TRAVELING TO ITALY

In about 4 hours Michael and I will begin a wonderful journey to Italy.  Our honeymoon will begin in Tampa Fl, on to Chicago, then to Milan Italy.  From there we rent a car and journey to beautiful Lake Como.

We will experience FOOD, YOGA, OILS, and the local culture.  This part of Italy is know as the Italian Riviera.  The weather this week is in the 60's and approaching 70 for the weekend.  It will be a nice break from the 90 degree days we are having in Longboat.

Trip Advisor has a fun site to see whats TRENDING in Como.  Enjoy and I will be posting from Italy!

CIAO

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Trending-g187835-t0-Como_Lake_Como_Lombardy.html

WHAT IS YOGA, REALLY?

I often wonder when the day will come when someone will ask me “What is yoga, really?” I ponder all the different ways I would answer. I get really tounge tied for the appropriate, concise, and professional answer.  Ummmm...well that is what my personal practice was about today.

My mind was so “busy” during my practice it was making me crazy.  I kept telling myself, “3 more slow breaths” but as I took the breaths I keep thinking about writing about this.  I kept thinking about why I am having so much trouble connecting to a yoga teacher and studio here in my new home.  I have all the time in the world to practice yoga.  

As I listened to my yoga music on my ipod, and moved in no special order,  I just felt what my body needed this morning...it came to me.  2 years ago after both my 200 hour trainings, yoga became no longer an “exercise, or a workout” yoga was, and had to be “an experience” for me.

I finished my practice (the 30 minutes I could squeak out!) and as I sat up and put my hands together in prayer (this is my favorite part by the way) I began to cry.  I had an “experience” this morning on my mat and I felt something.  I couldn’t even tell you what I did or any of the postures by name. I HAD AN EXPERIENCE.

That is what yoga is to me….

This video is a reflection of the emotion of yoga.  I hope you can feel it too.

Namaste

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=debbydebile.com

WHAT IS OIL PULLING?

Oil Pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for oral health and detoxification.  It involves the use of pure oils as agents for pulling harmful bacteria, fungus, and other organisms out of the mouth, teeth, gums, and even throat.

Say what??????  I like to believe I know about “alternative health” methods for just about everything!  Never heard of this until last night.  My friend and colleague Skye announced and recorded an interview last night on the Jacksonville 11:00 news about doTerra Essential Oils.  The doctor who was speaking was giving recommendations for the use of doTerra oils with OIL PULLING.

So I did what anyone would do...I GOOGLED IT!  I was shocked and humbled by all the folks out there more aware of oil pulling than me...LOL  It really makes perfect sense (the method) and sounds quite easy.  

You know where I’m going here don’t you?  That’s right, I really want to give this a try!

Anyone done this before???? Send me a comment and educate me more on this subject and I will keep you posted!

swish, swish…..

For more info try this site :

http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/oil-pulling-the-habit-that-can-transform-your-health

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for oral health and detoxification. It involves the use of pure oils as agents for pulling harmful bacteria, fungus, and other organisms out of the mouth, teeth, gums and even throat.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER....OUR WEDDING VIDEO

I know this blog is suppose to be about yoga, food, and essential oils.  There is one thing I love more than these 3.....yep, it's LOVE!  A wild and crazy man appeared on my screen on "Match.com" back in November (Thanksgiving afternoon) and February 15th we said "I Do"

Our wedding video has only been shared with those that attended and I thought it's time to share it with all of YOU!

Enjoy this video!  I did it myself with a super easy app called Animoto!

http://animoto.com/play/y073aYM1RXYL2Ze6HCJ58A

SIMPLY EATING GREEN

Some of my former colleagues would ask me each day at lunch (in the teacher’s lounge) “Do you eat SALAD every day?" With a very proud look on my face I answered back “of course!”  That didn’t win me any new friends, just looks of “how boring.”

As you can see from my photo, salads can be a very happy fulfilling meal.  Just ask my husband Michael! He’s eaten
“green things” he’s never heard of before.

