Wellness
Training in Active Receptivity
loading… I was at a Qi Gong class with a friend and we learned a fun receptivity exercise. It’s designed to teach the difference between active and passive receptivity. To do this exercise, you need a partner. The exercise consists of three parts: 1. Passive, 2. Active (Energized), and 3. Active Receptivity. As you practice…
Read MoreThe Power of Quiet
loading… I’ve always known I was shy. Some people call me reserved. I don’t do small talk well. I called myself “socially inept” because of my discomfort in crowds and at parties. Anywhere with lots of people or noise was a place to be avoided. All my life, I viewed this as a problem –…
Read MoreTuning Your Instrument
loading… If you look at your body as an instrument, you may see that it is a vibrational form that allows you to move freely through this time/space continuum. As with any instrument, tuning is an ongoing activity, never perfect, always changing. The key to tuning any instrument is awareness. The following two exercises are…
Read MoreSomeone’s In the Kitchen with a Juicer and Almonds
loading… I’ve recently dug out my “Champion” juicer – a heavy, hard-working, heat-producing, stand up model that’s been sitting in my cupboard unused for several months now. I did a lot of juicing last year and really noticed the health benefits – clearer skin, a boost in my overall energy level, better digestion, but then,…
Read MoreMore Nutrition Tips
loading… 1. Soak nuts, seeds, grains and beans Grains, nuts, legumes (green beans, peas, soy, dried lentils and beans) and seeds are rich in enzymes and other nutrients, but they also contain enzyme inhibitors. Sprouting, soaking, sour leavening, fermenting – are all processes that were traditionally used to de-activate enzyme inhibitors, making the foods digestible…
Read MoreThree Nutrition Tips
loading… 1. Cleanse your liver daily Your liver performs more than 500 functions including detoxification. Give it and your gallbladder a little help every day with this easy cleanse: First thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, squeeze the juice of ½ lemon into a cup of warm, filtered water and drink. Wait 30…
Read MoreBreakfast for Health
loading… When I get up in the morning, it’s not long before my thoughts turn to food. Depending on the season, I choose from a number of things – eggs with vegetables when I want hearty food, a smoothie when I’m on the go, or yummy oatmeal, the ultimate comfort food. Frittata A frittata is…
Read MoreConscious Eating – Find Your Balance Within
loading… Eating consciously and having an awareness of and appreciation for our food is a very important step towards achieving balance and wellness. Making the best food choices by paying attention to what we are consuming, and noticing how it affects us, is crucial for health and longevity. Nutrition, in the form of good quality…
Read MoreWhat are the Ten Promises?
loading… The Bible gives us the ten commandments. Did you know that there were also ten promises? No one ever told me about these. I heard Yogi Bhagan’s lecture recently from August 6, 1991 and I want to share these Promises of God with you. They were found in the Dead Sea Scrolls. First Commandment…
Read MoreLamb Roast: From Grocer to Table
There are many things I consider when I cook lamb for dinner. Will I be the only one eating? Do I want leftovers? What spices do I want to use? And, will I cook it slowly or quickly? My standard (and favourite) mix of herbs and spices will work for any cut of lamb as…
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