tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13823797199070933512024-02-06T20:22:29.121-08:00Namaste Studios Los AngelesVandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06198712106463871982noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382379719907093351.post-65130889027896627422020-06-03T10:59:00.002-07:002020-06-03T11:02:08.601-07:00Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu<div class="gmail_default" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana; font-size: small; text-size-adjust: auto;">
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This mantra of blessing for the world and a reminder to live intentionally and for the liberation of all.</div>
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The Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu Sanskrit mantra means: (translation courtesy of Jivamukti Yoga)<br />“May all beings everywhere be happy and free from suffering, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.”</div>
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It is a reminder to be the change we wish to see in the world by examining our deep-seated unconscious thoughts and beliefs. Thoughts beget words; words beget actions.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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Lokah: The location of all universes existing at this moment<br />Samastah: All beings living in this location<br />Sukhino: In happiness, joy and free from all suffering<br />Bhav: The divine mood or state of union<br />Antu: May it be so</div>
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The freedom implied in Suhkino recognizes the laws of free will and our equal rights to pursue joy. Knowing we are one with all, our actions can support or suppress the freedom of another. “No freedom can come from depriving others of their freedom.”<br />This mantra reminds us to take responsibility for oneself; to individually do our part to address our limitations and faults. We own our karma and desire to act from places of greater love.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amritapuri.org/3734/lokah-samastah.aum" target="_blank">Per Amma</a> Although this mantra does not appear in any of the existent Vedic branches, it is an expression of the universal spirit. The sloka as a whole reads as follows:<br /><br />svasti prajabhyah: pari-palayantham<br />nyayeana margena mahim maheesah:<br />go-brahmanebhya: shubamasthu nityam<br />lokah: samasthah: sukhino bhavanthu<br /><br />A loose translation:<br />May there be well being to the people; may the leaders rule the earth along the right path;</div>
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May the sources of nourishment, the cultural and spiritual leaders have well being forever;<br />May all the beings in all the worlds become free of suffering;</div>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/namastestudios.la/" target="_blank">Join us</a> on Wednesday, June 3rd at 5pm to chant mantra with us for 8 mins to honor the struggle of our black sisters and brothers for liberation from institutionalized racism. Chant to find your voice and part in this struggle. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div>
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Vandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06198712106463871982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382379719907093351.post-87855690385278764872020-03-06T16:42:00.000-08:002020-03-06T16:44:16.521-08:00 Yoga Studio Coronavirus Precautions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In light of recent developments in the spread of coronavirus, we have implemented a new protocol to minimize the risk to our students and staff.<br />
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Coronavirus spreads with droplets, you cannot get it from the air, unless someone directly sneezes in your face. The virus can stay active 6-12h on surfaces. For the virus to spread, you touch a surface and the touch your nose or mouth. So wash hands often and use hand sanitizer!<br />
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If you have a runny nose, you don’t have it - coronavirus causes a dry cough without runny nose. <br />
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Be safe, boost your immune system. With regular yoga practice your body switches to the rest and digest mode more readily - which plays an important role in regulating immune function. </div>
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Vandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06198712106463871982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382379719907093351.post-42493891199671059622020-03-01T17:17:00.000-08:002020-03-01T17:27:12.434-08:00The Heart of Ayurveda by Lea Kraemer <div style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 16px;">
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Ayurveda is the longest continuously practiced medical system on the planet! I've been studying it's classical teachings since about 2005 and from the start I loved the idea of Ayurveda as the "Science of Life" because it spoke to the same wholeness and wellness of Being that comes alive in a really good Yoga practice. The root of spiritual psychology is right in the texts of Ayurveda, an ancient system that views mind-body-senses-being as a continuum. </div>
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Yoga and Ayurveda merge very closely in their view of synergistic wellness. A healthy mind and body is one that supports joy, Ayurveda says, and the path for natural healing is in this wisdom. It's an emotional grounding that is one of Ayurveda's most welcoming aspects. You know how after a Yoga class the patterns of our lives can just start to naturally shift? Without force, the way we eat our lunch, or the way we think about scheduling the day, or even how we arrange our houses, just start to shift a little and it feels like things fit in place in a better way. I always hear students talk about this as they come in and out for classes .... saying things like how their diet changed after a few months of Yoga ..... or how they notice the calm sound of their voice when they are speaking to their child. When our life-style practices spring from consciously observing our own tendencies, inherent reactions and even our vulnerabilities, we are understanding Prakriti, our very nature, and Ayurvedic Yoga is coming alive in us. </div>
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Everything on Earth can be understood in relationship to its qualities.<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> For instance, in everyone's life, day and night time have different energies and should have separate rhythms and practices around them. Maybe it's a lot for a blog ... but it's so nice to start to ponder these relationships that I'll include the</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"Twenty Types of qualities" here:</span></div>
