Our Yogi Families!
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Our newest little yogi
Rose Suelou Stever born October 15 @10:42am 6lbs 9oz. Congratulations Stevers!
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Mason is growing up fast. He'll be up and doing Yoga poses with mom anyday now!
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Yogi Tea - The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs
Ayurveda promotes the use of herbs in healing and in self-care. Herbs are edible plants that can be potent in supporting our body's healing response. Herbs can be used whole, in teas, powders or in recipes. There are so many different herbs in the world, and each one has different properties and can help in different areas. My friend KP Khalsa and his co-author Michael Tierra have written an amazing new book called "The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs: The Most Complete Guide to Natural Healing and Health with Traditional Ayurvedic Herbalism." There's so much to love about this book! It explains the basics of Ayurveda and how herbs are used. It also looks at diet, and foods that can be used for particular conditions. Then they go through several herbs, and ayurvedic formulas, and break down where each can be used, and how, to various ailments. And then they look at specific diseases and go over treatments for each. There is so much information in this book, and it's all useful. It even has some wonderful recipes including one for Yogi Tea! Here is an excerpt straight from the book:
Yogi Tea
This is the original recipe given by Yogi Bhajan.
For each 8 oz cup, start with 10 oz of water. For convenience, make at least 4 cups at one time. For each cup of boiling water, add:
3 whole cloves
4 whole green cardamom pods
6 whole black peppercorns
½ stick cinnamon
Optional: 1 slice of fresh ginger root
Boil for 20-30 minutes, then add ½ teaspoon of any black or green tea. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then add ½ cup milk and reheat. Strain and serve with honey to taste.
Black pepper is a blood purifier, cardamom is for the colon (gas), cloves are for the nervous system and cinnamon for the bones. Ginger has a delicious taste and is helpful when suffering from a cold, recovering from the flu or for general physical weakness. The milk aids in the easy assimilation of the spices and avoids irritation to the colon. The black or green tea acts as an alloy for all of the ingredients, achieving a new chemical structure which makes the tea a healthful and delicious drink. |
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Please come by and check out our Yoga Boutique - mats, blankets, straps, blocks, eyebags, beautiful bolsters, natural herbal supplements, music, books, organic Aromatherapy Skin Care, Pashmina Shawls, and more!
We purchase products that are environmental friendly and contribute a percentage of the profits to benefit women and children's health and education both local and worldwide. We would love to have you stop by and visit with us, share your views and share a cup of Yogi Tea.
Think Global, Act Local.
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doTERRA® Essential Oils
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Elevation: an uplifting blend |
This blend can be applied by massage to the neck, shoulders, back and chest of adults or children suffering from depression or stress. Any of the diffusion techniques usually offer the most effective technique for depression, fatigue or anxiety.
Ingredients include lavandin, tangerine, elemi, lemon myrtle, melissa, ylang ylang, osmanthus and sandalwood.
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Balance: a grounding blend |
Balancing blends contain oils that are geared toward the central nervous system and other body systems. If there are times when you feel confused, doubtful, unsettled, or in need of a sense of wellbeing, a balancing blend may be an excellent option. Great for children dealing with ADD, ADHD, autism, or bi-polar conditions. Also for those who suffer mood swings, anxiety, temper problems. A balancing blend may help calm and balance their emotions.
Ingredients include blue tansy, frankincense, rosewood, and spruce or black spruce.
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Cypress |
Antibacterial, antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, disinfectant and sedative.
Great to stay healthy during the cold and flu season. Disinfects while calming and relieving stress.
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Books On Yoga
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Conscious Breathing
By Gay Hendricks
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"Drawing on over twenty years of research into breathwork and body-centered therapy, Gay Hendricks offers a safe, fast, powerful program that can improve the quality of your entire life. Conscious Breathing is based on spiritual traditions thousands of years old that have now been proven effective by modern medical science"
Learn how to correct unhealthy breathing patterns, increase stamina and concentration, treat asthma, addictions, chronic pain and depression, and other specific breathing exercises.
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Foundation Lesson Three from Conscious Breathing:
This lesson is best done sitting upright. Take a moment to get comfortably seated. You may do this lesson with your eyes open or closed, whichever is more comfortable for you.
Let's begin with your dominant hand. In other words, if you are right-handed, use your right hand. Later, we will switch to your non-dominant hand. Place your thumbof that hand on one side of your nose and your middle finger on the other side. I usually rest my index finger on my forehead, making a tripod. Find a position that is comfortable for you.
Alternately close one nostril then the other a few times, to get the feel of it. Do it gently and slowly, mindful of the sensitivity of your nose.
