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PranaShanti Newsletter
"Living a Life of Peace"
April 2008
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Health & Yoga Tips |
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Here are links to some of the recently published Tips:
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Recipe: Succotash |
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"Thufferin' Thuccotash" was is the catchphrase of Sylvester the cat, but Succotash was a Native American staple and is now a popular dish for holidays and everyday. This recipe serves 8.
2 tablespoons butter or ghee
½ cup chopped red pepper
½ cup celery
¼ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
Salt pepper and cayenne to taste
1 cup grated old cheddar cheese
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 cups fresh or frozen lima beans
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter or ghee.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat add pepper onion and celery sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until soft sprinkle flour over sauteed vegetables and stir to combine cook stirring for 2 minutes.
Gradually stir milk into sauteed vegetables cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Season with salt pepper and cayenne. Stir in cheese then allow to cool.
Combine corn and beans with cheese sauce, turn into a 6 cup casserole, and top with breadcrumbs. Dot remaining butter over the top of the casserole and bake covered at 350F for 1½ hours until bubbling.
Remove lid and cook for another 15 minutes to brown the top.
Enjoy with a salad and bread! |
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Rogers TV - "Daytime Ottawa" with Alison |
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Watch for Alison (Devinder Kaur)appearing as a regular monthly guest on the Rogers Cable TV Program "Daytime Ottawa".
Alison will be featuring the Gong and Gong Meditations on "Daytime Ottawa" Tuesday, April 8th, 2008.
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What Mark Will You Leave? |
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"There's an academic tradition called the 'Last Lecture.' Hypothetically, if you knew you were going to die and you had one last lecture, what would you say to your students?"
Last fall Carnegie Mellon University Professor Randy Pausch gave his "last lecture" and since then it has been downloaded from the Internet more than a million times. Randy Pausch is a married father of three who has pancreatic cancer. Doctors said he had 3-6 months to live. Randy has surpassed the 6 month mark.
If you didn't have a chance to view his "Last Lecture" previously, please watch it now. It's about living your life!
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"Whatever forms of meditation you practice, the most important point is to apply mindfulness continuously, and make a sustained effort. It is unrealistic to expect results from meditation within a short period of time. What is required is continuous sustained effort." The Dalai Lama | |
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Warm greetings Yogis and Yoginis!
 I love hearing about anything related to yoga. Recently, I had been curious about Eckhart Tolle's latest book, "A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose". I was going to purchase it myself but then put it off. A few days later a very special person gave me a copy of the book as a gift. That afternoon I started reading.
Immediately, I was amazed by the references to Yoga such as "finding the point of stillness" that we look towards through postures, breath and meditation, "being present" in our actions and discovering our destiny and consciousness, and yes, the big topic of our "Ego". Wow, he's really talking about Yoga!
In Yoga classes we often stop for a moment to observe our mind, our thoughts, check in with the breath and body. Eckhart explains that it is every person's responsibility to be aware of their mental processes and their reactions to everyday events. I find this interesting since Kundalini Yoga is know as the Yoga of Awareness.
I had also heard about the webcast Oprah is doing each week and it peaked my interest because it is different, a great use of technology and free. So, why not check it out and see how it relates to your life and your Yoga practice.
In gratitude,
Alison Finney/Devinder Kaur
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Coming soon... |
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New things are in the works!
In April and May watch for the launch of my new website and newsletter format...plus lots of great new workshops and specialty classes for Springtime. |
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New Moon Yoga & Meditation ~ Sunday, April 6, 2008 |
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"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." Buddha
Join us for a celebration of the new moon, a new beginning, a new you.
Brighten your radiance and uplift your soul with yoga and meditation.
Relax and rejuvenate with a 45 minute Gong Meditation.
Cost: Class card or Drop-In Fee
What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket/shawl, cushion and show up early!
Location: Rama Lotus Yoga Centre, 340 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON, 613-234-7974.
Yogi Tea & cookies served after class. |
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April 1st ~ 40 Days Before White Tantric Yoga |
Many spiritual traditions use 40 days as a period of time that can bring change into your life. Tuesday, April 1st, is 40 days before White Tantric Yoga® in Toronto on Saturday, May 10.
White Tantric Yoga® is a one day meditation course that enables you to break through these subconscious blocks, so you can have a more enjoyable life. In the shortest time, you can experience release from a lot of the burden you carry in your mind.
To augment the healing and cleansing effects of White Tantric Yoga®, choose a yoga set or meditation that you can practice each day and begin it on April 1st. There are many yoga sets and meditations to choose from. They can be as short as 3 minutes and as long as 62 minutes or longer.
