| A western twist on the famous Indian lassi. Peach warms cool yogurt, while rosewater adds a sensual soft touch. Light, aromatic cardamom adds depth and complexity to this sweet treat. Best if prepared with fresh-ground cardamom. |
| Ingredients |
| 2 pinch CARDAMOM |
| 1 tsp HONEY |
| 1/2 whole PEACHES |
| 1/3 c ROSE WATER |
| 1/3 c WATER |
| 1/3 c YOGURT |
| Instructions |
| Puree in a blender. Garnish with pistachios on top if desired. |
| What is Balancing Butterfly Pose? |
| Balancing butterfly pose is a variation of malasana, or garland pose. Here, the yogi balances on the toes with the hands in prayer. The pose stretches the feet and develops both strength and balance. |
| Instructions |
| Begin standing with the feet together.Exhale and lower into a squat.Place the fingertips on the floor in front of the feet to find stability. Open the knees wide and lift onto the toes, bringing the balls of the feet and heels to touch.Slowly bring the hands to prayer in front of the chest and then toward the sky.Breathe while holding the pose.Place the fingertips on the floor, bring the knees together, and inhale to stand. |
| A great Japanese warrior named Nobunaga decided to attack the enemy although he had only one-tenth the number of men the opposition commanded. He knew that he would win, but his soldiers were in doubt. On the way he stopped at a Shinto shrine and told his men: “After I visit the shrine I will toss a coin. If heads comes, we will win; if tails, we will lose. Destiny holds us in her hand.” |
| Nobunaga entered the shrine and offered a silent prayer. He came forth and tossed a coin. Heads appeared. His soldiers were so eager to fight that they won their battle easily. |
| “No one can change the hand of destiny,” his attendant told him after the battle. |
| “Indeed not,” said Nobunaga, showing a coin which had been doubled, with heads facing either way. |
| What is Balancing Stick Pose? |
| Balancing stick pose, also called warrior III and virabhadrasana C in Sanskrit, is a standing posture that improves strength, stability and focus. It’s often entered from warrior one or mountain pose (tadasana). While balancing on one leg, the opposite leg, torso and arms are lifted and parallel to the floor. |
| Instructions |
| Begin standing in tadasana with the arms stretched overhead. Interlace the fingers.Exhale and bend at the waist. At the same time, lift the right leg from the floor.Bring the arms, torso and lifted leg parallel to the floor. Gaze downward or slightly ahead.Breathe while holding the pose.Inhale and return to standing. Change sides. |
| This mix is very refreshing for a hot day. It is a strong refrigerant. Watermelon cleanses the urinary tract while aloe vera cleanses the liver and GI. Mint opens the pores for an extra refreshing, cooling effect. |
| Ingredients |
| 2 tbsp ALOE VERA JUICE / GEL |
| 1 tsp MINT |
| 1 c WATERMELON |
| Instructions |
| Follow directions on aloe vera bottle for correct dosing/ qty. |
| If you have a Yonanas Machine |
| Cut watermelon into 1 inch cubes and freeze. Freeze aloe gel in an ice cube tray. Alternate watermelon, aloe vera, and mint leaves |
| If you have an ice cream maker |
| Puree all ingredients and put into the ice cream makers cylinder and follow manufacturer’s instructions. |
| Otherwise |
| Puree all ingredients and pour into a container that won’t crack in the freezer. Check the mix after about 2.5 hours , or until it starting to freeze. Once you see ice on the edges, whip with a spoon vigorously and return to the freeze. Put it back in the freezer and repeat mixing each 10 minutes until it is fully frozen but creamed. |
Anna Godfrey 
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