yoga nonagenarian ...there are no limits... Tao Porchon-Lynch

I look with envy at the beautiful supple healthy 20/30 something yogis...who bend their bodies into seemingly impossible positions....
Its this that I aspire to be....
And lets face it ...its never going to happen...I am never going to look like that again ( not that I ever did!! )
But it definitely gives me the motivation to push forward with my yoga practice...
because at the end of the day...I will be the best version of me...
so imagine my surprise and delight when I came across this
well prepare to be amazed as I was, whilst flicking through some yoga articles I came across this amazing lady...      
This amazing lady was born in 1918 and still teaches Yoga
And unlike the majority of all-natural, vegan yogis, Tao Porchon-Lynch wears big earrings, has brightly-painted nails, is always in high heels (well, except for when she’s doing yoga) and she loves wine.  She is definitely outside the box..bless her  

Tao Porchon-Lynch has always led an exotic life  - she was born in India, moved to London in 1940, danced for soldiers in Europe and then moved to Hollywood, during her fascinating life she’s spent time with Mahatma Gandhi, Noël Coward, Marilyn Monroe and the Dalai Lama.

It was whilst growing up in India that she discovered yoga: at the age of eight, she spotted boys on the beach contorting their bodies into strange poses. “I went to my aunt and said, ‘Can they let me be part of it?’ And she said: ‘That isn’t a game, it is yoga and it’s not for girls. It’s not ladylike.’ So I started doing it,” Porchon-Lynch told the New York Times.

This lady is a true inspiration to us all aspiring for that  healthy and long life...and she says that the ancient practice of yoga not only keeps her body young, but it improves her mind and soul as well....and adds that she eats small vegetarian meals and does not over eat or eat just for the sake of it..but that she enjoys a piece of chocolate

She admits that time has taken an inevitable toll on her health; just a few years ago, she had to have a total hip replacement, and in 2011 she broke her wrist... 

When I read this it certainly inspired me... especially as I am the other side of 50..and I often find myself wandering if I have left it too late to start a life and may be a career in this wonderful ancient practice.

'Tao's philosophy is: "There is nothing we cannot do if we harness the power within us."'

And if its good enough for Tao Porchon-Lynch.....

here we come

its done..its booked 
I have booked a week to the beautiful Island of Cyprus...
and I can not wait....

Cyprus is one of my favourite places...
and I consider myself very fortunate as I have visited this beautiful Island on no less than 5 times 💝

Its fair to say that The 1st time was about 12 years ago and we didnt do much sight seeing..
It was more about relaxing and sitting on the beach and poolside ( although we did have a couple of my children with us ..so not really relaxing🙈)

It had changed so much when we returned about 7 years later to Protaras...although still incredibly beautiful..more hotels had sprung up where there was open spaces etc

We hired a car and went to the mountains...which was in complete contrast to the coast..the blistering heat ( visited in august) was replaced by cool green shade...with a canopy of lush green trees...we stopped off at a cafe where we enjoyed fruit and locally produced wine, both of which were delicious.

Last year I visited with my frend and went on a boat trip to see the sea caves...( which I intend to do again..it was the best bargain I've ever had...3 hr trip including lunch for $20..fab ) amongst other excursions.

I hadnt been to paphos area before ...always convinced myself I preferred Protaras..( even tho I'd never been there!!! 😮) so last year I went with a little bit of aprehension....
Boy was I in for a surprise..it was beautiful...and so much so that I have booked Paphos again...😍
The coastline was breath taking..

The cypriot people are fab..so friendly..and warm...( just like the weather 😍 )
and the wine isnt too bad either..
what is there not to like.....
I just hope I havnt jinxed it by singing their praises....😑....

Count down on....😎😎

( still got the north of Cyprus to do 😄😉 )

Delicious mid week pasta

My take on a pasta night......mmmmm

I'm not really into bland food so the idea of having a bowl of pasta and butter with a sprinkling of cheeses is never really gonna cut it for me...

so here goes .... pasta deliciosa...

• a bowl full of lardons ( smoked I prefer ) cooked till crispy
• an onion diced and fried till brown but still soft in what eva you prefer ( fry slowly )
• peppers (what eva type you have in fridge ) cut coarsley and fried
• A handful of baby plum tomatoes cut in half n fried
• couple of garlic cloves cut or crushed 
• any other veg u like can be added to the frying pan ( just ensure everything is cooked to a similar consistency ) 

put on pasta to cook ..drain when al dente....

When all veg are cooked to your liking and seasoned ( I like a few flakes of dried chilli seasoning for a bit of a kick ) add your drained pasta to other fried ingredients in frying pan and heat through

Pour out onto warm plate or bowls and sprinkle with grated cheese...delicious

washed down with your favourite glass ( or bottle ) of vino

This of course can be revamped to your own liking by adding or taking away ingredients

hi there....

Update...Yes there's more  

Another month has gone by?????
U can not be serious 

Its fair to say that I am still enjoying the job 
That is when the boss is not there !!!

Missing blogging tho....no time...too tired....lol 
I gonna try harder......( my boss says.. yes...but not hard enuf !!! )
Pftttttt   

Cant believe its been 4 months tho....(time flies wen u r enjoying yeself!!!!   lol )
Still not got to grips with everything i have to do...( I've told u...its my age!!!   But I'm definitley better than wot I thought I was gonna be....)

Better today than I was last week

and I intend to be better next week 

than what i am today

Wish me luck

And the thought of that nice glass of vino when I finish work is definitley a good incentive to get through the day....

So here's wishing u goodnight n Godbless...sweet dreamzzzzzzz

What a difference a day makes

Yesterday I was racing round like a headless chicken....↩↪❓❔↔
😲😳😴
rudely awakened by my alarm clock...sandwiches to prepare...household chores to be done...food to be prepared for teatime...and then some !!!
But today I'm sitting on a trusty Thomson...views over France and Vienna...heading toward Cyprus for a cheeky 7 days....oh yes ....and a nice glass of somthing nice.....
✈🌞🙌🍷👜

wow...Mother's Day Eve...if u get what i mean

Its so busy at the shops ..every one shopping for Mother's day