SPRING NEWSLETTER

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Planting Seeds, The rites of Spring.
Hello. I am thrilled, perhaps like many, to see the bursts of confident colors pushing through the last grasps of winter's deep chill. Here we are, just past spring equinox and before the birth or resurrection, of new life and initiatives. We are no doubt in a season of change, amidst a time of change. The shift from the dark inner embers of winter to the spring stirrings of undeveloped seeds, be they thoughts or zinnias, so mirror the personal experience at this time. These collective rhythms embrace us all like the tide whether we are aware of it or not. It is no surprise to me that many of the general conversations I am hearing from people these days are expressing things about major life challenges, such as dealing with drastic health issues, relationship & family upsets, to making important choices- or perhaps noticing the drain of ones you may have previously made under illusion or denial. Read more [...]

SPRING CLEANSE – KITCHERIE RECIPE

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Mary-Jo's 1 week (or more if you choose) Kitcharee Plan Courtesay Madhuri, INDIGO YOGA. http://www.indigoyogahealing.com *buy mung beans (the tiny yellow split mung beans/dal) and white basmati rice (it is more easily digested that brown rice and traditionally used in kitcharie * mung beans are best soaked overnight but if time does not allow a good rinse before cooking works ok as well * when cooking the kitcharee there may be a foam that surfaces, skim this off of the top as you are cooking this will assist in better digestion * be creative with the choice of spices and please add vegetables into the pot as you cook to make a really tasty meal * I have found that I like to use more spice than is generally recommended in a kitcharee recipie- this is fine to do for the nature of your week long kitcharee ecleansef * the energy that goes into cooking the food is very important, chanting OM mentally or verbally is wonderful or the mantra: Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayi Vichee Namaha Read more [...]