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Transformative Wellness E-Newsletter

September 2009 News:

There have been many developments over the summer, here are a few:

  • As of July 2009 my traditional Chinese medicine practice has moved up further north in the heart of Commercial Drive.

New Office Location –Etznab Natural Healing
1717 Grant Street off Commercial dr.
To book your appointment call:
(c) 604-202-0796 (o) 604-255-9945
www.etznabnaturalhealing.net
www.transformativewellness.com

  • Jivamukti yoga classes are starting this week and ongoing till the New Year. Yoga class times:

Thursday 4-5:30pm (www.yogaforthepeople.ca)
Begins Sept. 17/09

Tuesdays 6:30-7:50pm (www.unityoga.ca)
Begins Oct. 1/09

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture sessions available:

Improve your diet, understand nutrition, bring balance and the healthy glow back to your being, re-charge your body and life into a positive flow and re-ignite vibrant health and inspiration into your life.

Cleansing Season
The best time to cleanse in the spring and fall.  Find out what type of cleanse and approach is most beneficial for your body. 

Full Yoga Schedule

Tuesday:
6:30-7:50pm @ Untiyoga (Second Floor, 1672 East 10th Ave.)

Thursday:
12:10pm Power @ Vancouver Corporate Yoga
(Unit #134-1055 W. Georgia St. - corner of Burrard and Georgia)
1:10 pm Hatha @ Vancouver Corporate Yoga
4 - 5:30pm @ Yoga for the People (#201-150 W Hastings Street)

Recipe of the Month:

Miso Sesame Steamed Green Beans


Fresh string beans strengthen the spleen-pancreas and kidneys.

Ingredients:

1 Lb of fresh seasonal green beans

Dressing (1/3cup)

1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red or white miso
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
A couple shakes of your favorite Asian chili sauce

Steam green beans for 8-12 minutes or until cooked but not mushy.  Place beans in a large bowl and add dressing.  Stir and serve warm as a snack or an addition to your dinner. 

Benefits:
Fresh and in season string beans are in abundance.  They strengthen the spleen-pancreas and kidneys; increases yin fluids.  Used for diabetes and frequent urination and thirst accompanying this condition.  Also used to treat involuntary seminal emission, diarrhea, and leucorrhea.  The protein from legumes in general can help regulate sugar, water and other aspects of metabolism, as well as promote balanced sexual activity and proper growth and development of the body, including the brain. 

Enjoy-Namaste,

Natasha

 

 

Pose of the Month:


Photo by: Iljaherb.com

Parsva-Bakasana  (Side Crow)

Method:

  1. Inhale; come into a high squat with your knees and feet together, heels off the mat. 
  2. Exhale; twisting to the right place your arms shoulder width apart along your right thigh.  Hands are planted shoulder width on the mat.
  3. Inhale; keep your seat lifted high off the ground, heels up also, hands plugged into the mat abdomen engaged lift your feet off the mat balancing on your hands (5-10 breaths).
  4. Exhale; place the feel back down on the mat and switch sides. 

Benefits:
• Strengthens the wrists, arms and core body (abdomen)
• Intestines are stimulated and strengthened

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