Well I must confess, its been awhile since my last confession in the blogosphere…..
As you may already know from my past posts as the reluctant yoga teacher, I am a yogi who enjoys wine and meat and is working toward achieving an unapologetic acceptance of who I am regarding these conscious choices.
Are you ready for [...]
Okay– so as I mentioned in my earlier post confession#1 , I do enjoy wine from time to time….. And, now will pose the question to investigate: do yoga and wine mix? This is the line of questioning with which my mind sometimes rankles: As I progress along my yogic path: do I [...]
Tagged addiction, ahimsa, aparigraha, Ayurveda, consciousness, contentment, deprivation, dharma, enlightenment, Ganesh, indulgence, intention, kleshas, middle path, moderation, niyamas, nonattachment, purity, santosha, sattvic, saucha, tamasic, yamasAs most of us already know, honey is a tasty, pretty healthy natural sweetener which serves as a great alternative to sugar and is far superior to any artificial sweeteners available.
What you may not know is that it has a powerful therapeutic action because of its ability to penetrate deep into the cells of the [...]
I am really looking forward to next weekend …….
The first annual O+ festival will be held in uptown Kingston on October 8, 9, and 10th. O+ is a music and arts festival whose mission is to create a bridge to access health care for artists. The festival is promoting complete physical, mental and social [...]
As promised in my last post (#2: pride and fear), I would like to share the recipe for kitchari ( also sometimes spelled, khichari). It is a basic Ayurvedic one-pot dish of split mung beans and basamtic rice with aromatic Indian spices that is nutritious and easy both to prepare and digest. It can [...]
Tagged dosha, mono-dietAs most good (and even not so good) Catholics know, and others have certainly heard:
Pride is a deadly/ mortal sin. As a matter of fact, pride is the first in a series of Seven Deadly Sins. You may be familiar with the age-old adage: “ Pride goeth before the fall;” implying the destructive nature of [...]
- Finally, I have worked up the courage to share with you what I see……. Well, I must confess, I believe I see a lot and sometimes I am not so comfortable with my observations– whether about myself, or others, or the with the outside world in general.
I want to talk in an upfront, somewhat [...]
Let’s clear the air: My name is Cassandra— and like my ancient Greek namesake- I have news I would like to share with you. Unlike the Greek prophetess, what I say is not necessarily a warning or a prophesy- but rather information that I have learned in many different realms of my life that might be [...]
As I teach yoga and assist people in finding more balance in their lives, I am am able to realize (that is, understand and fulfill) what my tripleplay approach is all about. Whether I am teaching individuals yoga poses; assisting them in their dietary choices; and/or working with people regarding their interpersonal relationships, emotional life and overall well- being; I am helping [...]
Tagged "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, Carl Rogers, on and off the mat, self-acceptance, self-awareness, then I can change".Food–ah, there is much enjoyment in cooking and eating fine food. I come from a family of Italian lineage and food holds a certain significance and joy for us all. Eating well– eating fresh, beautifully prepared food– has been the norm for much of my life.
I believe I have a pretty [...]
