day 28. june 28. 2010. June 28, 2010

My juicer.

I LOVE my juicer. It was a recommendation from my dear friend and spirit-sister Becca. She has the same one. This thing will juice anything. The week it arrived via a very convoluted journey from the USA (long story) I started a juice fast. And I did a nine day cleansing juice fast and let me tell you I am darn proud of myself because I didn’t think I would last two days. Remember I LOVE FOOD.

This is my juicer.

I’ve been experimenting with lots of different juices, everything from cabbage to kale to ginger… all my favourite fruits, apples, lemons, limes, strawberries (they don’t juice very well) to herbs; parsley and mint, my two favourites.

A glorious way to start the morning:

• carrot
• apple
• cabbage
• mint
• lemon
• parsley
• ginger

A glass of this juice and a glass of water before my yoga in the morning sun and I am so good to go for the day!

day 20. june 20. 2010. June 20, 2010

Yoga.

Does Yoga have anything to do with being an ecojunkie? I would suggest yes. Yoga helps you to become more aware, not only of your own spirit and soul, but also of how that soul is in tune with the rest of the world and the universe; the people, the plants, the soil, the water, the animals and God; the creator of everything. Awareness is one of the most difficult things (for me) to keep in the forefront of my mind.

I am easily distracted. I am easily swayed.  OH! LOOK! SHINY THINGS!

Seriously.

I have practiced yoga on and off for about twelve years. Mostly OFF of late, but lately I have taken to starting the day with sun salutations. I have a wonderful house down by the lake with a very unique layout that allows me to practice yoga in a large hardwood floored space while overlooking my park-like backyard.

I feel very lucky to have this space and have been taking advantage of it. Especially now that I know that I only have it for a few more months. And the loft is a wee bit smaller. I will have to find a good yoga studio.