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A great way to start working with the qualities and forces around you and within you is to notice what tastes you are drawn to. What foods are you missing out on? Are you creating balance in your mind and body at breakfast, lunch and dinner? Ayurvedic Yoga teaches that you will bump up your nutrition if you include all six tastes, but not in the same amounts! Are you over-emphasizing your fire? Or under-whelming your taste buds with a sugary palette? Watch which of the six tastes you go to and you will honestly see your tendencies in action! The <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan</span></span></span></span> says: </div>
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I am giving a workshop called the <b>Heart of Ayurveda on Sunday, Mar 15, 2020 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</b>. I hope that you will join me as we explore. <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span id="m_4279108688282979334desc_enroll_1492">It's about radiance through conscious living and there will be a strong Yoga practice as well as discussion.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382379719907093351.post-8482335847783041222020-01-28T10:31:00.000-08:002020-01-28T10:31:56.125-08:00BEYOND THE MAT by Ani Raya-Flores<div class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just after new years, I went for a hike with an old friend. We noticed the trails were a little more crowded than usual—an excited conga line of hikers wearing their new grippy trail shoes, hydration vests, and sweat absorbing/UV blocking shirts. “Looks like a lot of folks made resolutions,” she said, and then asked if Namaste, like pilates studios, like crossfit “boxes,” and yes, like the Angeles Crest National Forest, was experiencing a similar influx of resolution-ers. </span></div>
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The answer, of course, is yes. Each year, the studio gets a new batch of students who’ve come to the mat for the first time or back after some time away. And it’s great— as a teacher, I can sense the enthusiasm and commitment in the room.</div>
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Unfortunately in modern culture, committed can start to look more like dogged. Before you know it, “I wanna practice yoga everyday!” becomes, “I have to practice yoga every day!” A rigid or unyielding approach can lead to burn out. If we view our resolution as something to conquer, we only have a few options: 1. achieve mastery and quit because been there stretched that, or 2. die on the hill of crow pose. I don’t know about you, but neither of those sound good to me.</div>
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If I could share just one bit of wisdom with my students, it would be that softening the approach to yoga is what gives it longevity. Softening the approach doesn’t have to mean that 2020 is the year of child’s pose. All it means is that each time we come to our mats, we take the time to orient ourselves in the space, to put ourselves in touch with physical sensations, to build awareness of what we need, and then move (or not move) our bodies accordingly.</div>
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I’ve found that the work of staying present on the mat is what’s helped me take my practice off the mat. I’m learning to sit with physical sensation, to see a pose as an opportunity—hey, I get to experience burning quads— as opposed to pushing, gritting teeth, bearing the unmitigated agony that is chair pose. And that’s the outlook that I try to bring off my mat, to crowded movie theaters, to long grocery lines, to traffic.</div>
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It’s a lot to consider, and the tools for a more present and mindful practice aren’t always covered in your average hour-long practice. Which is why I teamed up with dear friend and Fitzmaurice Voicework teacher Scott Ferrara to bring this workshop to the Namaste community.</div>
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Join us the afternoon of February 23<sup>rd</sup> and we’ll practice staying present in the safe space of a yoga mat so that we may take that presence into our everyday life. </div>
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For more information and to sign up for workshops go to: https://namastestudios.la/workshops</div>
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A yoga class in the Western world, or at least in America, is often accompanied by a playlist or soundtrack. Obviously, that wasn't the way of traditional yoga in India. I believe that some very wise yogis specifically brought yoga to America, knowing the massive cultural influence of this country and used that influence to broadcast the benefits of yoga globally. In the 1920's, Parahamsa Yogananda established the headquarters of his Self Realization Fellowship approximately 2 miles away from our studio. His famous book <i>Autobiography of A Yogi</i>, used parallels of Christianity with yogic concepts and philosophy and was successful in initiating many Americans into these new ideas. Decades later, Ram Dass penned his classic <i>Be Here Now</i>, which was meant to explain yogic concepts through the lens of the American hippy experience. It always struck me as a book written by his Guru, through him, to best spread the message, using unconventional typesetting and drawings to connect to a new audience. My point is that yoga, in coming to the West, was always bound to shift and change and cater to an experience that would resonate with a Westerner. This brings us back to the topic of playlists. There are definitely very traditional American studios and institutions that would never use a playlist. For those of us that do use music, it's become somewhat of an expectation, something to keep a pace and a helpful tool to establish a baseline of sound to make a passing ambulance siren or loud talker on the street strolling by less jolting. We don't live in a bubble. In my playlists, I try to use mostly songs that wouldn't be distracting or emotionally charged and songs that won't alienate most people. Listening to a pop song or a Kirtan with a house beat could be blissful to one yogi and agonizing to another. Conversely, listening to a metal song during practice could be ecstatic for one student and could drive another yogi crazy. Enjoyment of music is completely subjective. The point of doing our annual Metal Yoga practice is that it is an experience where, for those who would enjoy it, we use a very different sort of music, one which the attendees have signed off on and are excited to practice with. My playlist will consists mostly of Doom and Stoner metal tracks, specific styles that I find are at a good tempo and have kind of a raga like quality, they float and meander and shred at times. Bands such as Black Sabbath, Om, Sleep, Earth, Flower Traveling Band are usually featured as well as some heavy space rock sounds from the likes of Hawkwind and other spacey musical explorers. This music I find to be powerful and cathartic, both being important elements of a yoga practice. Aligning with the Winter Solstice has become a tradition for this class. The longest night of the year seems an apt time to embrace these sounds and delve into a powerful cathartic practice which leaves us feeling lighter and uplifted heading into the New Year.<br />
