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The Art of the Yamas & Niyamas
Text by Monica Paredes
Art by Bruce Bowditch
These 10 inspirational cards were developed for teachers and
students of yoga. One side depicts the essence of the yama or
niyama with color, postures and symbolism in the details. The
other side contains prose, which can be used as a reading to set the
theme of a class or to inspire your own practice. Click
here.
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Yoga Books:
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brings you to some books, which have inspired me. They range from books on
health to philosophy to prenatal and women's issues. Any
commissions from my partnership with Amazon help to support this
Web site and free events. Thank you.
Complimentary Health:
 BodyTalk
is an astonishingly simple and effective form of therapy that allows
the body's energy systems to be re-synchronized so that they can
operate as nature intended. Each system, cell and atom is in
constant communication with each other at all times. Through
exposure to the stresses of day-to-day life, these lines of
communication become compromised, which then leads to a decline in
physical, emotional and/or mental health. Reconnecting these lines
of communication then enables the body's mechanisms to function at
optimal levels, thus preventing disease and rapidly accelerating the
healing process. BodyTalk can be used as a stand-alone system to
address many health problems, or seamlessly integrated into any
health care system to increase its effectiveness and promote faster
healing.
 Qigong
is a self-healing art that combines movement and meditation.
Visualizations are employed to enhance the mind/body connection and
assist healing. Regular practice of qigong can: 1) prevent and treat
illness; 2) reduce stress & establish balance; and 3) integrate
mind/body/spirit & bring peace.
I can't say enough wonderful things
about San Antonio's Jackie McLaughlin, a licensed massage
therapist skilled in the above modalities. You can reach her at
www.jmtherapies.com.
 Breathwalk
is the science of combining specific patterns of breathing
synchronized with your walking steps and enhanced with the art of
directed, meditative attention. Breathwalk is simple, natural and
effective. Once you know how to choose and do a breathing pattern as
you walk, you will have an immediate path to physical and mental
fitness. The Yoga Place's
Rohna York is one of only two teacher trainers in the country. Call
(210) 404-9600.
If massages seem out of your budget,
look into your local massage therapy schools. San Antonio's
Academy
for Massage Therapy: Since 1996, offering high-quality massage
education as well as affordable, effective massage therapy through
their student clinic. Their expanded services include spa body
treatments and other hydrotherapy treatments given by students at
greatly discounted prices.
Yogic Recipes:
Goblin Granola
Ingredients:
6 cups oats, rolled (raw)
1cup almond slivers
3/4 cup sesame seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup cranberries - dried.
Preheat oven to 300º. Mix dry ingredients together and set aside. In
a small saucepan over medium heat warm the honey, molasses, oil, and
vanilla. Add to the dry mixture and spread evenly on an oiled cookie
sheet. Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so
until evenly and lightly browned.
From:
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
Fresh Apple Gingerbread
A moist and deeply satisfying
Gingerbread with a light Lemon Sauce.
1/2 cup butter -- softened
2 large eggs
2/3 cup molasses
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1/3 cup milk or soya milk
1 1/4 cups grated apple
Cream butter, eggs and molasses well. Combine the dry ingredients
and add alternately with the milk to the butter mixture. Stir in the
grated apple. Pour into a lightly sprayed 9 inch square pan. Bake at
350 for 35 - 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in the pan and then remove
and cool on a wire rack. Serve with whip cream, whipped tofu or
Lemon Sauce
From:
Mary-Jo.com Fit for Life (get
nutrition tips, too)
More yogic
& holistic recipes from:
lifepositive.com |
Yoga Web sites:
These sites range from online magazines to
studios. There are great links in which to find more yoga information and
materials.
General:
Ascent Magazine:
www.ascentmagazine.com
Yoga Journal
www.yogajournal.com
Yoga International Magazine
www.yimag.org
Yoga Basics
www.yogabasics.com
Yoga Movement
www.yogamovement.com
Yoga Site
www.yogasite.com
Yoga Directory
www.yogadirectory.com
Yoga.com
www.yoga.com
Yoga Finder
www.yogafinder.com
Yoga Research and Education Center
www.yrec.org
Beliefnet
www.beliefnet.com
Branches:
Kripalu Yoga Center
www.kripalu.org
Anusara Yoga
http://www.anusara.com
Arizona Yoga
www.azyoga.net
Jivamukti Yoga Studio
www.jivamuktiyoga.com
Sivananda Om Page
www.sivananda.org
Natural Birth Resources:
My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Resource: Birthing
Naturally
www.birthingnaturally.net
Maternit Wise: Helping Women Make
Informed Decisions
maternitywise.org/home.html
North American Registry
of Midwives
www.narm.org/
Doulas of North America (DONA)
www.DONA.org
Assoc. of Labor Assistants and
Childbirth Educators (ALACE)
www.alace.org
Birth Centers Online
birthcenters.org/
Current class offerings:
The Yoga Place:
TheYogaPlaceSA.com
14536 Brookhollow
San Antonio, TX 78232
210-404-9600
Racquetball & Fitness:
racquetballandfitnessclubs.com
Run Gear Run:
RunGearRun.com
18720 Stone Oak Parkway #150, San Antonio, TX 78258,
210-490-9987
Places at which I've taught:
Yoga Center of Collinsville
www.triumbra.com/yogacenter
Farmington Dance
www.farmingtondance.com
BodyWorks Studio
www.bodyworks-studio.com
NEISD Community Education:
www.neisd.net/ComEd/comed.html
10333
Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 657-8864
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