happynewyear#felizanonovo#2014

31.12.13




Temos uma super lua para entrar em 2014! Super luas, foram assim chamadas pela sua proximidade geográfica com a terra. É uma das 5 de 2014. E sendo que é uma lua nova, escrevem os cientistas que é ocasião para procurar raízes. Assim como o lado feminino de cada um, homens e mulheres. Seria um passo gigante para a humanidade! 
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Em 2014 vamos ter mais com que pensar, equilibrar, preocupar mas o todo, o universo, o equilíbrio, ou deus, dá-nos apenas o que conseguimos aguentar... portanto let's embrace the new windows, as novas oportunidades, tornar a nossa vida mais acolhedora, mima-la, dizer bem, ser generoso, ser aberto e livre! 
E uma lua que inspira respeito mas sinto algo claro, bom, que faz sentido. 

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Esta imagem diz muito, venerar a vida. E envolvermo-nos com beleza e simplicidade.

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E talvez esta seja uma forma bonita de olhar para o que aí vem, que, na realidade é só ainda imaginação. Presente é agora. Estar presente, alinhar com a qualidade é o que desejo para 2014. Vou usar este presente para agradecer a todos os que tenho a minha volta, que são os melhores amigos e família do mundo! E quero deixar um beijo enorme ao meu marido do coração por partilhar esta aventura comigo.  
Obrigada lua, um feliz ano novo! 

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The Universe blessed us with a super moon to start the year! Super moons are called because of their geographic closeness to Earth. There are 5 through the year and we are happy to have one to begin. Being a new moon, the knowledgeable people say it's a moment to root. And to search our feminine side, man and women if this planet. Would be a great step to humanity! 
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In 2014 we will have of corse more to think, to balance, to worry but  new seeds are coming to make it worth. And the big house doesn't give you more then you can bare... So let's embrace the new windows, the chances, and make our life cozier, say good things, be kind, generous, open and above all free!
I feel the respect this moon inspires but I see some clarity, care and more sense. 



Venerate life, beauty and simplicity! 






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Look for the present, where all is perfect. For 2014 I wish to be present and aligned with quality. Using this present to thank all for being, you are the best friends and family I could wish for. And leave a huge kiss to my husband from the heart for sharing this adventure with me. 
Thank you moon, happy new year!



*love, blessings and new beginnings*

christmas#newyear#newmoon#re-fresh#transformation#blessings

29.12.13
de repente dou conta que tanto se passou desde que escrevi o meu último post. mais um momento de transição, de mudança, de viagens. passou a última lua cheia do ano e o solstício de Dezembro. passou o dia mais curto do ano no hemisfério norte, (onde estou para as festas) e o mais longo para o hemisfério sul (em Bali onde vivo há exatamente um ano). aqui em Portugal os dias aqui já crescem e os mais difíceis já ficaram para trás :) o solistício de inverno é tão importante que, na realidade, deu origem ao Natal. esta data era venerada pelos povos antigos, gente conectada com o espaço e tempo  e essência humana. para eles era o início do ciclo da luz e de um certo misticismo associado à feminilidade... 
que benção é estar no Ocidente para o Natal. no ano passado passei em Bali com a minha família. na realidade não há época de Natal, tal como aqui vivemos.. mas o espírito lá está, todos os dias. Bali é em si próprio a celebração da vida, do nascimento, dos começos.  
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e o fim de mais um ano leva-nos inevitavelmente a refletir. os céus e os deuses pedem que pensemos no que passou, no que deixamos por fazer, nos planos.
2013 sinto que foi um mais um ano desafiante para o mundo. para mim, a mudança para Bali foi uma volta enorme à minha vida e que, sem dúvida, me tirou da minha zona de conforto... :) foi bom, agora posso dizer. mas não foi fácil. Bali deu-me muito, mas foi preciso um processo de limpeza a vários níveis que, embora custe, vale imenso a pena! é um tempo que nunca vou esquecer e que me sinto privilegiada por poder experimentar nesta vida.
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2012 era o ano que acabava com os tempos difíceis e que uma nova era emergia. um fenómeno assim, uma new age não aparece da noite para o dia. é um plano cósmico onde tudo faz sentido, tem razão de ser e é perfeito. E enquanto ele cresce vamos vivendo os factos. a vida é isto mesmo, ela não é difícil ou fácil, é uma benção que temos a sorte de viver. é um reconhecimento de que fazemos parte de um universo mágico. e só pode ser para algo melhor. 
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tenho a sensação que 2014 traz algo especial. desde logo começa com uma lua nova. é um nascimento natural, uma transformação, um começo. um sinal para nós e um bom :)
porque não uma oportunidade para investir em si? começar uma prática de yoga, meditação, ginásio ou natação.. qualquer coisa que o faça sentir bem e forte, uma prática diária that keeps you going :)
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a minha amiga querida Rita Ferro Alvim inspirou-se com um dos melhores presentes  de natal, que partilho! Aqui fica o melhor do mundo, as minhas crianças! 

