Have you ever...

·         Tried to diet and ended up in the same place (or worse)?

·         Struggled through endless attempts at the gym?

·         Beat yourself up for not having enough willpower?

·         Noticed that no matter what you do you are unhappy with the way you look?

·         Lost more weight than you currently weigh?

·         Beat yourself up every time you see a small number change on the scale?

Do you want it to be different?   

Can you imagine it different?

In this Yoga, Food and Love series of 8 week 1 ½ hour classes you will  …

• Uncover your food triggers and create new healthy patterns
• Change your story to change your body
• Change how you eat
• Learn to eat for purity, energy and balance
• Connect the food you eat to your mood and energy
• Break the cycle of stress eating
• Learn yoga postures for your body type that will turn on your metabolism

Classes beginning Fri Feb 24th 11:30-1:00pm

Optional Sunday afternoon class for those interested.  Please email me at janetgolow@gmail.com

Janet Golownia, RYT, PYT, Certified Health Coach

PurBalance Yoga Therapy LLC

Listen to this Ted Talk on "Why Diets Don't Work".

IBS research showing mind (brain) body connection and yoga as a treatment...

I came across this fascinating YouTube video on research being done by Dr. Emeran Mayer at UCLA.  They are studying the brain in relation to irritable bowel syndrome and seeing the direct connection between the brain (mind) and the gut (body).  From this they are using more eastern ways of treatment such as meditation and YOGA so that they can bring these treatments into mainstream conventional medicine.  Wow...very cool!

Tips for Optimal Digestion...

In Ayurveda, one of the oldest surviving holistic health systems in the world, there is the belief that a well-functioning digestive system is the foundation of sound health.  Digestion is associated with the fire element and referred to as agni, or digestive fire.  The fire element in the digestive system is seen in enzymes and acids which break down foods and transforms them into a form the body can use.  These nutrients are then absorbed and assimilated into the body.

It is believed that agni (digestive fire) behaves differently throughout the day.  It’s stronger at midday when the sun is high, diminished during sunrise and sunset, and nearly absent at dark.  Therefore, it is best to eat the majority of your food during the day when agni is strongest and lighten up meals at other times.  Prime time for your agni is between 10am and 2pm.  This is the best time to have your biggest meal.  Like the term “supper” suggests, the other meals are merely supplemental.

Allowing agni to rest is important, too.  When food is taken too soon after a meal (within 1 to 3 hours) or too late in the evening, digestion of your previous meal is disrupted.  This can result in a residue of incompletely digested food that becomes fodder for toxic build up.  The whole system benefits from a long intermission overnight, allowing the digestive cycle to come to full circle with elimination in the morning.    To support this natural timing the best aid is a cup of warm water first thing upon waking.

CCF (coriander, cumin and fennel) tea – a balancing brew…

Take equal parts coriander, cumin and fennel seeds and toast them in a dry pan over medium-low heat.  Add the cumin seeds last to avoid burning them.  Remove from heat when aromatic and slightly brown.  Add 1 tsp of CCF seeds to one cup cold water and bring to a simmer.  Remove from heat and steep for 5-10 min or longer and allow to cool.  Strain and if desired, stir in raw sugar (I use coconut sugar) or honey (I use raw honey) after cooling.  Enjoy as a morning tea or with meals. 

The 12-Hour Fast…

To get digestion back on track, go without food between dinner and breakfast the next day.  A 12 hour rest period is ideal; for example after a 7pm dinner have breakfast at 7am.  If hungry, a cup of herbal tea can fill the belly and calm the mind.

New class Yoga, Food and Love...

Yoga, Food and Love

  

This 8 week yoga therapy class is designed to help you become aware of your food triggers, awaken to your food choices, and be fully present to your body. You will...

·        Learn yoga techniques that will help you become aware of food triggers.

·        Learn to change how you eat before making any changes in what you eat.

·        Learn how a deep and complete yoga breath is better for your waistline than a crunch.

·        Develop a yoga routine specific to your body type that will help your body begin to burn fat again.

Instructor: Janet Golownia, RYT, PYT and Certified Health Coach

Fridays, Jan. 17-March 7, 12:30-2:00pm at PurBalance Yoga Therapy in Wales

Sundays, Jan. 19-March 9, 1:30-3:00pm at You Go Yoga in Elm Grove

$249 Register on or before Jan. 12 to get an early bird discount of $50 and a free personal hour of nutritional counseling with the instructor.

No previous yoga experience is required. In fact, if you have yoga experience you will be encouraged to approach this class with what the yogis call a "beginner’s mind!

Free Sampler Classes Come get your questions answered! Sat Jan 11th 2-3:00pm at You Go Yoga Sun Jan 12th 2-3:00pm at PurBalance Yoga Therapy PurBalance Yoga Therapy LLC google maps link You Go Yoga google maps link

 

Cinnamon heats the body and has many beneficial healing effects!

Cinnamon heats the body and has these effects …

·        Anti-inflammatory … studies have shown that just ½ tsp of cinnamon mixed with honey in the morning before breakfast reduced arthritis pain and has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.

·        Helps to regulate blood sugar … taking cinnamon before meals could be beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes

·        Anti-bacterial action that helps to combat viruses and bacteria

·        Helps with constipation, slow digestion and even weight loss so try taking cinnamon before meals as a tea or mixed with honey.  The heating effect will bring fire to the digestive system and can even work to speed up your metabolism.

Here is my latest favorite granola recipe with cinnamon of course …

DARK CHOCOLATE QUINOA GRANOLA

2 ½ cups rolled oats

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 cup sliced almonds

½ cup flaxmeal

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp cinnamon

4 tbsp unsalted butter

½ cup honey (I use raw honey … tastes a little different and doesn’t crystalize)

2 tsp vanilla extract

¾ cup dark chocolate chips (I found grain sweetened chocolate chips at Good Harvest Market http://www.goodharvestmarket.com/)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Brown butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.  The butter is “browned” when brown bits appear.  Once browned, remove from heat and stir in the honey and vanilla extract.  In a large bowl, combine the oats, almond, quinoa, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt.  Stir until evenly combined.  Pout the butter, honey, and vanilla over the oat mixture.  Stir until the mixture is completely and evenly distributed.  Spread the mixture into one even layer on the baking pan you’ve prepared.  Bake in the oven for 10 min.  Toss the mixture and re-spread.  Bake another 10 min.  Toss and re-spread.  Bake another 10 min or until the granola is golden brown.  Remove and let it cool completely.  Add the dark chocolate chips.

What is your favorite cinnamon recipe?  Leave a comment and share...

Make sure to buy Ceylon cinnamon…

There are two kinds of spice commonly called “cinnamon.” One is cassia, and the other is Ceylon cinnamon or “true” cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is stronger in terms of the health benefits. Avoid cassia, as it has a compound called Coumarin that could be unhealthy for the liver and kidneys in doses any larger than are used simply for seasoning.   Need a source for Ceylon cinnamon here is a link …

http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysceyloncinnamon.html