A few weeks back, I got a request to post recipes on this site. A laugh out loud moment for me, as I do not consider myself a culinary whiz! However, I DO like to eat! I thought I'd share my current favorite snack in case there are some of you that are looking for a new treat.
Ingredients:
Wasa Light Rye
Feta Cheese crumbled
Avocado
Grape Tomato
Take a tablespoon or so of avocado and spread it on 2 Wasa Crisps. Sprinkle a few crumbles of feta cheese on top and then top it off with a few sliced grape tomatoes. Add a dash of salt if you'd like. I really like this combination of flavors and its a great way to use up a bit of leftover avocado. Even my husband likes this treat! Once my basil is ready to go....I would imagine a bit of basil (or other herbs you like) on top could make it even more scrumptious.
Happy Snacking!
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Pose details and paying attention
As many of you know, I try to provide lots of information in my classes about how to 'set-up' a yoga posture or pose. This is not because I am trying to get everyone into some version of perfection, but rather, an attempt to keep everyone safe and free from injury. As rushed and distracted as we sometimes can be in this life, slowing down and really considering how we want to come into a pose and how we will get out of or release a pose can help us be more aware, more mindful and safer in the process.
Yoga doesn't really do us much good if we are not paying attention and end up hurting ourselves in class. Being distracted and attempting to multi-task outside of yoga class usually doesn't work well either. We end up misunderstanding other people, we forget things, and we don't do quality work when we are trying to do more than one thing at a time. So once again, we can practice important life lessons every time we are on our yoga mats. Lessons like learning to slow down, to think things through, to trust your body and LISTEN to it. We learn that we get more out of each day when we are deliberate and mindful instead of rushing and and trying to speed through life. If we start really paying attention, we will probably find that we listen more effectively. Suddenly we can discern what is truly important over what is actually pretty trivial. We can approach each day feeling more relaxed and at peace as it dawns on us that there is plenty of time to do things well.
Yoga doesn't really do us much good if we are not paying attention and end up hurting ourselves in class. Being distracted and attempting to multi-task outside of yoga class usually doesn't work well either. We end up misunderstanding other people, we forget things, and we don't do quality work when we are trying to do more than one thing at a time. So once again, we can practice important life lessons every time we are on our yoga mats. Lessons like learning to slow down, to think things through, to trust your body and LISTEN to it. We learn that we get more out of each day when we are deliberate and mindful instead of rushing and and trying to speed through life. If we start really paying attention, we will probably find that we listen more effectively. Suddenly we can discern what is truly important over what is actually pretty trivial. We can approach each day feeling more relaxed and at peace as it dawns on us that there is plenty of time to do things well.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Mother's Peace Day
I remember learning about the origins of Mother's Day several years ago, but had forgotten them until I saw some facts posted online about Mom's Day today.
Mother's Day actually started with Julia Ward Howe proclaiming a "Mother's Peace Day" in response to the violence and the loss of so many sons and young lives in the Civil War. I really cannot fathom what that must feel like as a mother to watch your own flesh and blood leave for war, be it the Civil War or Afghanistan.
Over the years, like so many days and events, the date we observe for Mother's Day now seems to be about "stuff." It's become pretty commercial. Don't get me wrong, I love a bouquet of flowers or a thoughtful card from one of my boys as much as the next Mom, but it makes me a bit sad that the original flavor and intent of the day has been lost. Whether you have given birth or not, Mother's Peace Day really started as a day for all women to stand together against violence and promote peace.
Maybe you are grieving the loss of your own Mom today, or maybe you are grieving the loss of children you were unable to conceive or raise. Perhaps you are a Mom who has lost a child through violence or war. I'm sure your heart hurts. Your loss is huge and unimaginable. No matter your circumstance, whether this is a day of pain or a day of joy, may all of us as women stand together. Maybe we can get the men to stand with us as well!! The next time we step on our yoga mats and set an intention for peace, lets really make it count. Let's work for a better future for the next generation with each breath. A future of peace and long lives for all of the world's children.