The practice goes like this: begin on the out-breath. BReathe out and back in on one side, then close that nostril and switch to the other side, breathing out and back in. You always switch nostrils before the out-breath. Try it a few times. Breath slowly and gently out, then easily back in on that side. Switch, breathing out and in on the other side. Always do it with the out-breath first. I've tried it many different ways, and this is the one that produces the best results.
As you practice, focus on the sensations of the breath as it goes out of your nose and comes back in. Keep your stomach muscles relaxed. Breath slowly and deeply in and out of your relaxed abdomen. Take care not to use much effort. Just breath easily and naturally as you switch nostrils before each out-breath.
Practice now uninterrupted for two minutes. Keep the breath slow and gentle, and focus your mind on the sensations of the air coming in and out of your nose.
After your two minutes are up, switch to your nondominant hand. Use your nondominant hand to alternately close each nostril. Practice for two more minutes with this hand.
After your two minutes of practice with your nondominant hand, switch back to your dominant hand to finish. Practice one minute with your dominant hand.
When you feel finished, rest yours hands at your side or in your lap. Rest for a minute or so before resuming your normal activities.
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Relax And Renew
By Judith Lasater
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Whether you have five minutes or an hour, taking time out each day to relax and renew is essentail to living well. The first book devoted exclusively to restorative yoga, Relax and Renew offers:
- A general sequence of supported yoga postures and breathing techniques to heal the effects of chronic stress.
- Programs for back pain, headaches, insomnia, jet lag, and breathing problems.
- A special section for women during menstration, pregnancy, and menopause.
- Practical suggestions that help you prevent stress and live more fully in the present moment.
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CDs for Yoga and Relaxation |
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Crimson Collection, Vol 6 & 7
Singh Kaur/Kim Robertson
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Volume 6: Ardas (Answers Your Prayers)
In ancient times, Ardas was known as the prayer that goes beyond all prayers. It has the power of all prayers in one. Let this healing energy touch your life in those times when you most deeply need to find answers and put them to work on your behalf. The power of this healing sound will continue even after the audible sound current has finished.
Volume 7: Blessings
The celestial voice of Singh Kaur is combined with innovative music by the group Mosaic using guitar, keyboard, and the sounds of nature. This music has the power to turn situations from negative to positive.
Total program length: 63:30 minutes
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Cleansing the Body and the Mind |
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The Santa Fe Cleanse |
This seven day program is revolutionary in that it combines the lifestyle and technology of Kundalini Yoga. It provides a path to true wellness with the tools to build a healthy daily routine. The cleanse is carefully formulated to rid your body of toxins, parasites, wastes and poisons, which inhibit the body's ability to function properly. These harmful substances can build up in your body over time through poor diet choices, environmental pollutants, and daily stress. This cleanse combines whole foods, fresh juices, supplements, herbs, body therapies, and Kundalini Yoga to clean your cell tissues from the inside out!
Leaving you feeling brighter, lighter, clearer and cleaner!
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"I like doing some type of cleanse once or twice a year. Usually, I do the master cleanse, which consists of lemons, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. I have had good results with this type of cleanse, however, it’s really hard because you eat no solid foods and drink the lemonade for 10 days then transition back into solid food. It doesn’t give you much information about getting and staying healthier after it’s over. So I seem to go back to my old habits rather quickly.
This time however, was completely different. I really liked the idea of cleansing not only the physical body through food and supplements but also cleansing out some of old emotional baggage that we seem to carry with us but may forget about temporarily. This was a totally different experience and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt a great deal of support by the facilitators, being able to clear my head and stay with what ever came up for me. The Kundalini yoga kriyas and meditations were just what I needed to keep me committed to the whole process. The food was great, even my family was eating the amazing raw foods, cooked soups and grains, and fresh juices I was making. I did lose a few pounds but most importantly for me was the way I felt. I felt much lighter and healthier and even by the end happier than ever before. I was completely not hungry; I could eat as much as I wanted of great foods. Not foods that you can’t find at ordinary stores so it was incredibly easy.
The support in continuing to nurture my whole self; mind, body, and spirit is amazing. I feel completely committed to continue making the recipes, eating the foods from the master list, and practicing the kriyas and meditations for myself and my family. I loved it and I will do it again. It was well worth it because what I got out of it will stay with me indefinitely not for just the 10 days it took to get through it. This was an absolutely positively nurturing experience that will become a way of life for me. I am thrilled and honored to be sharing this experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this approach to anyone who would like to experience cleansing from the inside out."
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