Transformative Wellness E-Newsletter:

February 2006:

In the darker months of the year it may be a challenge to see and appreciate the blessing we are surrounded with.   Every moment is an opportunity to choose and practice thankfulness for our warm homes, great food, friends and family.   The more graciousness we choose to feel, the more we will smile, laugh and warm up the lives of others.

Yoga In Vancouver

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

Thursday :
Proactive Pilates - Power @ 8-9am
Semperviva Sky Centre- Power @ 5:45-7pm    +   7:15-8:30pm

Saturday :
Proactive Pilates -Power @ 9-10am
Semperviva Granville Island - Power @ 11-12:15pm
Semperviva Granville Island - Hatha @ 5:45-7pm

Yoga in Richmond

Richmond classes are still on Friday @ Yoga Nation :
4:30-5:30pm and 6:30-7:30pm

For full class schedule check: www.creativefightersguild.com

Private Yoga sessions now available!

Photos by: Kari Medig

Pose of the Month:

Vasisthasana : Side Plank

Method

1) From high plank turn the body on its side staking feet, knees with straight legs.

2) Balancing on one hand extend the other towards the sky, fingers will face the forward.   Shoulders and arms stack one on top of each other.

3) When there is steadiness and there is full extension through the arms draw the top foot into the inner thing of the bottom leg.

4) When the balance is adjusted, the top arm will hold on to the big toe of the top leg.  

Modifications :

1) Lie on your right side and place your right elbow on the ground.  

2)  Stack your legs and hips and shoulders use you left hand tented to stabilize and work on lifting the torso in line with the feet and shoulders.  

3) Next step will be to place your right hand on the ground and lift your torso in line with your feet and shoulders, and then extend your left hand.

Benefits :

• Tones the core body, abdominal region.
• Strengthens the joints and muscles of the arms
• Improves balance and coordination

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:

Vegan Corn Bread

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup flour (whole wheat or spelt)

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup soy or rice milk

3 tablespoons applesauce

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons oil

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8 inch pan (or a 9 or 10 inch pan).   Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl.   Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl.   Add wet mixture to dry and mix as little as possible, just until combined smoothly.   Spread into a pan.   Bake for 20 minutes or until center is firm to touch.  

Try: Adding blueberries, adding fresh corn kernels, adding fresh rosemary or oregano.  

This dish is wonderful as an addition to many dishes like chili and even salads.  

Namaste
Natasha Grbich

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