This week's yoga, new dates for lunch and dinner, Herb/Spice of the Month, reminders, and more

Hello,  
 
I am looking forward to our yoga this week on:

Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10:30AM at BUMC
"Note: I hope we won't need to alter our Tuesday yoga's time due to the weather.  I will send you another email if we have to have a make up"

Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6PM at BUMC

  Thursday, Feb. 19 at 11:30AM at BUMC

Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, Feb. 22 at 5PM at BUMC  (Dinner after yoga)


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

We just wrapped up this month's meditation sessions.  We donated $28 to Our House; Thank you.
 
 Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.

  Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Lunch: Thursday, Feb. 26 after yoga around 11:45 at Ameer's at 2168 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30329

and

Dinner: Sunday, Feb. 22 after yoga around 6:30 at Chateau de Saigon at 4300 Buford Hwy., NE, Atlanta, Ga 30345; 404-929-0034

Please let me know if you plan to go.   Bring a friend or a family member or come by yourself.

Reminders
Attached please see the February calendar.

Spice/Herb of the Month; Turmeric

Turmeric is a brightly colored yellow spice .  In the traditional Persian medicine, turmeric is considered warm and dry.  It has many medicinal uses:

- It is helpful for purifying the blood;
- It is helpful in assisting the digestion of proteins;
- It helps in cleansing liver;
- It helps with toothache and gum inflammation;  rub a piece of the root on gums and place a piece or a small amount of paste on the tooth.
- It is anti inflammatory;
- it heals wounds; just make a paste with a little water and apply to the wound or just sprinkle the dry powder on the wound.
- it helps with bloating;
- It strengthens stomach;
- It has clotting agents and so it stops the bleeding; use paste on the cut or sprinkle dry powder.
- It increases blood circulation;
- It stops diarrhea;
- It helps to move kidney stones in their track and prevents gall stones.
- It alleviate coughing; make a mix of 1 cup milk with 1Tbsp. turmeric powder; take sips throughout the day.
- It strengthen immunity.
-  It relieves inflammation of the tonsils and congestion in the throat.
- It also works for the stopping of nosebleeds, helps clear sinuses, restore a more acute sense of smell, and helps purify the brain and mind.   Put a pinch of sea salt and large pinch of turmeric in Netti Pot.

-   put turmeric in bath water to soften the skin and kill germs.

-  Clean veggies and fruit  in water with a little vinegar and about ½ Tbsp. turmeric to get rid of germs.

_ Spread a combo of turmeric with white sesame oil on sprains and swellings.

-  Put dry  turmeric on a cut, scrape, rash or skin irritation to stop the bleeding, disinfect it and prevent scarring.

- Put turmeric over diabetic sores to aid healing.

Powder is the most common form of turmeric in the market, but at some markets, one may find the actual fresh root.  The fresh root is specially useful for rubbing on inflamed gum.
One easy way to include turmeric to your diet is to add it to the onion and/or garlic when the recipe asks for sauteed onion and/or garlic.   As you add the chopped onion and garlic to the oil in the skillet, sprinkle about 1tsp. turmeric over the onion and/or garlic.

To make tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil and add 2" of fresh ginger root(peeled and cut to pieces); 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander seeds, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel.  Reduce heat and summer uncovered for 10 minutes.

For Liver cleansing, bring 1 cup of water to boil, squeeze into it 1/2 fresh lemon and stir in 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric.   Drink it in the morning after you had a glass of water.

For digestive cleansing tea, bring to boil 5 cups of water; add 1Tbsp. fresh grated ginger root, 1Tbsp. turmeric and 1Tbsp. dried licorice root.  Cover and reduce heat to simmer.   Cook for 10-15 minutes.  Strain and drink.

You may know that in the old time, turmeric was used to dye fabrics and rugs.   So be aware that it may color your cooking utensils.   Most of the times, the color comes off the surfaces with soapy water.  Using a little bleach on persistent stains will do the trick.

