Transformative Wellness E-Newsletter:

December 2005:

At this time of the year we need to keep the spark and fire in our life present.   Rounding up all methods to do this is essential so others may inspire and benefit us and we may inspire and benefit them.   We have been gifted the opportunity to be here and utilizing our time, our innate beauty and our ever present spirit to make the most of it.     Holidays and the excitement of connection and closeness with family, friends and passer Byers make this opportunity real to do random acts of kindness and practice what our potential offers others.   Let's savor each moment we have with the wonderful people in our lives and be thankful!

News:

Most of the studios will be closed for the holidays, these include Yoga Nation in Richmond (last day is Dec.16), Proactive Pilates (Dec. 17), Body and Soul (Dec.16), and Semperviva will be open throughout the holidays (closed Christmas day and New years day).   I will be away from the 18 th of Dec. to the 3 rd of January.    

Yoga In Vancouver

Wednesday 7:30-8:30am
Alma and 10 th ave Body and Soul -Hatha

Wednesday 7:15pm-8:30pm  
Granville Island Semperviva Yoga -Hatha

Thursday 7am-8am
2685 w. 4 th ave   Proactive Pilates - Hatha

Thursday 7-8pm
2685 w. 4 th ave   Proactive Pilates - Hatha

Friday 7:30-8:30am
Alma and 10 th ave Body and Soul -Hatha

Saturday 8-9:15am
Sun center Semperviva Yoga -Hatha

Saturday 11-12pm  
2685 w. 4 th ave   Proactive Pilates - Power

Saturday 5:45-7pm
Granville Island Semperviva Yoga -Hatha

Sunday 9:30-10:45
Sun Center Semperviva Yoga -Hatha

Yoga in Richmond

For full class schedule check: www.creativefightersguild.com

Natasha is there on Fridays 3:45-4:45pm and 6:30-7:30pm

Private Yoga sessions now available!

Photos by: Kari Medig

Pose of the Month:

Vrksasana:   Tree pose

Method:

1. Standing in Tadasana (mountain pose/feet together)

2. Bend the right knee and place the foot under or above the knee, toes rest downward.

3. Balance on left leg and place hands at the anahat chakra (heart center) and possibly extend towards the sky.

4. Take 5-10 breaths. Then lower the hands and leg back to tadasana and repeat on the other side.

 Modifications:

Leave the right toe on the ground and place the heel on the inner calf, or place the foot under the knee.  

Benefits:

Strengthens the legs and builds all the muscles of the feet and legs to stabilize the body.   Train the bodies' balance and stability system.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture 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

TCM Sessions available in Richmond and Vancouver.

Recipe of the Month:

Dukhabor Beet Borscht

4 beets sliced
2 carrots sliced round
¼ small cabbage thinly sliced or shaved
1 yam
1 sweet potato
1 med. Onion
2 tbsp. Grated ginger
3 cloves chopped garlic
Pinch turmeric, mustard seed (whole), cumin
1 lemon squeezed
1/3 cup of chopped fresh dill
Tbsp. Oil (olive)
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot add 3.5 cups of water with beets, carrots, potato, yam and cabbage.   Sauté in frying pan onion, ginger, garlic and add all the spices and oil.   When veggies are cooked add lemon squeezed and sautéed goods.   Let simmer for 20 min and serve with fresh dill and /or yogurt.  

Benefits of Beets taken from Healing with Whole Foods (Paul Pitchford)

Strengthens the heart, sedates the spirit, improves circulation, purifies the blood, benefits the liver, moistens the intestines, and promotes menstruation.   Used with carrots for hormone regulation during menopause and treats all types of liver stagnation.   Silicon rich vegetable.  

Dukhabor Beet Borscht

Namaste
All the best to your New Year and Holidays!
Natasha Grbich

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