Transformative Wellness E-Newsletter:

Summer 2008 News:

We are taking in the gift of the sun, the heat, and the energy; known as the life force.  This is what summer is about, the collection of life force and inspiration to do what makes us feel alive, motivated and happy.   Doing things that uplift us and uplift others keeps us vibrant, on the supported and sustainable path.  If we pay attention, be more conscious with what we do and say to our fellow humans, animal kingdom and to mother earth imagine the choices we will make.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture sessions available:

Improve your diet, understand nutrition, bring balance and the 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. To book you appointment call:
(cell) 604-202-0796 (office) 604-872-1675

Initial consultation: $85
Returning Sessions: $70

Clinic (Grandview Massage Therapy) located in
Vancouver (303-2730 Commercial drive at 11th ave).
604-872-1675

Yoga News

Jivamukti yoga classes will stop for 4 weeks. I’m off to Woodstock, NY to spend time and learn more with my lovely teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life of Jivamukti yoga.  Starting Sept. 11/08, every Thursday at 7:15pm- 8:30pm classes will commence.

Again half the proceeds of the class are donated to the Emmanuel boys rescue center (www.emmanuelcenter.com).  In the last 2 months all of you Jivamukti yogis have contributed $323 the first month and $260 the 2nd month.  A total of $583 goes to the boys for food, education and other  basic costs.  Thank you for your support it means a lot to us!

Yoga Classes   (Vancouver + Richmond)

Tuesday- Jivamukti yoga (7-8:15pm) TBA

Thursdays:
12:10pm Power @ Vancouver Corporate Yoga
1:10 pm Hatha @ Vancouver Corporate Yoga
4:30-6pm Power @ Richmond Dance (#175 4351 #3rd) (To Be Confirmed)
7:15-8:30pm Jivamukti yoga @ Eastside yoga (1707 Grant street)

Recipe of the Month:

Summer Heat Chaser (For 2)

1lemon           
3tbsp Honey
Earl grey or jasmine green tea
10 ice cubes

Get two large glasses.  Boil water and steep tea for 3-5 minutes.  Slice Lemon very fine while removing all seeds and then place in glasses.  Put 3-5 ice cubes on top of lemon.  Pour 11/2 tbsps of honey on top of the ice.  Then pour 1/2 cup of hot tea over the cubes.  You may need to add a little more tea or a bit more ice depending on glass size.  Serve with a tall spoon to mix and crush some of the lemon.  Mmmm... Refreshing!

Benefits:
Drinking fluid is probably more important than eating.  Our bodies are mainly water and we need clean and sufficient amount for our body to function properly. 

Lemon is cooling in thermal nature; very sour and an astringent and antiseptic. Perhaps the most valuable fruit therapeutically for people who have eaten a high-fat/protein diet.  It destroys putrefactive bacteria and in both intestines and mouth.  Its antiseptic, antimicrobial, and mucus-resolving action make it use during dysentery, colds, flus, hacking coughs, and parasite infestation.  Wow and there’s even more!

Namaste,
Natasha

Pose of the Month:

One arm variation on
Urdva Dhanurasana (Wheel)

Benefits:

• Stimulates and frees the nervous system and spine

• Massages and opens the digestive organs

• Opens the heart center and improves shoulder mobility

• Inspires us to move into the future fearlessly

Method:
1) Lying on your back, bend knees and place feet shoulder width apart, measure distance by having arms extended and touching toes with fingers.
2) Inhale and lift pelvis in line with knees and toes.   Exhale, bending elbows and placing hands under shoulders.
3) Inhale, press hands and feet simultaneously and lift head and shoulders off the ground.
4) Exhale, with stable connection to the earth press all limbs into the ground. 
5) Inhale,  lift right arm and hold on to right shin breathe for 5-7 breathes and switch.
6) Lower just as you rose up.   

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