 Food for Thought

"True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future." Lucius Annaeus Seneca

  

 
  Namaste
Mariam

This week's yoga, new dates for lunch and dinner, Herb/Spice of the Month, reminders, and more

Hello,  
 
I am looking forward to our yoga this week on:

Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 10:30AM at BUMC (meditation after yoga)

Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6PM at BUMC (meditation after yoga)

  Thursday, Feb. 12 at 11:30AM at BUMC (chair/Mat Yoga)

Saturday, Feb. 14 at 9:30AM at BUMC (meditation after yoga)

Sunday, Feb. 15 at 5PM at BUMC (meditation after yoga)


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

February Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 10; Wed., Feb. 11, Sat., Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15.
this month, We start our meditation with practicing Alternate Nostril breathing for a few minutes.
 
 Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.

  Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Lunch: Thursday, Feb. 26 after yoga around 11:45 at Ameer's at 2168 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30329

and

Dinner: Sunday, Feb. 22 after yoga around 6:30 at Chateau de Saigon at 4300 Buford Hwy., NE, Atlanta, Ga 30345; 404-929-0034

Please let me know if you plan to go.   Bring a friend or a family member or come by yourself.

Reminders
Attached please see the February calendar.

Spice/Herb of the Month; Turmeric

Turmeric is a brightly colored yellow spice .  In the traditional Persian medicine, turmeric is considered warm and dry.  It has many medicinal uses:

- It is helpful for purifying the blood;
- It is helpful in assisting the digestion of proteins;
- It helps in cleansing liver;
- It helps with toothache and gum inflammation;  rub a piece of the root on gums and place a piece or a small amount of paste on the tooth.
- It is anti inflammatory;
- it heals wounds; just make a paste with a little water and apply to the wound or just sprinkle the dry powder on the wound.
- it helps with bloating;
- It strengthens stomach;
- It has clotting agents and so it stops the bleeding; use paste on the cut or sprinkle dry powder.
- It increases blood circulation;
- It stops diarrhea;
- It helps to move kidney stones in their track and prevents gall stones.
- It alleviate coughing; make a mix of 1 cup milk with 1Tbsp. turmeric powder; take sips throughout the day.
- It strengthen immunity.
-  It relieves inflammation of the tonsils and congestion in the throat.
- It also works for the stopping of nosebleeds, helps clear sinuses, restore a more acute sense of smell, and helps purify the brain and mind.   Put a pinch of sea salt and large pinch of turmeric in Netti Pot.

-   put turmeric in bath water to soften the skin and kill germs.

-  Clean veggies and fruit  in water with a little vinegar and about ½ Tbsp. turmeric to get rid of germs.

_ Spread a combo of turmeric with white sesame oil on sprains and swellings.

-  Put dry  turmeric on a cut, scrape, rash or skin irritation to stop the bleeding, disinfect it and prevent scarring.

- Put turmeric over diabetic sores to aid healing.

Powder is the most common form of turmeric in the market, but at some markets, one may find the actual fresh root.  The fresh root is specially useful for rubbing on inflamed gum.
One easy way to include turmeric to your diet is to add it to the onion and/or garlic when the recipe asks for sauteed onion and/or garlic.   As you add the chopped onion and garlic to the oil in the skillet, sprinkle about 1tsp. turmeric over the onion and/or garlic.

To make tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil and add 2" of fresh ginger root(peeled and cut to pieces); 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander seeds, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel.  Reduce heat and summer uncovered for 10 minutes.

For Liver cleansing, bring 1 cup of water to boil, squeeze into it 1/2 fresh lemon and stir in 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric.   Drink it in the morning after you had a glass of water.

For digestive cleansing tea, bring to boil 5 cups of water; add 1Tbsp. fresh grated ginger root, 1Tbsp. turmeric and 1Tbsp. dried licorice root.  Cover and reduce heat to simmer.   Cook for 10-15 minutes.  Strain and drink.

You may know that in the old time, turmeric was used to dye fabrics and rugs.   So be aware that it may color your cooking utensils.   Most of the times, the color comes off the surfaces with soapy water.  Using a little bleach on persistent stains will do the trick.

 Food for Thought

"The whole of meditation practice can be essentialized into these 3 crucial points: Bring your mind home. Release. And relax!"  Sogyal Rinpoche

 

 
  Namaste
Mariam

This week's yoga, Herb/Spice of the Month, reminders, and more

Hello,  
 
I am looking forward to our yoga this week on:

Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 10:30AM at BUMC (Laura)

Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6PM at BUMC

  Thursday, Feb. 5 at 11:30AM at BUMC (chair/Mat Yoga)

Saturday, Feb. 7 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, Feb. 8 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

February Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 10; Wed., Feb. 11, Sat., Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15.
this month, We start our meditation with practicing Alternate Nostril breathing for a few minutes.
 
 Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.

  Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Looking forward to having lunch and dinner with you in 2015.   Please send me your suggestions for dates and restaurants.

Reminders
Attached please see the February calendar.

Spice/Herb of the Month; Turmeric

Turmeric is a brightly colored yellow spice .  In the traditional Persian medicine, turmeric is considered warm and dry.  It has many medicinal uses:

- It is helpful for purifying the blood;
- It is helpful in assisting the digestion of proteins;
- It helps in cleansing liver;
- It helps with toothache and gum inflammation;  rub a piece of the root on gums and place a piece or a small amount of paste on the tooth.
- It is anti inflammatory;
- it heals wounds; just make a paste with a little water and apply to the wound or just sprinkle the dry powder on the wound.
- it helps with bloating;
- It strengthens stomach;
- It has clotting agents and so it stops the bleeding; use paste on the cut or sprinkle dry powder.
- It increases blood circulation;
- It stops diarrhea;
- It helps to move kidney stones in their track and prevents gall stones.
- It alleviate coughing; make a mix of 1 cup milk with 1Tbsp. turmeric powder; take sips throughout the day.
- It strengthen immunity.
-  It relieves inflammation of the tonsils and congestion in the throat.
- It also works for the stopping of nosebleeds, helps clear sinuses, restore a more acute sense of smell, and helps purify the brain and mind.   Put a pinch of sea salt and large pinch of turmeric in Netti Pot.

-   put turmeric in bath water to soften the skin and kill germs.

-  Clean veggies and fruit  in water with a little vinegar and about ½ Tbsp. turmeric to get rid of germs.

_ Spread a combo of turmeric with white sesame oil on sprains and swellings.

-  Put dry  turmeric on a cut, scrape, rash or skin irritation to stop the bleeding, disinfect it and prevent scarring.

- Put turmeric over diabetic sores to aid healing.

Powder is the most common form of turmeric in the market, but at some markets, one may find the actual fresh root.  The fresh root is specially useful for rubbing on inflamed gum.
One easy way to include turmeric to your diet is to add it to the onion and/or garlic when the recipe asks for sauteed onion and/or garlic.   As you add the chopped onion and garlic to the oil in the skillet, sprinkle about 1tsp. turmeric over the onion and/or garlic.

To make tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil and add 2" of fresh ginger root(peeled and cut to pieces); 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander seeds, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel.  Reduce heat and summer uncovered for 10 minutes.

For Liver cleansing, bring 1 cup of water to boil, squeeze into it 1/2 fresh lemon and stir in 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric.   Drink it in the morning after you had a glass of water.

For digestive cleansing tea, bring to boil 5 cups of water; add 1Tbsp. fresh grated ginger root, 1Tbsp. turmeric and 1Tbsp. dried licorice root.  Cover and reduce heat to simmer.   Cook for 10-15 minutes.  Strain and drink.

You may know that in the old time, turmeric was used to dye fabrics and rugs.   So be aware that it may color your cooking utensils.   Most of the times, the color comes off the surfaces with soapy water.  Using a little bleach on persistent stains will do the trick.

 Food for Thought

"Silence can make us nervous thinking we need to fill the void, but there is immense strength in silence." Madisyn Taylor 
 
  Namaste
Mariam

This week's yoga, Herb/Spice of the Month, reminders, and more

Hello,  
 
I am looking forward to our yoga this week on:

Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6PM at BUMC

  Thursday, Jan. 29 at 11:30AM at BUMC (chair/Mat Yoga)

Saturday, Jan. 31 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, Feb. 1 at 5PM at BUMC (prachi)


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

February Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 10; Wed., Feb. 11, Sat., Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15.
this month, We start our meditation with practicing Alternate Nostril breathing for a few minutes.
  Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.

  Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Looking forward to having lunch and dinner with you in 2015.   Please send me your suggestions for dates and restaurants.

Reminders
Attached please see the January and February calendars.

Spice/Herb of the Month
Ginger warms the body.   It is also a digestive aid, it detoxifies, and is anti-pain.

