TRANQUIL

FROM THE "COLOURS OF LIFE"

GUIDED MEDITATION - I AWAKEN YOUR SPIRIT

Tranquility

This is an awesome relaxing video. Kuddos to the creator.

JUST CHILLIN

--Hey Guys and Gals,

I’m sorry that I’ve neglected my blog for almost a year. I’ve had a lot on my plate; however, that’s no excuse for not keeping in touch.

I’ve updated all but one of the gadgets and widgets on this page (finally).

So let me tell you … This year has been stressful. “I should have visited this blog” … I know you’re saying those words under your breath. That’s okay, because you’re right.

That aside, I did manage to get out of town. Went to gorgeous Tennessee. What’s that? … You say it’s hot as hell? Well, yes you’re right … but it still is gorgeous territory; and in addition, where I was, it was peaceful and quiet.

If you’ve been following this blog, you know I love my peace and quiet. [In fact see a beautiful waterfall slideshow on Yahoo.

Anyway, enjoy the music, waterfalls, and gadgets and posts and I’ll see you later. Love ya!

HATHA YOGA - FREE CLASS

HATHA YOGA - 43 MINUTES

http://www.yogayak.com/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3kA7G3hZbg&feature=channel

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RELAXATION AND BREATHING

Relaxation and Breathing with Rodney Yee



INTRODUCTION TO PRANAYAMA

What is Pranayama? - Learn about it at:

Yoga.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvdiMjSgItg

http://www.yogayak.com/

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AUDIO SLEEP AID

Hi Everybody,

I'm always looking for a tool or image or sound to help me relax. I just happened upon this really cool place on the "Net" titled "

Sound Sleeping". You don't have to buy anything; just choose and listen to the wonderful sounds.

SOUNDSLEEPING

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SLEEP

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FLICKR SLIDESHOW OF PEACE

Listen to sounds or music from one of the playlists on the left, or view this slideshow while listening to the free 14 minute relaxation audio at the the bottom of this page. You can also listen to some sample mp3's from the amazon player at the bottom of this page while enjoying this slideshow!

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Click center arrow to start slideshow. To pause the slideshow, move your mouse to the bottom left of the picture and click on the two bars.
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**To slow or increase speed, go to the bottom right corner. See the 4 arrows facing outward?

Click on the center of those 4 arrows ... you're now in full screen mode. By choosing options (upper right corner-in full screen mode), you'll be able to adjust speed, etc.

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IT'S COMEDY DAY!

Ok Mellow Followers, this is a special day ... it's comedy day. So enjoy part of your day with Cosby.

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COMEDY

USE FENG SHUI TO DE-STRESS YOUR LIFE AND CREATE HARMONY

Hello Mellow Followers,

My Mother who is 80 something ... ok, so I don't quite remember; anyway she is always talking about feng shui. For those of you who don't know what feng shui is:

"Feng shui (traditional Chinese: 風水; simplified Chinese: 风水; pinyin: fēng shuǐ; pronounced /ˈfəŋˌʃueɪ/ fehng-shway in English) is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi.[1] The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu (traditional Chinese: 堪輿; simplified Chinese: 堪舆; pinyin: kānyú; literally: Tao of heaven and earth).[2]

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The words feng shui literally translate as "wind-water" in English. This is a cultural shorthand taken from the following passage of the Zhangshu (Book of Burial) by Guo Pu of the Jin Dynasty

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When my Mother comes to my home, she immediately starts washing the glass on my entrance door, and wipes down the door and sweeps the entrance- way. You'll learn why she does this by viewing the last video.

Since, this is a relaxation lounge, the two videos following are feng shui music videos.

Sounds interesting doesn't it?

I've said enough .... time to immerse yourself in "feng shui". (smile)

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MEDITATION MUSIC - FENG SHUI-KOKIN GUMI-ZEN GARDEN



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Top Ten Feng Shui Tips from Elizabeth Chamberlain

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FENG SHUI BASICS

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DE-STREE WITH FENG SHUI

 

 

DE-STRESS WITH FENG SHUI ARTICLE

RELAXING IMAGES - WATERFALL

How do you feel when you see this image?

What thoughts go thru your mind?

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While your looking at this scene why not get a

Free 14 minute Meditation Session.

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It's called "The Secret Garden" .

