Transformative Wellness E-Newsletter:

October 2005:

The temperature has lowered and the body's tendency to contract inward is prevalent (Yin).   Gloves and even hats are to be seen everywhere.   We move from complete Yang (heat, action, fast pace, sun) to gentle movement of Yin (slow, cold, darkness, and calmness).   Incrementally increasing the movement and flow of our yoga practice throughout fall will keep the internal vital energy high.    

It is the harvest and reflection that will naturally emanate from this time and this season.    What an amazing opportunity to look back and see what has been created by you!

Thanks again to clothing and prop sponsors Blurr and Half-moon yoga for our cross-Canada Pearl Jam tour.  

It was an amazing trip with truly wonderful people.

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

Yoga In Vancouver

Tuesday 8:30-9:30am
Alma and 10 th ave Body and soul -Power

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

Wednesday 6-7pm
2685 w. 4 th ave   Proactive Pilates - Power

Thursday 8:15-9:15am
Alma and 10 th Ave Body and Soul -Intermediate

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

Saturday10-11pm  
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

Photos by: Kari Medig

Pose of the Month

Warrior 2: Virabhadrasana 2  

Method:

•  stand in tadasana (mountain pose) and left foot steps   back one leg length.  

•  Back foot points to the side of the mat and the hips also open to the side of the mat.

•  Bend the knee directly over the ankle, staking the joints on top of each other.

•  Extend the arm in front and behind same level as the shoulders with palms facing down, gently reaching through the finger tips.

•  Swing the gaze right over the front hand and take 7-10 breaths.

•  Repeat on the other side.

Benefits :

Leg and joints of the legs strengthen.   The hips naturally open and free flow of energy through the lower abdominal region.   The abdominal core strength is increased.

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:

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Red Onions

2T. Olive oil

6T. Butter

1 red onion

5 sweet potatoes: 1 inch chunks            

Pinch salt

¾ cup of whole milk or soy

Fresh pepper ground on top

1) Warm oil and butter: add onion and caramelize (20min).

2) Sweet potatoes and water and salt boiled for 15 minutes,

Drain, return to pan and mash, and add ¾ milk or soy,

Finally add onions and butter.

3) Optional, bake in the oven for 10-15 min to crisp and warm further.  

Benefits:

Sweet potatoes and Yams naturally are tonifiers especially with their sweet flavor and cloying nature.   It strengthens the spleen and pancreas and increases energy (qi, prana).   Used to treat thinness and diarrhea and is a great source of Vit. A.   It naturally removes toxins from the body and benefits dry and inflamed conditions in the body.  

Namaste

Natasha Grbich

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