Permanent Cosmetics by Marcel

I guess it’s that time again. Apologies in advance for any technology snafus. #retrograde #mercuryretrograde #communication #technology #snafus #freddiemercury #goodluck #juneretrograde #iwillnotbeavictimofmercuryretrograde #bloom_marcel #happyjune

Not everyone has a beautiful, smart, crazy funny cousin with awesome eyebrows, but I do. She is also bi-racial and LGBTQ, and celebrating Pride month. We all deserve to be proud of who we are, to love who we love, to be loved for being ourselves, and to live our lives with all the opportunities available to everyone. If you are still hating on someone, just stop it. We can all get along, we can support each other’s uniqueness, we can work toward a world that benefits all bein...gs, we can get ourselves educated, we can stand up for others who may be marginalized. And if you’re lucky, your family and friend-list will be full of diversity-if it’s not, make an effort to widen your net. Love you @book_of_tramble. #pridemonth #pride #june #juneteenth #lgbtq # #cantwealljustgetalong #letsplayinthesandboxtogether #lifestooshort #rainbow #wereallunique #supporteachother #createabettertomorrow #equality #justice #friendship #family #diversity #openhearted #openminded #kindnessmatters #empathy #compassion #freedom #freetobe #bloom_marcel

A mantra to complement the theme of brahmacharya. When we are out of alignment or under stress, we are subject to addictions, excesses, and the need to self-indulge. A chant to Chandra (the moon) is a helpful ally. In Hindu mythology, vital essences or nectar drips from the moon in the form of soma, washing away the sense of depletion, and re-filling our vessel with rich prana. This mantra is especially powerful at the new moon (6/9) and the full moon (6/24). If the moon spea...ks to you or has an important aspect in your astrological chart, chant away, 108 times-it takes under ten minutes. #moonlight #moonphases #moonlovers #chandra #soma #brahmacharya #chanting #mantra #omsomsomayanamaha #depletion #fertility #vedicastrology #jyotish #cancer #nightsky #stress #selfindulgence #consciousliving #yamasandniyamas #tantra #yogapractice #bloom_marcel #prana #pranamudra #vitalessence #lifeforce #vitality #abstinence #selfcontrol

This woman has been a client of mine since I was doing my internship! She came for an annual eyebrow and eyeliner touchup. She has been trying to get her sister to get hers done for eight years. I’ve met her, too, but she is afraid of any pain. They are planning a trip to Croatia at the end of the month and she told her sister, I’m not going with you if you don’t get some brows. She’s coming Saturday. #sisters #sisterlove #underpressure #ultimatum #europeanvacation #croatia #getyourbrowsdone #nomoreexcuses #itstime #microblading #ombrebrows #sanpedromicroblading #sanpedropermanentmakeup #permanentmakeup #permanenteyeliner #permanentcosmeticsbymarcel #bloom_marcel

Number nine in the tantric yamas, brahmacharya, one of the more controversial practices. In the traditional practice, it means abstinance or celibacy, which is not a reasonable request for most people. And, is it necessary-or are there multiple meanings? There is plenty of discussion that says so. First, in the tantric tradition, there are many practices-but they are not intended to take you away from a full and pleasurable life, they are to enhance your appreciation of beaut...y, connection, oneness, and life. Abstaining from sex may not be in alignment with the ultimate goals. Another understanding is that the word itself, is a compound word, brahma, the essence of the creator-god, and acharya, someone who has become a wise master/teacher. One who is an acharya of brahma has mastered the idea of union with the divine creator. In this context, celibacy makes little sense. Another interpretation is that the sexual act and union is sacred, you are sharing your vital essences, and perhaps they should be honored, and expended in the context of divine and romantic love. It is interesting to note that professional athletes are kept away from their partners before big games, in order to conserve their energy and focus. During this next two weeks, consider how you use your energy and vitality, and use it for higher purposes, which may include sex, or may not. If you are in a sexual relationship, can you find union with your loved one with a sense of the sacred? It might even be a true practice of brahmacharya to find union in the act of creation. Be present, share your nectars with love and an open mind, heart, spirit, and body. #omsomsomayanamaha #nectar #tantra #sacred #agape #romanticlove #sex #vitality #mindfulsex #love #brahmacharya #yamasandniyamas #celibacy #oneness #union #connection #yogapractice #yogatradition #selfcontrol #mindfulness #conservationofenergy #bloom_marcel #focus #energy

My Zoom classes begin this week-if you are interested in keeping up an online practice, please join me-pm for links. Mon 10-11am; pilates; Wed 6:30-7:30pm yoga asana; 7:40-8:30pm mantra, pranayama & meditation; Fri 12-12:30pm core and strength; Fri 6:30-8pm relaxation & yoga nidra; Sat 10-11:15 yoga flow. #onlineyoga #zoomyoga #yogapractice #workfromhome #homepractice #yogaclass #mantra #yamasandniyamas #pranayama #asana #yoga #bloom_marcel

