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Monday, September 27, 2010

As requested some photos of India

These 2 rivers join at Devraprag and they then become the famous Ganges.

This man cycled me all around Amritsar, sometimes I walked and helped him push the bike up steep inclines.

Something not to miss, Sunset at the back of the Tal Mahal.

India"s Laundromat.

Why Yoga ???

“Yoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion. It is the most valuable inheritance of the present. It is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow.
"Swami Satyananda Saraswati"
Yoga is a science of correct living, it is meant to be incorporated into daily life. It works on all aspects of the person ie. the physical, mental, emotional and the spiritual. The word Yoga, means unity and comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means to join. So Yoga is a means of balancing and harmonising the body, mind and emotions. The science of yoga begins to work on the outermost aspect of the personality, the physical body. When imbalances occur at this level, the organs, muscles and nerves are moved out of balance from harmony into a disharmonious state. The efficiency of these systems begin to decrease and eventually disease will manifest somewhere. Yoga aims to bring the different bodily functions into perfect balance so they work optimally. Yoga then moves to work on the mental and emotional levels. We are all a result of our experiences, good and bad ones, and as such experience phobias, stresses and neuroses. Yoga does not promise a cure for life but it does offer a proven method for coping with it. Yoga is not just a class full of people, moving from one posture into another, it has 8 aspects to it. It is in fact known as “ the eight fold path “ which comes from the Sanskrit word : Ashtanga. All of these are equally important to understand in order to maximize the benefits of the practice. Hatha Yoga is the most widely studied style of Yoga, it is also the most traditional. The word Hatha, is derived from Ha – meaning Sun and Tha- meaning Moon.

Friday, September 17, 2010

De-tox Yoga retreat

Due to popular demand we are repeating our de-tox yoga retreat in Tulbagh at the Blue Butterfly. As requested we are hosting this one over a weekend.  This is not a fast, it is a series of yoga postures, coupled together with nutritious meals, to aid the elimination of the toxins from the body. We will have daily meditations, 2 x yoga classes and time to relax and enjoy the tranquility of this serene environment.
Date : 15th - 17th October
Cost : R 1100.00 all inclusive ( accom. meals, classes etc )
There will be an optional extra, a full body exfoliation and massage for R195. Space limited so book early !

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Unbelievably delicious !!!

Kholombo powder : Take 1 T sunflower oil, lightly fry 2 T split channa dal until brown. Reduce heat and add 2 t coriander seeds, 8 curry leaves, 2 t cumin seeds, 4 cloves, 1 t peppercorns and 2 cm cinnamon, fry for about 1 minute. Add 3 T desiccated coconut and fry until brown. Allow mixture to cool and then grind to a powder in a blender. Store in an airtight jar and use within 3 months. The following recipe uses it and makes for a truly heavenly flavour.
Smoky lentils with tomato kholombo :
Boil 225g red lentils and simmer until mushy and cooked. Add salt to taste, 1 t tamarind that has been dissolved in 4 t water, 3 ripe tomatoes and 1 t kholombo powder.Simmer for a few minutes and then remove from heat. Heat 2 T sunflower oil, add half t mustard seeds, when they crackle add 1 dry red chilly broken into pieces,(more if you like hotter )large pinch of asafoetida and 12 curry leaves. Pour this over the lentils, mix well and serve with basmati rice and hot pickle relish.
T = Tablespoon
t = teaspoon
Enjoy !