This week's yoga, May calendar, Herb/Spice of the Month: Lavender, reminders, and more

Hello,  I look forward to our yoga this week:
 

Tuesday, May 26 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, May 27 at 6PM at BUMC

F., May 29 (instead of Thursday, May 28) at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall
 
Saturday, May 30 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, May 31 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   


This month, we donated $42.00 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

  Please send me suggestions for date and place for our next lunch and dinner outings.

Reminders
Please see May calendar attached
Please note that instead of Th., May 28, we will meet on F., May 29 at the Fellowship Hall for our Chair/Mat yoga at 11:30AM

Spice of the Month; Lavender
Lavender is a plant that most of us love for its aroma.  In addition to its beautiful fragrance, Lavender can be used for other purposes. 

For example:

- Lavender tea has cleansing effect.  To make tea, add 4 cups of boiling water to 2 teaspoons of lavender flowers and brew for 10 minutes.  Drink up to 4 cups per day.
- a hot compress alleviates pain; brew 1/4 cup of lavender flower with 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes.
- A few drops of the lavender essential oil in a hot foot bath will banish fatigue.
-Applied on the body, it will act as a strong stimulant and may relieve various neuralgic pains, sprains, and rheumatism.
- A few drops of its essential oil on the forehead takes care of headache and minor depression.
- It is a great bug repellent.  Placing lavender flowers in the closets and drawers keeps moths out. 
-Applying it to the skin keeps the mosquito and midges away.  Add a few drops of the essential oil to your favorite oil such as almond or sesame oil.
-To make a cosmetic tonic, Add a handful of lavender flowers to 2 cups of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.  Add 6 cups of rose water or rose petals or jasmine petals.  Let the flowers steep for a week, but shake and turn the liquid each day.  Strain off the flowers.  Use this tonic on the face to restore the acid mantle or on the body to restore energy.  It is excellent for oily skin.
- To help with sleep, put a drop of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball and place it between your pillow and the pillowcase.

Food for Thought

"We are made wise not by the recollectoin fo our past, ubt by the responsibility for our future" George Bernard Shaw

    Namaste

Mariam

This week's yoga, May calendar, Herb/Spice of the Month: Lavender, reminders, and more

Hello,  I look forward to our yoga this week:
 

Tuesday, May 19 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, May 20 at 6PM at BUMC

   Thursday, May 21 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall
 
Saturday, May 23 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, May 24 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   


This month, we donated $42.00 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

  Please send me suggestions for date and place for our next lunch and dinner outings.

Reminders
Please see May calendar attached
Please note that instead of Th., May 28, we will meet on F., May 29 at the Fellowship Hall for our Chair/Mat yoga at 11:30AM

Spice of the Month; Lavender
Lavender is a plant that most of us love for its aroma.  In addition to its beautiful fragrance, Lavender can be used for other purposes. 

For example:

- Lavender tea has cleansing effect.  To make tea, add 4 cups of boiling water to 2 teaspoons of lavender flowers and brew for 10 minutes.  Drink up to 4 cups per day.
- a hot compress alleviates pain; brew 1/4 cup of lavender flower with 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes.
- A few drops of the lavender essential oil in a hot foot bath will banish fatigue.
-Applied on the body, it will act as a strong stimulant and may relieve various neuralgic pains, sprains, and rheumatism.
- A few drops of its essential oil on the forehead takes care of headache and minor depression.
- It is a great bug repellent.  Placing lavender flowers in the closets and drawers keeps moths out. 
-Applying it to the skin keeps the mosquito and midges away.  Add a few drops of the essential oil to your favorite oil such as almond or sesame oil.
-To make a cosmetic tonic, Add a handful of lavender flowers to 2 cups of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.  Add 6 cups of rose water or rose petals or jasmine petals.  Let the flowers steep for a week, but shake and turn the liquid each day.  Strain off the flowers.  Use this tonic on the face to restore the acid mantle or on the body to restore energy.  It is excellent for oily skin.
- To help with sleep, put a drop of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball and place it between your pillow and the pillowcase.

Food for Thought

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


    Namaste

Mariam

This week's yoga, Meditation dates, April and May calendar, Herb/Spice of the Month: Lavender, reminders, and more

Hello,   I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day weekend.  I look forward to our yoga this week:
 

Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30AM at BUMC; meditation after yoga

Wednesday, May 13 at 6PM at BUMC; meditation after yoga, dinner after meditation

   Thursday, May 14 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall
 
Saturday, May 16 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, May 17 at 5PM at BUMC (Nina)


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

Remaining May dates: T. May 12; and W., May 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
Dinner: This Wed., May 13 at Desta's at 3086 Briarcliff Rd., NE; Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-929-0011
Bring friends and family or come by yourself.   Please let me know by tomorrow, T., May 12 so I can reserve a table.  So far, there are 6 of us going.