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Join Matthew Saturday December 21 at 6pm for this special class.<br />
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The frenzy of the holidays and the end of the year creep up faster and faster and suddenly we find ourselves overwhelmed and unsure of where our time went. A daily practice of checking in and sitting silently for even just 10 minutes can do wonders to center and ground our energy. When we are grounded and centered, we are more able to take on the multitude of mixed and heightened emotions that come hand in hand with the season.<br />
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Regardless of what technique we choose, meditation asks us to actively train our mind to focus on one particular “object,” our breath, a mantra, a sensation or a sound. When we intentionally focus our mind and continually pull it away from the broken-record patterns it is more apt to follow, we begin to calm our central nervous system. The habitual thought patterns are what keep us in states of anxiety and stress – bouncing us back and forth between past experiences and future fantasies.<br />
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Meditation has been studied and shown to reduce stress and anxiety, promote emotional health, enhance self awareness and increase one’s ability to focus. Improvement in any one of those areas is exponentially beneficial on a physical, social and emotional level, in all areas of our lives. <br />
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It’s true, meditation can feel like a chore, especially with the holiday glitz and drama distracting us with illusory obligations. Perhaps it makes it easier to think of it as a chore, like washing the dishes, it must be done. I like to think if it has a part of my hygiene routine. The breathe and pure awareness are the detergents that keep my mind clean. Clearing my mind on a regular basis keeps me aware of negative thought patterns so I can actively work to shift them; centering my awareness on my breath quiets the unnecessary clutter of thoughts and brings me back to myself. <br />
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Truly, it’s always a great time to start meditating, so why not start in November!<br />
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<b>Join our upcoming Workshop:</b><b><a href="https://namastestudios.la/workshops" target="_blank">November 2nd</a>, 1-2:30pm in Highland Park for a dynamic meditation workshop that will explore a variety of different meditation techniques. </b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Record your dream in the present tense, as if it’s happening right now. Try giving your dream a title; this creates a kind of container for the content and can help you remember it. Drawing pictures of your dream images can also be helpful; it doesn’t matter how rough or simple they are. Sometimes we don’t remember a dream upon waking, but a conversation or event during the day may trigger a memory. Whenever we take the time to tend to our dreams, we can learn something new.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382379719907093351.post-34076510119604718062018-11-30T16:41:00.000-08:002018-12-01T12:49:51.596-08:00Meditations for Vaginal Steaming<i>"Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort"</i> - Deborah Day<br />
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Vaginal steaming (V-Steam) is a global traditional practice, that has been used by women across the world for centuries to maintain optimal health and vitality. Using a specific blend of herbs suited for clients needs, vaginal steaming nourishes and tonifies the vaginal and uterine tissues. The steam helps to improve circulation, and alleviate symptoms caused by, or related to, congestion in these tissues, boosting circulation to the pelvis, increasing oxygenation, dilation of blood vessels, and a relaxing of the pelvic floor muscles that tend to cramp or spasm before or during menstruation.<br />
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The benefits of steaming are tremendous: deep relaxation, increased vaginal nectar, heightened libido and sexual sensation, circulation improvement, decreased PMS Symptoms, skin beautification, tightened and lifted vaginal canal, and scar softening. Steaming is believed to be preventative of infections, offers menstrual support: regulates irregular periods, cramping eases fatigue, headaches, abdominal discomfort and nausea. Steaming enhances fertility by clearing cervical fluids, helps relax the vaginal canal and cervix and nourishes the and tonifies the uterine lining.<br />
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(1) To maintain healthy uterine care and a regulate the menstrual cycle, women are encouraged to steam once a week for three to six months to receive optimal benefits. Contraindications include if you are pregnant, after ovulation if you are trying to conceive, actively bleeding, if you have an infection, and if you have vaginal sores or blisters.<br />
(2) Women are encouraged to steam three days in a row before menstrual cycle begins to prepare the uterus for the natural cleansing of the vagina and three days after menstrual cycle ends to ensure all old residue, clotting, and mucus are removed.<br />
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<i>"Every woman who heals herself helps heal all the women who came before her and all those who come after her"</i> - Christine Northrup<br />
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<i>"Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better, it’s about befriending who we are." </i>Ani Pema Chodron<br />
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Begin by getting comfortable in your seat. Feel your feet touching the ground below you. Feel the crown of your head reaching up to the sky. Soften your shoulders down your back. Begin by just noticing your natural breathing cycle. Notice where the breathe moves in the body and what sensations come to you as you begin to relax. As your ready, start to deepen the breath. Take three short and deep inhales through the nose, and three short and deep exhales out of the mouth, releasing tension in the jaw and making any sounds that may feel necessary. As you’re ready begin to take a deep inhale through the nose for a count of three, following with a slow exhale out the nose for a count of three. With each inhale feel the energy move up from the earth, into the uterus, up through the belly, and the chest. Each exhale feel the air move out the chest, belly, uterus, and redirecting the energy back down to the earth. Inhale feel the energy expand the body. Exhale feel a sense of release. Repeat this breathing, taking deep inhales, and slow exhales for a count of three or longer. Be gentle with the body, mind, and spirit. The mind has a tendency to get distracted. Just come back to the breath. It will always be there for you to return to. Rather than achieving a particular outcome, use this time to establish a loving relationship with your breath and your body.<br />