Fresh ginger is more potent than its powder, but both forms would be fine to use.   Just keep in mind that it has a strong taste.  It is a good idea to start with small amount until you are comfortable with its taste.

To make tea, just slice fresh ginger or use the powder to add to boiling water and let it brew until the water changes color to a light yellow.   Add a touch of honey and/or a few drops of lemon if you like .   Start with smaller amount of ginger (about one teaspoon to a cup of boiling water) and gradually increase the amount( one tablespoon to two cups of water) as your body gets comfortable with the tea's strong taste.
There is another way to benefit from ginger.   You can make a bath.  Use up to a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger or powder and add a quart of water and simmer until water is a dark yellow.   Add it to your bath water.  It not only warms your body and prepares you for a good night sleep, it also takes all the aches and pains away.  Again remember to start with small amount of ginger (about 1 teaspoon) and gradually get to 1 tablespoon to give your skin a chance to get used to its strong effect.

Another way to ease the pain is to soak a cloth in ginger tea and apply it directly to the area of pain.

In summer time, you can make ice tea or Ginger Ale.   For ice tea, just add ice and fresh mint leaves to the tea.  For Ginger Ale, add carbonated water to the tea.  Honey and  lemon are great additions to both ice tea and Ginger Ale.

You can also make a candy with Ginger and Honey.   Simmer 1 pound of honey over low heat and add 1 pound of chopped walnuts or peanuts, and 1 teaspoon of ginger.   Stir for 45 minutes over very low heat.  Pour it over a large oiled platter or tray; let it be for a few hours and then cut into desirable shapes.

A simpler version is to cut fresh ginger(about the size of your thumb) into bite size slices and simmer them in a half pound honey to make candied ginger.

After each meal, take one of these candies to help with digestion.

Food for Thought

"The most valuable gift you can receive is an honest friend." Stephen Richards
 
  Namaste
Mariam

This week's yoga, Herb/Spice of the Month, reminders, and more

Hello,  
 
I am looking forward to our yoga this week on:

Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6PM at BUMC

Wed. Jan. 21 instead of Thursday, Jan. 22 at 11:30AM at BUMC (chair/Mat Yoga)

Saturday, Jan. 24 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, Jan. 25 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

  I am looking forward to our meditation in February.  In January, we donated $24.50 to Our House; thank you.
  Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.

  Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Looking forward to having lunch and dinner with you in 2015.   Please send me your suggestions for dates and restaurants.

Reminders
Attached please see the January calendar.
Please remember that instead of Th., Jan. 22, we will meet on Wed., Jan. 21 at the same time and place for the Chair/Mat Yoga.

Spice/Herb of the Month
As I mentioned earlier, ginger warms the body.   It is also a digestive aid, it detoxifies, and is anti-pain.

Fresh ginger is more potent than its powder, but both forms would be fine to use.   Just keep in mind that it has a strong taste.  It is a good idea to start with small amount until you are comfortable with its taste.

To make tea, just slice fresh ginger or use the powder to add to boiling water and let it brew until the water changes color to a light yellow.   Add a touch of honey and/or a few drops of lemon if you like .   Start with smaller amount of ginger (about one teaspoon to a cup of boiling water) and gradually increase the amount( one tablespoon to two cups of water) as your body gets comfortable with the tea's strong taste.
There is another way to benefit from ginger.   You can make a bath.  Use up to a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger or powder and add a quart of water and simmer until water is a dark yellow.   Add it to your bath water.  It not only warms your body and prepares you for a good night sleep, it also takes all the aches and pains away.  Again remember to start with small amount of ginger (about 1 teaspoon) and gradually get to 1 tablespoon to give your skin a chance to get used to its strong effect.

Another way to ease the pain is to soak a cloth in ginger tea and apply it directly to the area of pain.

In summer time, you can make ice tea or Ginger Ale.   For ice tea, just add ice and fresh mint leaves to the tea.  For Ginger Ale, add carbonated water to the tea.  Honey and  lemon are great additions to both ice tea and Ginger Ale.

You can also make a candy with Ginger and Honey.   Simmer 1 pound of honey over low heat and add 1 pound of chopped walnuts or peanuts, and 1 teaspoon of ginger.   Stir for 45 minutes over very low heat.  Pour it over a large oiled platter or tray; let it be for a few hours and then cut into desirable shapes.

