An introduction to YOGA: Meet Jessica

[Enlighten Me]: YOGA

“Yoga teaches us that we’re not in control”

– Jessica Cervelli, Yoga Teacher

Hi there,

These uncertain times can conjure up a lot of anxiety and stress. But YOGA is helping many people find a sense of calm.

There’s a lot of buzz around “Mindfulness” – being in the present moment. Well, you could say Yoga is like mindfulness – with movement. It can calm the senses, help us feel more balanced, and even be a ‘Reset’ for body, mind and soul!

Meet Jessica Cervelli – a Santa Cruz (California) based Yoga Teacher…

In this short interview, Jessica talks us through a few benefits (and some challenges) from this ancient practice, and much more. Jessica is a gentle guide, gifted at teaching real presence.

May this video be an invitation to be with your breath and ‘be here now.’

Give yourself a little TLC.

Enjoy!…

If you’d like to practice some online yoga with Jessica you can find her here:

Facebook: @jessica.michelle1

Instagram @JessicaDeviYoga.

Namaste!

[Nb. This interview was filmed via a virtual, online recording in order to practice social distancing at this time.]

Disclaimer:

Please don’t try these poses without the assistance of your own professionally trained personal yoga instructor. (And always best to check with your doctor first before trying any new exercise regime). This video is just for inspirational and entertainment purposes and does not constitute medical or professional advice.

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A DOSE OF HOPE: The Rainbow Connection

[A DOSE OF HOPE]:

Rainbows may be just beautiful illusions, but the hope they represent is very real….

While children around the world have been drawing rainbows during the Corona crisis, we’ve been filming real rainbows here at the beach in California.

Here’s 1 minute of hope…

 

Take in these Rainbows for a moment of Reflection.

Gaze at Mother Nature’s multi-colored beauty.

We can always reach out – and be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. And appreciate a moment of wonder in own dark times too.

Pass it on… and let’s spread hope.

Thanks to all the first responders and essential workers for their remarkable courage and hard work to look after us all…

And thanks to all the children who remind us to hold on to hope, (and to chase the rainbow!).

x From the Lovers, the Dreamers and Enlighten Me…

[Video filmed & produced by Myfanwy Marshall-Blackwell. Edited by Gabriela Escalante].

[VIDEO]:The Fountain of Youth

THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH –

Is it possible to feel younger as we get older? Well, for jewellery designer and business man Jerry, from Boulder, Colorado, it certainly feels that way.

He decided to slow down life and find more work/ life balance. And as a result, has made many new discoveries, enhanced his relationships, and found more happiness.

Maybe there really is a fountain of youth, and what a beautiful place to hear about it; at the magical old ‘Chalice Well‘ in Glastonbury, England…

Watch the video here…

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Myfanwy

[VIDEO]: 2 minutes of Calm

You know that relaxing, tingling feeling you get during a massage, or leaning back for a gentle shampoo at your hairdresser’s, or when someone whispers softly in your ear? …

Well, here’s 2 minutes of that…

A real Balm of Calm..

Enjoy!

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A moment of calm…

Hi there

Here’s a soothing, contemplative short film featuring the wisdom of Nobel Prize nominee, Thich Nhat Hanh, a buddhist monk, poet, author and beacon of peace…

with beautiful camera-work and music by Wisdom Films.

Health Benefits of Meditation

There’s sooo much scientific evidence to show the health benefits of Meditation like lowered blood pressure, reducing stress and anxiety etc. Here’s a handy guide from Huff Post…

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/09/meditation-skeptics_n_5954090.html

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Sweet Freedom: A Joy Ride for you with Dolphins

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Hi there,

Here’s 2 minutes of Calm and sweet freedom for you… being swept along with Dolphins.

Ever-smiling Dolphins represent peace, harmony… and playfulness!

Notice how they swim in Pods. They are social creatures, and Bottle Nose dolphins like these are even known to be empathetic; cooperating together to rescue the sick. They have much to teach us.

This is raw, uncut footage from the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia, kept long to really give you a feel for the experience.

Jump on board and enjoy the ride (and the swim) 🙂

Can you Enlighten Me.. have you been swimming with dolphins? How was the experience for you? I’d love to read your comments below. 

– Myfanwy

A Kate Bush tune – a soothing lullaby

A beautiful bedtime tune from Kate Bush to lull you to sleep, or just bring you a moment of calm.

“Among Angels”…

So soothing.

Time To Unwind

KEEP CALM
AND
SLOW DOWN

A 30 second breather to stop and unwind…thanks to this beautiful 14th century windmill in Dordogne, France.

When you can’t turn back time, remember you can always slow down!

NB: Shot impromptu on holiday with Samsung Galaxy phone. – 🙂 Myf

Art Therapy Studio

A sanctuary for creativity and healing…

heart ♥ my space

Michelle Krieg

It’s a cold day, pouring with rain and I make my way to the Adelaide hills to meet Michelle.  As soon as I meet Michelle, I am taken by her warm smile and welcoming manner. She shows me around her home and we talk about life, love and family. She is the type of person you meet whom you feel you’ve known all of your life.

Michelle was born in Adelaide but spent six years of her childhood in the highlands of Papua New Guinea where her father was a doctor. It doesn’t surprise me when she tells me that she has lifelong friends from her time in PNG and a mountain of fond memories.  The next three years were spent in England and then it was time to settle back in Australia.

Following high school, teaching was Michelle’s calling and she has been doing this since 1993. …

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