Chapatis&Potatoes.: Archive

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This ones Ode to the Purge!!

Feb 21st 2012 As I genuinely sit here with one boot on and one boot off after purchasing my new pair of purple suede Docs:) I had a strong urge to write about my purge, yep thats right. The intense 12 day Ayahausca experience i have just under gone in Peru. I guess if you’ve taken Ayahausca you will understand where I’m coming from, if not then you may OR may not choose to read...

Feb 21st

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Nope, Sorry Guy's I'm not Washing the Mop, well...

3rd December 2012 Dirty Dirty Dirty…… Nope quite the contrary Im putting this on my FB Yoga group page cause it is about health and i guess im aiming to prove a point to those yakkking at me!!ive done this before and never has my hair been healthier. Im on my 2nd week now, yes my scalps a bit itchy but i know it will pass and i can always tie it up. Im not a shampoo lover and have...

Dec 3rd

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Somewhere over the.......

The last day of November 2011 December tomorrow!! Have I now got to think about…….. and……. eerrrr!!!! Nope I ain’t falling for that Not this year or any year So all I have to say is Blessings and Good Will to you all this December, Enjoy and don’t go Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël, Froehliche Weihnachten, Kala Christouyenna, Mele Kalikimaka,...

Nov 30th

Reasons I Love Custard-Cause I'm a Custard-holic

Monday November 28th 2011 I love custard because you can put it on anything and it tastes so good mmmm!!meaty custard I love custard cause it reminds me of school days:/ I have a great belief that custard changes your life, because it’s originally yellow it makes you feel upbeat just like a sunny day. So the more yellow you eat the more sunnier inside you become!!!you think...

Nov 28th

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Moon Face!

November 19th 2011 Anyone who knows me should learn to know me again, for I am the Moon, You will see me with new faces everyday………Rumi

Nov 19th

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11-11-11

11-11-11 Today is my birthday as well as the beginning of a New Age, so I want to be the first to wish you much love and happiness to come. Keep the doors of communication open and spread your love and lightness, it’s the only way forward now!! ix www.indrasinghyoga.com

Nov 11th

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November 2011 Yoga and Health Magazine.

Wednesday Nov 2nd 2011 Yeah it is me doing some kinda inversion, if you turn it upside down you will recognise the face!! (If you know me that is) In shops NOW!! £3 Don’t buy it if you don’t like Yoga:0)

Nov 2nd

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Wonderful Night with my Homie

Tuesday 1st Nov 2011 Recorded this Sunday. This was the perfect night, the perfect start to a month (esp this month). Chilling with my Home Boy!! love you Mooji!! http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18209981

Nov 1st

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Yoga - Blackpool Pleasure Beach Style!!(& don't...

30th October 2011 Once Upon a time I wondered if it was going to be the case that Yoga would fly through the roof and become totally exploited and from this would trigger a huge money making industry, just like all the other money making industries out there and yeah, its the case, Yoga is no exception, it’s flown through the roof and become just that. To me it resembles my fruit machine...

Oct 30th

I Honestly Forgot......

October 25th 2011 I got so caught up in life recently I genuinely forgot about my blog!! So here’s a bunch of (apt) flowers to apologise. Be Back Soon!! Love Ix

Oct 25th

Why Identify?

Monday 26th September 2011 ‘ We search for identity, we search for the perfect job, the ideal home and the Soul mate that can rock our world. We travel far and wide until we find our teacher (Guru) and still we are discontented. Happy Job!!! Some ones ideal home!!! Wanted, but are they ever found?? Has he got all the answers??? Reside in your being, be your own best friend, your ideal soul...

Sep 26th

Course I'm an Alien, I have Tattoos!!

16th September 2011 My Tatts, Photos taken by my beautiful BF (heart) OK I Need a Yogi Rant!! I’ve just been reading an interview that the BBC did about a 25 year old office clerk who was told she had to cover her tattoos over the summer period, oh just bare in mind here this woman had a phone job so she wasn’t directly dealing with the public. Anyway, due to excessively over...