A simpler version is to cut fresh ginger(about the size of your thumb) into bite size slices and simmer them in a half pound honey to make candied ginger.

After each meal, take one of these candies to help with digestion.

Food for Thought

"Positive thinking dramatically increases your chances of success in any endeavor." Madisyn Taylor

  Namaste
Mariam

This week's yoga, Herb/Spice of the Month, reminders, and more

Hello, I hope all is well for you.   I have added a new item to my weekly email.  Every month, I will put together some information about a spice or herb.   As you know herbs and spices have many medicinal benefits and I am hoping that you would read the information I provide and add these herbs and spices to your food.   This month, I have gathered information on ginger since one of its characteristics is warming the body.  

But first things first.  I am looking forward to our yoga this week on:

Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6PM at BUMC

Thursday, Jan. 15 at 11:30AM at BUMC

Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, Jan. 18 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

  Remaining January Date:  Tomorrow, T., Jan. 13
  Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.

  Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Looking forward to having lunch and dinner with you in 2015.   Please send me your suggestions for dates and restaurants.

Reminders
Attached please see the January calendar.
Please remember that instead of Th., Jan. 22, we will meet on Wed., Jan. 21 at the same time and place for the Chair/Mat Yoga.

Spice/Herb of the Month
As I mentioned earlier, ginger warms the body.   It is also a digestive aid, detoxifies, and anti-pain.

Fresh ginger is more potent than its powder, but both forms would be fine to use.   Just keep in mind that it has a strong taste.  It is a good idea to start with small amount until you are comfortable with its taste.

To make tea, just slice fresh ginger or use the powder to add to boiling water and let it brew until the water changes color to a light yellow.   Add a touch of honey and/or a few drops of lemon if you like .   Start with smaller amount of ginger (about one teaspoon to a cup of boiling water) and gradually increase the amount( one tablespoon to two cups of water) as your body gets comfortable with the tea's strong taste.
There is another way to benefit from ginger.   You can make a bath.  Use up to a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger or powder and add a quart of water and simmer until water is a dark yellow.   Add it to your bath water.  It not only warms your body and prepares you for a good night sleep, it also takes all the aches and pains away.  Again remember to start with small amount of ginger (about 1 teaspoon) and gradually get to 1 tablespoon to give your skin a chance to get used to its strong effect.

Another way to ease the pain is to soak a cloth in ginger tea and apply it directly to the area of pain.

In summer time, you can make ice tea or Ginger Ale.   For ice tea, just add ice and fresh mint leaves to the tea.  For Ginger Ale, add carbonated water to the tea.  Honey and  lemon are great additions to both ice tea and Ginger Ale.

You can also make a candy with Ginger and Honey.   Simmer 1 pound of honey over low heat and add 1 pound of chopped walnuts or peanuts, and 1 teaspoon of ginger.   Stir for 45 minutes over very low heat.  Pour it over a large oiled platter or tray; let it be for a few hours and then cut into desirable shapes.

A simpler version is to cut fresh ginger(about the size of your thumb) into bite size slices and simmer them in a half pound honey to make candied ginger.

After each meal, take one of these candies to help with digestion.

Food for Thought
"In the end only three things matter: how much you loved; how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you."  Buddha


  Namaste
Mariam

This week's yoga, reminders, and more

Hello,  I am looking forward to our yoga this week on:

Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 6PM at BUMC

Thursday, Jan. 8 at 11:30AM at BUMC

Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, Jan. 11 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

January Dates:  Wed., Jan.7, Sat., Jan. 10, Sun., Jan.11, T., Jan. 13
  Your donation benefits Our House which provides care and education to homeless children and helps their parents to get to their feet.
Please remember to put your donation in the basket in lieu of extra fee.

  Lunch and Dinner Club Dates
Looking forward to having lunch and dinner with you in 2015.   Please send me your suggestions for dates and restaurants.

Reminders
Attached please see the January calendar.
Please remember that instead of Th., Jan. 22, we will meet on Wed., Jan. 21 at the same time and place for the Chair/Mat Yoga.

Food for Thought
"Happiness is in your ability to love others." Leo Tolstoy

  Happy January
Mariam