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Daily practices for a Vibrant life and healthAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-62362139731861223132018-08-22T06:07:00.000-07:002018-08-22T06:07:01.950-07:00Scheduling Sadhana part 2<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mother Nature is our teacher and she offers the perfect bounty at the perfect time. If you break down your kitchen duties your time in the kitchen can become a pure pleasure. How does that look?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">* Focus on fresh and local when possible. I like to place my staples in glass jars so that my eye have a feast every time I open the pantry door. Clear out your utensil drawer. You want your space to be clear of clutter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Eliminate processed items. The goal being...don't eat it if it comes from a bag, can or box. Keep it fresh and real. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Weekly make a Raita. (They will last 5 days or so.) Having a yummy condiment with all the six tastes can be an easy way to balance your dinner plate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Look within...take inventory of what you are craving. Are you feeling stressed? Anxious? Try to make your kitchen a place of loving kindness. Feel how the vibration changes with your intention. Play sweet music and burn a bay leaf to set the stage for kitchen creativity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Eat seasonal foods. Follow your Dosha (constitution) food list and add in new varieties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Take the time to invest in yourself. Chop grind and blend flavors together that will heal your mind and body. Awaken the sacred memories of a simpler time when everything was made from scratch. Check in with us on facebook - we'll be having an "Ayurvedic Kitchen Prepping" class soon. </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-36681743327414197212018-08-06T10:29:00.003-07:002018-08-06T10:29:47.388-07:00Scheduling Sadhana's part 1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0ZB-rzxNmlIWBFutprOm2GN7NKzw3mAOD581T3cYD3Rv1_GN0fJBHpYoFUvO8yUIGLLLWiIaKN6R83qnUOIMD2OyntcoAuk46VN42TxEQbyg6l4g1w5HD4zd3s3iznPqDfxCUfTJvO4/s1600/20180805_071040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0ZB-rzxNmlIWBFutprOm2GN7NKzw3mAOD581T3cYD3Rv1_GN0fJBHpYoFUvO8yUIGLLLWiIaKN6R83qnUOIMD2OyntcoAuk46VN42TxEQbyg6l4g1w5HD4zd3s3iznPqDfxCUfTJvO4/s320/20180805_071040.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Scheduling Sadhana's ....</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">now that's a tricky subject. Sadhana's are the daily routines that we engage in to bring balance and wellbeing to the body. We all have routines and habits that we have been dragging with us for years. Are your routines the ones best suited for your nature? Ponder that for a second....are you living and behaving in a manor that is most suited for your growth? Failure? In the middle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The pace that we move in our life doesn't have to be dictated completely by outside influences. We can have self mastery. The question is....do you want to try? The thought of making any kind of change can be a bit overwhelming. What if I fail? What if I look foolish? What if - What if - What if! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ok take a step back - Inhale - Exhale - Now pick one thing. That's it, just one thing you want to change. We can't change everything at once. We need to move with baby steps allowing our mind, body and spirit to adapt. While you are figuring out what you want to change have a sip of this cooling Limeade with Ginger and Basil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Once a week/month we sit down and look over our old-fashion hard copy calendars. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">At the beginning of each month Brian and I sit down and make a simple map of how the month plans to unfold. We are checking for classes that we will take, classes we will teach and make sure to schedule days for spontaneous fun. This is also a time for us to evaluate on how our personal practices are unfolding. We look at our family practices, deciding if there needs to be more engagement. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Today the guys will be in to sand and poly our kitchen floors. This has given us the opportunity to embrace the Sadhana of kitchen prepping. Everything has to be moved out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For the next several days we will be living like campers and our meal preps will be in the studio. Next will come the inventory of all our "stuff". We will begin the process of making space by eliminating all the tools we have ceased to use. Making space, throwing out old spices, putting our beans and grains in pretty jars is a foundational practice. It will make our kitchen apothecary ready for the next phase. Sooooo...we challenge you to hit your cupboards hard. Follow along on our journey - there is alway power in numbers. Soon it will be time to start canning and freezing - you need to make space. Scheduling Sadhana's part 2 will be coming soon and we'll show you how to take your Ayurvedic kitchen prepping to the next level. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We have been dealing with unseasonably cold weather and Spring keeps teasing us with the promise of warm sunny days and fresh bitter greens. We are so ready for a good cleanse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Ayurvedic book <i><b>The Wheel</b></i> by Michelle S.Fondin states that "According to Ayurveda, the environment is your extended body. Anything outside your physical body is an extension of you." How cool is that? Your mind is set for spring, the clocks have changed, the sun is rising earlier and is setting later and yet your physical body will mirror the cold snow that Mother Nature has gifted us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> We will be starting our 21-day Spring cleanse in a few weeks. Boy are we ready to shed some of the gunk we have accumulated over the winter months. We are ready to shake off the slow sluggish hibernating body - it's time to reset our metabolism and awaken our bodies. Just as nature starts to send out the first early bitter greens (dandelion, nettle, Ground Ivy, Plantain and Chickweed) to reset the season we need to make changes too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I challenge you to a little wild-crafting this Spring. Explore your lawn as everything starts to awaken. You would be surprised at the beautiful salad that nature has gifted you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here is a link for those up for the wild edible challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/simple-kohlrabi-with-pistachios.html" target="_blank">Simple Kohlrabi with Pistachio's recipe</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">With Love Naomi & Brian</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-88138663404991486792018-03-05T10:06:00.000-08:002018-03-05T10:06:15.965-08:00Crazy Weather and Warm Soup<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Whoa....has this past week been nuts or what? We went from warm</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> sunny day on Thursday to Sibera-cuse on Friday. I think everyone suffered from this latest snow fall. In Ayurveda we spend a lot of time talking about honoring the body, the seasons and the rhythms of nature. Well this was a curve ball. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">One day we're sitting on the deck in short sleeves and the next day completely snowed in. The trees were bending down to the ground from the weight of the snow. We are forced to stand back and wait to see if they will recover. You must never touch a snow bound tree. Mother Nature must release the branches in her own time. The shock of releasing heavy snow can cause the branch to snap. We wait and watch for the wind and/or the natural melting of the snow to release these heavy branches. Some didn't make it and snapped, which is sad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We recognize that this is the dance of the seasons. The elements fight with each other for dominance. The proper season will always win. Water and wind are still struggling.