Transformative Wellness E-Newsletter:

May 2006:

Life goes on regardless of our attitudes, whether positive or negative.  The seasons change and the years pass from one to the next.  What is the quality of our existence?  Is it to our potential? Every possible moment can be refined into peaceful awareness.

The other day I was falling into the traps of frustration and anger with broken down cars, after the bout of emotion nothing really changed except for my extra tension and there sat my car.  I saw there is always a choice to react or to sit with observation and then act with clarity.  The opportunities to practice in every moment in our lives seem abundant.  Right now!

Clinic locations:

Vancouver: #303-2730 Commercial Drive @ 11th avenue.

Richmond: 4A-11460 Voyageur Way

Please call 604-202-0796 for more information.

Yoga In Vancouver

Tuesday:
Proactive Pilates - Hatha @ 9-10am

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

Thursday :
Proactive Pilates - Power @ 8-9am

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

Yoga in Richmond

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

For full class schedule check: www.creativefightersguild.com

Privates, group and corporate yoga sessions are available upon request!

Pose of the Month:

Prasarita Padottanasana with twist:  Wide leg forward fold with twist

Method:

• Starting in Tadasana (mountain pose/standing) pick up the right knee step back one leg length. 
• Both feet will be parallel to each other facing straight ahead. 
• Hands to the hips and inhale heart shining to the sky (gentle back arch).
• Exhale and fold forward hand to the ground under the shoulders stay for 5 breaths.
• With the spine in neutral position float the right hand to the sky
• Notice all joint of the arms are stacked and the chest is free to open, hips are square.
• Stay for 5-7 breaths and do the other side

Modifications here are to:

1) Bend the knees to get the hand on the ground or use a block.

2) Keep the top hand on the hip instead of reaching it to the sky.

Benefits:

• Strengthens and opens the legs
• Opens the spine and stimulates the nervous system
• Builds foundation for flexibility and strength for the seated postures
• Massages the intestines and the internal organs

Recipe of the Month:

Steamed Honey Lemon Glazed Asparagus
2-3 bunches of asparagus cut into 3 inch pieces
1lemon
1tbls honey           
2tsp olive oil/ butter
Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

This is a wonderfully simple side dish.  In a large pot steam asparagus 7-10 minutes until soft.  Do not over steam keep some firmness. In a small pan warm butter/ olive oil and add the honey.  When warmed (not boiled) and liquid is consistent take the pan off the stove and add the squeezed lemon.  Serve sauce over steamed asparagus and add a pinch of paprika for color.

Benefits: 
Lemon has natural cleansing properties for the liver.  Asparagus is in season now and the shoots are helpful to clean the arteries of cholesterol and are useful in vascular problems such as hypertension and arteriosclerosis.  Treats many types of kidney problems but should not be used when there is inflammation. 
Asparagus contains the diuretic asparagines, which explains its capacity to eliminate e water through the kidneys. 

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 (4A-11460 Voyageur Way) and Vancouver (303-2730 Commercial drive at 11th ave). 

Namaste
Natasha Grbich

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