Archive for December, 2009
Complete new year schedule
Check out CLASSES (^^ up above ^^), updated for the new year with an exciting variety. Something for every level.
If you have any questions or requests, please feel free to contact me.
Mid-week video
A cat video for the mid-week lull, or in the case of this week… mid-week scramble. I love that he has a technique to sliding on his belly. Enjoy watching, I have many times already.
1 comment December 23, 2009
Ordering Yoga products for the new year
Pictures from Halfmoon Yoga's website.
I’m going to be placing an order with Halfmoon Yoga Products in the new year, in time for our next session, starting January 12. Halfmoon Yoga Products is a small company out of Vancouver that have a great selection and quality of products. Everything from belts, mats, CDs and DVD to street clothes. All the props at Rootdown Yoga are Halfmoon.
Click HERE to go to their site.
I will place the order January 5, 2010, when they reopen from the holidays.
Please send me a message at keely@rootdownyoga.com or give me a call if you are interested 604.344.0624.
Add comment December 17, 2009
Give the gift of granola
Here’s a great granola recipe that’s easy to put together and would make a great, heart warming gift for someone on your list. I’ve been meaning to bake up a batch and package them with the recipe for two Christmases now. It looks like it’s going to be three.
I like the idea of making my own granola because I can control what goes into it. Most store bought granola’s are loaded with refined sugar and fat. I first come across Katie Lee Joel’s recipe on Domino Magazine’s website (a really great magazine that is no longer in production) it is also available in her cookbook (click HERE to get her cookbook). We have a really great bulk section in our Save-On-Foods, here in Powell River, where I get all the dry ingredients, in organic too. This granola has become my before yoga snack (enjoyed at least two hours before class), served on top of mixed fruit and vanilla yogurt with an extra dash of cinnamon.
Granola
Yields 8 cups (10-12 servings) The Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
½ cup unsalted hulled sunflower seeds
½ cup unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds
½ cup flaked coconut
¼ cup wheat germ
1-½ cups chopped unsalted mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, etc.)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter or canola oil
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, dates, apricots, figs, prunes, etc.)
Preheat over to 350º. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, coconut, wheat germ, nuts, cinnamon, and salt. In a small saucepan melt butter in the maple syrup over low heat. Stir in the vanilla. Add to the oat mixture. Add 2 tablespoons water and stir until well combined. Spread the granola evenly on a large baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring at 10-minute intervals to ensure uniform baking, until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool in the pan. Stir in the dried fruits.
Recipe courtesy of Katie Lee Joel
1 comment December 14, 2009
Costa Rica anyone?
Have you had enough of winter already? If not by now, defiantly by March. My good friend Lorraine has organized a relaxing and nourishing retreat in Costa Rica, featuring a fabulous teacher from Victoria and another from California. Click HERE to have a closer look and to sign-up.
1 comment December 8, 2009
New classes for the new year
I’m excited to be adding two classes in the new year. They both take place at the Recreation Complex, so if you are interested in either class, please register through them. Here’s the line up.
Yoga with your child
This is a great introduction to the practice of yoga, through short exercises and games. Developing an awareness of self and helping in promoting mental and physical calmness. A perfect opportunity to spend some time together.
Ashtanga Yoga – Primary Series
Wednesdays, January 13 – March 3 (eight classes) :: 6:30 – 7:45 pm
$52 (with resident card) :: Recreation Complex :: Call 604.485.2891 to register
This is an introduction to the first Ashtanga yoga series, called the Primary series. The dynamic movement between poses brings internal heat which detoxifies, builds strength, flexibility and stamina. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.
ON GOING :: Hatha and Flow yoga
Tuesdays and Thursday :: Click the Classes tab for full information
I”ll be taking a short break for the holiday and will be refreshed for another grounding session, starting January 12, 2010.
Add comment December 8, 2009
