Well lovely ones,

Did you miss yesterday 4/4/4!  that won’t happen again for a while.  Plus this is the year dedicated to the Archangel Michael.  I thought every year was!

Another weekend self-isolating.  Well, its not “self”-isolating when everyone is isolating is it?  A retreat is self-isolating – a choice. This is quarantine.   I hope you have been keeping up with the blog and facebook especially in regard to the sense of smell and Covid.  If you notice that yours is diminishing, please self-isolate, it is said to be an indicator of the presence of the covid virus, which alters the brain, not just the respiratory system.

What wonderful things have you done at this time? (Isaac Newton discovered Calculus when he was quarantined for two weeks due to the Black Plague).   I had lots planned in the garden – nothing as fabulous as calculus  –  but it has rained almost non-stop, although I did get a great walk in yesterday, and am hoping that the rain will ease at about 5pm today (Sunday at time of writing) and I can get a walk in today.  The rain has shown up some fundamental drainage problems which need attending to before winter – nothing that moving to Bermuda wouldn’t fix!  I did however, clean the pond.  Not just a cursory clean, a major one – so the pond at least is winter ready.  In the process I discovered there is a spring under the pond, which does answer quite a few questions about how the water behaves there.

I am expecting the plumber in the morning.  I told him to bring an outboard motor or oars!

Talking about the garden.  You can regrow, carrot greens, celery, onions fennel, romaine lettuce, garlic greens, lemongrass and basil in water from the roots or in the case of basil, from a “branch”.   Don’t throw these veggies away when you top and tail.  Save the tail, sit it in water, and it will grow.  I have about 4 celery plants I have grown from the bottom of a bunch of celery.  It is handy.

Foragers unite!  I hope that you have been popping in to check on the posts at www.wildnweedy.blogspot.com.  I did put up a post for a fantastic (make it yourself) vodka skin cleanser I put together, inspired by one I used years ago and can no longer get.  Cheap as chips, and super effective.

I am puddling along with the angels…  one per day.  They are changing and morphing every day, and I am not sure where we shall end up.  But I am enjoying them.  The hardest thing is to sit with the empty canvas and just “do it”.

 

TAROT/PENDULUM

I meet my guide each day, together with members of my family who have passed over.  I understand that they are always with me, I am never alone, but the pendulum does help me to make contact, and will help you too.  It needs practice.  I am working on pendulum charts which I will put on etsy.  You can meet your guide with a chart you make yourself, but some people like charts they can download.  So, I am here to help.

I have many interests, not just one, not just yoga.  Yoga has served me well but neither yoga nor the tarot has been without detractors.  I was surprised a year or so ago when a (valued) yoga student informed me that because I did tarot, she could not continue with yoga with me. Why? The people she worked with were unhappy about it!  All this, even though she had loved it and been a wonderful contributor on every level herself to that point.  What a disappointment.

Then there was the Church Wardens (and the Bishop) not long ago, who said that they could not accept my charity gifts  because I practised and taught Tarot.  Even some art subjects I have chosen have caused people to walk out of exhibitions (flowers?).  I have always thought that the people who made these pronouncements (and death threats),  took action because I threatened a belief they held strongly…strongly enough to go against the beliefs THEY said they held.  “Love thy neighbour” being just one such belief.   Whether their actions have been right or wrong doesn’t matter to me –  I know who I am.

Thank you to all of my lovely readers, who in-spite of my rich and varied life have continued to join me on the journey.  Who knows what will come next – certainly not me. Although this quiet time means we do have time to hold the mirror up, and examine who we are, and where we are going.

 

MODULES/REGISTRATION/INSURANCE

This is a terrific time to go into your files, find where you are up to, and get up to date.  Make sure you have insured, make sure you are registered.  If you are working on modules, use this time to get ahead.  The videos need to be resubscribed if you haven’t done so.  We had videos of yoga ten years ago, and they are still there, the message is still the same. Check them out. Subscribe.  Let me know how I can help you.  Email me: yogafirst2@bigpond.com

 

THE WEB

www.myyogabooks.etsy.com       All our E-Books, the Tarot, Paintings, Recipe books and so on.

www.wildnweedy.blogspot.com   Foraging, Survival, Recipes for kitchen, health, beauty..

www.yogabeautiful.com.au      Everything yoga,  and the yoga blog (including this one).