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Place one hand over your heart and the other hand over the front of your pelvic bowl, right below the navel. Begin by noticing the breath moving to the pelvic bowl, expanding it like a balloon, and up to the heart space. As you are ready imagine a cord of light connecting your heart center to your uterus. With each inhale feel the energy from the uterus move up the right side of the body to the heart, sending the energy of wisdom to this space. With each exhale feel the energy of the heart move down the left side of the body, into the womb, sending loving energy to this part of the body. Create a cycle of energy moving from the womb space to the heart and from the heart to the womb space. Begin to notice the deep connection between these two places. Begin to align these powerful centers of the body--the womb, the place of intuition and deep knowing, with the heart, the place of love, rhythm, and kindness.<br />
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Settle into a comfortable position and bring your attention to the center of your pelvic bowl. It may be helpful to place your hands on your lower belly. Notice any sensations, feelings, or qualities regarding your pelvic energy. Begin by visualizing the steam rising up into your pelvis bowl and beginning to cleanse and clear your pelvic energy, like water washing over you or sage smoke moving around you. Choose the element you are drawn to and visualize the water or smoke moving in a circular pattern and clearing each part of your pelvic bowl. If there is a place that feels blocked or stuck, spend extra time there breathing into that space. Do not try to push anything out, but allow the element of choice to gently remove the stagnant energy. Invite the water to wash into the earth or the smoke to lift into the sky anything that is not serving your body or being. There, in the earth or sky, this energy will be received and recycled; it is no longer needed in your life. Continue until you feel a sense of peace and clarity in your pelvic bowl. Picture your pelvic bowl as an altar space and imagine placing your offerings here. Offerings may include expression of gratitude for this clearing, requests for support to make changes in your life or break old patterns, images of your creations, or whatever else comes from your spirit. Rest in quiet reflection and pay attention to the words or visions that come to you. Listen for the guidance or comfort that comes from this sacred place.<br />
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Our wombs are the center place of our creative energy. When we set our intentions and on what we would like to create our wombs are powerful places to envision that creative energy manifesting. Begin by finding a comfortable position and focusing on the breathe. Bring the awareness to the pelvic bowl. Visualize a seed right at the center of your uterus. Allow this seed to be a representation of what you are creating in your life. This could be an intention of more support in your life, this could be a seed of financial abundance, this could be calling in of a new partner or career path. Whatever it is that you are working on in your life, allow this seed to be that visual representation. As you visualize this seed, begin to allow the steam from the smoke to gently wrap around the seed, giving it the proper nutrients it needs to grow. With each inhale bring in the energy that helps to cultivate your seed, perhaps that is patience, love, kindness, or any other elements that help this seed to grow. With each exhale begin to visualize the seed sprouting. First start by seeing the roots moving down towards the earth, connecting you to the source of all creation. Then start to visualize the stem reaching up, moving to the belly, and through the heart center. Continue to nourish your seed with what it needs. Start to visualize the blossoming of your seed, seeing a lotus flower blooming out the top of your head. Bring yourself back to what the original intention of the seed is. What would it look like for this seed to blossom? What does it feel like? Taste like? Smell like? Sound like? See yourself as this blossoming flower. Remember yourself as the seed. And be patient with the process of growth in between. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-indent: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Last summer a friend and I decided to go on a 3 day yoga retreat in Mexico. Between the two of us, we had probably taken 5 classes total. So why did we fly 5 hours to do yoga? Well, the gourmet meals convinced her and the spa’s Margarita Massage hooked me. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">(#bestmassageieverhad). </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yoga was just a side note. However, I ended up taking and LOVING every single class - the energizing morning classes and the restorative sunset ones as well. I was hooked after a couple days. I came back to L.A. and immediately joined Namaste. I fell more in love with yoga and found a new love for the studio and all the amazing teachers. Every class I take I learn something new and push myself to grow both physically and mentally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s been a year now and I am still so grateful for this new part of my life. The next step in my yogi journey is to bring it with me to work. I teach 1st grade at Charles White Elementary in MacArthur Park. P.E. is part of our daily curriculum and I can’t wait to start teaching my students the basics of yoga. Not only do I see the physical benefits of yoga but the emotional ones as well. Giving students the tools and space to be mindful and present will last them a lifetime. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">Did you know that most modern vinyasa practices stem from the Ashtanga Yoga method? Developed by K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga is the sanskrit word meaning eight-limbs as mentioned in the yoga sutras of Patanjali. The practice incorporates breath, drishti or focus, and bandha in a fairly rigorous sequence of postures. Students usually practice the memorized sequence at their own pace in what is called "Mysore style" named after the city where Jois taught. Usually an Ashtanga practice begins with five repetitions of Sun Salutations or Surya Namaskara A and five repetitions of Surya Namaskara B, followed by a standing sequence.</span><span style="color: #222222;"> After this the practitioner begins one of six series and ends with the closing sequence.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I first realized the next Breakfast on the Patio at Namaste falls on Cinco De Mayo, the first thing that came to my mind is Horchata. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Horchata is a Mexican drink typically made from rice milk, cinnamon and vanilla, and is simply delicious. My husband requests Horchata frequently as he likes to add it to his iced coffee. The only thing I don't like about Horchata is the amount of sugar added, so I decided to sweeten mine with dates, and made it vegan by using almonds and coconut milk. It is time consuming, but is so worth it. The result is rich and full of flavor - making the muesli extra creamy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Start by soaking the rice, almonds, and cinnamon stick in water overnight. Once done soaking, drain out the water, rinse through, and add the ingredients to a blender. Blend on high with the canned coconut milk until well blended and frothy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A few weeks ago I strolled into a juice bar (I will not mention the name), and was perusing their fridges full of pre-made puddings, juices, and bars. Not to sound too presumptuous, but most of the items I found I could easily make myself (or already do), and really didn't feel like paying the hefty price for a chia pudding bowl. I did however notice their use of probiotics in puddings, and that got my brain going. The result is this Glowing Yogi Bowl - I added coconut yogurt as the probiotic to the chia pudding, which also makes it extra creamy. I was also wanting to re-create an orange creamsicle flavor, so decided to make orange coconut cream to swirl on top (plus it looks pretty). </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Welcome Hannah Rodriguez! Join Hannah downtown on Sundays VINYASA :: Candlelight at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1087714176" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7:30pm</span></span> and on Saturday at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1087714177" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">4pm</span></span> VINYASA :: Intermediate.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New VINYASA :: Basics on Saturday at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1087714178" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">10am</span></span> taught by Chona Bernardo.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Chris Reed now teaches a weekly VINYASA :: Intermediate on Wed at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1087714179" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7:45pm.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New class with Kendra Baranko on Mondays at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1087714180" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">7:45pm</span></span> VINYASA :: Candlelight.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Roxy Lange has a regular class downtown on Wednesday at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1087714181" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:15pm</span></span> VINYASA :: All Levels.</span></li>
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Hydrosols, also known as flower waters, are produced through the ancient art of essential oil distillation - in which boiling water or steam is passed through fresh plant material extracting subtle energetic and aromatic properties of the plant along the way. The resultant liquid is the hydrosol (composed of water-soluble compounds) and the essential oil, which may be seen floating on the surface.</div>
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Their uses are many, from exotic drinks and desserts to creams and lotions. Tonifying and mildly astringent they are an excellent addition to any skincare routine and will soften and smooth both skin and hair.</div>
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Their aromas, although less bold than essential oils, retain their therapeutic benefits having a direct effect on our minds and emotions. Each plant carries its own unique qualities that resonate in the flower water and you may find yourself drawn to certain ones over others. One of my favorite uses is simply to mist the air around me to purify and enliven myself and the space of a room. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">October is my favorite month of the year. It's the month I was married, the weather starts to change, and Halloween occurs (yes, I love Halloween). But honestly, the main reason it's my favorite month is because of pumpkins! The minute I see pumpkins appear at the farmers market my mind starts racing with all the possibilities of how I can incorporate them into recipes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although it's not full on Fall in southern California, we can still devour all the amazing fruits and vegetables in season. I love this recipe, as you have all the warming Fall flavors but can still enjoy the oats chilled until the weather starts to cool down. This is similar to my Mindfulness Muesli but I made a few adjustments by incorporating pumpkin puree (fresh is best, but canned still works), and crunchy almond butter. It is so creamy but with a light crunch from the almonds. It also tasted like pie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>by Dana Kraft</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You’ve just finished your yoga practice and your teacher
makes an announcement about that upcoming 200-hour teacher training once
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you start rolling up your mat
you hesitate before leaving, thinking about whether or not to approach the
teacher and ask more about it, but then go on your way, thinking it’s too time
consuming, it’s too expensive, or “I’m not good enough at yoga to do a teacher
training”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Excuses, excuses! If you have a love of yoga, and a
consistent practice, perhaps it’s time to give yoga teacher training another
thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Students tend to get into a groove after many months, or
years of practice, and can become stuck or stagnant, and instead of being
mindful practitioners, can become mindless in their practice, because of the
repetition of familiar movements. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No matter how attentive teachers are, we just don’t have
enough time to delve deeper into adjustments, technique, alignment,
spirituality, and other yogic topics, between the time frame of 60-90 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is where a teacher training can be an investment in
your mind, body, and spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether you
want to become a teacher or not, deepening your practice is life changing and
transformative. Ask any yoga teacher or student who has gone through a 200-hour
training themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Namaste Studios Highland Park partners with Yoga 108: 200
Hours of Mind, Body, & Spirit and offer students a 200-hour program with
lead teachers Dana Kraft and Jennifer Smith. Guest faculty include are Ralph
