While not officially yoga related, I made purchase this week of one of my heart’s desires: a far infrared sauna.

Site revamp coming soon!

Last Wednesday the first day of the rest of my life. To some people, a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia would be quite upsetting. I was filled with gratitude. I have had health concerns for some time which I have chosen to discuss privately with a few individuals, but have decided to keep out of a public forum. Now, I finally understand what has ailed me. It certainly could have been worse – Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, White Blood Cell issues… therefore, I am grateful for the conclusion that the evidence has presented. After my extremely restrictive diet over the past several months, I have decided to ease up on myself over the next few days in terms of my eating, but the raw regimen is now so ingrained in me that I believe it is THE WAY for me to continue to go, especially in light of my challenges. Raw Food + Yoga + Light Martial Arts + Meditation.

DETOX + PHYSICAL MOVEMENT = Being one with the floor.

It’s something of a miracle to get a web site up in 2 days, but I think my green yoga is at an acceptable stage of “readiness” for me to actually start planning some events!

Everything these days is green – it’s definitely the catch phrase of this decade – green, eco, earth-friendly, people-friendly. I am often challenged to treat my body with the respect and integrity that it deserves, both with my diet and my lifestyle choices. Having the support of like-minded individuals would be a wonderful thing, and making a community event of it would be even better. Yesterday, My Green Yoga was born. Once or twice a month, I’m planning to host an evening of yoga, raw foods/juices, and perhaps an inspirational movie.

I haven’t delved too much into the details of the project yet, but I am considering the following:

• A community events calendar
• Juicing recipes
• An Amazon shop of my favourite yoga books and music
• Links to other yogis
• Links to other green/eco-friendly resources

I need to detox my life and be cautious of where I put my energy because there is only a limited supply. If I could have any super power, it would be to forgo sleep. Sadly, this is not yet possible!

	Turmeric (also known as Haldi) is the herb that gives curry its yellow color. Turmeric is known to support important blood and liver functions, and to be an abundant source of healthful antioxidants. Many women in India credit their beautiful skin, hair, and nails, to a diet rich in Turmeric. Turmeric has the tastes of pungent, bitter, and astringent.
These tastes are difficult to find in the typical western diet, but they are essential for balancing the Kapha dosha. I found a wonderful recipe for Chickpea Curry. Try it and let me know what you think! I’ll also have it up in the CoffeyKitchen, where you can share your favorite curry recipes.

www.whatsyourdosha.com

chickpea curry recipe

“Soma” is the nourishing, cooling quality that is associated with the moon. Water represents this lunar energy. It helps support each of the three doshas by nurturing, lubricating and detoxifying the body. When properly absorbed, water offers us many healing benefits. It helps with digestion, improves the skin, prevents constipation, and cools the body.

Because Vata is so dry, people with a dominant Vata dosha need to drink more water than other types. And because Pitta runs hot, they may crave more water than other types. During meals, it is best to sip plain water. Water should be served warm, or at room temperature, but never ice-cold, because cold water puts out the digestive fire. About an hour after a meal, if you feel thirsty, it is good to drink water to boost digestion. To make water even more balancing for the doshas, you can add spices to it. Boil the water first, then add the spices and let it comes to room temperature or warmer. For Vata water, add a little fennel seed. For Pitta water, add dried rose petals. For Kapha water, add sliced fresh ginger and basil.

www.whatsyourdosha.com