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The days are becoming longer and the sun a little brighter. Soon spring greens will start appearing and it will once again be time to change our menu, our routines, our spices and our rituals. It's also time to start thinking about spring detoxification. We'll keep you posted!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Spring is just around the corner. We can hear the change in the songs our birds are now singing. Huge flocks of geese are flying over shouting loud and clear that they are back to nest. Our winter CSA will be winding down. Right now we are still enjoying the last of the winter root foods which is appropriate with Mr Snow showing backup. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To keep the guys warm after all the shoveling and snowplowing, I treated them to a Coconut-Potato Red Curry with Spinach Soup.<a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_18.html" target="_blank"> You can get the recipe here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Next week we will be holding our Spring Spice Grind.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We love the chance to acknowledge the change in seasons. Hope to see you there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We have started a new practice at our house. Every Thursday Mikhail (our son) is in charge of our evening meal. God I love Thursdays!! This week he taught me a new word - Miseen place</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well this got me thinking about all the other time in my day that a little Mise en place could probably make my day easier. Most of the time we frantically multi-task our way through the day. This puts a great strain on our nervous systems. So maybe we all need some help getting our ducks in a row. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mindful planning, that is the challenge for this week. It's a challenge for you too! Prepping ahead with a calendar gives you the opportunity to visualize and manifest how your day will unfold. Brian and I have been doing this over the weekend. We started working together to plan out what appointments, clients, chores, classes and meals that would be filling our week. We were consciously looking for ways to simplify tasks so that we had more time for FUNN! (Functional Understanding Not Necessary!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">So how did our weekly Mise en place look? We created a meal plan and shopping list for the week. Mapped out how to organize our appointments around our clients for the most efficient day. Now, life may certainly interrupt our well planned week...it happens all the time. We will be starting this week with our </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">mise en place in order. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mikhail is sharing his Skillet Pasta Soup for our Thursday evening feast. You can get the <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/skillet-pasta-soup.html" target="_blank">recipe here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Practice Mise en place!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Love Brian & Naomi</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">February is quickly flashing by and hopefully winter will leave with it. Winter is a difficult time for Vata constitutions. Vata gets stirred up by the weather changes. Blowing, snow, sleet, rain make us all a little crazy. Temperature changes, from below zero swinging up to the 40-50's, is the icing on the day. Our very hectic lifestyle will just add fuel to the fire and increase Vata disorders. The bad road conditions can make you late which forces you to hurry....boom....Vata increases and the spinning begins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Valentines day should be a time to slow down and enjoy time with your loved ones. Many times this day of love becomes one more busy day of planning, rushing and worry about dinners, gifts and cards. To make this day a success slow down. Start your day with reflections and gratitude allowing your day to unfold gracefully. Make some homemade chocolate! Chocolate is sweet and balancing for Vata.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Love Naomi & Brian</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-20613099129437020962018-02-06T06:36:00.003-08:002018-02-06T06:36:55.290-08:00Rooting for Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Greetings from the frozen tundra that is Upstate New York. I stepped away from my blog for about a year and now it's time to get back in the groove. We have just returned from our vacation and our kitchen motivation is feeling stronger than ever. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">While we were away we noticed a number of posts with people describing the struggles that they were dealing with. Cold, snowy, fridged weather has been beating everyone up. Us included. In order to combat we must find things to get excited about. Put your focus and attention towards the light. (Darkness will increase darkness...Light will increase light!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We find that working together in the kitchen is a powerful way to awaken the light and energy within us. Working as a family creates a bond and super charges our meals.</span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This winter we have enjoyed the bounty of Main Street Market CSA. <a href="https://mainstreetfarms.com/" target="_blank">https://mainstreetfarms.com</a> We have been enjoying an abundance of winter root veggies and greens. Today we decided to get creative with our latest batch of goodies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Today our focus is on Celery/Celeriac Root.These crazy looking tubers can be prepared in many ways. Roasted, sautéed even eaten raw in a salad. They are a super source of antioxidants, fiber, enzymes, Vitamin K, C, Potassium, Folate and B6. They are a delicious change from your typical potato and can be substituted in any potato recipe you might have. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happy Thanksgiving ~ to all our family, friends, students and clients!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We all have many things to be thankful for and now more than ever is a time to take pause and reflect. Today with the snow falling and the kitchen warm with a pie in the oven, I had one of those amazing realizations of just how tiny we are in the great scheme of life. With deep focus on perfecting my crust - all else fell away. My focus on the task at hand allowed the usual monkey chatter to stop. Hhmmm...<b><span style="color: red;">challenge alert</span></b>....during the holiday festivities ahead I challenge you to walk with a gentle step, speak with kind words and truly give to each other from the heart. We are one people - with one planet and we need to care for it and share with each other. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As promised, this is the recipe for my <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/holiday-squash.html" target="_blank">Swirled Chocolate-Pumpkin Pie</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can see a quick video on how I make my gluten-free pie crust on our Facebook page -<u><i> Elemental Ayurveda</i></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a wonderful time with your loved ones and remember the rules:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Watch your food-combining</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Drink hot water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Make sure all 6 tastes are on your plate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Eat desert first!! (Brian's favorite!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love to all from our heart to yours~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Namaste`</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Naomi & Brian</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-22571901512898036222016-11-13T11:21:00.000-08:002016-11-13T11:21:55.747-08:00Boosting Your Health with Dates!