Craig (Sanskrit and Philosophy), Sat Devbir Singh (Kundalini), and Chrissy
Canning (Pre-natal) and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is extremely unique in that our teachers are extremely prepared
for real world yoga teaching experience. We go beyond a normal 200
hour training program and teach our students how to:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Administer physical
adjustments</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Give our students an
array of guest lecturers from all yogic backgrounds</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Prepare them to apply
for jobs in the yoga industry</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Strong foundation of
the Ashtanga lineage and Vinyasa Flow</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In-depth yogic anatomy</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Opportunity to teach
live students in a community class setting (students leave with 20 hours of
teaching experience)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Opportunity for
employment</span></span></li>
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discussion of ancient text and yogic philosophy</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yoga
has changed my life. My yoga teacher training changed my life. I’m sure you
have heard this statement before, not just once, but over and over again. It’s
a grandiose statement to make, but there is a reason so many yoga teachers make
it. Yoga teacher trainings should be thought of as transformational,
inward, profound journeys. Yes you will learn about your body, you will
understand alignment and learn to listen to your body in order to avoid injury,
you will advance your practice and become a more skilled yogi, but more
importantly you will evolve into the person you have been waiting to become.
This is what yoga teacher trainings are about. We can’t wait for
you to join us this October!</span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our training dates are<b> Saturdays and Sundays
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Saturdays 1-7pm, Sundays 1:40-7:40pm. (Thanksgiving
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To get the Yoga 108 experience check out our video<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">by Jasmine De La Paz </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today is the 1<sup>st</sup> of September, and it’s currently
105 degrees in Los Angeles. As I’m writing this, I’m sitting right in front of
my air conditioner, as it’s the only cool spot in my house! So, I’m keeping
this post short and sweet, as the heat is somewhat melting my brain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although it is still so hot outside, September marks a
change. It means that Summer is coming to and end, and Autumn is near. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s important to prepare our bodies for this
change, by incorporating more cooked foods. This doesn’t necessarily mean the
food has to be hot – it can be cooked and chilled. For example, I like to
lightly steam my veggies, then freeze them to add to smoothies. You can also
“cool” warmed foods, by adding yogurt, hummus, or chilled stewed berries like
the recipe below. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This recipe is so comforting and perfect meal to prepare your body for the change in seasons. The creamy oats,
topped with the stewed berries pair so well with crunchy granola. Since the
base is oats, I decided to add a grain free granola using one of my favorite recipes from <a href="https://www.mynewroots.org/site/2016/08/maple-cinnamon-grain-free-granola/">My New Roots</a>. You can also add fresh fruit,
yogurt, and almond butter for something even more substantial. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup gluten free oats</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup warm water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ cup coconut milk </span></li>
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it sit for about 10-15 minutes covered. Uncover, and turn on stove to medium
heat. Add the coconut milk and cinnamon, and stir. Cook for about 5-7
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp. coconut oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp. chia seeds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Juice from ½ lemon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp. cinnamon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">¼ tsp. vanilla</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tis the season for fresh, juicy, plump berries! I love berry season, and when berries are in abundance a fresh crumble is in order. Crumbles are a perfect breakfast or brunch item and are even better when shared with friends. Plus, it's pretty much like eating dessert for breakfast, but a lot healthier! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Berries are my favorite fruit. Not only are they delicious, but are also full of anti-oxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Did you know a strawberry actually has more vitamin C than an orange? In this warming crumble, the sweet berries have soft notes of</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> cinnamon, vanilla, and cardamom - pairing</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> so well the crunchy maple walnut oat topping. For this recipe, I decided to add fresh peaches to add more body to the filling. However, you really can add any fruits you like, and experiment! </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">serves 4-6 people </span></i></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 heaping cup blackberries</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 cups sliced strawberries</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 sliced peaches </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp coconut sugar</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp cinnamon</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp vanilla</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp ginger powder</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp cardomom</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">dash of salt </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup chopped walnuts</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp brown rice flour</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 tbsp ground flax</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp cinnamon </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Add the fruit to a bowl, and combine with the coconut sugar, spices, and lemon juice. Stir, and set aside to marinate. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Add all the dry toppings to a separate bowl and stir. Pour the maple syrup on top, and mix until well combined. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Lightly grease a baking dish with coconut oil, and pour the fruit filling in, spreading evenly. Top the dish with the oat crumble, until all the berries are covered. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><i>by Chona Bernardo </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Crystals are thought of as the most stable form of
