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The purpose of Yoga Teachers of Colorado is to provide a professional association for yoga teachers, yoga studios, and yoga enthusiasts to share knowledge and foster community
 While the August YTOC retreat is occurring this weekend, let's enjoy an article by our
YTOC Membership Manager,
Sandy Kline!

 


 

Canola Oil: Good or Bad?Yoga     

  

  

There are many oils recommended for healthy use, including ghee, olive oil, sesame oil, coconut oil.Often listed is canola oil. 
 
But is canola oil a healthy oil?
 
Canola oil is derived from the rapeseed plant, which is an ancient oilseed plant used as fuel for fires and lamps as long ago as 4000 years.As with many fats and oils, rapeseed oil has been and is used as insecticide, in soap, synthetic rubber, ink, varnish, as an industrial lubricant and as a biofuel.  
 
Rapeseed  oil has been found to be more efficient than other oils because it clings to steam-washed metal surfaces.Its use was important in steam engines, most recently in WWII when it was used in merchant and naval steam ships.    
 
If rapeseed oil sticks to metal surfaces, even when being steamed, then one must ask:
 
Is rapeseed/canola oil also clinging to the insides of my intestines and stomach, inhibiting nutrient absorption?
 
Canola oil was developed at the University of Manitoba in the early 1970s by seed-splitting and reducing erucic acid, which made rapeseed oil bitter and unplatable.The new oil, designated LEAR for low erucic acid rapeseed, was not a feasible name. Because of the negative connotation of rape, the rapeseed oil was renamed after the country in which it is found:  Canada, hence canola oil.
 
Although promoted as safe for human consumption, canola oil has been developed as a biotech plant (better known as a genetically modified organism or GMO).In 2011, 26% of Canada's canola oil was produced as GMO.North Dakota grows most of the United States canola crop and 93% of that crop is GMO.
 
At least six studies have been conducted on canola oil over the last 30 years.  According to Sally Fallon and Mary G. Enig, PhD, of the Weston A. Price foundation, they revealed that  
 
"canola oil is definitely not healthy for the cardiovascular system.Like rapeseed oil, its predecessor, canola oil is associated with fibrotic lesions of the heart.It also causes vitamin E deficiency, undesirable changes in the blood platelets and shortened life-span in stroke-prone rats when it was the only oil in the animals' diet. Furthermore, it seems to retard growth, which is why the FDA does not allow the use of canola oil in infant formula. When saturated fats are added to the diet, the undesirable effects of canola oil are mitigated. Most interesting of all is the fact that many studies show that the problems with canola oil are not related to the content of erucic acid, but more with the high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and low levels of saturated fats."
 
The other issue with canola oil is it is highly refined.High temperature mechanical processing is required removing the oil from the seed.Then a solvent, usually hexane, is added to further process the seed, leaving traces of the hexane in the canola oil. 
  
The product is further refined using water precipitation and organic acid, and bleaching with clay.Because canola oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids that can quickly smell rancid, the oil is deodorized using more high temperatures of 300oF with steam distillation.The high temperature removes a lot of the omega-3 fatty acids and turns them into trans-fatty acids.   
 
What oil can withstand temperatures of 300 degrees and still have healthy nutrients?
 
After the oil is extracted from the seed, the remaining husks are turned into animal feed, thus increasing the GMO content of food being consumed by animals that are in turn used to feed us.
 
In order for canola oil to be used in processed, packaged foods, it must be hydrogenated to help stabilize the shelf life of the product.Any hydrogenated oil is horrible for the human body, yet canola oil is widely used because it is an inexpensive oil and touted as being healthy.
 
Because canola oil is cheap and a huge cash crop for Canada and for the United States, it continues to be promoted. Many restaurants and most fast food outlets use canola oil in their foods.It is important for every person to do their own research and learn all the facts.There are many better alternative oils available than to risk using canola oil with its dubious characteristics and possible detrimental side effects.
        
