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Steps to Turning Your Patio Into the Dreamiest Place to Be
You put so much effort, time and money to arrange your patio to look beautiful and stylish but beside all those expensive pieces of furniture and other décor, you are sill missing something. What is an outdoor area without few flowers or plants? Now when you are done with arranging other aspects of your patio, it's time to dive into the range of planters available and select the one that will complement the style of your outdoor décor. From traditional to modern white planters, let these few creative ideas inspire you to make your patio shine.
Choose planters according to your needs. If you want to create some privacy, select high planters. Plant them with trailing flowers, tall grass or lush greenery. They are all great for creating natural privacy screen on your patio. Plant a living privacy wall using low, long planters filled with palms. Self watering white planters are just perfect for this project. To make the right choice of plants visit your local garden nursery so they can help to find the variety that will do great with the light condition on your patio.
If you want to give your outdoor area more formal look, then plant topiary. Neatly trimmed topiary planted in same or identical planters will bring the touch and feel of formal patio. You can buy tall, sleek planters, or try with something large and traditional. Want to create something unique? Then you can mix more different plants in one planter. This is a bit challenging because you need to know which plants can be paired together, but you can always seek for help from professional landscape designer. Your local garden center will surely be able to help you as well.
If you are looking for something small that does not take up so much space, you can enhance your seating area using tabletop cactus garden. Buy a round container and fill it with one or more different varieties of cactus. This cactus décor will perfectly fits with a wooden furniture along with smooth stones and chunky carved candlesticks.
If you are a lover of climbing plants, bringing them to new heights is another good idea. You can achieve this easily if you have wooden or metal framed trellis. Metal is a material that gives the space a rustic touch and along with climbing plants this can be a project that none of your friends could stay indifferent.
Decorating your patio with planters will hint you to use big containers. Although the plants you will buy are coming in small plastic pots, after a while they will need to be replanted. Herbs and plants need space to spread out and grow, so no matter how much you love those little colourful pots, their function is more decorative and you should not expect a big yield.
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Meditation Mats Australia: What We Suggested
Meditation mat is the indispensable piece of equipment that makes your med-time enjoyable. Yes, you can meditate on the carpet in your room, but meditating on a mat is incomparably more convenient. In fact, using a meditation mat: provides you padding and support; a barrier from dirt and germs; warmth; personal space; pressure relief; a sense of connection and protection for your foot wrists and joints.
So, you have more than enough reasons to start your quest for the best meditation mats Australia retailers offer. Here are the factors we suggest for you to consider in order to choose the best meditation mat that suits your practice, lifestyle and budget.
Thickness
It is the thickness one of the main features that determine the comfort the meditation mat provides. In general meditation mats range in thickness from 3mm to 5mm. The thicker the mat I,s the better padding it provides. Also, there are 1.5mm thick mats that are the best choice for frequent travelers. The choice of thickness in general depends on your personal preferences and the surface over which you'll use it. For example, if you are practicing meditation over a carpet or hard floor surface meditation mats Australia experts suggest medium (about 3-4 mm thick) mat.
Material
The material is directly associated with the convenience of usage of the meditation mat. In fact, the material determines how soft and sticky the mat will be. Also, the material determines the eco-friendlinees. The most common materials meditation mats Australia manufacturers use are vinyl (also known as PVC), rubber, natural cotton and jute. If you are looking for an eco-friendly option avoid vinyl. Or if you are allergic to latex, steer away from the mats made of natural rubber.
Texture, Colour, Design
Meditation mats Australia online and traditional stores offer a wide variety of mats that come in a range for textures, colours and designs. There are smooth mats and mats featuring specific texture pattern. Also there are meditation mats in unique colours and designs. Needless to say, the selection of all of these features depends on your lifestyle and personal preferences. This said, you can choose a mat that best suits your taste and with that you can add a personal flair to your overall experience.
Price
Generally speaking, the price determined the quality of the meditation mat. However, this doesn't mean that you should splash a lot of money on this piece of equipment. There are a whole lot of affordable options that do not compromise your comfort and overall experience. To find the best deal that suits your needs and budget be sure to compare the prices of more than two retailers.
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On the pictures you can see perfect atmosphere of a bedroom in a Feng Shui style. According to Feng Sui and all other interior designers, the bedroom needs to be styled nicely. The bedroom needs to be to peaceful place where you sleep and recharge your batteries.
For creating more conformable place, you need to be careful with the details. Never forget getting a bedside table. And make it two. You can also find a discount bedside tables online. You might find it for a cheaper price, and the price does not matter for Feng Shui. What does matter a lot is the comfort you feel. Maybe there photos will motivate you to redecorate your bedroom.