My Monday Salad

Kale

Swiss Chard

Carrots

Tomato

Corn

Parsley

Walnuts

Sunflower Seeds

Snack Sprouts

Homemade Tahini Dressing with doTerra Lemon Essential Oil added to tang it up!

Mix it all up and dig in :)

WHY ARE WE SO OVERCOME WITH EMOTIONS AFTER A YOGA CLASS?

Well, why are some of us so overwhelmed by emotions during and after our yoga practice?

Me:Unfortunately, I have found very few classes except during my teacher trainings with Kimberly Waugh (radiantlifeyogaschool.com ) and Joyce Savitz  ( jacksonvilleyoga.com) and some workshops with Lisa Long (longlisa.com ) to have tears flow.  These exquisite teachers created the space and “allowed” me to feel safe enough to let the emotions flow. No judgement and complete surrender is what it takes for me.


A few answers to the question from a few yogis you might know.....

• Elena Brower: For myself, almost every time I practice in a class setting, you’ll find me with tears streaming down my face. I love learning, I love being present in my body, I love being led, and I love how the practice always yields a feeling of strength and connection to myself and to my family. I hear folks commenting on a range of emotional experiences, from joyous to melancholy, but they always come away from practice sensing some sort of healing.

• Kathryn Budig: The yoga mat is our own personal island where any emotions we feel—joy, dread, exhilaration or despair—can all surface safely here without judgement. A good yoga practice taps directly into our core and reality of what’s happening in our lives, so it can be an emotional release depending on what we’ve been denying or holding in. It’s a fabulous place for sweet release and surrender which leads to healing.

Yoga Glo/Ask a yogi

- See more at: http://www.yogaglo.com/blog/2012/10/why-are-students-overcome-with-emotions-after-yoga-class/#sthash.GxVzn0hj.dpuf

WHAT IS AN ESSENTIAL OIL?

Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, and flowers of plants. The use of essential oils goes well beyond their fragrant appeal. Used throughout history for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits, essential oils can be used as natural alternatives in holistic self-care practices.

Their unique chemistry allows them to be used aromatically and applied topically to the skin. dōTERRA’s essential oils can be used as dietary aids to promote vitality and well being with an array of uses.

Each of the CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils is carefully extracted by a global network of skilled growers, distillers, and chemists ensuring a consistently powerful user experience. They are 100% pure aromatic extracts and contain no artificial ingredients and are tested to be free of contaminants such as pesticides or other chemical residues.

“Instantly, I knew that essential oils (Wild Orange is my favorite!) that flavored my boring water bottle and added health benefits were for me!”

~ debby ~

Debby McClung

dōTERRA International

Independent Product Consultant

#601195

CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils.

Visit my online shop
http://www.mydoterra.com/debbyamcclung/

THE MANY BENEFITS OF CHLOROPHYLL

Back a few years ago I worked at Nassau Health Foods in Fernandina Beach.  I thought I was a healthy “eater!” Turns out I only ate healthy things I actually knew the names of! Each morning I opened the store I washed and prepared all the beautiful organic produce and “skillfully” (if I do say so myself) put it out for viewing.

One day I noticed this “grass” was flying out of the store.  Looked like this cool “fake grass” accessory I’d recently bought at Pier 1 Imports.  Turns out it was WHEATGRASS and we (the store) although I didn’t know ANYTHING  about it, were juicing it and selling “shots” of this stuff.  Ever tasted a shot of wheatgrass??????

I , myself learned to love it and drink it for it’s many benefits…..the biggest one being CHLOROPHYLL.

I found a wonderful blog titled Sacred Source Nutrition

The link is below and I think you will be as surprised as I was at all the chlorophyll in my smoothies I am getting each day!!!!!

ENJOY!

http://sacredsourcenutrition.com/the-many-health-benefits-of-chlorophyll/

yoga/food/pure essential oils

nour·ish

/ˈnəriSH,ˈnə-riSH/

verb

Provide with the food

or other substances necessary

for growth, health, and good condition.

To cherish, foster, and keep alive.



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