Transformative Wellness E-Newsletter:

November 2005:

We live in the rainforest, I remind myself of this daily as the rain pounds relentlessly on the roof-tops.   Naturally, the lack of sun has transpired other activities and ways of pursuing balance to our lives. The mountain tips so gracefully sugar coated is the promise of many times of play.

I have returned from absolutely delicious experience training with Sharon Gannon .   Her devotion and humbleness resurrected much joy and compassion into my spirit.   I am forever grateful to spend this time as the yosadhara ashram in the presence of my fellow yogis, the late Swami Sivananda Radha and Sharon founder of Jivamukti Yoga.

Please check out the workshop in November!

"The Complete Experience" Tandem Yoga workshop with Natasha Grbich and David Procyshyn!
November 20th , 3-6pm.
Richmond, BC (8091 Westminster Hwy 2nd floor) a wonderful space.

Open your joints, fill your lungs, move your energy, cleanse your body and calm your mind!

Please Come and Play!

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

Friday the 11th is still on! Please come to class!

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:

Modified Utthita Parsvakonasana
(Modified Side Angle Pose)

Method:

1. Standing in Tadasana (mountain pose) inhale and step and open your legs 4ft or so apart. Raise the arms shoulder height with palms facing down.  
2. Turn the left foot (as above) 90% and bring the knee right on top of the ankle in a right angle.
3. Place the left hand on the ground and reach up to the sky with the right hand palms facing outwards.
4. Your gaze with be at the top hand and stay for 7-10 breath minimum.   Reach the hands away from each while expressing length through the back leg into the spine and reaching the crown of the head.  
5. Returning to the original position Tadasana and altering sides.  

Modification here is to place the left elbow on the knee and reach the right up to the sky as in the original pose, the torso is lifted higher in modified.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture sessions available:

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TCM Sessions available in Richmond and Vancouver.

Recipe of the Month:

Nada's Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

1 medium butternut Squash            

2 medium potatoes            

2 large carrots

1 large onion

4 garlic cloves

1 can coconut milk                        

½ tsp.   Salt

Pinch of pepper

1 Vegetable bouillon cube (organic)

3tbsp. Sesame oil

1. Wash carrots and potatoes, and peel skin off the squash.   In large pot boil 5 cups of water add cubed squash, cubed carrots and cubed potatoes and boil until soft, stir occasionally.  

2. Dice onions and garlic and sauté in frying pan in sesame oil until translucent adding a pinch of salt.

3. Now add onions and garlic mixture, coconut milk and veggie bouillon cube to large soup pot and blend.

4. Simmer for 20-30min allow flavors to emulsify.

Garnishing options:

1. Sautéed diced ginger in sesame oil and add to your bowl.  
2. Freshly chopped cilantro and chives added to your bowl.

The benefits of Squash have been described in the October 2004 newsletter, I will go deeper into the benefits of Soup and Veggies.

Vegetables are a vital part of our diet and ideally chosen from what is available in your area.  

*contain special enzymes that aid in the cleansing process.

*Easily digestible especially when lightly steamed or cooked and therefore allows easy assimilation of nutrients.

*Important as a natural form of roughage for proper and consistent elimination (Bowel Movements).

*Lots of water content enhancing body hydration.

Namaste

Natasha Grbich

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