A friendly reminder to drink more water, warm is preferable. Here are ten good reasons... 1. Flushes toxins out 2. Plumps the skin 3. Keeps your stomach full 4. Lubricates the joints... 5. Reduces cavities 6. Maximizes oxygen delivery 7. Aids digestion and elimination 8. Healthy kidneys 9. Prevents dehydration 10. Optimal brain functioning It is the cold, dry vata season, with an imbalance of the air element. Stay healthy. Add a little lemon and ginger first thing in the morning to get things moving. #drinkwater #stayhealthy #healthylifestyle #vataseason #dryseason #stayhydrated #weightloss #diettips #constipation #digestion #nomorecavities #warmwater #lemonwater #brainfog #smoothskin #moreoxygen #detox #lubricatejoints #keepmoving #yogateacher #bloom_marcel

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to set goals. I don’t always achieve them, but without setting an intention or writing things down, the day seems to have a mind of it’s own. Whether you are a goal-setter, resolution-maker, or commitment-phobic, we all should start our day doing something for our health and for our happiness. I started my new year with a cleaned out attic (yay!); and my morning with lemon water (with fresh ginger and turmeric) and a spin on my new stati...onary bike. Now I can fully enjoy my cup of coffee in my cute cat mug. When we have a goal or intention, but it doesn’t spark a bit of joy, it’s not going to motivate you for very long. Stripping ourselves of everything, and I have done this many times, helps for a reset, but it doesn’t last if we feel deprived. Every January I go sugar, gluten, and alcohol free, but this year, I’m not going to say a hard no to anything. I think I need discipline with a little softness too (to match my belly which has succumbed to a more homebound life). What are some simple things that you love and want to keep in your life? For me: health, cats, coffee, an organized home, a beautiful and wild garden. #goals #resolutions #joy #doesitsparkjoy #homelife #beauty #garden #organization #health #cats #coffee #movement #fitness #dontsayno #discipline #softness #bloom_marcel #permanentcosmeticsbymarcel

Happy Hanukkah! Whatever you celebrate this season, I hope we all are surrounded by light, miracles, hope, and loved ones. We need to end 2020 with holidays, decorations, good food, and gratitude. #hanukkah #miracles #holidayseason #eightdaysoflight #love #family #gratitude #menorah #happyhanukkah #happyholidays #latkes #dreideldreideldreidel #hope #faith #bloom_marcel

Let’s make it a good one! #happynewyear #newyear #outwiththeold #goodbye2020 #anewhope #change #2021 #letsfixthismess #faith #peace #outwiththeoldinwiththenew #newbeginnings #newgoals #goodriddance #bloom_marcel

I look forward to having my business again, I miss meeting new people and catching up on everyone’s lives. It will never be the same after all the upheavals of 2020, which is fine; but I do hope to have a regular work schedule in the future at some point. It’s good to be able to let go of things and keep moving forward. Here’s the thing-I still get excited about doing permanent makeup work. I did this woman’s brows and she came to show me how they healed after one session, no... follow up. She is a body builder, and highly disciplined; I knew she would follow the aftercare procedure precisely. Her results demonstrate that. As an aside, this is what pitta dosha looks like in Ayurveda: highly disciplined, focused, smart, driven, strong, intense. And, that’s part of why I love this work, I get to color mix, draw, connect, make money, make things more beautiful and balanced. It’s an awesome career. I Iove it. #permanentmakeup #permanentmakeupartist #fulfillment #choosetherightpath #2020isbadforbusiness #smallbusinessowner #microblading #gowiththeflow #careerpath #microblanding #pittadosha #sanpedropermanentmakeup #sanpedromicroblading #microbladingsanpedro #permanentmakeupsanpedro #bestofsanpedro #permanentcosmeticsbymarcel #bloom_marcel #whatwillthefuturehold #eyebrowobsessed #lovemywork

Just curious if this resonates with you. I have been noticing a growing angst and not sure what to do with it. How many times in a year can one reinvent their days? Plenty, it seems. I feel best with some structure, some movement, some alone time, organization, eating well, a creative outlet, nature. productivity, purpose. I’ve enjoyed having downtime for sure, and very grateful that these closures have not put me in financial disaster; nor do I have issues with people at hom...e. But I realized this week, I am kind of tired. I always feel a bit out of sorts and want to hibernate in the winter, so it’s a bit more extreme this year. How are you doing? #tired #nowwhat #reinventingthewheel #pandemic #lowenergy #tamas #howyoudoing #unfocused #businessclosures #adjustment #detachment #alonetime #2020 #bloom_marcel #timeforpranayama #winter #hibernation #holdon #doldrums #timeforanap #rest #takecareofyourself