     Yoga Therapy Q&A with IYAT
 
We welcome the Accreditation Committee of the International Association of Yoga Therapy to meet in Denver
 

 

Open House for any yoga teachers or yoga therapists in the area

Hosted at PranaYoga and Ayurveda Mandala
3333 Federal Blvd, Denver 80211

  

August 17th, Saturday Evening, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

 
Register online by August 15th to reserve your space
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*No charge will be processed to your card*

 

The committee will answer questions about "yoga therapy", yoga therapy trainings, the continued evolution of the Grandparenting project, and more.
     Rolling Sands Harmony Has Moved!
 
Rolling Sands Harmony has moved just next door to their previous location but added twice the space. They now carry an even larger selection and more products for your yoga and meditation practice or fitness and muscle recovery needs. Rolling Sands Harmony still offers wholesale prices with no minimums to help our teachers and studios get what they want when they need it. 

Located at 7508 Grandview Avenue in Arvada, CO.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

FROM OUR YTOC STUDIOS & MEMBERS
A Vibrant Community

August (and Beyond) 2013

 

Review the following offerings from our members and be sure to visit their studio websites for more information!   

  

August 3 Yoga for Cyclists with Peret Martelinni

Discover how yoga can help you ride faster and longer and make your overall cycling experience more peaceful!You will find personalized attention to your needs and an overall idea of how to strengthen and stretch so you can improve your performance on your bike. At Harmony Yoga in Denver

  

August 3 Mantra, Midlife & Menopause
This workshop for women of all ages in which you will experience the technology of Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, to become balanced, energized and happy. At Kundalini Yoga Denver in Denver  

 
August 5-9 Kids Ages 7 - 13 Yoga Camp with Heidi Whitehead 
Let your children experience the joy of yoga and creativity this summer for one week from 2 - 4 pm! This session focuses on asana with intention, meditation, and reflection through journaling and art. At Harmony Yoga in Denver

August 8 Introduction to Ayurveda Body Therapies

Become educated in the basics of Ayurveda massage and tools for self-nurturing and learn what to expect if you go in for an Ayurveda massage treatment protocol. In our forthcoming training, we have expanded the traditional Ayurveda Massage trainings by offering a complete Massage Therapy Education -- come learn more. At PranaYoga in Denver 

August 9 - 11 KIRTAN & YOGA RETREAT with David Newman and Monica Mesa
A Kirtan and yoga retreat set a the beautiful mountain setting. At Yoga for the Peaceful in Crested Butte

August 10 Visit Shanti Home during Olde Town Arvada's Second Saturday from 4-10 pm. Grandview is closed for food, vendors, children's entertainment and live music. At Shanti Home in Arvada

August 15 Yoga Nidra Relay for Life Benefit with Michelle Colarelli
Join Michelle for an evening of gentle, restorative yogic sleep and guided meditation.  Donation-based class for Harmony Yoga's team for Relay for Life. At Harmony Yoga in Denver

August 16  Thai Yoga (Reusi Dat Ton) FREE! 
2 hours slide presentation: "The History of Thai Yoga as depicted in Traditional Artwork" At Whole Yoga in Denver

August 17 Open House
Come to OldeTown Arvada to see what's shakin at Shanti Home. We will have food, fun, door prizes and discounts on packages from 2-5 pm. At Shanti Home in Arvada 
 
August 25 Thai Massage Workshop with Randi Morrison  
 Learn  basic Thai Massage Techniques to deepen your experience with both Yoga and Massage. At Whole Yoga in Denver

August 25 Ever wanted to shimmy?
Sheila is having a belly dance intensive. All are welcome. At Shanti Home in Arvada  

September 7 End of Summer Healing Sound Concert with Chris Anne & Jason Coviello

 Experience a healing , heart-opening journey guided by the vibrations of the Tibetan Singing Bowls and Hang Drum. Chris Anne & Jason have been performing sound healing concerts at the Denver Botanic Gardens for many years & are excited to be back at Harmony Yoga to share in this relaxing treat as we near the end of summer & prepare for a new season. At Harmony Yoga in Denver