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Your Free Meditation Audio is at the bottom of this blog page. Click on the link that says "Guided Relaxation Meditation" to Start the session.

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Listen to the Meditation Session by itself, or use your imagination and combine features. Example: Before the meditation session begins, go to the flickr slideshow (see Dec. 29, 2008 post) and choose a sound and open the slideshow in full screen. You can also add a background sound from the relaxation music player to the left of this page.

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To open a browser in full screen, hit the F11 key. Be sure to go back to normal screen later (just hit the F11 key again and/or the "esc" key.)

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MELLOW FOODS

I want all of you to enjoy this “Ultra Mellow Lounge” … I aim to please; and … I did promise you (a few weeks ago), to come up with a list of foods you can snack on while enjoying your time here.
So … without further ado, we go in search of the most mellowest of foods … tantalizing, yet soothing, comforting to the soul and to the palate.

I think we would all agree that this perfect food should be light, non acidic, and doesn’t sit heavily in the belly.
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We’ve consulted the experts, and most are in consensus about our beloved fruit … the apple.

Whether baked or crunchily eaten, lightly sauteed with cinnamon and butter ... this yummy and mellow fruit is chock full of phytonutrients, helps fight chronic disease, improves memory and learning, and provides benefits that help prevent heart disease.

WOW! If that ain't an endorsement ....

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Hey gang, what about the often overlooked sweet, juicy watermelon. Let's smack on that for awhile.

Yesterday, I came across a website called, Ethnicfoods.com. I want you all to try this next selection. The food choice ... a Thai favorite ... yellow curry.

Ethnicfoods.com describes yellow curry as being "aromatic and mellow" ...

"Yellow curry is richer and creamier than other Thai curries, since coconut cream is used in addition to coconut milk." (Yum, yum) "This is done to tone down the spiciness of this dish. It has many Indian spices such as fresh tumeric, black mustard seeds, ground cumin, fresh nutmeg. It is also flavored with thai flavors of fish sauce, palm sugar, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk and lime juice. "

Can we put yellow curry on a healthy whole wheat cracker perhaps?

What do you think? Does yellow curry get a "hail Mary" for adding a mellow experience in this lounge?

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Ok, I think we’re moving, yet again in the right direction when we examine the following delicacy for your palates to enjoy. I found this recipe at "EatingWell". ... sweet potato casserole. Now you might disagree that this is a delicacy ... but, who can fight with the sweet potato?

I welcome everyone’s opinion.

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TAI CHI FOR RELAXATION AND HEALTH

Ok, you've read my previous post regarding exercise. Dianne did a fabulous job explaining how exercise can stabilize mood swings. I promised you I would add my "two cents" ...

Well, a promise, is a promise .... "Mellow Followers", there is no way I'm going to "sweat to the oldies".

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You know me... right?

Now, I know first hand ... like Dianne said, that stretching is way, way, way super beneficial.

Do you know what's even better than stretching? ....

Alright ... here it comes ... yes people .... TAIJIQUAN (better known has TAI CHI)

Tai Chi is a gentle slow moving exercise for all body types and conditions. It consists of rhythmic, flowing movements and breathing to loosen every muscle and joint and release aches and pains. Research results show Tai Chi lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity; increases range of motion, flexibility, and balance; and reduces pain and bone loss.

Now I've got a surprise ... watch a 24 form

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TAIJIQUAN video. Enjoy!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rViOT701z5o

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WHALES, DOLPHINS AND CHAKRAS

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My “Mellow followers”, in order to bring traffic to your blog, there’s a few things you’ve got to do … heck, there’s a lot of things you have to do.
I can’t remember how I found out about a "promote your blog" service called “Link Referral” but I’m glad I did.

Ah! … You seek to know why. …. Right?

Well, I’m hyper … Whoops! … Let me change that word… I’m …....mmm … ...can’t find the word.

Oh I give up … let me just say it. I’m excited, I’m psyched, I’m ecstatic! …. I found a fantastic website called “Blue Diamond Technologies” on a recent visit to, and search on, the “Link Referral” website.

The following is a descriptive quotation from Blue Diamond’s official site:

“Blue Diamond represents a dimension in time and space of immense love, respect, and celebration, bringing new technologies to dance respectfully in harmony with planet earth and its many life forms.”

