Yoga Ladies in Their 90's - Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach 4221

Bernice Bates: 91 years young

Bernice has been practicing and teaching since 1960! She says she'll never stop doing yoga and credits yoga for her health: "I think yoga is the best exercise there is. I've never had anything I had to go to the doctor for, except checkups. That should say something."

 
Tao Porchon-Lynch: 93 years young

Tao has been practicing for over 70 years and teaching for 45, yet she says, "I'm still a yoga beginner. I'm still learning."

Yoga Meditation Studio 4221 - Raw Brownie Like Recipe

Ingredients

 

For the brownie layer:
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raw walnuts
3/4 cup pitted honey or medjool dates
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt

For the top layer:
1/2 cup coconut butter
1/4 cup raw agave nectar
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp shredded coconut, for garnish

Methods/steps

 

For the brownie layer:
In a food processor, grind the almonds and walnuts to a meal, being careful not to over process or the nuts will become oily.
Add the dates and pulse until the mixture is combined and crumbly.
Add the cacao powder, vanilla extract and sea salt and pulse to combine. The mixture should stick together when pressed between two fingers.
Press the brownie mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan (or small square pan) and set aside.

For the top layer:
In a food processor, process the coconut butter and agave nectar until smooth.
Add the cacao powder and pulse to combine.
Spoon the mixture onto the brownie base and smooth out with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Cover the pan with tin foil and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes until set. Cut into squares and serve, or store in the freezer for up to one month.

Nicole Axworthy  Raw Food Recipes

Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach 4221 - Scrumptous Raw Strawberry Cheesecake

Delicious ...! Raw cheesecake recipe

Thanks to whomever posted this on fb A friend shared it with me.

Crust ingredients:

1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts (or a combination of walnuts and macadamia nuts)

1/2 cup dates
1/4 cup dried, unsweetened coconut
1 pinch sea salt

White cheesecake filling ingredients:

3 cups cashews
3/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup agave or honey
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
Up to a 1/4 cup of water, if necessary to facilitate blending

Fruit topping ingredients:

2 cups frozen strawberries
1/2 cup dates

How to make this raw cheesecake recipe

1. Throw the macadamia nuts and dates into your food processor. (Don’t add the coconut!!) Process nuts and dates until well processed but still airy.

2. Next, get our your cheesecake pan (or just a basic glass brownie pan if you’re like me and don’t have fancy cookware) and sprinkle the coconut on the bottom as your very first layer. The point of doing this is to make it so it’s easier to remove the cheesecake and the coconut stops the crust from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Then press the macadamia nuts and dates down into the pan to form the crust.

3. Throw all cream cheese icing ingredients into your high-speed blender and blend! Add as little water as necessary to facilitate blending. (Try to add as little water as possible.)

4. Place the above in freezer for an hour or so (so that it will firm up).

5. Meanwhile, throw your strawberries and dates in your high-speed blender. Blend until nice and smooth. Pour this mixture on top of the crust/cream cheese, which was just in the freezer for about an hour. Replace the raw cheesecake recipe back in freezer. Freeze until this raw cheesecake recipe reaches the desired consistency!

6. Defrost this raw cheesecake recipe for about one hour before eating (or just slice from freezer and enjoy this delicious raw cheesecake)!

Yoga Meditation Studio 4221 - Delicious Raw Carrot Cake Recipe

Super Food Packed Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe 

*Recipe By : Crystal Bruneau Hacienda Del Sol Retreat Center'
- Makes 10 – 12 servings

2 cups almonds
1/12 cups pitted soft dates
2 cups raisins
4 cups carrot pulp
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 ½ tablespoons fresh ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
pinch sea salt
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Lemon Frosting (to top the vegan carrot cake recipe)

1 ½ cups whole raw cashews
1 cup agave nectar

1 tablespoon maca

1 cup dried coconut

1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon Zest
1 tablespoon vanilla

Making This super food packed Vegan Carrot Cake

To make the cake batter: Soak the raisins and the dates, in separate bowls each in 1 ½ cup water for 5-10 minutes to soften. Drain the soak water and set aside.

Using a juicer, juice about 20 carrots in order to acquire the 4 cups of carrot pulp needed and drink the carrot juice ?

In the vita-mix grind the almonds into a fine mill. Add the dates and one cup of the raisins and grind until you have a smooth paste. In a large bowl, mix with the carrot pulp, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, lemon zest, orange zest, sea salt and walnuts, and the remaining one-cup of raisins.

To make the frosting: Soak the cashews in 2 cups fresh water for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.

In a food processor or a vita-mix blender, grind the dried coconut into a powder and set aside. Blend the cashews; agave nectar and ½ cup of the date soak water, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth. Add a touch more of the date soak water if necessary to aid in blending. Add powdered coconut and blend well. It may be necessary to help the blending along by scraping the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula and continue to blend. Allow to stand in the refrigerator if necessary to thicken.

Put the Super Food Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe Together

To layer the cake: Split the cake batter in half. Line a serving platter with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Press half of the dough into an even circle. Slip pressed dough on plastic wrap or waxed paper off the platter. Press the remaining dough directly on the platter into an even circle for the bottom layer spread just less than half of the frosting on the bottom layer leaving a 1-inch border. Delicately flip over the layer on the plastic wrap or waxed paper onto the frosted layer. Re-shape any mishaps and smooth the sides. Spoon the remaining frosting on top of the cake and spread evenly over the top and sides.
If you wish, this cake can be prepared into one layer. Press the cake dough into an even circle on a serving platter, and frost evenly.