  

September 9 - 30 Gyrokinesis Series with Georginne Bakalis Experience GYROKINESIS, the new wave in body-mind fitness in this 4-week series. We will begin with a self-massage to awaken your senses along with a guided meditation, which will slowly unfold into us, fully expressing ourselves through a series of spiraling circular movements to enliven your spine and stretch your entire body!At Harmony Yoga in Denver

September 15 Menopause Workshop - Find the LOVING in Becoming a Wise Woman

Tailored for women ages 35-65, this wonderful workshop offers Self Care tips and practices and Ayurvedic Secrets combined with a Guided 45 min. Relaxation practice to calm the fire and increase the love as women transition through Peri/Menopause. At Mountain Wisdom Yoga and Studio in SE Boulder.  For more information, contact Sharon at mountainsmiles@msn.com 

 

  
August 18-25, 2013 at Crestone October 11-13, 2013 in Denver January 3-5, 2014 in Denver March 9-15, 2014 in Crestone The Aquarian Teacher 2013-2014 Kundalini Yoga Level I Teacher Training. At Kundalini Yoga Denver

Begins August 22 Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita, and the Ramayana module of the advanced PranaYoga Teacher Training Program
The classical texts give many clues on integrating spiritual attitudes and values into daily life experiences. This program applies toward earning your 500RYT and emphasizes "growing your yoga" through an integration of the wisdom of the Epics as applied to the themes of life and the usage of tools within a yogasana class. At PranaYoga in Denver

Begins August 25 Foundations of Jyotisha Training Program  

In this intensive 150-hour course, Ayurveda is united with the predictive powers of Jyotisha preparing the student as a beginning professional Jyotishi. You will learn the basics of Vedic Astrology through engaging coursework, including many example charts. At PranaYoga in Denver


September 4-December 18  200 hr Yoga Teacher Training  For more information, contact DeEtta@asanastudio.com at Asana Studios

September 7  Level 1 200 hr. Yoga Teacher Training 
The # one question a person interested in teaching yoga needs to ask in today's world is: How much experience do the leaders of the training have? Not just in practicing yoga but experience with teaching yoga and leading Yoga Teacher Trainings! At Whole Yoga
in Denver

Begins September 19 Children's Yoga Teacher Training Program  

Teaching yoga to children requires many special skills. Our goal is to educate teachers about the unique wholeness of every child and the tools to address their wholeness. At PranaYoga in Denver

 

Begins September 21 Foundations of Ayurveda  

This course is designed to support anyone who is interested in Ayurveda for personal growth, to deepen your skills as a yoga teacher, or for those with a desire to mature into the field as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. The course is an introduction of Ayurvedic philosophy and provides a means to understand its concepts; it prepares the student for deeper studies. At PranaYoga in Denver

 

Begins October 10 Advanced Basics Yoga Teacher Training  

This course is designed to support the teacher at the 200RYT level attain their additional 300 hours of training for 500RYT. For those who prefer to focus on the yoga foundations rather than our advanced modules that specialize in exploring the texts and specialty areas of the Yoga teachings.At PranaYoga in Denver

 Let's Welcome Living Yoga Studio as One of Our Newest YTOC Studio Members

 


 

Living Yoga,   

A Studio and Wellness Center       

  

Living Yoga is a yoga studio in Denver Colorado including a wellness center with the intention of integrating health on all levels.  We have a beautiful studio, office, and collaborative center with services including yoga with Certified Iyengar Instructors, individual and family counseling, massage therapy, chiropractic and sports medicine, acupuncture and oriental medicinLiving Yogae, energy healing, and meditation. We are your community yoga and health center in Denver Colorado.     

 

 

Living Yoga Studio



Living Yoga is Denver's "elevated" Yoga Studio located "8 Levels Up" 

(8th floor) of the Colorado Executive Club Office Building at
1776 South Jackson Street, Suite 810, in Denver, Colorado.    
       
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