Something to consider... #2020 #2021 #newyear #wtf #madmax #crazytimes #ourpresidentismentallyill #covid #history #isurrender #keepyoursenseofhumor #whatever #detachment #letitgo #whocaresanymore #yogateacher #vairagya #bloom_marcel #permanentmakeupartist #permanentcosmeticsbymarcel #microblading# #sanpedropermanentmakeup #sanpedromicroblading

Just an ode to my little Christmas. This is actually a busy time of year (usually) for my business. This year it was quite understated; just a few gifts, too many cookies; two of our kittens’ first Christmas; a walk through the marina; brunch with our nuclear family of four; and watching Schitt’s Creek. How did you spend your Christmas this year? #christmas #newplans #understated #christmas2020 #christmascats #covidchristmas #bloom_marcel #permanentcosmeticsbymarcel #sanpedropermanentmakeup #microbladingsanpedro #yogateacher

Always trying to make the best use of my time. Businesses are closing again so I’m focusing on continued learning. If you know me, you know that the study of breath is kind of my thing, so I am doing an online course. Why not? I am not an expert at anything, just someone who wants to continue to learn what I can for as long as I can. Especially in the time of a massive respiratory pandemic-a strong pranayama practice is essential. I repeat ad nauseam: the breath should be con...trolled, long, subtle, smooth, quiet, mindful. If you practice yogic postures, you can’t master the body without the breath. You can’t master the mind without both. If you have some downtime, keep growing. If you don’t and you are busy, you need it even more. #yogicwisdom #pranayama #yogatherapist #buteykobreathing #breathe #lifelonglearning #ujjayi #kapalabhati #bastrika #brahmiri #anulomaviloma #nadishodhana #pratilomaujjayi #jaladharabandha #throatlock #strongchest #diaphragmaticbreathing #healthybreathing #hyperventilation #masksarenotdangerous #yogapractice #bloom_marcel

Lots of opportunities to work on your pranayama (breath) this week. I am subbing through @5mayas all week: Monday 8pm, pranayama & restorative; Tuesday 8pm, pranayama and yin; Wed 5pm , healthy back; Wed 6:30pm, flow; Thursday 6:30pm, flow & 8pm pranayama & nidra; Friday 6:30pm pranayama, deep tissue & nidra; Saturday 10am flow. It’s a busy yoga week, time to deal with slowing down, energizing, stretching, anxiety, breathing, and going inward. Join me. #pranayama #breathe #yogaformentalhealth #yogaforstress #yogaforbackpain #yogaforeveryone #5mayas #yogatherapy #yogateacher #yinyoga #restorativeyoga #yoganidra #yogaflow #inwardjourney #bloom_marcel #stretch #relax #anxiety #backpain #guidedmeditation #mindfulnesspractice #gentleyoga

I’ve been doing more eyeliners these days, probably due to masks and Zoom. No one feels like putting on makeup, but with half the face covered eyes and brows become even more important. Some people have some swelling or redness after a procedure, and some do not. This is immediately after-so she’s good to go. Aftercare is important, but you don’t need to go into hiding either. #permanentmakeup #permanenteyeliner #eyelinertattoo #zoomface #maskup #eyemakeup #microblading #permanentmakeup sanpedro #cosmetictattoo #sanpedropermanentmakeup #microbladingsanpedro #sanpedromicroblading #permanentcosmeticsbymarcel #eyeliner #beautifuleyes #bloom_marcel #notimeformakeup #naturalbeauty

We have the opportunity for a reset every day. As we head into an unusual holiday season, introducing small practices that can be integrated into your daily life and sustained are not more ways to put pressure on yourself to be perfect, but are small acts of self love. Choose something small each week and see how you feel. A few months ago, I started scrubbing and massaging my feet with oil before I got into bed each night. It makes me feel clean, cared for, and more relaxed.... Integrating small rituals throughout the day also helps to remain more present and less rushed. Allowing yourself to slow down and do less, makes everything you do choose more meaningful. It also sets the tone for a more contemplative, fully-embodied journey. As I age, I have found that I have more and more of these habits. What small rituals do you do daily to take care of yourself? #lessismore #simplicity #dailyroutine #selfcare #selflove #cleanfeet #footscrub #abhyanga #yogiclifestyle #yogapractice #yogateacher #yogatherapist #reset #priorities #slowdown #simplepleasures #calm #centered #acontemplativepath #meditation #mindfulness #presence #bloom_marcel