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">W</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">ow</span>...what a year of changes! I haven't posted in a very long time because, we have been transitioning our home practices and that trickles into every other aspect of our world. Change is always a good thing - even though we must endure the chaos that precedes it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now that we have completed our 21-Day Autumn Detox (Congratulations to everyone that attended!) it's time to start thinking about the holidays, and how we can maneuver through them with the least amount of damage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With healthy eating in mind Brian and I started working to develop some desert options that will follow all the Polarity/Ayurvedic rules. The recipes for our Pecan-Date Pie Bars came from our desire to serve a dish that is tasty and immune building. Mixing almonds (in the crust) and dates is a delicious way to boost your immune system, they balance Vata and Pitta, build strength and are calming during the fall season. Below is a list that highlights some of the benefits of dates. Click<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/pecan-date-pie-bars.html" target="_blank">for the Pecan-Date Pie bar recipe.</a> </span></span><br />
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">9.</strong> It is full of iron and useful to <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">cure anemia</strong>. Anemia patient should eat dates regularly.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">11.</strong> Eating date daily is a useful tonic to <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">build sexual stamina</strong> and <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">cure sexual weakness </strong>which is one of the important health benefits of dates. Soak a few dates in milk overnight, add honey and cardamom powder. Chew those dates and drink milk in the morning.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">12.</strong> Excellent for <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">gaining weight if you consume it with milk and banana</strong>.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">17.</strong> Consuming dates regularly nourishes hair and its roots. <a href="http://eyogaguru.com/best-home-remedies-for-hair-growth-and-hair-fall/" style="-webkit-transition: background-color, color 0.2s linear; border: 0px; color: #e91550; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: background-color, color 0.2s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Stop hair falls and make it stronger</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Naomi & Brian</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-38964916017506734022016-02-16T06:14:00.003-08:002016-02-16T06:16:15.281-08:00Meal Time Rules & Ayurvedic Aloo Gobi<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The seasons are shifting and Mother Nature is putting ups a really good fight. Yesterday started out at 5 degrees below freezing. This morning, we woke up to freezing rain, slushy soggy snow and NO SCHOOL!! Calcedony will be spending her snow-day with us working in the kitchen. Even with all the chaos....spring is in the air! The geese and ducks have returned to our wetlands...this is a true sign that the shift has begun. Oh, and my seed catalogs have started arriving in the mail....and the bathing suits are out in the malls ....we can't ignore the signs people! Can I get a happy dance?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We will honor the weather and stay tucked inside today. Brian and I will be making medicated oils and Kushmanda Avaleha (a likable rejuvenative). We have also been working hard at following our dietary regimes. I made a yummy Ayurvedic Aloo Gobi recipe...minus the deep fryer. I'm adapting some of our favorite recipes...I don't want to miss out on the tastes, textures and memories of my comfort foods. Sharing meals is a vital part of life, and should be respected.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Meal time rules:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Sit at the table</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Bless your food and the people preparing it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Eat slowly - chewing food until it becomes a liquid</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Sip hot water</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Aloo Gobi is a potato cauliflower dish. We love the earthiness of this dish. It was a perfect compliment to the cold wet weather we've been dealing with. For the my Ayurvedic version of Aloo Gobi <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/ayurvedic-aloo-gobi.html" target="_blank">Click here</a>. Enjoy and stay warm!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Bitter is the taste of the season right now. What does that mean for you? It's bitter outside - literally - let's not let that happen within. It means you need to stay warm inside and outside - internally and externally! Warm Chai - spicy stews and warm goodies from the oven. Oh and Noodles...don't forget noodles!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It means that the sweet, salty and sour are our go-to tastes right now. (Remember to practice caution with sweet...we just finished our holiday overload of sweet...mindful eating people!) "Cultivate the opposite " is Brian's mantra. Finding the beauty and/or generating the opposite energy of the winter season is a powerful practice. Warming yet gentle yoga practices and breath work, warm fresh cooked meals, gentle reading and my favorite - hitting the kitchen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I find that bringing color to your plate is an beautiful way to lighten and brighten your energy. This brings me to the dish of the day..<u>.</u><b><u>Noodles with Lemon & Peas</u>! </b>A little Surya (Sun) on your plate. I love the color and fresh taste that the lemons bring to this dish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I love love noodles - always have - always will! Going gluten-free about 6 years ago came with challenges. The biggest GF hurtle was finding a replacement for my beloved noodles. I recently found a new gluten-free goodie, <u style="font-style: italic;">King Soba Organic Pumpkin, Ginger & Rice Noodles.</u> This is the pasta that I used in the recipe that you'll find below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is only natural for us to become contracted and withdrawn...Mother Nature commands this. Cold weather, freezing hazardous driving conditions, little sun, gray days pretty much demands that we hunker down and stay indoors. We fight this condition - go to work, shopping and many other things that consume our days. A little snow isn't going to stop us, but maybe we should take a step back. Our inner natural inclination is to go within, hibernate and wait for spring to arrive. In our home we balance with both - house bound time for reflection, reading and quiet projects. Outside time - bundling up and </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">hitting the trails on foot, snowshoes or skies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When people are cold, they are told to huddle up and share their warmth. Extend your home and hearth to friends and family. Break bread together while we wait for the next transition of seasons. Ahhh....back to my noodles! This is a quick lunch or dinner that can easily be adjusted to suite your personal constitutional needs. To get the recipe for <u style="font-weight: bold;">Noodles with Lemon & Peas </u><span style="font-weight: bold;"> click below</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> "If you start talking negative...you start thinking negatively" ~unknown</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Blessings to all!