Introduction to Meditation at Yoga Within

This Sunday, May 31, 2015

10:00 - 11:30 am

Please join me for an Introduction to Meditation at Yoga Within.

- Find the style of meditation that works best for you.

- Transform what captivates you into your personal practice.

- Open to anyone who wants to reduce stress, focus intention and quiet mental chatter.

Feel free to bring your meditation cushion, a blanket or bolster.

Meditation in 12 Steps with Sivananda Yoga

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10 Science-Based Reasons to Start Meditating Today

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Ayurvedic Tea for Your Dosha



Cardamom, Cloves, Licorice, Cinnamon, Roses, and Fennel

 Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga, practiced in India for more than 5000 years.  Some say it is the world's oldest health care system! 

Ayurveda promotes vitality by removing toxins from the body, and harmonizing body, mind and spirit using foods, spices, herbs, and mantras.

You can determine your personal Dosha or constitution by taking this Dosha Quiz from the Chopra Center or this one from Doctor Oz or this one from Yoga Journal.

Ayurvedic teas are a wonderful way to introduce this ancient wisdom to your life.  They are delicious, and easy to make from herbs and spices in your garden, whole foods store, or your favorite Indian grocer.

Here are three recipes that calm and energize the body and mind without caffeine.  They also promote healthy digestive and immune systems. 

Click here for the recipe source and more information about their indications and benefits.

Vata Chai:  Licorice root, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, fennel, and stevia.

Pitta Chai:  Licorice root, rose petals, fennel, cardamom, ginger, and stevia.

Kapha Chai:  Ginger, licorice root, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and cardamom.

Drink to your pleasure and health!

Om Shri Dhanvantre Namaha: Mantra for Healing

Click here to listen to this mantra by Deva Premal on YouTube.

"Salutations to Dhanvantari, the embodiment and power of healing!"

Dhanvantari is the 17th avatar of Vishnu, physician of the gods, and the father of Ayurveda. 

This mantra can help us find the path to healing and direct us to the best health practitioners for our situation.  It may be chanted during cooking to charge the food with healing vibrations, to prevent disease and benefit those who are ill.  In addition to physical dis-ease, this mantra can be chanted for any situation that needs to be healed. 

Remember that the path of healing is not always what we expect!

Reiki for Pets and People Coming to Alberta!



Animal Reiki Classes in Sherwood Park

Do you want to bring more healing into your life?  For your loved ones,

your animals and yourself?    Everyone can learn Reiki!

Reiki is a gentle and powerful form of non-invasive energy healing that relieves stress, promotes relaxation and can enable profound healing on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels.  And animals love it!

Level I & Animal Reiki: The Basics

Saturday, February 15^th, 10:00 - 6:00

~ open to all animal lovers ~

Level II & Animal Reiki: Advanced Techniques

Holiday Monday, February 17th, 10:00 - 6:00

~ open to anyone with Reiki Level I or higher in any tradition, who wants to begin working with animals, or to deepen their current connection and practice ~

Level I  $150         Level II  $200        Level I & II  $325

Fees include taxes, certification & a training and resource manual.

Registration and more information at 780-966-1044

www.reikiforpetsandpeople.com

info@reikiforpetsandpeople.com

Pet Appreciation Week, June 1-8

In addition to love, sweet love, animals friends offer us some tremendous health benefits!

• lower blood pressure
• reduced anxiety
• enhanced immunity
• pain and stress management
• longer life expectancy
• better heart health
• improved intelligence and reading scores

And so much more!  Check out these articles:

The Vancouver Sun, The Top 10 Benefits of Pet Ownership

WebMD Article, 5 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health

Lessons from the Tiger Buddhas

And this beautiful website by my Reiki Teacher, Marci Burgess:

Reiki for Pets and People, Healing for All Beings

Happy 2013!

After two years of waiting patiently, look what opened up on my windowsill today!

Here's hoping equally beautiful surprises are "opening up" for you already this year.

May your yoga practice, your inner peace and your joyful effort blossom in 2013 for the benefit of all beings! 

Happy New Year!

Blissful Bellies

With so many of my friends going gluten-free, I was thrilled to come across this gem! 

Ed's Gluten Free at #103 9303-34 Avenue, Edmonton, is open 7 days a week.  They have all kinds of foods:  fresh, packaged and frozen to help make gluten-free meal planning varied and delicious!

While we're on the topic, if you're questing for a "Blissful Belly", Victoria Laine, author of "Health by Chocolate" offers classes, workshops and more! 

If you sign up for her monthly E-zine, Victoria will even send you her "3 Saucy Secrets for Vibrant Energy and a Happy Tummy"! (A $97 value, including yummy bonus recipes!)

Your Health is in Your Hands