Month: June 2014

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“don’t confuse exhaustion for relaxation and agitation for energy.”

per Judith H. Lasater as I make a note to self… noticing so many agitated people on the freeway this morning as I make my way to the studio… People don’t need more coffee to wake up; they need more Yoga to “wake up” from their unconscious living that goes from one extreme of scatter-brained mode of “busy” to avoid fear and Self – then 180 degrees to autopilot routine in a robotic, the “zone” mode.

Peace…
Let’s really “wake up” and smell the roses – hug that tree – as we take it all in with a deep invigorating breath – life is not about playing reruns – it’s not a rehearsal – it’s the center stage you are on, right now, unrehearsed. CALMNESS Prevail so much that you can even hear the pin drop as you play witness to that you on the center stage – that CALM is your inner landscape.

Joy…
I am off to the Big Apple !
Local Ragazzi Boys choir debut at a Choral Festival at Carnegie Hall – Big breath – must must take it all in. The Vibe – Music is so energizing and healing at the same time – I am so excited – New York is my favorite city after Tokyo!

Will have to pay a pilgrimage to Jivamukti Yoga studio as I adore Giselle, the Bay Area Jiva… love to see her place of learning and the feel the vibe of love. Then to Dharma Yoga & hopefully take a class from THE Sri Dharma Mittra… the place of learning of superb local teachers like Nancy and Wendy I adore; Locally, we are so blessed with amazing teachers like Jean and Brenna – I am most influenced and inspired by these two special Sri (radiant) teachers as they first planted the passion for Yoga in me. San Francisco- Bay Area is home to such great teachers, I know I need not travel to NYC to find anything greater but just the idea of legends you’ve read about you get to check out is … intoxicating of a high.

The thought of NYC yoga gives me the Goosebumps! Engaging in Ujai breath – detoxing to get ready as I have to clear my respiratory system TODAY.

I am so lucky to get to travel with R, the bright soul, the pure hearted innocent one, for this journey is a special one.

Both Peace and Joy are found within.

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Yin-Yang Yoga at 6:00pm – it’s coming back! Flow practice during the first 30 minutes devoted to strong Yang practice of Sun Salutations A, B & L. Then some powerful standing poses to strengthen our muscles and standing balancing poses to improve our steadiness and mental focus; than transition to Yin practice of floor based poses that improves our flexibility and range of motion. Working on our joints, connective tissues, tendons while holding the poses a bit longer – during the duration, internal organs are juiced as well as your connective tissues for that supple and flexible body – this 2-styles combo hybrid practice cultivates the mindful awareness of both our mind and body. It’s a whole body workout that you can get into, balancing the ease vs. effort so that it’s just about the right level of challenge for most. Great on Monday nights after work where you have the need to exercise just the right amount but still be able to wind down enough in time for restful slumber.

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Fermented Foods for Health

BTW, speaking of health and vitality, did you know fermented foods like Sauerkraut is so good for you?  Another fermented power food is MISO – oh, so good for you; Aedan brand Miso and Amazake are so delicious. Only at San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market OR… special order for the lucky ones on the mailing list:)  Check out their website www.aedansf.com for more information. Hoping some day, we can just pick them up at local Whole Foods.

Fermented foods is a probiotic powerhouse that helps regulate our gut in a natural way. There’s a huge attention given to fermented foods and drinks like Kombu-cha and even wine; Kimchi and sauerkraut… because of their health benefits. Our “gut” health plays a key role in strengthening our immune system. Instead of me preaching, just read what renowned integral doctor like Dr. Andrew Weil has to say about fermented foods. Here’s a lovely article on my favorite soup… and you will be a convert too. Dr. Andrew Weil was the Key Note Speaker at this year’s San Fancisco Yoga Journal Conference… He promotes yoga for general health and expounds on the notion of food as medicine. Miso can be made at home but … if you can get quality organic miso locally, I like to have a variety at hand.

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So this post is an excerpt republished from a post I wrote maybe a month ago – then today, Mariko via FB mentions that her company is a candidate at Whole Foods Local Foods Grant program! Wow – amazing. When there’s a desire, when there’s a dream – that desire is met and that dream, reached when there’s support from friends and fans – it’s all in the shared consciousness. Unlike artificial or processed foods, Mariko-san’s Aedan foods is ALIVE, ORGANIC and NATURAL. It’s full of energy that restores and nourishes our body. Let’s vote for her and her company’s success! (Click and then vote for Aedan Fermented Foods!)
I for one can really use a high quality organic locally made miso I can easily pickup at a local Whole Foods:) That would be a dream come true:) Hope it becomes a shared dream so we may all benefit!