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-15838080908397381132016-01-18T11:33:00.001-08:002016-01-18T11:42:25.115-08:00Winter Spice & Dragon's Breath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9T0Jl7_RdmjB7gUR6rcRscm0EpmOiH_g9ECEa2-GbEQ7Qz08TQ6LuHInUvF2gBeq7fnqO5O0JfhkRIwslu25YQY2IhQRl_O0wSleTsM9_TVm0rdMOkSNpIUTWPqofU4gmI9XDeR2Eebw/s1600/DSCN0568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9T0Jl7_RdmjB7gUR6rcRscm0EpmOiH_g9ECEa2-GbEQ7Qz08TQ6LuHInUvF2gBeq7fnqO5O0JfhkRIwslu25YQY2IhQRl_O0wSleTsM9_TVm0rdMOkSNpIUTWPqofU4gmI9XDeR2Eebw/s400/DSCN0568.jpg" width="260" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Winter season has arrived. For a moment we thought we might get to sneak through the season like you guys down south. Well...it wasn't in the cards, and the white stuff has finally arrived. Today as we look out the window, the winter storm has taken a break, and the sun has started to shine on the snow. The birds feed on the seed that Brian has put out for them, and then they scatter when startled - take a break and return when the coast is clear. There is an ebb and flow to their movements. We need to blend with what nature is demonstrating. The weather is all over the place, the birds are all over the place...guess what...we're all over the place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So...with that in mind we need to balance our outside by staying warm (with proper gear), and just as importantly balance our inside warmth(by hitting the kitchen). Using warming spices (Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Chili Peppers & Garlic) to stoke our inner flame - our digestive fire. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Often we neglect our inner furnace...we eat old food, left-overs, and processed foods. These are items that will suppress your inner heat and create toxic dampness...not what we want to encourage during the winter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We have been embracing all that goes along with hibernating...warm soup and stews, kitchen experiments, snuggie blankets, good books, movies and all the other gentle activities that come with Winter. Huh...when I list them...winter doesn't seem that bad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We enjoy our first Spice Grind of the season with a lovely group. Chanting, roasting and grinding spices to create a Masala that would bring balance to our plate during this cold weather. I created a dish...Zucchini Noodle with Avocado-Cashew Alfredo with Winter Spice Masala toped with Tomato. (Recipe to come!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We also touched lightly on the need for a Dinacharya - a daily routine. Creating a daily routine is important for your bodies inner balance. Most of our daily life is random, but every morning we have the potential of carving out a pocket of time that can set the bar for our mind, body and spirit. Here is a list created by Banyan Botanicals. <a href="https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/uploads/Elements_of_Ayurveda_Daily_Routine_Guide.pdf">https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/uploads/Elements_of_Ayurveda_Daily_Routine_Guide.pdf</a> Hang it in your bathroom as a reminder of what your are striving for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This will improve your digestive fire and warm you to your toes!! You can get the recipe here <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/mikhails-dragons-breath.html">http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/mikhails-dragons-breath.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're back!!!! It has been a very long, exciting, exhaustive year. I found I needed to pace myself and my schedule with care - keeping up with a blog....well....it just needed to go on the back burner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We made the decision to go to the next level.....an we survived. It was touch and go at times as we struggled to maintain our practices, family life while fully immersed in our studies. We ended the year with a trip to India. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We studied with the Doctors at Greens Ayurveda and have returned home with an amazing amount of information on herbal medicine and traditional Ayurvedic healing practices. <a href="http://ayugreen.com/">http://ayugreen.com</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyp77WlyRFeMb_3WQM4v-pt0VcAfCACCdTFHa5NRha-R_nZJ1ftzwgmrgtnyH0KmvPI7sLOdM-3TZJ_7-ukcq8mqk_h9A1eRcZMwF53hHLLIPDMeR10chQb_HZfZjh75BHoDcVAozDhuo/s1600/DSCN0280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyp77WlyRFeMb_3WQM4v-pt0VcAfCACCdTFHa5NRha-R_nZJ1ftzwgmrgtnyH0KmvPI7sLOdM-3TZJ_7-ukcq8mqk_h9A1eRcZMwF53hHLLIPDMeR10chQb_HZfZjh75BHoDcVAozDhuo/s200/DSCN0280.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are still processing all the information that we've learned. We will be sharing everything with the hopes that this will be a year of great healing for many. The plan is for more classes and work shops for our local community. I will share the grass-root kitchen medicine here on my blog, so that you can have the tools to balance your constitution. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Brian and I would like to send a huge heart felt "THANK YOU" -to all our family, friends and teachers! Thank you for the support! Thank you for understanding our stress and fears! Thank you to our new Ayurvedic friends and buddies who moaned and groaned with us through this process! Thank you to our teachers Dr Shekar and Dr Jain for putting up with our tantrums! Thank you for pushing us when we wavered! And....Thank you for the love that we needed to complete this journey. </span><br />
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This has been a very strange winter....warm, cold, wet with very little snow. Mild weather hasn't stopped the cold and flu season. So - I thought I would share a simple little Date-Saffron-Ghee Rasayana that will help to build your Ojas (immune system). Rasayana's are blends of herbs and spices that are full of antioxidants, boost your immune system, they help to rejuvenate the body and improve energy levels. They can be used before and after a detox program depending on the needs of the individual. This is a simple process and will improve with age. The Ghee will solidify this time of year so you'll need to scope out the dates with a clear spoon. You can find the recipe for Date-Saffron-Rasayana here <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/date-ghee-rasayana.html">http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/date-ghee-rasayana.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One more week to go before I head south for my Panchakarma therapy. Our home has become really creative with our Kitchari recipes.<i>(See Job's Tears and Adzuki Bean Kitchari recipe below) </i>Keeping it simple and warm is our motto. We eat this way most of the time, so it wasn't an extreme change me. The challenge has been the amount of fluids I have to drink. All of my supplementation comes in liquid. Liquids are easier for my system to assimilate. So far I'm feeling pretty good most of the time. Some days are great (usually sunny ones) and some days I need to rest and put my feet up. Next week will be the challenge - when I start adding medicated Ghee into my routine - 9 teaspoons of medicated Ghee per day. Gulp!! The fun is just starting!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As Mother Nature awakens from her long rest she will go through a cool, damp and wet period before she completely begins to warm. "As without - so within" is something that Dr Stone would say. We will mirror Mother Nature and present with the same qualities inside our bodies. You may possibly start feeling heavy in the chests, your sinus cavities may start filling or draining, and you could possibly start feeling vulnerable. We all feel a bit raw and striped down - just as the world around us is raw and striped down after this arctic winter that just wants to linger. We all have an accumulation of Kapha (earth/water) as winter comes to a close. As we shift seasons and the weather becomes warmer and softer we can begin to think about cleaning our bodies. Time to eliminate those holiday cookie pounds and step into those New Year's Resolutions that you made in January. This is a time of rebirth and renewal as everything begins to grow again. Once the snow melts and the weather becomes a little more temperate.....you guys all need to think CLEANSE!! Even a one day soup fast will make your body happy. Start small and we'll gradually help you work your way into a full Panchakarma.