E-Newsletter: January 2005

News:

Greetings and Happy New Year from Transformative Wellness!

We are all in the process of making decisions on what we want to keep from our last year, and what we need to incorporate this year in our lives for healthier and happier experiences. What an incredible time to reflect and embody change for this year.

There are several changes in the yoga schedule. We apologize for the late notice regarding the times of classes. If you know someone that doesn't have this new schedule, please pass the information on.

David teaches Mondays and Natasha teaches on the other days. The martial arts section of the gym now has weights, which may be booked by anyone.

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

Workshops:

The power of yoga and positive thought for transformation: Empower your New years resolution with a weekend yoga intensive.
Dynamic Yoga for the mind, body and spirit. How does our way of thinking affect our lives? What we think expands!

Richmond, BC
January 29th,30th 11-1pm
Price: $ 75 For 2 people
(bring a friend, family member)
Register early so we may hold your space.

Yoga Teacher Training Level 1
& Advanced Studies
Vancouver, Feb 15-20, 2005

Professional Certification Program (Natasha's Instructor):

Level One is a six-day intensive yoga teacher training course based on the principles of "quantum learning", or full immersion learning. This is a rich program of yoga asana technique, personal coaching, voice and language training, leadership training, and studies in yoga philosophy.

An introduction to the yogic lifestyle completes the student's exploration into developing their own personal teaching style and knowledge of yoga. Students are required to augment their daily teachings with homework studies and reading.

Experienced instructors utilize a hands-on approach to teaching and coaching. All students receive personal coaching and instruction in developing their own yoga practice and teaching methodologies.

More Info

1-866-726-9262

Jackson Hole ,Wyoming Week Intensive will be coming in the spring. 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.

Pose of the month:
Virabhadrasana 1 / Warrior

Method:
1. Stand in Tadasana (mountain pose).
2. Raise both arms above the head, draw shoulder blades down the back and join palms together.
3. Inhale and take a step back aproximately 1 leg length back. Square the hips.
4. Back foot is at a 45 degree angle and front is at a 90 degree angle.
5. The front knee is bent in a right angle and placed directly above the ankle (pay attention that the knee doesn’t sway to the sides).
6. Weight will be even on front and back leg, torso sits supported in the center of the stance.
7. Chest and heart draws toward the palms as the gaze is at the thumbs.
8. Hold for 30 sec and repeat on the other side.
9. Exhale and return to tadasana (mountain pose).

Benefits:
*opens the lungs and chest cavity therefore helps deep breathing
*relieves stiffness in shoulders, arms and back
*tones muscles and reduces fat around the hips and thighs
*strengthens joints in the legs

Recipe of the Month:

Mom’s Spicy Vegetable Chili
*(use organic if possible)
2 onions
1 garlic clove
3 celery sticks
2 small zucchinis
1 green pepper
8 once mushrooms
14 once of fresh/canned chopped tomatoes
14 once of soaked or canned red kidney beans 2 tbsp. of tomatoes puree
1 tsp. hot chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander,

Put veggies in large saucepan and mix together. Beans and tomatoes products mixed then added to veggies. Add spices and season with a dash of salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Cover and bring to a boil for 20 minutes, then simmer 30 minutes, stirring constantly until vegetables are cooked.

Garnish with plain yogurt a dash of cayenne and a pinch of fresh cilantro.

Nutritional Note: Legumes are not only high in protein, but also rich sources of potassium, calcium, iron, and several B-vitamins. Sprouted legumes are an excellent source of Vitamin C and enzymes.

Namaste

Natasha Grbich

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