Feliz Ano Novo!



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so much happened since my last post... another transition moment, changes and challenging trips. 
the last full moon as passed, as well as the december solstice, from the shortest day of the year (where I happen to be for the festivities) to the longest (in bali where I live for exactly a year). In the Western days are growing again and the worst times are gone. the winter solstice is actually so important that it originated Christmas as we know it nowadays. this date was venerated by the ancient people, spiritually connected with space and time and our human essence. for them it meant the beginning of the times of light and a kind of mysticism related with feminism...
what a bless to be in the West for the festivities. last year I had just arrived in Bali with my family... in reality there is no Christmas time in Bali... but the spirit is there every day. Bali is itself the celebration of life, birth, of restarts.   
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the end of the year brings us to reflection, the heavens and the gods engage us to interiorise and embrace what has happened, what we left un-finished, at plans.   
2013 has been deeply challenging for many of us. for myself was the move to Bali, leaving my comfort zone :) sometimes difficult, I can easily say now. Bali gives a lot, its a cleaning and challenging process, higher then you can imagine. I am blessed for this experience in this life.
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2012 was the year for the end of the karmic times and the emerging of a new era. its coming but new ages don't come overnight :) its a comic plan where everything is beauty and sense, all is meant and perfect.
to accept life with ease and serenity is the big challenge. life is this, not easy or difficult, its a blessing we happen to experiment. to change is also in our wills. its a recognition we are part of a magic Universe going to a magic place where all is good.
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2014 brings something special I feel. just the fact it starts with a new moon. its a natural re-birth, transformation, new beginning. its a sign for us :) a good one. 
maybe you can invest in yourself? start a practice, yoga, meditation, gym, or swimming... just something that makes you feel good and strong, a daily practice that keeps you going. 
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my dearest and beloved friend Rita Ferro who is a caring mother, a talented journalist, an amazing and inspiring photographer gave me this special present :)

*happy new year, blessings and love*





happynewmoon#lastnewmoon2013#timeruns#yogamakesyoupresent

1.12.13
É a última lua nova de 2013.
parece irreal. mais um ano de vida. e que um ano intenso e cheio. talvez o mais importante em muito tempo, se falar interiormente. foi a mudança que desejava há muito. 

agora o tempo é de passagem para Sagitário, vindo de Escorpião. Depois das revelações vem a transformação e renascimento. a última lua nova de 2013 é a oportunidade para alinhar a nossa verdade e assimilar as intenções do futuro que queremos criar.


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Last 2013 new moon.

unreal. another year lived, and a very special one, intense e fulfilling. it made a lot possible. made the inner change I wanted.

its time to move to Sagittarius.  a good oportunity to align with our truth and set our intentions to move forward and face future we want to create.


Enjoy the rest dear Ashtangis







*love and happy new moon*

krisnamarcharya#darbythescientist#amazingstories#yoga#

18.11.13
Mark and Joanne Darby were the revelation for me at this Conference. What a couple, he is a very special, humble and simple man. She is an incredible yogini with the most remarkable stories. a Mysore love story. they lived in India, they had a baby in India in the 70´s!! Guruji married them... he put them together when Darby had no more money and she had to take him in her house behind the shala. "Darby is a good man", he told her "you have plenty space, you take him". too good. 
he is scientist, every touch is like a magic alignment and you feel light. Got some good stuff from him. The padmasana won a bit of lung space with his touch, the matshyasana a new tip ;) and the Sirsasana
felt just perfect. 
She did not adjust me, well maybe next time :)



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Today is Krisnamacharya birthday. This man actually made possible that today yoga is spread and known as we know it. Blessings to him. 

“To the yogi, all experience is seen as one, as a means to help him cultivate devotion.” 


“Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you. Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.” 


~ Krishnamacharya ~







*Love and peace*

inspiringteachers#ashtangafamily#ayurveda

17.11.13
on the 4th day of the conference my internet was off... I accepted it very calmly, what else could I actually do, the Universe was telling me to focus on this amazing time I was given with fabulous teachers... 
the energy becomes more gentle, we all know each other by now. Practicing around 100 people is quite impressive an the energy is amazingly good. And we had the world in a room, all continents were there, Africa, Asia, America, Europe.  Its a family. Ashtanga love is shared around.
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On my Virabhadrasana A I felt these soft hands pulling my harms outwards, I couldn't really see who it was but I had to know...so I looked back and saw Manju... what a warm feeling, he is the sweetness in person :)
Drop backs with Mark Darby felt good, strong yet smooth...
We had Prem and Radha talking in the afternoon and it was Prem´s birthday! very special and they looked really happy with the out come of the event. Obviously a lot of emotions still to digest but believe the practice and they´re commitment with the inner world is holding them strong. Shanti is in our hearts.
We talked about Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga and how much our life style and what we eat can influence our well being. I am a vata pita person ;) I must take care that my vata (space and air) doesn't take me to outer space!! ahah. Actually today cooked ghee and came out pretty good. And eat the kitcheri that very sweet Inge left for us, pretty good. And having my new-feels like I know him since ever friend- Rafa who is a great chef we are having amazing meals in the house! he always comes out with some idea, today he brought Durian... well not so sure about that smell! :)

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After the ladies day I could come back to the morning Puspa Puja with Annie Pace. She called me the flower girl, so sweet. Puspa means flower in sanscrit.  

Practice and learn, all is coming.






वन्दे गुरूणां चरणारविन्दे
सन्दर्शित स्वात्म सुखाव बोधे ।
vande gurūṇāṁ caraṇāravinde
sandarśita svātma sukhāva bodhe |
I bow to the lotus feet of our great teachers,
who uncovers our true self and awakens happiness

*love, yoga and great teachers*

3rdayconference#ladyday#watchingthevibe#shamanism

12.11.13
I knew it would come... my moon day arrived yesterday afternoon so I took easy today, no mula bandha, did my standing and then set down with Siri and enjoyed to watch the practice. what an incredible feeling, its good to watch!!!
a beautiful shala in Ananda Cotagges in the middle of the Balinese rice fields. we are blessed. thanks to Prem and Radha who did this event.
I was talking to Manju, what a sweet person and love his golden teeth! 
Mark Darby has been a revelation, the scientist of the details has Eagle defined and he is right. Eagle is another cool Hawai ashtangi assisting the teachers of the panel.  
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the afternoon talk with Dany Paradise was incredible. shamanism and yoga was the topic. all is connected and we must connect ourselves. a road full of magic once again. He is a very human yogi and yoga brought him a lot. He is a musician and yoga took him to the top musicians of the world. He taught Sting and made tours with him teaching yoga. he taught Paul Simon, Madonna, John McEnroe, you name it... amazing how humble, peaceful, attentive and generous Danny Paradise is. this is yoga.
I feel blessed.

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how to embrace life, suggestions from the teachers
practice, practice, practice
stay present
be truthful
be content
live fully
love deeply
stay positive
be wild
go free
smile, smile, smile
practice, practice, practice




*love and gratitude*

secondayashtangaconference#davidwilliams#greatyogi

11.11.13
picking up frangi pains from my garden is my morning ritual for the ashtanga conference. fresh, with a divine aroma, the flowers are used for the opening puja with Annie Pace that I am privilege to follow every morning. after washing and purifying our hands we chant a mantra to Ganesh and offer flowers to all the images in the altar. Parvati, Pathabi Jois, Shanti... we bless and ask protection. we share the energy with the room that by then is already filling up with devoted ashtangis from all over the world. 
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"more heart, less head" that´s the sentence I kept from my practice today. Annie Pace about my upward dog. do it with heart is anyways always the secret***
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the afternoon with David Wiiliams was hilarious, what a great story teller. and what a great life! he was full on, Woodstock, Hawai, magic bus crossing Europe, pretty girls (Debbie was incredible!), India, fun, yoga, lots of yoga. David Williams has lots of magic to share. 
can't wait for tomorrow
Aloha, hello, good-bye and I love you


*love, aloha and ashtanga*