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We gathered together to raise our vibrations with chanting, roasting and grinding spices. The Masala that we created was designed to bring all six tastes (sweet, sour, salt, pungent, bitter & astringent) to our plates/pallet. Making Masala's is kitchen medicine. The practice will bring balance to your mind, body and spirit. Cooking and eating dishes that are prepared with a Masala will improve your digestive fire that will help improve all the systems of the body. We made a <i>Job's Tears and Adzuki Bean Kitchar</i>i using our Spring Masala. The smell of all the roasting spices was intoxicating. The Wise Earth method is a beautiful way to join as a community and learn foundational Sadhana's (practices) that will help maintain health and balance in your life. This was a Bonus Day of roasting, grinding and chatting with friends. We all needed to step out of our hibernating caves and gather together for a little fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kitcharis are a simple, inexpensive and delicious way to give your digestive system a break. I've been living on traditional Kitchari, simple soups, and vegetable stews for the past month. Spices are the magic ticket that keep this process from becoming a nightmare. If my tastebuds are happy then Mama's happy! My pallet gets bored easily...soooo....my Kitchari menu has gotten creative. The boys really enjoy my Job's Tears and Adzuki Bean Kitchari because it feels hardy. For the recipe click the link below- </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Welcome to Kitchari-land!! I've been eating variations of Kitchari all week and so far I haven't gotten tired of them. There are many varieties of Kitchari and I'll plan to share a few of my favorites over the next few weeks. Technically, any dish with beans and a grain (usually rice but other grains can be used) is considered a Kitchari. You can customize your dish by adding vegetables that will support your constitution or other health needs. This is a fantastic way to support your organ systems in a "grass-roots-kitchen healing" methodology. The link for the recipe is below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kitchari is an easy to digest cleansing blend of beans, rice and digestive spices. Kitchari is full of protein and fiber, and it's bulking nature helps to clear out the digestive channels. White Basmati rice is easier to digest, because the rough bran has been removed. Mung dal it a wonderful protein that is considered to be one of the easiest beans to digest(No gas with Mung beans!). They are cooling for a fiery digestive system and work like an antacid. The goal is to soak them well and then cook them together so that part of the digestive process takes place in the pot. If you are going through a cleanse, Mung beans are used because of the ease with which they are digested. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The spices used in a Kitchari are selected with purpose. A Vata person will be looking for warm soothing spices. A Pitta person would need cooling calming spice blends. Kapha would need something that is warm and stimulating. This is the fun part, because you can make a base pot of Kitchari and then adjust it for your families specific needs by simply altering the spice combination and the vegetable selection. Here is a link to the Ayurvedic Institutes food guideline. It is a complete list of foods that are appropriate for each constitution. <a href="https://www.ayurveda.com/pdf/food-guidelines.pdf">https://www.ayurveda.com/pdf/food-guidelines.pdf</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kitchari is a very big part of Ayurveda and the Panchakarma process. During Panchakarma you prep the body for cleansing treatments by reducing the stress on your digestive system. Kitchari is a dish that has been feeding people in India for thousands of years. It is a dish that is given to the sick, elderly and it's the first food for children. You might not be ready to go through a long cleanse....but think about doing a 3 day mono-fast of Kitchari. See what your body thinks and give yourself a change to reset your system. You'll be surprised how attached you are to the foods in your cupboard (those sneaky little addictions we all have for...oh say...chocolate chip cookies...argh!!) The snow is melting a bit today and the Creek is starting to thaw - Mother Nature in action cleansing herself - Beautiful! We should all follow Mother Natures example and go through a little detox after this long cold winter. Give it a shot and let me know what you think.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Here is the link for your Basic Kitchari. <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_8.html">http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_8.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today I started my journey into the land of Panchakarma. As I'm writing this I have two mugs of tea at my elbow - one mug of medicated tea and one mug of Vijays Chai tea (recipe below). All my pre-detox products arrived. I have teas to drink, tonics to drink, supplements and herbals blends to take everyday. My daily routine is going to go through a bit go a change. I'm living in such a state of gratitude...bonus days, moments, and seconds are all around me. Ok, let's back up....What is Panchakarma? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pankchakarma is the Ayurvedic art of detoxification and purification. Panchakarma means "5 therapies" and those include Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Basti, and Raktamoskshana. These 5 therapies work to calm and remove deep seated stress, which is one of the causes of illness. The treatments are also used to remove toxins (ama) from deep in the tissues allowing the body to return to it constitutional state of balance. The goal, calm the nerves, improve digestive fire, purge toxins and rebuild tissues and immune system. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first stage (that I'll be entering) is working with my diet. I'll be eating only fresh cooked food. Nothing -Nothing processed. No sugar, caffeine, meat, alcohol, or anything that comes in a bag or a box. I can do this...I can do this.......</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">About a week before I head down to Amrit Healing Arts Center, I'll start slowing it down. Slowing down my body, mind and spirit. I'll start taking Castor oil and prepping my body for the treatments that I'll receive the following week. I won't know until I get to Amrit exactly which of the treatments that I'll be receiving. I need to be oily on the inside and oily on the outside so that the toxins can be easily flushed from my system. My treatment plan will be determined by the strength of my inner biology and how it has altered from my dietary changes. Everyone is unique and Panchakarma programs are designed for the individual. I'll give you a quick run down of the possible cleansing treatments that I may be receiving. This is a very simplified explanation and I plan to give you greater details as the whole adventure unfolds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Basti</u> is therapeutic enemas using medicated oil and/or herbal decoctions to clear the colon of Vata, Pitta and Kapha toxins.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Basti also helps to tone the tissues. This is the master cleansing method and is usually repeated over several days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At this point in the game I'm working in the kitchen flexing my culinary muscles and taking lots of notes. My plan is to keep you updated and share with you the Kitchari recipe of the week. My poor family is being dragged through this process and are being honest Kitchari critics for your benefit. There have been a few flops that won't be mentioned....ever! Mikhail is my texture guy, and if it doesn't make his taste buds happy we start over. Today we're keeping it simple and starting with a fabulous Chai Masala recipe that we learned from our teacher Dr Jain. Perfect warm drink for anytime of the day. We have started making large pots of chai every morning. The tea and masala mixture is in a pot on the stove, and that can be easily ladled into a mug and adjusted to suite the individuals taste preference with milk and sweetener of choice. See link below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For Vijay's Chai Masala click here <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/vijays-chai.html">http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/vijays-chai.html</a></span><br />