White Tantric Yoga Tip
Looking for ways to prepare for White Tantric Yoga®? Notice your diet, reduce caffeine, meat and alcohol intake or remove them from your diet completely. This will allow you to have the best White Tantric experience possible. |
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Full Moon Yoga & Meditation ~ Sunday, April 20, 2008 |
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"When the moon is at its fullest, the mind's prayers are heard most powerfully!"
Join us for this special class that calls upon the powerful energy of the full moon.
Balance your mind and calm your spirit with full moon energy.
Heal with a 45 minute Gong Meditation.
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $11, pre-registration required
What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket/shawl, cushion and show up early!
Location: Rama Lotus Yoga Centre, 340 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON, 613-234-7974.
Yogi Tea & cookies served after class.
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Earth Hour 2008 - See the difference you can make! |
 This Saturday, March 29th is Earth Hour when 24 cities around the world will stop using electricity between 8 PM and 9 PM.
On March 31, 2007, for one hour, Sydney, Australia, made a powerful statement about the greatest contributor to global warming - coal-fired electricity - by turning off its lights. Over 2.2 million Sydney residents and over 2,100 businesses switched off, leading to a 10.2% energy reduction across the city.
Earth Hour is the highlight of a major campaign to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to take the simple steps needed to cut their emissions on an ongoing basis. It is about simple changes that will collectively make a difference - from businesses turning off their lights when their offices are empty, to households turning off appliances rather than leaving them on standby. | |
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Soothing & Sacred Sounds by Devinder Kaur |
"Echo" is a beautiful combination of guided relaxation and meditations for peace of heart and mind. Devinder Kaur's soothing voice leads you into a seated posture or corpse pose relaxation with pranayam and a softly chanted Guru Ram Das mantra.
The accompanying instrumentation of harmonium, gong, and overtone vocals further guide you into a deep state of relaxation. The 3 Gong relaxation meditations are designed for peace of heart (heart chakra and mind (ajna and crown chakra) to bring relaxation and self-healing.
 "Guru" expands the Guru Ram Das Mantra in the guided relaxation on "Echo" into a 62 minute 'vintage' version with additional vocal layers and soft wood flute.
A beautiful CD to easily chant along to and meditate with.
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Upcoming Events |
- New Moon Gong Meditation with Alison (Devinder Kaur), Saturday, April 5, 2008, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Asoma Music Earthship, Kilaloe Station, Ontario, www.asomamusic.com
- "Sikh Day 2008: A Celebration of Sikh Women", University of Ottawa Auditorium, Saturday, April 5, 2008, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, admission free/by donation
- New Moon Yoga and Meditation with Alison (Devinder Kaur), Sunday, April 6, 2008, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Ottawa, Ontario, www.ottawayoga.com
- Celebrating Peace: An Intimate Kirtan with Snatam Kaur and Guru Ganesha Singh, April 19, 2008, Kripalu Center, Lenox, MA, USA, www.Kripalu.org
- Gong Meditation with Alison (Devinder Kaur), Saturday, April 19, 2008, Kemptville, Ontario, call 613-258-5775, www.bodhitreeyogacentre.ca
- Spring Back Workshop - An Introduction to Somayog, Saturday, April 19, 2008, 1PM to 3PM, Ottawa, Ontario, www.ottawayoga.com
- Yogic Techniques for Stress Management with Parmatma Leviton, Sunday, April 20, 10 AM to 4 PM, Carp, Ontario,www.yogaandtea.com
- Full Moon Yoga and Meditation with Alison (Devinder Kaur), Sunday, April 20, 2008, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Ottawa, Ontario, www.ottawayoga.com
- 2008 Yoga Conference and Show, April 24-28, 2008, Toronto, Ontario, www.theyogaconference.com
- 2008 White Tantric Yoga - One Day Meditation Workshop, May 10, 2008, Toronto, Ontario, www.whitetantricyoga.com/
- Children's Yoga Training, "Heart and Soul Work with Children Course (RCY Level 3)" with Shakta Kaur Khalsa, May 10-11, 2008, North Bay, Ontario, http://childrensyoga.com/teachers_sched.htm
- 3HO Summer Solstice Sadhana Celebration, June 19, 2008 to June 28, 2008, Ram Das Puri, Espanola, New Mexico, USA, www.3ho.org
- 3HO Women's Camp, June 29, 2008 to July 6, 2008, Ram Das Puri, Espanola, New Mexico, USA, www.3ho.org
- 2008 Khalsa Ladies Camp, August 13th-17th, Vancouver, BC, www.khalsaladiescamp.com/
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Sat Nam, Namaste. Please remember that it is each individual's responsibility to consult with a physician or medical professional prior to and regarding their participation in the individual / group classes / workshops and information offered. Engagement in any and all physical movement, exercises, or yoga is done at your own risk. You assume all risk and full responsibility of injury, illness, damage or loss to your person or property that might result.
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