Sep 16th

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Sassi In my Socks!!

27th August 2011 Whether you like it or not (and I like it), soon Autumn/winter will be on it’s lovli way: ) But there’s one thing I have a serious issue with during these months and most months to be honest and that’s freezing cold feet (and hands). So this year before the chilblains kick in i’ve started accumulating some wonderful handmade crocheted and knitted items...

Aug 27th

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Aug 16th

Is it all about the Body ?

10th August 2011 I’ve been reading a book by Marianne Williamson - A Return to Love. It was recommended to me by an old friend i’ve never met: ) I don’t seem to be able to put the book down which is so wonderful because this old friend that i’ve never met intuitively knew what I needed and that’s only one reason why I know she’s an old friend (she knows it...

Aug 10th

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Attachment-Detachment.

Friday July 29th 2011 Think about all the things you are attached to right now at this very moment in time. Just think about how you are attached to them and if the attachments are one of necessity. You will probably find as you begin to delve a little deeper non or little of these attachments are significant to your growth. What is it that you are attaching to? Have you ever noticed how much...

Jul 29th

Yin and Yang (and don't you forget it)

18th July 2011 The basics of Yin and Yang. Why? cause although it seems to be simple do we ever really get it??? Yin and Yang represents the ancient Chinese understanding of how things work. The outer circle represents the concept of everything while the black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of the 2 energies, Yin black, Yang white-the cause of everything...

Jul 18th

Guacamole:The Intuitive Touch

Monday July 11th 2011 OK!! is this a P*** take???? I put some crazy comment about Guacamole on my FB page and at least 4 people have asked me how to make it. Hey I’m no JO (Jamie Oliver) most people would laugh at the thought of me handing over my version of this wonderous mexican slop! (or anything edible for that matter) but for the next 5 minutes I’m going to rise to the...

Jul 11th

Swear Words-Watch Your Tongue.

Wednesday June 29th 2011 I’ll try. What if. If only. I wish. Why me. Yes but. I can’t. I should. I don’t know. I’m fine. I hope. I’m silly I’m stupid. Here I go again. These words. . Keep you stuck. . Stop you taking risks. . Stop you moving forward. . Beat yourself up/critical of yourself. . Give permission not to succeed. They allow you...

Jun 29th

Don't Underestimate the Power of the Breath.

Wednesday 22nd June 2011 99.9% of Yoga comes from the breath, after all 100% of life comes from the breath but how many times do you actually stop to notice how important the breath is to you as a being? be honest, you take it for granted, we all do. ’ Breathing is the most important thing in your life, everything else can wait ’ a wonderful quote I repeat daily in my own life...

Jun 22nd

PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING: MEN THIS MIGHT JUST SAVE...

Fri 17th June 2011 It’s Friday, it’s Venus day and I’m posting this by Jivan Joti Kaur Khalsa…………… I was blessed to attend Women’s Camp for many years when Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, taught classes one, two, and even three times a day. Those years of camps are priceless to me because he taught us so many things about being women that...

Jun 17th

Today I Want to Share with You........

Saturday 11th June 20011 As my black clouds begin to lift and I slowly start to head back on track towards the light with the help of some beautiful LOVING souls around me, I’d like to give you this beautiful poem with love and as a reminder just incase there’s times you ever feel in a black place too:0) I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked...

Jun 11th

It's way to long since.....

7th june 20011 It’s way to long since I’ve written and I can’t even begin to tell you why, but lack of the written word in my life is not doing me many favours. However while I can’t write I choose to…… DANCE!! Be back soon….. I pray! OM SHANTI!

Jun 7th

Going Beyond Control

25th April 2011 Bound to the Lotus When faced with a challenge I am reminded to let go, no matter how false the concept of control maybe. As a child, like most children I found comfort in control in every way I could and I still to this day struggle with the ability to ‘let go’. Bound Lotus brings an immediate sense of letting go. When bowing you immediately connect with energy...

Apr 25th

The Owl & the Pussy Cat.