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Our studio was blessed with some special healing energy this weekend. Lisa Porter a Master Level Teacher Trainer was here to teach our group Integrated Energy Therapy. This was our intermediate level attunement. At this level, the secondary chakras in the palms are activated. Lisa taught us how to work in the different layers of our energy field. (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The timing for this workshop was perfect. Mother Nature was snowing and blowing and we were inside snug and warm letting the energy flow. This was a perfect etheric contrast to the heaviness outside. I was in state of bliss by the end of the day! For anyone interested in receiving a session with Lisa or for information on having a training class with her click the link below. <a href="http://www.syracusepolarity.com/#!about3/ckc7">http://www.syracusepolarity.com/#!about3/ckc7</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> One of our newest resolutions, after retuning from Amrit Yoga Institute was weekly energy session. Sunday being a day of rest has now become a family treatment day. So my peeps, I'm going to again challenge you....sit down with the family and plan your weekly healing day. It doesn't have to be complex. Footwork,hand work, oil massage, oil massage to the head...have fun and work from the heart! Make Sunday (or any day you choose) and make that your Bonus Day of self care!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have had a request for a Kitchari class...so plan to add that to your calendar soon. First we'll start setting up your kitchen with a few "go-to" spice blends that you'll want to keep on hand. A Basic Masala is a must. Every Ayurvedic kitchen will have their version as well a seasonal Masala's to work with. To get yourself started click the link below <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_52.html">http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_52.html</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-58005244034522367422015-02-18T06:53:00.000-08:002015-02-18T07:03:22.818-08:00Surviving Winter in Upstate New York!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Greetings from the tundra of Upstate New York! I took a little break from writing to get through the holidays and start our first weeks back to school. Yes...Brian and I have gone back to school! He will be working towards becoming an Ayurvedic Life-Style Consultant and I will be working towards becoming and Ayurvedic Practitioner. This will be an exciting time for our local friends, as they get the benefit of being our practice clients. I will also be going through Panchakarma (a deep detoxification process) in March at Amrit Yoga Institute. We'll talk more about that later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Rule #1 for surviving Winter in Upstate New York...get out of town - if possible to someplace warm! We did!! It was such a treat to step away from the cold and spend some time in Florida. We made some beautiful new friends and have filled our heads with wonderful information on health and healing. We spent time in the kitchen enhancing our "kitchen medicine" skills! Brian was in his element and having a blast making treats for our classmates. Then it was time to return to the reality of the North....and the aggressive weather that comes with it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Welcome to Late-winter (Kapha) season! Kapha season will look cold, clouds in the sky, and the environment will feel heavy or dense. This is the reason we want to crawl into a hole and hibernate with a blanket and a pile of cookies. In central NY we also have the benefit of an additional Vata component. Vata will bring the qualities of dry, cold, rough and mobile...think about the extreme cold blowing snow that we've had this year. The piles and piles of snow....the extremely cold (34 below zero) temperatures that make the snow squeak when you walk on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The cold this winter has presented a challenge that we haven't had to deal with in years. Sooooo....the question is, "What do I do to bring balance to my world during this cold season?" Honor your bodies desire to hibernate (within reason). <u>Warm</u> oil massage to insulate and protect your skin from the dry/cold weather. Stay <u>away </u>from too much raw foods (they are cold and rough) - this will aggravate your systems and dampen your digestive fire.. No ice drinks this time of year (can't imagine why you would want them?!). Warm tea, Chai, Ginger tea and plain hot water will keep your digestive fire strong. To bring balance back to your world it's time to go to the kitchen and make soup. Soups are warm, easy to digest and nurturing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our first yummy - is super easy and fast! My plan is to throw you short posts with easy go-to recipes. I'm in the preparation zone for my Panchakarma- meaning I'm starting the detox process slowly by simplifying my dietary intake with fresh warm wholesome foods. I plan to share the cleansing dishes that I whip up in the kitchen and I hope they will improve your health too! Today we're having Onion-Leek-Kale Soup! Click on the link here</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-12361374350926001402014-11-05T05:32:00.000-08:002014-11-05T05:33:13.876-08:00Keeping Calm when Vata is on the Move!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fall is here - the days are shortening - and the temperature has dropped. It's time to switch gears and slow down. Vata season is here and that means we need to change our daily routine. Fall is windy, rough, dry, clear, cold, variable and subtle. Think about it...here in upstate New York...one moment dry & windy then next thing you know it is cold and rainy. All of these qualities aggravate Vata which means our nervous system and anxiety levels get cranked up a bit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time to start eating warm seasonal foods. Apples - pumpkin - squashes are the perfect warming foods. Hearty stews and soups with some stimulating spices added. This season the sweet, salty and sour tastes are going to be the most balancing. All of these will help to balance your system as the environment becomes more severe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> So what exactly should you be eating? Fresh - Fresh - Fresh!! Salads and cold dishes need to be minimized until the weather warms. Stay away from frozen, cold, leftovers, basically limit your Tamasic intake. Avoid bitter, pungent and astringent tastes. Steamed, sautéd and baked dishes that are slightly oily and high in protein will help to keep you grounded. Dry, raw, sharp and cold are the enemy right now. A little bit of ghee on your food and a little bit of oil on your skin will work as an insulation for your body. Warm Chai or CCF Tea (Cumin, Coriander & Fennel Tea) will make your system happy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know we've talked about this before - get that daily routine down. Warm water with lemon/lime in the am. Scrape your tongue to remove toxins from overnight. Warm oil massage to keep your skin soft and protected from the cold weather. Oil also works as insulation for the nervous system. Daily yoga, pranayama, chanting and meditation are your active tools. We all need a routine/practice and we need to stick to it. It gives our bodies something it can count on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So...what does my Morning Practice look like...awaken & pray, drink warm water with lemon or lime, brush teeth & scrape my tongue, take a walk, hit the mat and do my Yoga, deal with Lola (my stoma), dry brush and/or oil massage, hit the shower and then have a light breakfast. I know it