matter on our planet. It is believed that crystals hold pure energy within its
structure. They work with the human energy field and are able to move, diffuse,
shift, and transmute energy within the body. Crystals vibrate at a specific
frequency depending on its composition, shape, and color. The cells of the
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affecting the overall energies or harmony of the system. It is believed
that when the crystals and chakras interact with each other, it brings the
chakras to its healthy vibration, releasing etheric, emotional, mental, or
spiritual blocks of the </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14pt;">well-being. My role as a Reiki practitioner is to bring
comfort, support, and provide a safe space to release the blockages of the
chakras.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #181c1f; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Crystals have magical healing qualities. When we
acknowledge their metaphysical traits, they bring change in our lives for
healing, growth, and spiritual exploration. Crystals awaken us to the
wonders of nature. They also help us discover the gifts of the earth that remind us of our beauty.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #181c1f; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Some crystals I work with during a Reiki healing session
are:</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Quartz Crysta</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">l </span></u></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Amplifies intention, bring
mental clarity, strengthens the crown chakra, expanses the auric field.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><u>Rose Quartz </u></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Emotional healing, release of
stress, brings unconditional love and gentleness, and strengthens the heart
chakra.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><u>Citrine </u></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Manifestation, personal will,
creativity, strengthens the solar plexus. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Grounding, protection, transmutes
negative energy, strengthens the root chakra.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Favorite Crystal Shops:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Crystal Matrix - </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">3215 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
90039<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Alexandria II - </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">170 S Lake Ave #100, Pasadena, CA
91101<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;">For
further reading on crystals:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i>The Book of Stones</i> by Naisha Ahsian and Robert Simmons</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i>Crystal Power, Crystal Healing</i> by Michael Gienger</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i>Crystal Bible</i> by Judy Hall<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">There are literally hundreds of recipes to whip up for chia pudding. I usually make a big batch and eat throughout the week either by itself, with yogurt, topped on smoothies, or mixed in with muesli. It's not only good for breakfast, but also makes the perfect snack or dessert. Speaking of dessert, I made this Chocolate Chia Pudding variation to satisfy my </span>sweet tooth and endless craving for chocolate. It's a lot healthier than reaching for a tub of ice cream - even if it's vegan ice cream! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've written about chia seeds before - but they are magical little seeds. Kinda off subject, but did you know they are the same seeds that make chia pets?! Weird. Anyway, back to the magic of chia seeds. These tiny seeds are<i> packed</i> with nutrients, including healthy omega 3-fatty acids, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and more. </span></div>
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As most of you know, our sacred and beloved studio was so very close to burning down. I was actually on my way to the studio when I received the call not to come in, as the building next store was ablaze! I immediately went into panic mode, but I was also more concerned with making sure everyone was safe. Deep down inside, something told me it was all going to be okay. Thankfully our studio was saved thanks to the amazing fire fighters, and only one person was injured and is recovering well. </div>
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I am so grateful to all the students that practice at our studio, our wonderful teachers and staff that put so much effort into cleaning, clearing, and cleansing the space, and the wonderful community we have all created together at Namaste. I will never take for granted the studios special energy, and the opportunity to be apart of it's thoughtful community. </div>
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My 'Grateful Granola' is a wonderful recipe that is full of crunchy cinnamon and maple clusters. It's perfect to snack on it's own, or throw on top of smoothie bowls, yogurt, or chia pudding. I'm looking forward to sharing this at our next community Breakfast on the Patio. </div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">1/2 cup almonds</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">1/2 cup coconut shavings</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">1/4 cup pepitas / pumpkin seeds</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">1/4 cup flax seeds</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">1/2 cup maple syrup</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">1/2 cup coconut oil</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">1 tbsp coconut nectar</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">2 tsp cinnamon</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382379719907093351.post-50279872482783004512017-04-26T19:09:00.000-07:002019-09-18T12:43:18.374-07:00Cooking with Jazz: Apple Spice Ritual Bowl w/ Berry Compote<b>Apple Spice Ritual Bowl w/ Berry Compote</b><br />
<i>by Jasmine De La Paz</i><br />
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I love to cook, and spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I found the meals that taste the best, are the ones I prepare when I am totally calm, relaxed, and patient with the food. When you take the time to really put thought and effort into your cooking, the results are so amazing! I feel we need to treat our food with respect and honor all the nutrients and energy it provides for us. Too many times we rush through preparing and eating meals, just to hurry back to day to day tasks. I totally understand this, as life is busy! However, it is so much better for your digestive system to plan meals in advance, prepare them so they are as nutrient and digestible as possible, and put care into the creation. When you have a healthy digestive system, you have a happy and healthy life - trust me!<br />
