. Relaxes and makes the mind more flexible. Also a good posture for diabetics.
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.