Stay well, and warm.  Namaste.  jahne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOOKING GOOD, FEELING GREAT,  

At this time we are all searching around to find essences and formulas to boost the immune system.  I have been taking this for a long time, and can attest to its efficiency (and effectiveness).  T

According to all I have read and researched, this superior herb can safely be taken for long periods of time without side-effects or health concerns. Reishi has been used since the dawn of the Chinese Civilization for longevity and promoting overall health. Continued consumption of the reishi spore oil modulates the immune system, improves alertness and sleep cycles, reduces fatigue, and promotes proper blood circulation, healthy digestion, metabolism, bowel movement,  and more.

In general, Reishi spore oil is going to produce all of the standard Reishi benefits but with much more efficacy. Benefits include:

• REISHI:  May help improve immune function,  promote healthy levels of oxidation, help promote healthy levels of inflammation, help improve sleep quality, and help improve skin health

If you are interested to try it for yourself. I do have some.  It costs $27.50 for an 15 ml bottle (the same size as a Bach Flower Remedy bottle – you only need a couple of drops twice a day), plus $8.50 postage ($36.00)  If you would like to order yours – Please email your details to me at yogafirst2@bigpond.com, I will give you the BSB numbers, and I will post it to you.  I have found it really helps the respiratory system, and in concert with our Olive Leaf Extract you will notice the difference.

ATTENTION: These statements have not been evaluated by the TGA.   This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

Namaste.  Jahne

Dear Students, teacher, friends….

We have a lot of time now to do essential things, and explore things we have put aside until “tomorrow”.  Well, you may have noticed, “tomorrow” has arrived.

Essential may be, planning (rather than fitting in) finishing some modules, exploring what is happening in your garden, and cleaning.  Yes, cleaning.  I am having a terrific time cleaning because I am exploring becoming a chemical free house, I was in part, but now I am looking under my sink and I am disappointed that to save time,  I have taken the “Coles” way of cleaning.  Change won’t happen right away because I am not throwing out what I have.  I am just learning what to replace chemicals with.

I don’t know if you have noticed, but even the basics costs more at Coles than they did a month ago.  Especially in the cleaning isle of the store.  I did notice that they have Washing Soda at $4 a kilo – you only need 2/3 of a cup to make quite an excellent liquid laundry detergent, with baking soda, liquid soap and water (and a few drops of essential oil).  The cheapest liquid clothes detergent you can buy now in Coles is now $2.80 (was $2.30).  You should be able to make this for under a dollar.

Guess what.  If you have children, they will love helping you make cleaning products, and they will be more enthusiastic about using what they have made.

I know I have grumbled about my mother, but I can tell you that here was a lady who could do a whole lot with almost nothing (and she could also slice a dollar three ways).  It was mum and my Aunt who taught me how to “wet clean” and my grandma who had been a “tweeny” who taught me how to correctly use a broom and vacuum cleaner.  Yes, there is a correct way!

Replacing almost every cleaner in your cupboard as far as I can tell involves only five ingredients 1. Bi-Carb, 2, vinegar, 3. hydrogen peroxide, 4. liquid soap and 5 Essential oils.  (I bet you already have them).  The only thing you need to know is how to mix them, and how to apply them.  Everything to clean your Kitchen, to bathroom to windows, fabric, even air fresheners… everything is built around these products.

You can also tackle the garden.  My neighbours often come in and ask me about getting rid of aphids, slugs and snails without resorting to purchasing stuff at the Produce Store that can kill animals and small people.

One thing this change over will take more of in the beginning,  is time – time to make, not time to do.  Once you have got it sorted, it will be quicker, and certainly cheaper.  You will have to invest in some spray bottles of various sizes, but this won’t cost much in comparison with what you will save.  And you may save a life by eliminating chemicals.

I can’t help you write your modules, but I can help with all of this.   Log on to www.wildnweedy.blogspot.com.  As I get organised I will put recipes up there for you to get started with.

I almost forgot – here is an angel… it is the month to work with Archangel Michael (who knew?)

STAY WELL, STAY WARM (AND DRY)..   NAMASTE – JAHNE.