20th April 2011 In my eye’s The Owl and the Pussy Cat is a poem that never received enough press and so (nonsical) beautifully written by Edward Lear. I remember playing the part of a Jumblie at primary school and since that day it has always been one of my favourite poems. To me this poem shows how love really does conquer all in it’s old fashioned romantic context, something we...

Apr 20th

Teen Motivation

4th April 2011 I love teaching Yoga to children especially teens. I guess it’s because with teens you really never know what your going to get with all those mood swings and hormones flying around, I remember it well. In fact i hated my teenage years with a passion. Not only was I unsure of who I really was, like the majority of teenagers but i also suffered from severe anorexia so I...

Apr 4th

Let the Aura Roar

29th March 2011 What is the Aura? The Aura is created by the flow of prana (life force) through the nadis/meridian lines of the body and the interaction with the chakra system. It is a sphere of electro magnetic energy which can extend up to nine feet beyond the physical body when feeling fit an healthy. The aura holds the memories of our past experiences which can act as karmic ties and hold...

Mar 29th

20 Guinness Facts Just For YOU!!

Happy St Paddies day. Thought I’d celebrate by giving you some facts about the Emerald Isle’s favourite beverage. Did You Know? 20 Guinness Facts Looking for the perfect pour? How long should it take? Do good things happen to those who wait? The next time you and your friends are sitting around a pub having a few pints of your favorite Guinness, impress them with these facts: 1. 2009 is...

Mar 17th

A Bit of Hakini does You the World of Good!

March 13th 2011 Hakini Mudra-God of the Forehead Mudra, that’s what it says on the label, jokes aside, it works. I often find myself adopting this mudra naturally when I want to focus and concentrate. Give yourself a few minutes in a quiet room with your fingers just like mine in the above picture, close your eyes and watch the breath, then let me know how you feel afterwards. A bit more...

Mar 13th

Don't Take it all to Seriously!!

Sunday 27th February 2011 Don’t Take Life (including your Yoga Practice) toooooo Seriously:) HAVE FUN!! BE CREATIVE! AND WHO KNOWS WHERE IT MAY LEAD YOU!:0)

Feb 27th

Fresh Orange Juice and Ginger as a Winter Pick me...

20TH February 2011 My wonderful friend David Sye www.yogabeats.com introduced me to this, simple but such an amazing pick me up on a cold winter day, it certainly helps bring the sunshine back into your life. Serves 1 Approx 3 freshly squeezed oranges 1 inch worth of ginger peeled and chopped (the more you use the better I think) Blend it all together strain and drink What a great kick before...

Feb 20th

Ladies and Gentlemen Did You Know The Answer Lies...

10th February 2011 I read this Paulo Coelho quote yesterday and just loved it, it rang so true to my heart, you know when something just sits in the right place with you at that precise moment in time, well these words did just that: ‘Love can consign us to hell or to paradise but it always takes us somewhere‘-Paulo Coelho So as a pretty deep thinking person my mind started...

Feb 10th

Love is.........?

January 29th 2011 Love is like a cup cake, it really doesn’t last forever, one bite and destruction kicks in, Cynical? nope not at all just reflecting on the fact that no matter what we say to each other or what we do for each other (I’m talking from a couples point of view of course) that as fast as you draw your next breath the person you thought closest to your heart is taking...

Jan 29th

Where Am I??

I’ll Repeat:Where Am I?? 21 January 2011 Happy New Year to you all and what a great 11-11-11 year this is going to be. Can you please bare with me. I just got back from India on Monday and I’m having trouble adjusting to western civilisation :) But all will be good in time when I find the ground under my feet and I stop spinning like a dervish!!! Hugz and kisses This calf was...

Jan 21st

23rd December 2010 Have a great Christmas, see you in the New Year on my return from India, ‘May the long time sun shine upon you all’! 2011 is already the best year EVER!! Blessings!!