looks like a long time consuming list, it isn't. I've got it down now and can whip through the entire sequence quickly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today as I walked in the woods I saw evidence of Vata everywhere. Most of the leaves have fallen and the colors are starting to bleach out. All the remaining plants are dry and crisp. This is the season I struggle with the most, but I love the beauty of the changes. Start your practice with just one or two activities and do them until you have formed a positive habit. Don't try to do everything at once - you'll just get frustrated - smooth and steady is the best way to proceed. For more information on how to use stay balanced through Autumn and Early Winter go to <a href="http://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/seasonal-guides/autumn-guide">http://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/seasonal-guides/autumn-guide</a> This link also has a nice list of the seasonal foods that are the most balancing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For dinner I made a delicious Gluten-free Cream of Broccoli Soup. This is a great cold soup in the summer and a great warm soup in the autumn/winter season. Click below for the recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Stay warm - eat fresh - and enjoy the shortened days.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blessings to All!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Warm Soup Kisses!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Namaste`</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This post is dedicated to a beautiful friend and healer - Catherine Petite. She has ended her brave 19 month battle with ovarian cancer on September 17th. Kit was a generous loving person who will be missed by many. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> I have been gifted, by Kit, with the awareness that life needs to be embraced and in order to do that you need to slow down. Thank you Kit...for the look in the mirror. Your energy will be with us and around us forever. We, your friends, know that your work continues on. We know your spirit is with us ~ supporting us as we continue with our journeys. Rock the light Kit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The season is changing - cooler nights warm bright days. The perfect weather to ripen apples and change the color of the leaves on the trees. Vata season has arrived. It's time to make those subtle changes that will keep us in balance through Autumn. Vata season is when it becomes cold, windy and dry. These qualities create imbalances inside and outside of our bodies. You might have chapped lips and very dry skin on the outside and constipation due to internal dryness. In Ayurveda we often heal and balance with opposites. Vata season is one of those times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Keeping a regular routine - going to bed and rising at the same time, eating meals at the same time and doing your daily (Dinacharya) routines is vital for balance. We mirror our environment. Watch as the leaves begin to change color, dry up and fall. Mother Earth is getting ready to hibernate. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YA8E-p7HGcyalJtDlB1bDXP1LWo_FasBvHnNFH3G72Ip5_S6OkfWZUw4LCTRC9satd3pn0TqtpAAZDrF2TOudQawLWC1G688xJHFhdYhCvTxCGQjyWOkE0ruPWSm_xOPxzoC4p1l8LY/s1600/SAM_3035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YA8E-p7HGcyalJtDlB1bDXP1LWo_FasBvHnNFH3G72Ip5_S6OkfWZUw4LCTRC9satd3pn0TqtpAAZDrF2TOudQawLWC1G688xJHFhdYhCvTxCGQjyWOkE0ruPWSm_xOPxzoC4p1l8LY/s1600/SAM_3035.JPG" height="150" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of the best ways to calm Vata is to eat warm unctuous (oily) foods. I don't mean deep-fried - that's just a big old artery clogger! Cook with Olive oil,Coconut oil or Ghee. A little oil can be very soothing to the nervous system. Soups, stews, warm tea are wonderful options for supporting your constitution. It's time to back off on the all raw meals. They are fine during the heat of the summer when we are looking for cooling foods. Now, we are looking for warm home cooked comfort foods. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anxious - Chapped dry skin and lips - Fear - Constipated - Dry Stool - Gas & Bloating - Light Restless Sleep - Tremors - Hate of the Cold & Wind - Flighty thoughts - Difficult time focusing - Worry & Panic - Thin - Underweight - Hypersensitive to Sounds and Environment</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Keep life simple and as uncomplicated as possible. Feed your body and keep it warm. Follow your constitutional routine so that your system is supported. Get out your scarves, hats and socks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is a season that allows you to get creative in the kitchen. There are so many amazing fruits and veggies at the market right now. The harvest is in full swing. The boys have been working in the orchard so I'm always looking for new lunchbox ideas. I made them Savoy Cabbage Wraps - the options are endless. Fill them with anything you might ordinarily put into a wrap. Beans, rice, sprouts, goat cheese, nut cheese, hummus or a veggie pate`are all amazing options! To see the recipe CLICK on the link- <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/savoy-cabbage-wrap.html">http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/savoy-cabbage-wrap.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-48381074077920275122014-08-25T13:06:00.002-07:002014-08-25T13:06:44.507-07:00Nightshades: To eat or Not to eat?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday afternoon we spent time with some of Brian's childhood peeps from Lowville. Lots of laughs and stories from the "good old days"! I was gifted a beautiful bracelet...perfect shades of healing pink. Thank you Kyra...keep up the good work. You are becoming a living teacher for those around you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> In the morning we went to the Farmers Market. We spent time wandering through the rows of beautiful fruits and veggies. Nightshades were among the many items to be had.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, what's the deal with nightshades? Potato, tomato, eggplant and peppers are all in the nightshade family. All those wonderful spices like paprika and cayenne fall into this category, too. There are a couple of thousand different plants and veggies that you'll have to look at with discretion. Have you ever smelled a tomato or potato plant or tasted your fingers after handling the leaves. Yuck!! They are just plane weird. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyBj7TIDBPmc1JS2RCP3V89XlplZxzqsRd-fTst88epnRP1t9orVS3qBUjUsT4mKmBjwfNhHwZdIzxqkrgtlfAubBUjqEQP8UQUNmK6ud1u_ypKEnD9OoXYoJ19ZcXorJFx8FvZi0AJE/s1600/SAM_2948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyBj7TIDBPmc1JS2RCP3V89XlplZxzqsRd-fTst88epnRP1t9orVS3qBUjUsT4mKmBjwfNhHwZdIzxqkrgtlfAubBUjqEQP8UQUNmK6ud1u_ypKEnD9OoXYoJ19ZcXorJFx8FvZi0AJE/s1600/SAM_2948.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From an Ayurvedic stand point, nightshades block your ability to maintain a Sattvic mind and body. What? What that means is - if you're trying to be calm and spiritual - nightshades will interfere. Sattvic foods are wholesome organic foods that are prepared with loving intention. These Sattvic foods bring peace and harmony to the mind and body. Nightshades are stimulating and can be agitating to a sensitive person. They are considered Rajasic or stimulating, and can be very Tamasic or dulling depending on how they are prepared. Think about how acidic a tomato can be - maybe creating a heating sensation in the body. Potatoes can be heavy and make you feel like "nap time" after eating fries with your dinner. This is where mindful eating comes into play. Start witnessing your post-digestive reactions to foods...you might be surprised by what you discover. