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Health, Happiness, Rejuvenation through Yoga
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In the deepest, innermost region of your chest is your center of unconditional love, wisdom and compassion. This space is home to your physical heart and is also an area pulsating with immense capacity for feelings of happiness, joy and bliss. A balanced and open heart space radiates unlimited potential for fulfilling your desires, fortifying your immune system, and expressing loving kindness toward yourself and others.
Some believe that we have crossed the threshold into a time where humanity will be more in tune with the infinite intelligence emanating from our heart center. We will demonstrate the higher aspects of ourselves and uplift the conditions of human life on Earth. When you direct your awareness to the pulsating frequencies of your heart center, you begin synchronize your physical body, your mind and your consciousness with natural rhythms - ascending into these higher, more sublime aspects of yourself.
As we transition into living vibrantly from the wisdom of our hearts, we must leave behind old habits and patterns of nonproductive and destructive thoughts, words and actions. To smoothly and effectively make this transition, you need a healthy body and a strong nervous system. So how might we achieve the vitality and composure to navigate this period in our evolution? The regular practice of conscious breathing (pranayama), yoga poses (asana), meditation and deep relaxation, of course! Reach out, perhaps practice with a friend and help support one another... we're all evolving together!
Thank you again for being here! I am wishing you the lightest and brightest illuminations in this season of unlimited possibilities.
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crescent moon pose
The Low Lunge... Heart Smart and Radiantly Beneficial!!
Obviously, anjaneyasana provides a deep stretch in the thighs and groins. When practiced with an open heart, and conscious awareness, this asana can begin to expand the energetic heart center, anahata chakra. - Find a very stable base by activating the legs and feet
- Keep hips low and steady the sacrum
- Lift pelvic floor (mula bandha)
- Draw navel into spine and lift up (uddiyana bandha)
- Breathe from navel to throat
- Expand your sternum out and up to the sky
- Lift up and out of the lower back
- Extend arms upward
- Bring triceps back beyond the ears
- Breathe slowly and smoothly into the entire chest area
- Draw awareness into the area of your inner heart
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Raw Cacao Truffles
These are rich, chocolatey, scrumptious, and really healthy!
1 cup raw cacao butter
3 vanilla beans
1 cup agave syrup
1/2 cup raw cacao nibs, finely ground
8 1/2 oz raw cacao powder
3/4 cup raw almond butter
1/2 tsp salt
Process all in a food processor. Chill, then shape into balls. Roll lightly in cacao powder to coat.
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Polenta, Kale & Mushroom Appetizer
Delicious and easy to make... perfection!
Polenta Circles
1 Cup Polenta
3 Cups Water
1tsp Salt
1Tbsp. Butter
1tsp Finely Chopped Parsley
1/4 Cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Preheat oven to 350. Heat polenta, water, salt and butter in saucepan until bubbly. Add Parsley and Parmesan. Spread in buttered 9x11 baking pan. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until firm. When cool, cut into rounds (same diameter as muffin tin) with cookie cutter or drinking glass.
Sauteed Kale
5 Cups chopped Kale (and spinach if desired)
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Nutmeg
Squeeze Lemon
Sautee greens in olive oil with seasonings. When wilted and slightly tender, remove from heat, squeeze lemon and set aside.
Mushrooms
4 Cup Chopped Wild Mushrooms
1 Finely Diced Shallot
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Sautee shallot in olive oil. Add Mushrooms. Sautee until tender. Season to taste.
Assembly
All Above Ingredients
1 Cup Shredded Gruyere
1 Cup Micro Greens (arugula works great here!)
In an oiled muffin tin, layer mushrooms, kale, some gruyere, and top with a polenta circle. Bake at 350 until cheese is melted - about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, cool slightly (about 3-5 minutes). Run a small knive around edges of each tin to loosen, and invert. Place on serving platter and top with greens. (Vegan option - simply substitute non-dairy cheese for parmesan and gruyere ;-)
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Heartbeat Meditation
This is an easy way to tune in to the rhythm of your heart.
Sit up in a relaxed posture with your spine straight. Make sure the room or physical environment is quiet and free from distractions.
Close your eyes and begin to breathe slowly, deeply and evenly.
Rest your arms in your lap as shown in the picture. Place your left hand in your right palm. Gently press the tips of your first two fingers on your inner wrist until you feel your pulse.
Count how many heartbeats it takes for you to breathe in. Make your exhale last the same number of beats as your inhale.
After a while, make your inhale last for one or two more beats. Match your exhale to this rhythm.
Extend your inbreath and outbreath in this way keeping a smooth transition between breaths. If the breath catches, or becomes choppy in between, shorten the duration of the in and out breath until it flows smoothly and evenly.
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Vastu: Home Heart Space
In the ancient science of Vastu, the center of your home is the heart area. Keep this area open and spacious. Always keep the the heart area of your home sqeaky clean, pristine and free of clutter.
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Teaching ScheduleGainey Village: 6am Monday/Wednesday
Gainey Village: 10:30 Tuesday/Thursday
Prema Yoga: Coming Soon
Private Appointments for Pranayama, Yoga and Life Enhancement Coaching available, please contact me to schedule.
602.332.4584 deb@eternalradianceyoga.com
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What is Jyotish?
Jyotish, or vedic astrology, is the oldest system of astrology in the world. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jyoti" which means light. As the pure light of scientific knowledge, the word Jyotish implies studying a person's character, health, habits and even the future on the basis of his or her birth chart.
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It's a perfect time to look at your relationship, business, health, and life patterns for 2013.
Charlotte has been my jyotish astrologer for nearly 20 years. She's right here in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area if you would like an in-person session, and is also available for sessions over the phone. I recently had my January 2013 reading and wanted to share her with everyone I know. She is highly regarded as a respected leader in the fields of western and vedic astrology - she is truly a gem. Contact Charlotte for a reading (vedic and/or western astrology). Astrology readings make great gifts!
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About Deborah
"I am passionately committed to help people look and feel radiantly healthy and vibrant through authentic yoga practices."
Deborah has been teaching yoga for over 13 years. She is a certified Registered Yoga Alliance RYT E-500 teacher specializing in Yogic Breathing and Yoga for Rejuvenation. She teaches in a fun, fluid style based in the classic traditions of yoga. Her classes incorporate breath (pranayama), alignment, fluid sequencing (krama vinyasa), meditation and energy movement (pranic flow). She encourages students to discover their highest sense of self-awareness, peace, and radiance from profound inner-knowing. Deborah's path in yoga, ayurveda and tantra has led her to many contemporary Master Teachers. She has studied extensively with, and is eternally grateful to Shiva Rea, and to Swami Shankardev Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga (Satyananda Yoga). Her teaching style and methods are also influenced by Erich Schiffman, Bhavani Maki, Gurmukh Khalsa, Hari Jap, Dr. Vasant Lad, and Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri). When she is not studying or teaching yoga and ayurveda, Deborah is enjoying her two children, creating wood fired ceramics, gardening, hiking, traveling, and simply breathing.
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"She's gonna listen to heart, it's gonna tell her what to do..." ~ Tom Petty
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