Dec 23rd

Art Clearly from the Heart-I Love this Zone

December 13th 2011 A twee shop on Brick Lane London, so worth a visit. I had to be dragged out screaming and I’m still dreaming of it’s treasures and all I wanted was a teapot on a chain created by the wonderful Louise Buchan, check her out too she’s Miss Quirky at her best. “I’ve never met you Louise but Iurve You” x

Dec 13th

Balancing madness

4th December 2010 I am a guessing that with a bit of effort these would be a great balancing shoe for yoga practice! :) How to stay mindful in 5 difficult steps before falling over. 2011 these will be the new yoga accessory just watch!

Dec 4th

Today I have a Story to Tell - I Want to Hear...

18th November 2010 It all started last week when the lights and power failed for over 18 hours. I knew that after my consistent prayer to the black Goddess Kali Ma this was no coincidence. At 7pm that night bull dozers took position right outside my front door and continued till 232am the following morning, boy was I happy. They dug and the dug until they reached the earths core and then...

Nov 18th

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOO ME!!(a family request)

10th November 2010 Tomorrow is my birthday please can i have this cake:) hee!! and this one…… and this….and these candles:0) but just a few more!!

Nov 10th

Friday 5th Nov-Light the Night Sky!!

Diya Lamps Light the Way for Diwali Toffee Apple Lady Mithai, Yummie Festive Sweets Does Guy Win the Day? http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/11/diwali-vs-guy-fawkes/

Nov 2nd

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The Festival of Samhain is Almost Upon Us.

25th October 2010 Did You Know? Halloween is a holiday celebrated in the night of October 31st. Traditional activities include trick or treating, bonfires, costume parties and the carving of jac-o-lanterns. Irish and Scottish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late twentieth century...

Oct 24th

Venus

22nd Oct 2010 Friday is venus day. Have you seen him lately in the sky? If we get a clear night tonight take a look. I’ve been practicing Trataka with both the Moon and Venus, shifting my eyes from one to the other, the results are some what mind blowing so if you have chance give it a go. What better way to meditate than on these two natural sources of light. If you would like to have a...

Oct 22nd

Chandra-The Moon.

20th October 2010 Friday/Saturday Sees the Full Moon in Aries. Release all Your Positive Intentions and Reap the Benefits. “I Offer My Obeisances to the Moon God, Whose Complexion Resembles Curds, the Whiteness of Conch Shells and the Snow. He is the Ruling Deity of Soma-Rasa, Borh from the Ocean of Milk and he Serves as the Ornament on top of the Head of Lord S’ambhu.” ...

Oct 20th

Change.....

13 October 2010 “Make Me a Radical, Make Me a Revolutionary, Make Me Stand for what I Believe & Not Fear the Critic”……….Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Oct 13th

When "Shani" Comes to Visit Spread Love Not War.

28th September 2010 An Astrologer once told me, ” When Saturn comes to visit allow him in, make him a cup of chai, let him stay a while but never stare at him (despite his beauty ) just get on with your chores.” I’m feeling his presence this week, never mind a cuppa tea, I’m guessing he’s helped himself to several pots and the contents of my biscuit barrel. Saturn...

Sep 28th

More Boy Yogini's Pleasie!!

September 15th 2010 Fabulous George is Striking his Yoga Pose!! ‘ I LOVE teaching Yoga to Children as you already know. Children are like sponges they soak up so much information it’s a total delight to be part of their journey in life and you know what? Without sounding too new age and dippy, I feel truly blessed. So thank you, all of you, for being part of this great lesson....

Sep 15th

Yoga in the School Curriculum.

September 7th 2010. My True Passion - One day Yoga will Replace the Good Old Cross Country Run:) If yoga could be recognised for what it is without the mystical connotations then schools and education authorities would realise how valuable it could be for the younger generation in today’s society. As a mum and a yoga teacher who encourages the practice of yoga for children, i have come...

Sep 7th

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Chapatis & Potatoes.

Sept 4th 2010 SHE’S SO BEAUTIFUL. I adore Kali. Maybe it has something to do with the fact i called my own daughter after her. It’s as if i see this powerful beauty in everything, I’m almost certain i have one of the many manifestations living here in my house:) ” Kali is one of the most unconventional yet immensely popular deities in the Hindu pantheon. Kali...

Sep 4th