For best results, allow chilling and setting in the fridge for one hour or more. Stencils can be used to create designs. Cut starts, hearts, and spirals out of cardboard and lay on the cake before sifting, or sprinkle with ground almonds and cinnamon.


Be brave and have a go at making this. Looks Delish ...!

Benefits of Coconut Oil - Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach 4221

Bugs love to bite me, must be something in the blood. I tried my regular trusty solution 'Tee Tree Oil' without any relief.
I have been using coconut oil for everything these days so thought I would give it a go. The effect was instant. No more itching. I have it close at hand in the event that it flares up again later in the day BUT I am very impressed. Coconut oil 'rocks'

Here are a few other uses for coconut oil. Yes ... you guessed it, I am a BIG fan.

Ways to Use Coconut Oil

By Amanda Christian 

1. Healing Bug Bites and Other Cuts. When coconut oil is applied to scarps or cuts it forms a thin layer that protects the cut from dust and bacteria. When applied directly to bug bites, it can stop the itching sensation. Coconut oil also speeds up the healing process.

2. Eat It. This is perhaps the most obvious use, but very important nonetheless!  You might be saying, “but wait, coconut oil is a saturated fat”, and while that may be true, just roll with me for a moment. Not all saturated fats are created equal. Coconut oil is composed primarily of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that are burned almost immediately for energy production. Bruce Fife says in his book The Coconut Oil Miracle, “Eating foods containing MCFAs is like putting high octane fuel into your car. The car runs more smoothly and gets better gas mileage. Likewise, with MCFAs, your body performs better because it has more energy and greater endurance”. In addition, coconut oil wont produce free-radicals upon heating like other vegetable oils do. It can be used in cooking without fear!

3. Body Lotion. In my opinion, coconut oil is the best natural skin lotion available. I have been using it as my body and face lotion for years and my skin has never looked better. Not to mention, is smells amazing! Coconut oil is quickly absorbed and won’t leave your skin feeling greasy. One jar of coconut oil is my body lotion, face lotion, anti-wrinkle cream, eye-cream, stretch mark cream and massage lotion. Wow, not bad for something that costs just 20 bucks!

4. Hair Care. Coconut oil makes a great hair mask. Apply a few teaspoons of melted coconut oil to your hair and let it soak in for a few hours or overnight, then wash it out. It will leave your hair very shiny and smooth!

5 Makeup Remover. This one is so simple but you will be amazed at how well it works. Just take a cotton pad and dab some coconut oil on it and rub over your face and eyes.

Gluten Free Chews - Yoga Meditation Studio 4221 Palm Beach

Coconutie Gluten free choccy chews

Servings: approx 24 chews
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

    2 scoops any good quality protein powder, about 14 oz
    4 Tbsps coconut oil, solid
    4 tsps raw honey (less if you like)
    2  tsps coconut peanut butter or other nut butter of choice
    1  cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes
    1/2 cup coconut milk (as needed)

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until a sticky dough like consistency has formed. Add a little more protein powder if needed.

Roll into small balls and drizzle with melted chocolate (optional). 
Refrigerate or freeze until firm.

Recipe submitted by Darlene, Enumclaw, WA

Coconut Oil Powerful Germ Killer - Yoga Meditation Studio Palm Beach 4221

 Coconut Oil Kills Germs

One of the claims we constantly hear against coconut oil is that there is no research to back up any of the claims to health benefits. That is simply not true, and the research behind coconut oil’s ability to fight pathogens is well documented and well-known. Much of the research is regarding components of coconut oil or specific fatty acid extractions, since such products can be patented, while coconut oil cannot, since it is a basic dietary oil. More and more people are finding out just how powerful the medium chain fatty acids are in fighting pathogens. Here are a couple more examples:

Research done in the Philippines found monolaurin from virgin coconut oil to be comparable in effectiveness, or even more effective, in fighting Mycobacterium tuberculosis as antibiotic drugs streptomycin, isoniazid, rifampicin, and ethamburol. The study was conducted by Jonathan Cabardo in his dissertation for a PhD degree in biological science at the University of Santo Tomas. His adviser was Dr Delia Ontengco, a well known microbiologist and professor at the UST Graduate School.

A medical doctor in Florida recently saw excellent results from using coconut oil in treating Helico Pyloric Bacteria in the gut in his patients. They took one teaspoon of virgin coconut oil three times a day, and saw results as good or better than taking antibiotics. 

So as super germs continue to develop and antibiotics lose their effectiveness, look to coconut oil as a possible alternative that is 100% natural.

Adapted fromcoconutoil.com

Yoga Meditation 4221 Palm Beach Gold Coast - Has another relaxing Yoga Mantra video to share - Spiritual Essence.

Spiritual Essence

It is an unfortunate fact that if we cannot perceive or detect something with our senses we do not accept it’s existence. Therefore because we cannot perceive the soul with our gross senses, we deny it.  In reality there are so many things that are here that we cannot see. For example we cannot see our own eye lids, air, radio waves, or sound, nor can we perceive microscopic bacteria with our dull senses, but this does not mean they do not exist or are not there. With the aid of a microscope and other scientific devices, many things can now be perceived which have previously been denied by the imperfect senses.  Just because the soul, which is atomic in size has not been perceived yet by our inadequate senses or instruments, we should not conclude that it is not there. It can be perceived by it’s symptoms and effects.

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