Traditional Cooking 101: Bone Broth and Jook
Nutritive bone broth is the foundation of cooking. It is the basis for simple, low-budget, health-conscious meals and complex, gourmet cuisine alike. In this workshop, we will discuss the benefits of bone broth and its uses.
Jook, or rice porridge, is an easy and adaptable recipe that can be eaten [...]
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The “last dog days of summer” have their own steamy, sultry character. With the high temperatures we had over the weekend, it is hard to believe that fall is already knocking at the door.
Though the Qi Node has already switched over to fall energy, the hot weather just won’t quit. This means we need to [...]
Last time, I discussed structuring mealtimes for optimal digestion and questioned our digestive capacity as humans to handle whole grains and beans. Today, we discuss soaking grains in the traditional manner to make our meals more digestible. This is so pertinent to Ayurveda in that our daily habits and daily dietary fare should always be [...]
In Russia, they say “Eat your breakfast yourself, share your lunch with your friend and give your dinner to your enemy .” This saying points to the importance of eating light and not sleeping on a full stomach. Ayurveda also warns us against overeating, especially eating after sundown. To follow this traditional wisdom allows us [...]
A mask? A spacesuit? A hermitage? Let’s re-evaluate.
The recent swine flu outbreaks are a wonderful reminder of the fragility and precious nature of life. Every day brings opportunities to honor the gift of life and the everpresence of death.
How? The answer is in our conduct. When we nurture ourselves with the appropriate daily habits in [...]
Part of the Ayurvedic tradition is cooking so that all six tastes–sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent–are present in each meal. These tastes answer different needs in the body and mind. Therefore, the presence of all six in your bowl leads to a sense of satisfaction when eating and has a harmonizing effect to [...]
Workshop Announcement: Postpartum Health
Posted in Ayurveda, Events, Perinatal, Yoga on Jan 14th, 2009
[ February 15, 2009; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Postpartum Health: Preparing for the Postpartum Period with Ayurveda at Yoga Mandala
During pregnancy, emphasis is given to being ready for the “big day” when a woman gives birth to her child. Books guide parents in creating birth plans, classes offer methods to cope with the labor and delivery process and doulas can be hired to [...]
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