E-Newsletter: April 2005
Welcome Spring, the fever is in the air! Every single mallard duck
is partnered up in the city, the heat is turned on high. Bald eagles
come soaring from the clouds to the sea in mere seconds, returning
back to the sky with a full meal squirming in it's talons. Wow!
What is your FEVER?
The cycle of life is truly simple and beautiful. Nature teaches
us mutual engendering as a fundamental value for all of us to live
and grow in harmony. Yin and Yang, male and female, sun and moon,
dark and light, fall and spring; let us take Nelson Mandela’s
wise words to heart, and experience!
Visit Transformative
Wellness!
News:
Richmond Yoga
Kids yoga is coming to Yoga Nation taught by Christine Tutt in May.
Additional classes will be added to the schedule next month so keep
posted at www.creativefightersguild.com
for classes in Richmond.
Monday: David Procyshyn (www.davidprocyshyn.com)
teaches.
Tuesday & Wednesday: Christine Tutt teaches.
Fridays: Natasha Grbich (www.transformativewellness.com)
Vancouver Yoga
Natasha is also at the following locations:
Templeton Community center (East Vancouver)
Mondays: 7-8:15PM, Hatha, April 14-June 20th
$8 drop-in or $74.95 full sessions
Semperviva Yoga on Granville Island (Pier 32)
Tuesdays: 5:15-6:30pm, Power yoga
Body and Soul (3785 W.10th ave)
Tuesday: 8:30-9:30am, Power yoga
Wednesday & Friday: 7:30-8:30am, Hatha Flow yoga
Workshops:
REMINDER OF SUNDAY APRIL 3rd WORKSHOP
Yoga: Feeling Postures at the Cellular Level
Sunday, April 3rd, 2005, 4:00-6:30 PM
Price: $30 (10% off for early registration and extra 10% off if
already attended a workshop)
Location: Richmond, Yoga Nation
We will be holding a one day workshop in April. Moving deeper
into the postures. Feeling it at a cellular level using various
pranayama (breathing techniques). Adding the philosophy of yoga
will be the primary focus.
Jackson hole, Wyoming
Weekend Intensive will be coming in the spring/summer. I will keep
everyone posted as the dates solidify. I am so looking forward to
seeing everyone in the New Year with the added zest of spring to
engage us in a powerful yoga practice. I am still working on dates
probably end of May or beginning of June, thanks for your patience.
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Pose of the month:
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
(upward facing dog)
Method:
Several ways of getting into the pose, Iyengar suggests the method
below.
1. Lie on the floor on the stomach, face downwards.
2. Keep the feet about one foot apart. The toes should point straight
back. Place the palms on the floor by the side of the waist, the
fingers pointing to the head.
3. Inhale, raise the head and trunk, stretch the arms completely
and push the head and trunk as far back as possible, without resting
the knees on the ground.
4. Keep the legs straight and tightened at the knees, but do not
rest the knees down. The weight of the body rests on the palms and
toes.
5. The spine, thighs and calves should be fully stretched. Push
the chest forward, stretch the neck fully.
6. Bend the elbows, release the stretch and rest on the floor.
Benefits:
*opens and naturally massages the intestines
*increases circulation to the whole front body and pelvic region
*stimulates the spine and nervous system
*strengthen the back
*opens the lungs and allow freer movement of the lymphatic system
Traditional Chinese Medicine sessions available:
Improve your diet, understand nutrition, bring the balance and healthy
glow back to your being, re-charge your body and life into a positive
flow, and re-ignite health and inspiration into your life.
www.transformativewellness.com
604-202-0796
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Recipe
of the Month:
Back to the Basics:
Nutty Granola: Big batch (12 cups)
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped or slivered almonds
1 cup bran (great for the Bowel movements)
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup of sesame seeds
1 cup safflower oil
2 tablespoons licithin powder + mix with oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (raison, prunes, dates ect)
2/3- 1 cup honey warmed
Preheat oven to 300 Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, place the dry
ingredients together and stir well. In a small bowl, combine honey
, oil, and vanilla. Add to the dry mixture, tossing until well blended.
Spread mixture evenly on 2 baking sheets. Bake and stir frequently,
until browned, approximately 45mins.
Remove from baking sheet and let cool. ENJOY!
Health Tip: Oats is one of the riches silicon
food, oats help renew the bones and all connective tissue. It has
warming thermal nature, sweet and slightly bitter flavor. It has
the ability to build and regulate the Qi/ energy, removes cholesterol
from the digestive tract and arteries: strengthens cardiac muscles.
Can be used in cases of dysentery, diabetes, hepatitis, nervous
and sexual debility, indigestion and swelling.
This is just to name a few attributes of the amazing OAT family.
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