PEACE....and Happy Mother's Peace Day!
Mother's Day actually started with Julia Ward Howe proclaiming a "Mother's Peace Day" in response to the violence and the loss of so many sons and young lives in the Civil War. I really cannot fathom what that must feel like as a mother to watch your own flesh and blood leave for war, be it the Civil War or Afghanistan.
Over the years, like so many days and events, the date we observe for Mother's Day now seems to be about "stuff." It's become pretty commercial. Don't get me wrong, I love a bouquet of flowers or a thoughtful card from one of my boys as much as the next Mom, but it makes me a bit sad that the original flavor and intent of the day has been lost. Whether you have given birth or not, Mother's Peace Day really started as a day for all women to stand together against violence and promote peace.
Maybe you are grieving the loss of your own Mom today, or maybe you are grieving the loss of children you were unable to conceive or raise. Perhaps you are a Mom who has lost a child through violence or war. I'm sure your heart hurts. Your loss is huge and unimaginable. No matter your circumstance, whether this is a day of pain or a day of joy, may all of us as women stand together. Maybe we can get the men to stand with us as well!! The next time we step on our yoga mats and set an intention for peace, lets really make it count. Let's work for a better future for the next generation with each breath. A future of peace and long lives for all of the world's children.
PEACE....and Happy Mother's Peace Day!
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Save the Date!!!
Ok all,
If you'd like a FREE yoga class, mark your calendars now for an outdoor practice on Tuesday July 21st from 6-7pm. (We will hold the class rain or shine and will move indoors if Mother Nature requires). The class will be held at Glendale United Methodist Church in Savage. Attendees will be encouraged to bring a donation for feeding the hungry in our community. Details to follow. I'm excited! Free yoga! Outside!!! In July!!! What could be better??
If you'd like a FREE yoga class, mark your calendars now for an outdoor practice on Tuesday July 21st from 6-7pm. (We will hold the class rain or shine and will move indoors if Mother Nature requires). The class will be held at Glendale United Methodist Church in Savage. Attendees will be encouraged to bring a donation for feeding the hungry in our community. Details to follow. I'm excited! Free yoga! Outside!!! In July!!! What could be better??
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Springtime!
Wow! What a fabulous first weekend of May in MN!!! The weather feels even sweeter and more miraculous when I realize that we had our last snow of the season last year (3 inches!) during the first week of May.
I love sunshine and warm weather and was lucky enough to have the time for a walk in the woods this morning. On this walk, I observed ferns about to unfurl, birds singing, leaves emerging, grass growing, and little spots of unexpected color and flowers along the way. Best of all.....no mosquitos yet! Mother nature is absolutely inspiring.
I hope that each of you find extra time to get outside this month. Take a walk outside on your lunch break or consider doing some yoga postures in the great outdoors. Spring is here....and summer is fast approaching. If you plan to continue or want to get started with a yoga practice, May/June Yoga Moodra sessions are starting this week and next. I'm also in the early stages of planning a free outdoor summer yoga event/class this year....stay tuned! In the meantime, use the month of May to take a look around....soak in some beauty and feel a sense of wonder as you observe the new energy nature is putting forth. Breathe deep. Stay present. Feel grateful.
I love sunshine and warm weather and was lucky enough to have the time for a walk in the woods this morning. On this walk, I observed ferns about to unfurl, birds singing, leaves emerging, grass growing, and little spots of unexpected color and flowers along the way. Best of all.....no mosquitos yet! Mother nature is absolutely inspiring.
I hope that each of you find extra time to get outside this month. Take a walk outside on your lunch break or consider doing some yoga postures in the great outdoors. Spring is here....and summer is fast approaching. If you plan to continue or want to get started with a yoga practice, May/June Yoga Moodra sessions are starting this week and next. I'm also in the early stages of planning a free outdoor summer yoga event/class this year....stay tuned! In the meantime, use the month of May to take a look around....soak in some beauty and feel a sense of wonder as you observe the new energy nature is putting forth. Breathe deep. Stay present. Feel grateful.
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