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Ice and garden greens

Author: Elizabeth December 21, 2008 0 Comments

Went out into the backyard despite (or perhaps because of) the freezing rain.  The greens had a thin coating of ice, but were still bright.  Picked big handfuls of mixed asian greens, arugula, and chard.  The ice cracked off as… (READ MORE)

Food for the Body, Gardening

Cookies for Holiday Gatherings

Author: Elizabeth December 17, 2008 0 Comments

I’ve been baking for holiday potlucks and gatherings.  I enjoy the surprise and sense of offering of gatherings where everyone brings something of their own to share.  These cookies are easy, attractive, and not as bad for you (if bad… (READ MORE)

Food for the Body

Sauca (and freecycle)

Author: Elizabeth December 17, 2008 0 Comments

The first of the niyamas or ethical restraints set forth by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras is sauca, which means cleanliness or purification.  BKS Iyengar in his Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali says that sauca is both internal… (READ MORE)

Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc)

green living, Patanjali, yoga sutras

Slumdog Millionaire

Author: Elizabeth December 10, 2008 1 Comment

I’d been thinking about going based on the subject matter and the reviews.  Studying and practicing yoga from such a Western perspective, I think it is important for me to understand more deeply how much and what of our culture… (READ MORE)

Art and Culture

Playlist for Hanumanasana Workshop

Author: Elizabeth December 7, 2008 1 Comment

Many thanks to all who came out, got deep into their practice, and gave support to the Seva Foundation and the Willow Street kula.  Per T’s request, here’s the playlist for the workshop: Mountain Chalisa, Krishna Das, Pilgrim Heart Sita… (READ MORE)

Asana, Pranayama, and Yoga Practice

Being a good guest (why not to drink bottled water)

Author: Elizabeth December 3, 2008 0 Comments

In The Yoga of Discipline, Swami Chidvilasananda says that we should eat in such a way that the earth is happy to have us as a guest.  (See Thanksgiving blog).  As I get ready for the holiday season — a… (READ MORE)

Food for the Body, Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc)

Hanuman — Adamantine

Author: Elizabeth December 2, 2008 1 Comment

When I prepare to teach a workshop, I usually do a fair amount of background reading in addition to preparing the asana practice and contemplating the theme.  Right now, I am getting ready to teach a workshop on the hidden… (READ MORE)

Asana, Pranayama, and Yoga Practice, Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc)

Food, family, friends, life (and leftovers)

Author: Elizabeth November 28, 2008 1 Comment

Yesterday I celebrated the bounty of Thanksgiving with my friend Pat and her children, which was just delightful.  The food was bounteous and delicious, but not to the point of groaning excess.  While I was at the yoga fundraiser in… (READ MORE)

Community and Family, Food for the Body

Abundance and Gratitude

Author: Elizabeth November 27, 2008 0 Comments

Many thanks to all who came and participated in the yoga fundraising class for Oxfam.  Special thanks also to Suzie Hurley and Willow Street Yoga for making the space available.  True gratitude for the practice of yoga itself.  Together we… (READ MORE)

Community and Family

Thanksgiving

Author: Elizabeth November 26, 2008 0 Comments

As I prepare to lead the annual yoga fundraiser for Oxfam and then celebrate with friends the abundance of my life and my gratitude for all I have, I contemplate this writing of Swami Chidvilasananda: Revere food as God.  Revere… (READ MORE)

Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc)

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