Many of you have been hearing the word Ayurveda (ah-yer-vey-duh) being used in and around the studio over the last couple months and some of you may have been familiar with it before.  Many may not be aware of the connection and expansive history that Yoga and Ayurveda share.   

The two go hand in hand and are the ancient life disciplines that have been practiced in India for thousands of years. 

* Yoga is the science of union with the Divine, and Ayurveda is the science of life 

* Ayurveda is the healing side of Yoga, and Yoga is the spiritual tradition from which Ayurveda emerged 

* Through Yoga one prepares for a healthy mind and through Ayurveda one prepares for a healthy body 

* Yoga helps with enlightenment and Ayurveda helps with perfect health 

Yoga and Ayurveda originate from the Vedic traditions of India, and both are a means of gaining and maintaining better health.  

Yoga is a spiritual science of self-development and self-realization through a wide range of methods that span from physical postures, breathing exercises, mantra and meditation all based on the philosophy of living a natural life. 

Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India and like yoga covers a wide array of health practices including diet, herbs, exercise, bodywork, detoxification programs and life-style management regimens that relate to our unique individual constitution and laws of nature. 

Yoga and Ayurveda are two complementary systems of maintaining health and human development.  They were developed by the legendary rishis or holy men, who understood the laws of the universe and the inner workings of the cosmos that hold the key to transformation of the Self. 

Join Amanda, Tannis and myself for a little bit of extra love on Valentine’s Day. We will be delivering delicious food and beverages made with love onTuesday, February 14th following the 5pm & 7pm classes. 

The tasty Valentine's Day menu includes Wheat-free Chocolate Almond cookies, Macrobiotic Ume Papita Stuffed Rice Balls (What the heck are those you ask? Come on down & see for yourself!), and Tannis' Special Quenching Coconut Lassie Drink. There will also be a healthy Ayurvedic Mung Dahl meal for purchase if you would like to complete your day in a delicious & nutritious way. Cash only please.

I will also be here at SSHY for our upcoming monthly open house Sundays (First one - Sunday, Feb. 26th!) for questions on treatments (ayurvedic facials, body work, diet counselling etc.) or even to share a cup of delicious tea that I have prepared for you!  I will be involved in the April Yoga challenge which promises to be the first of it’s kind with a plethora of goodies built in to the challenge to help set you up for the best health you ‘ve felt in years!

Stay tuned for videos and monthly blogs from myself, Amanda and Tannis on recipes, treatments, and how to make ayurveda a part of your daily rountine and lifestyle. 

Sincerely,

Kalee Mund

Start your weekend off on a healthy note this fall, with raw and macrobiotic dinner workshops at SSHY on Friday nights.

*raw* vegan* gluten-free* diabetic-friendly*

 Raw Food Dinners Instructed by: Amanda “Lily” Grant

http://orangelilyfoods.blogspot.com/

you can sign up with pay pal on Amanda's site.

Macrobiotic Food Dinners Instructed by: Tannis Kohut

tanniskohut@hotmail.com 

Pay required at least one-week in advance. Cost is $68 per meal. Cash or cheque only. From 6 - 9pm. (Fridays)

Macrobiotic Dinner Workshops

Heavenly Harvest  - Friday, September 30th

Tingle your tastebuds with this colourful, seasonal Cornucopia Miso Soup served with Ume's Kitchen's own toasted Love buns, followed by hyssop tea harvested in our garden served with a steaming macrobiotic style apple crumble!

Passion of the Pumpkin - Friday, October 28th

Pumpkin is a blessing, and it's ability to warm and satisfy the spleen and pancreas keeps us warm and satisfied throughout the colder months... Served Hot with fresh cornbread, and finished with a delicate aduki brownie and Bancha Tea

Love of the Lotus - Friday, November 25th

It's time to learn how to create amazing food from amazing vegetables! Join us and fill your bowl with some black soy and lotus casserole, served over a hot bowl of steaming brown rice. Join us in discovering the secrets of the lotus root!

Raw Dinner Workshops

Sept 23 workshop had to be cancelled short notice, sorry for any inconvenience...

Gratitude  - Friday October 21, 2011

This wonderful meal is created with patience and gratitude. Dishes prepared in this tasty meal include sun tea, Waldorf salad, mixed greens herbal side dish, and zucchini pasta with marinara sauce served with marinated onions and mushrooms. Dessert will be a satisfying nutrient rich pudding.

Holiday Delectables - Friday November 18, 2011

Prepare to experience some of the best “simple-gourmet” living and raw food dishes! This celebratory meal consists of frothy E-Nog, mashed ‘tatoes and gravy, marinated ginger-cayenne portabella mushrooms, sprout salad, and concludes with lip-smacking lemon-truffles.

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