http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog Experience the joy of improving your physical and mental well being with life affirming YOGA... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:09:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A Time for Change Energetically, there is a feeling and onset of change here on the West Coast. In September, students go back to school, schedules shift, and there can be a sudden chill in the air that comes with the autumn changing of the trees. The parks are noticeably more ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=467 The first Body Harmony Book Club book:  Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert has finally been made into a movie! If you still haven't read this inspirational tale of a woman's spirtual journey, it is a great summer read. Then on August 13th, get your friends together and watch the film in ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=459 Summer Views - How Does Your Garden Grow? Canadians everywhere are wondering about our summer weather! It’s worth considering that the conditions we have may not be completely beyond our control. One thing is for sure, taking on an attitude of reciprocity with Mother Earth would at least bring a shift ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=454 On the way to your next class, check out our new and imporved outdoor sign! Our evening classes are particularly spectacular this time of year, as you can watch the sun set as you flow... Remember there is lots of parking, just be mindful of our friends at Roger's Video. See you on ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=444 Yes! Lori will be down at John Lawson Park in West Vancouver for Mixed Levels Hatha Yoga instruction Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30am. Classes run from June 15th to September 2nd weather permitting. (We will be there even if it is cloudy but not if it’s drizzling or raining). ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=431 A Breath of Fresh Air We have all experienced anxiety or a sleepless night. So when you're restless, or it’s 3:30am and you haven’t had an adequate sleep, what do you do? Rather than allow your mind to run wild, look at it as an opportunity to simply focus on the moment. Sit ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=412 The Value of Commitment Commitment is strong word. Dedicating oneself to an engagement means a decision has been made and the integrity of word behind that decision will be tested. Whether the commitment involves a couple of hours for physical participation, a year of obligation to school/work, or a lifelong pledge ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=404 http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/saynotohstinbc/ http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=401 The Spring 2010 Yoga Retreat & Cleanse at the Xenia Retreat Center on Bowen Island was a huge success! All of our retreaters enjoyed 4 days and 3 nights of invigorating yoga classes, blissful meditation sessions and healthful food. By popular demand, we have published a few of the retreat recipes on the blog ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=390 Baked Apple Millet Serves 16  2 cups blanched almonds, slivered (pre-soaked overnight) 2 cups water 2 cups millet 4 cups raisins 16 apples, chopped 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 16 cups boiling water Optional additions: chopped dates, flaked coconut, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds  Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Blend the almonds into a paste, slowly adding the 2 ... http://www.bodyharmony.ca/blog/?p=379