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September 21, 2014 8 Limbs of Yoga: Niyama  |
The second limb of the "Eight Limbs of Yoga" from the Yoga Sutras text is Niyama which means personal observances. These are related to spiritual practice and self discipline. Shaucha is cleanliness and working to gain purity of mind and thoughts. Santosha is contentment; a sense of peace with all things good and bad. Tapas is the effort one must dedicate towards becoming pure; the spiritual effort to reach your higher place Svadhyaya is spiritual study or self-study. The deep and continuous study of oneself as part of your spiritual growth. Isvarapranidanam is the surrender to god or a life of dedication to something higher. Try implementing niyama as part of your day to develop your own personal observances and rituals towards your higher self. Shanti. |
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September 7, 2014 Jamaican Rice and Peas  |
On the heels of the West Indian Day Parade post, a Jamaican Rice & Peas recipe seemed in order. Check it out here.
Jamaican Rice & Peas Recipe Ingredients: 1 can- kidney beans, 1 can- coconut milk, 1 cup- rice, 4 stems- scallions, 6 cloves of garlic (minced), 1/3 cup- olive oil, 3 sprigs- thyme, 1 habanero or scotch bonnet pepper, 1 cup- water, salt- to taste (keep it light.) -In a large stock pot, add olive oil over medium heat.-Add garlic, scallion, thyme and pepper and cook for two minutes. -Add beans and coconut milk to pot and cover. Allow to cook for 20 minutes. -Add rice to pot and water. Stir rice and then cover, allow rice cook, covered, for about 20 minutes until rice is completely cooked. Add salt, to taste. -When rice is complete, remove lid and stir rice. -Bon apetit! |
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September 21, 2014 |
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August 21, 2014 B.K.S. Iyengar  |
A pillar of yoga, and considered one of a small group of yogis responsible for introducing yoga to the west in the 1960s, B.K.S. Iyengar passed away yesterday in India.
Iyengar introduced the world to "Iyengar Yoga" and authored the text "Light on Yoga" which is read, studied and referenced by so many even to this day. Iyengar yoga is a lineage that focuses heavily on proper alignment and the use of props to achieve proper alignment in a posture. B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with introducing props like yoga blocks, straps and blankets, which you see standard in most yoga classes today Iyengar's legacy lives on through yoga. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. |
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August 7, 2014 Win-Win Investment .gif) |
It can be a great challenge to make time for your mental/physical health and well-being. It is especially hard when it seems as though you may be sacrificing time with loved ones in order to do it.
However, when you make time to ensure that you are maintaining your mental and physical health, everyone around you can benefit from that effort to be healthy. Some immediate benefits may be that you're in a better mood or your energy is improved, or longer term benefits like increased longevity. Whatever the case, you might consider each effort to be an investment from which everyone can benefit. Shanti! |
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July 23, 2014 Mostly Plants: Summer Gazpacho  |
Simple, fresh, easy and delicious; gazpacho is the perfect recipe for the summer. It's easy to make, you don't need to use any heat and it keeps you cool on hot summer days.
Gazpacho Recipe Ingredients: 6-8 large tomatoes (chopped), 1 seedless cucumber (chopped), 2 red peppers (chopped), 1/4 cup- red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup- olive oil, black ground pepper- to taste, salt- to taste (keep it light.) - Place all ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate overnight. |
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July 7, 2014 |
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June 21, 2014 Yoga Haps  |
With the arrival of the warm weather in NYC, it's a great time to participate in outdoor activities and the many scheduled events on tap this summer. Here are a few:
Amma- She is known to many as the "hugging saint" whose embrace is healing, however Amma does much more than that, through lecture and humanitarian work. She'll be in New York this July. Adventures NYC- The Parks Depart is in its tenth year of this program. June 21 and June 22, come out for free rock climbing, kayaking, biking, etc. Learn more about the event at their site. Solstice in the Square- This annual outdoor yoga event is a unique opportunity to practice yoga outside in the middle of Times Square. Learn more about it at their website. Outdoor Yoga- There are many opportunities to participate in outdoor yoga. Here is a listing of opportunities for outdoor yoga and other activities. Happy Solstice. |
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June 7, 2014 |
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