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I like to "infuse" my food with high vibrational sounds! I know this sounds kinda crazy, but if you have taken my yoga classes you know I love to incorporate sound healing. Not only does sound healing help my meditation and yoga practice, but it also infuses my foods with positive energy. You know how some people talk to their plants to help them grow? Well, the same applies to food (especially if you are growing your own fruits / vegetables). My ritual is to play very relaxing music, such as Laraaji while I am cooking. I also brew my kombucha in my sacred space, so that it absorbs sounds from my crystal bowls and gongs. You can also simply send positive thoughts to your food while preparing it! Find a ritual that works for you, and roll with it. I promise your body will thank you for it later.<br />
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This Apple Spice Quinoa Ritual Bowl is so delicious, full of a variety of proteins, healthy fats, probiotics, fiber, and high vibrational energy!<br />
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1 cup cooked quinoa (soaked in water overnight / made with coconut milk)<br />
1/2 cup oats<br />
1 cup almond or coconut yogurt<br />
1 cup almond milk<br />
1 tbsp chia seeds<br />
1 tbsp flax seeds<br />
1 tbsp raisins<br />
1 tbsp maple syrup<br />
1/4 tsp almond extract<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
1/4 tsp nutmeg<br />
1/4 tsp cardamom<br />
1/2 apple grated<br />
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Soak your quinoa in water for 3-4 hours. Rinse and drain, and cook with coconut milk. If your coconut milk is divided, simply blend the coconut cream with the water for a smoother consistency.<br />
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The earliest known records of meditation come from the Hindu tradition and date back to 1500 BCE. While the origins of Buddhist meditation are up for debate among scholars, there are written records found in the sutras dating back to 1st century BCE. By 20 BCE, meditation was emerging in the west in the form of "spiritual exercises" that integrated concentration and attention.<br />
During the middle ages, meditative practices arrived in Japan from China and became an integral part of Japanese Buddhism. The Japanese monk Dosho opened the first meditation hall in Japan after a visit to China in year 653. After a trip to China in 1227, <span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14px;">Dōgen</span></span>, <span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14px;">Japanese</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14px;">Buddhist</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> priest, writer, poet, philosopher,</span> wrote instructions for Zazen, or sitting meditation, and created a community of monks focused on this practice.<br />
From here, meditation became a part of the Jewish tradition through meditative prayer, mizvot, and study. Sufism also began incorporating meditation through the practice of breathing controls and repetition of holy words. In the Eastern Christian tradition, meditation can be traced back to the Byzantine period in the form of repetitive phrase and prayer in a specific physical posture. Western Christian meditation took a different approach as it does not traditionally include repetition or a specific posture, but instead is practiced by monks as Lectio Divina, aka divine reading.<br />
During the Hindu revivalism in the late 1800s, new schools of yoga developed alongside secularized yoga traditions such as Transcendental Meditation, Hatha Yoga, and Ashtanga Vinyasa School. These secular schools focus on stress reduction, self-improvement, and relaxation, rather than spirituality. Despite many the studies on both forms of the practice, the exact power behind the practice remains unclear.<br />
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<b>B E N E F I T S</b><br />
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Reduce stress and anxiety<br />
Improve concentration<br />
Decrease depression<br />
Improve resilience<br />
Encourage healthy lifestyle<br />
Increase self-awareness<br />
Increase happiness<br />Increase acceptance<br />Slow aging<br />
Improve cardiovascular health<br />
Improve immunity<br />
Ease chronic pain<br />
Boost mood<br />Balance eating habits<br />Increase focus<br />Boost creativity<br />Improve breathing and heart rate<br />
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Eyes can be open or closed, whichever makes it easiest to focus on breath.<br />
Look slightly downward whether eyes or open or closed.<br />Hands can be in any position, legs crossed however you like.<br />Set a timer.<br />Bring your focus to your breath.<br />When your mind wanders, guide your attention back to your breath.<br />
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Start in small increments. 10 minutes to begin, then increase.<br />
If you can't concentrate, try counting your breaths.<br />Out breaths tend to be when the mind wanders.<br />Choose a gentle alarm.<br />Don't judge yourself for a wandering mind, simply bring your attention back.<br />
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<b>W H O, W H A T, W H E N, W H E R E</b><br />
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Monday & Friday :: 12:30-1:30pm :: Yoga & Meditation :: with Sondra Sun-Odeon<br /><br />Tuesday & Thursday :: 5:30-6:30pm :: Yoga & Meditation :: with Nora Brank<br /><br />Sunday :: 9:10-10:30am :: Yoga & Meditation :: with Nora Brank<br /><br />
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<b>*S P E C I A L E VE N T *</b></div>
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<b>Visual Meditation Open House</b></div>
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<i>Sun, April 23 :: </i><i>7:45 pm - 9:00 pm</i></div>
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Donation-only meditation open house featuring visual art and melodic sounds by artist, <a href="http://stephenlinsley.com/" target="_blank">Stephen Linsley</a>. Come and go as you please and get lost in <i>SlomOcean</i>, a video series featuring the beauty of waves crashing below Southern California piers, which will be projected on the large wall in our peaceful Sanctuary studio and accompanied by meditative music.<br />
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There is no need to pre-register or bring a mat. All will be provided.<br />
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Donations go to <a href="http://innercityarts.org/" target="_blank">Inner City Arts</a>.<br />
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<i>article sources: wikipedia.com, alfieofproductivity.com, liveanddare.com<br />images: Dave Getzchmann</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0