“We produce visual, audio and other products to help people relax into their magical space of silence or heart or reverence wherever that might be for them.”

Doesn’t that description send “waves of light” dancing around your head?

Ok, ok … maybe I’m overdoing it; but, I’m going to let you see/hear for yourself.

I give you a clip from one of their DVD’s called:

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“WHALES, DOLPHINS AND CHAKRAS ” [This awesome video is in mp4 format. If this page takes a long time to load, you will need to clear your temporary Internet files and/or your browser does not support mp4]

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There's a link to Blue Diamond at the bottom of this page in my Favorites.

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You might also be able to see more of their videos too, under:

Relaxation and Egypt
[If you want to know more about “Link Referral”, click on their logo on the left hand side of this blog]

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Stress Reduction

COFFEE OR TEA

What does every mellow lounge need, for it to be successful?

Let's see, ... there's good food (we'll get into that at a later post); there's good music ... ok, got that covered; something to read or perhaps watch ...

What are we missing? ... mmm ....you guessed it ... something to drink.

Got me to thinking about what would be some great drinks to be sipping on in a mellow lounge.

Well, herbal teas come to mind; but what kinds of herbal teas ... if, in fact, that's what I wanted.

In my quest for herbal tea info, I found a few great websites for my "mellow followers" to visit ... check the following websites out, but come right back to the lounge (right click on the link, and choose "open in new window or tab" that way this blog remains open for you to come back to).

Better deal ... browse my blog first, then check out the other sites - (smile)

What are Herbal Teas?
Crazy for Tea
Yogi Tea
Mountain Rose Herbs

Got your herbal tea? Have you chosen a music selection or relaxation sound from one of the music players on the left? If you have, ... you're ready to start reading a few posts on this blog.

What are your favorite herbal teas? Leave us your comments.

Stress Reduction

GOT TO HAVE MY RELAXATION EQUIPMENT!

I can't sleep. Soooo.. I decided to watch a little Oprah and write for the lounge. I will tell you, if you find you can't sleep, writing is a good way to pass the time, and it does get those creative whatever's going in the brain.

Oprah has this happiness thing going. I've got nothing against happiness (and, in fact, I'm going to talk about it in the next post); but, I'm more into relaxation. My home is all about relaxation. I've got an adjustable bed that has 6+ massage controls, a recliner in the bedroom and the living room; and guess what the living room recliner has? ... that's right, massage controls!

I've got a foot bath with massage, and I used to have a shiatsu neck massager until I loaned it to my friend. She called me to return it, but for some bonehead reason I told her to keep it. Guess I've got to find me a sale on shiatsu neck massagers.

Lesson "mellow followers" ... don't loan or give your prize "relaxation" possessions away!

Guess what colors are in my kitchen? ......Yellow, white and green ... yep, same like the colors in this lounge. Did you guess right?

And you wonder why I called this lounge the BiPolar Ultra Mellow Lounge .. (mmm)

Tell me what your favorite relaxation things are and I'll share it with everyone.

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Relaxation, Stress Reduction

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HAVASUPAI INDIAN WATERFALL

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My Mellow followers, I've got to have my waterfall scenes and

sounds. I found this ever so soothing waterfall video about a

year and a half ago.

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The location: Arizona (Havasupai Indian Waterfall)

Stress Reduction, Waterfalls

YOUR RELAXATION TIP FOR TODAY

We've had a challenging, but exciting 2008. Our new 44th President and his family will be good for this country. Don't you think so?

I'm sure many of us will be making New Year's resolutions; just keep your expectations realistic and don't try to take on too much. That's how we get stressed out.

Make sure you do something for yourself everyday.

Tip: Why not take a bubble bath or soak in some warm water today. Light a scented candle and just chill or play some soothing music.

-Stress Reduction

FLICKR SLIDESHOW W AUDIO SLEEP AID

Hi Everybody,

I'm always looking for a tool or image or sound to help me relax. I just happened upon this really cool place on the "net" titled "Sound Sleeping". You don't have to buy anything; just use the flickr slide show, move your mouse over the picture and choose the sounds you want to hear.

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If you want a full screen image, right click your mouse on the bottom of the image and choose "full screen". To exit full screen, hit your "esc" key on the keyboard.

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FANTASTIC!