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From a scientific point of view ...well...nightshade have a alkaloid in them that is a natural defense against insects. The problem is that these alkaloids will have a negative affect on the digestive, nervous and muscular systems of the body. Potatoes and tomatoes both have steroid alkaloids and they can cause joint stiffness and imbalance there nervous system. Basically the suggestion is that if you have inflammatory joint issues or pain - you might want to think about limiting or eliminating nightshades from your diet. The steroid alkaloids depress/block your cholinesterase enzymes. When these enzymes are blocked you may see muscle trembling, nervous system agitation and breathing issues. Cooking nightshades lowers these alkaloids, but if you are very sensitive you might need to make some changes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So - do I eat nightshades? You betcha....but with caution. That's why this weekend I treated out family to a gorgeous eggplant. I plan to make Baba Ganoush and share it with my Mom and Dad. For the recipe click here - <a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_24.html">http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_24.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Really easy recipe that just calls for friends to share it with. Eggplant is Tamasic/heavy, but also is alkalizing. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy them. Balance it with some fresh veggies and enjoy them while they are in season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> I allow the family to have eggplant several times a year as a treat. Treating ourselves is a Bonus, and then we don't feel denied. I space it out enough that it doesn't bother my joints. Everyone has a unique constitution, and taking the time to discover your particular strengths and weaknesses is a gift. If you're not sure how your body reacts - stop eating all nightshades for a month. Then add one at a time - giving yourself several days to see what effects might turn up. Everything in moderation!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Warm eggplant kisses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Naomi</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I like to keep things simple so...we wash, dry, spread out on a cookie sheet, freeze and them place them in freezer bags. Easy Peasy! The thing to remember with frozen blueberries is that, you want to use them from a frozen state. If you thaw them out the skins will become rubbery. Now popped up my dilemma, "How can I create a healthy smoothie with frozen berries? Which is a no-no on several levels!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Due to the cold nature smoothies can be taxing on the digestion. Leafy greens are dry and rough and can be very difficult for Vata to digest. Vata's are naturally cold, dry and rough if we consume those same qualities we are setting ourselves up for an imbalance. If you are dealing with a long term Vata imbalance, you will eventually be faced with a depletion of Ojas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">*Add turmeric, ginger and lemon juice to aid digestion</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This weekend was gorgeous, and I had the opportunity to officiate at a wedding vow renewal. This young couple hadn't had the traditional wedding celebration because he was in the service and shipping out. Five years of marriage and two children later...they were ready to create a special moment in time. We worked together on their vows and just how they wanted their day to come out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have spent time reflecting on the importance of celebrations. Everyday that we have is special. I think it's fantastic that they created their "Bonus Day" now...why wait for the 25-30th wedding anniversary. "Bonus Days" should be created freely, with love, joy and abandon! Live your days with awareness...paying attention to those amazing moments that pop up. Look for those Kodak moments. Those seconds when we think "I wish I had my camera to catch this!" Those little angel shivers that hit your spine when something amazing happens. Your assignment this week is to create a moment of celebration each day! What does that mean? What does that mean?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dance in the garden...take a walk in the early morning with eyes wide open...bake something...send a hand written card to someone (just because)...what would you do if you had a free day off? Do that - do that thing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been enjoying all the little babies showing up in our veggie garden. Tomatoes are rapidly ripening. Todays recipe is <u>Heirloom Tomato Salad with Avocado Cheese Balls.</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sweet Tomato kisses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Naomi</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03602780443615691784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282737005091571508.post-63931787275375881472014-08-04T12:00:00.000-07:002014-08-04T12:02:28.732-07:00Bonus Time = A Slower Pace!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, we're back. I needed to take a break from blogging because our home schedule was ramping up with celebrations. Our youngest son (and junior Sherpa) Mikhail, graduated from High School. We have many things to celebrate this summer - graduation (with many awards), our Fire Ceremony, lots of summer birthdays and I needed to focus all my attention on those functions. This is one of those big big huge Bonus moments....at one point not so long ago I wasn't sure if I would be around to see Mikhail complete High School. CHECK...another item of great importance completed. Gratitude is oozing out of my pores!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-align: start;">Now Brian & I are getting a re-education on how to slow down. We haven't learned how to do the whole retirement thing. We spent a week at Ananda Ashram in Monroe New York. </span><a href="http://www.anandaashram.org/" style="text-align: start;">http://www.anandaashram.org</a><span style="text-align: start;"> We spent the week studying with one of my favorite Ayurvedic teachers Dr. Vasant Lad, of the Ayurvedic Institute. <a href="http://www.ayurveda.com/">http://www.ayurveda.com</a> This was Brian's first time studying with Dr. Lad. We sat around like sponges for the week. We both recognized the need to bring this slow gentle energy back home with us. We are still in process mode right now, but I have tons of interesting tidbits to share with you. It is always a blessing to receive gentle reminders of the practices we need at the core of our days. Time to kick it up a notch kiddies! Time to dive in and embrace your Sadhana's (practices). The seasons will be shifting and it's always easier to establish a new routine when the weather is mild. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of the beautiful things about taking classes at an Ashram is the food. Everyday we were gifted with gorgeous Ayurvedic feast. This has motivated me to the point of distraction. My Vata (airy) side gets spinning, and I have to work hard, to focus that creative energy. I have been working hard in the kitchen and will be bringing you some wonderful healthy recipes. This week has felt like a moment of much needed space and peace. We hit the Farmers Market and have been eating cleanly and creatively. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With the Early Fall/Rainy Season drenching us, I thought it would be nice to do a little baking. Today were making Coconut Flour Apple Cinnamon Muffins!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can get the recipe here -<a href="http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/recipes.html">http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/recipes.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm playing with coconut flour right now. I love Nutiva brand - Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-free and it's a wonderful organic superfood! Gotta love it. Easy Easy and very moist!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enjoy the sweet things in life...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blessings to All!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sweet Muffin Kisses!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Namaste`</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Naomi</span><br />
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