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The bed is the place where we spend more than 8 hours per day. This is the place where you sleep, relax and take the energy for the next day.
It’s means a lot if the bed fits all your requirements. Does your bed fits you, you can see it by waking up in the morning.
Do you wake up fresh and full with energy?
There are many factors that can affect on your sleep. One of the most common factor that affects
on your sleep, is the bed mattress. There are many different mattress suppers around the country, but when choosing a mattress you must choose careful.
Don’t save money on mattress. You don’t regularly buy mattress.
Find mattress with soft quilting layers. The softness of the mattress material is very importation for your sleep.
Don’t choose too thin or too thick mattress.
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#handstand . nap a picture. my cat puts up with me always doing crazy poses and playing on my phone a lot and I'm so thankful he just gets me
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Vipassana Meditation Explained
Vipassana is an ancient Buddhist meditation technique. It was discovered by 'Gautama Buddha' 2,500 year ago and its main focus is to discover your inner self and learn to actually see the things as they are not as you imagine them to be. One of India's most ancient techniques of meditation, it aims for the total eradication of mental impurities, resulting happiness of complete liberation.
The practicing of Vipassana meditation can provide you major mental health benefit by purifying your mind from the forces of greed, delusion and abomination - which the practice identified
as the causes of all your suffering, breaking free your mental suffering.
Vipassana meditation is a natural path of self-transformation though self-observation and focus on the deep interconnection between mind and body. The practice of it begins with developing calmness of mind and the entire process is basically a mental training.
Principles of meditation
Have a special place and specific time for meditation.
Dress comfortably.
Sit in a comfortable position.
Keep your eyes closed, relaxed and slightly unfocused.
Release any tension from your body.
Follow a rhythmic breathing pattern – inhale and exhale.
Simply notice you experiences as each moment passes.
Choose a focal point.
Do not try to make sense of the toughs or images. Simply observe and release them.
With practice you will cultivate openness of mind and the ability to let go the habit of always judging or evaluating your thoughts.
The benefits of Vipassana meditation is obtained through continued practice. To increase its effectiveness, the essentials of Vipassana meditation can be learned in specialized courses so you can understand how the technique works.
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Eka Pada Bakasana. If I accomplish absolutely nothing else today, I will still count it as a great day, because I finally got a foot to fly in an arm balance!! Eeeeeeeee!!
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“Seeing life through the eyes of a child is like travelling into a magical dream where suddenly anything is possible. Appreciate. Dream. Stand still. Explore the world around you with wonder and delight.”
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Day 3 #justbepresent Ardha Matysendrasana ... With pug assistance!
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Day 2 #justbepresent Chaturanga Dandasana.. Working on my Sanskrit a little. I honestly didn't know that this pose required your legs to stay off the mat when I first started yoga. Then when I tried, it was pretty difficult. Now, I love this pose because it shows me how far I've come and reminds me to be appreciative of all my body has accomplished.
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Day 1 #justbepresent Sukhasana.. With the help of Khaos. She likes to sneak in when I'm in poses like this because she knows I'll be sitting still for a while and she can get warm cuddles. Welcoming The morning of December with a practice in the sun.
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Day 29 & 30 #healinghearts Whoa Shoulder-opener and Child's Pose. Today is the last day of this challenge! Whoa! We did it!
Woot! Today (and yesterday) I'm thankful for this challenge and the yoga community on Instagram as well. This was my first experience with a challenge and my first time posting anything of my practice. The support and love I experienced was incredible and I am so thankful to everyone who shared in the experience. Thank you
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Day 27 #healinghearts Bird of Paradise. One day my toes will stretch out of the frame Today I am thankful for my brother. He continues to impress me every day with his intelligence and determination. I know he's destined for great things and I can't wait to witness him achieve it all.
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Day 27 #healinghearts Dolphin pose/forearm-stand prep/I still really need the wall . Today I am thankful for holidays. I find it truly amazing that throughout every culture of people across the globe, we all have specific times that we set aside as important and deserving of celebration and tradition.
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Day 26 #healinghearts is Warrior III. Khaos decided it was much better with a kitty head butt. Today I am thankful for rain. For me, rainy days are calm, relaxing, and much better with a good book and a cup of tea. It's also amazing to me how powerful the weather is. It's nice to just appreciate the beauty of something completely out of our control.
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Day 25 #healinghearts Cow Face. I love this one Today I am thankful for childhood in the South. Growing up in Melbourne meant hot summers, lots of outdoor activities (usually including mud somehow), a lot of sweet tea, and amazing home cooked food. Everywhere I travel makes me more appreciative of where I came from.
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