Lunch: Please send me suggestions for date and place for our next outing.

Reminders
Please see May calendar attached
Please note that instead of Th., May 28, we will meet on F., May 29 at the Fellowship Hall for our Chair/Mat yoga at 11:30AM

Spice of the Month; Lavender
Lavender is a plant that most of us love for its aroma.  In addition to its beautiful fragrance, Lavender can be used for other purposes. 

For example:

- Lavender tea has cleansing effect.  To make tea, add 4 cups of boiling water to 2 teaspoons of lavender flowers and brew for 10 minutes.  Drink up to 4 cups per day.
- a hot compress alleviates pain; brew 1/4 cup of lavender flower with 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes.
- A few drops of the lavender essential oil in a hot foot bath will banish fatigue.
-Applied on the body, it will act as a strong stimulant and may relieve various neuralgic pains, sprains, and rheumatism.
- A few drops of its essential oil on the forehead takes care of headache and minor depression.
- It is a great bug repellent.  Placing lavender flowers in the closets and drawers keeps moths out. 
-Applying it to the skin keeps the mosquito and midges away.  Add a few drops of the essential oil to your favorite oil such as almond or sesame oil.
-To make a cosmetic tonic, Add a handful of lavender flowers to 2 cups of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.  Add 6 cups of rose water or rose petals or jasmine petals.  Let the flowers steep for a week, but shake and turn the liquid each day.  Strain off the flowers.  Use this tonic on the face to restore the acid mantle or on the body to restore energy.  It is excellent for oily skin.
- To help with sleep, put a drop of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball and place it between your pillow and the pillowcase.

Food for Thought

"I know but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind."  Antoine de Saint-Exupery

 

  Namaste

Mariam

This week's yoga, Meditation dates, April and May calendar, Herb/Spice of the Month: Lavender, reminders, and more

Hello,  
  Here is this week's notes:

Tuesday, May 5 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, May 6 at 6PM at BUMC

   Thursday, May 7 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall
 
Saturday, May 9 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, May 10 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

May dates:  Sat., May 9; Sun., May 10; T. May 12; and W., May 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
Dinner: Wed., May 13 at Desta's at 3086 Briarcliff Rd., NE; Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-929-0011
Bring friends and family or come by yourself.   Please let me know by T., May 12 so I can reserve a table.

Lunch: Please send me suggestions for date and place for our next outing.

Reminders
Please see May calendar attached

Spice of the Month; Lavender
Lavender is a plant that most of us love for its aroma.  In addition to its beautiful fragrance, Lavender can be used for other purposes. 

For example:

- Lavender tea has cleansing effect.  To make tea, add 4 cups of boiling water to 2 teaspoons of lavender flowers and brew for 10 minutes.  Drink up to 4 cups per day.
- a hot compress alleviates pain; brew 1/4 cup of lavender flower with 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes.
- A few drops of the lavender essential oil in a hot foot bath will banish fatigue.
-Applied on the body, it will act as a strong stimulant and may relieve various neuralgic pains, sprains, and rheumatism.
- A few drops of its essential oil on the forehead takes care of headache and minor depression.
- It is a great bug repellent.  Placing lavender flowers in the closets and drawers keeps moths out. 
-Applying it to the skin keeps the mosquito and midges away.  Add a few drops of the essential oil to your favorite oil such as almond or sesame oil.
-To make a cosmetic tonic, Add a handful of lavender flowers to 2 cups of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.  Add 6 cups of rose water or rose petals or jasmine petals.  Let the flowers steep for a week, but shake and turn the liquid each day.  Strain off the flowers.  Use this tonic on the face to restore the acid mantle or on the body to restore energy.  It is excellent for oily skin.
- To help with sleep, put a drop of lavender essential oil on a cotton ball and place it between your pillow and the pillowcase.

Food for Thought

"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up." Mark Twain


  Namaste

Mariam

This week's yoga, Meditation dates, April and May calendar, Herb/Spice of the Month: cumin, reminders, and more

Hello,  
  Here is this week's notes:

Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, April 29 at 6PM at BUMC

   Thursday, April 30 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall; Lunch after yoga

Saturday, May 2 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, May 3 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

May dates:  T.; May 12; W., May 13; Sat., May 16; Sun., May 17
 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: This Th., April 30 at Waikikie Hawwaiian BBQ at 2160 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-638-1115

Dinner: TBA

Reminders
Please see April and May calendar attached

Spice/Herb of the Month; Cumin

Cumin seed is a spice that is commonly used in Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines.  It kindles the digestive fire and helps eliminate toxins from the body.   It has cooling effect which means it is good to add it to spicy food.  the easiest way to use cumin is to add it to the food you cook especially food that has legumes or meat.  It helps with digestion and bloating.
For low appetite, mix 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds, and 1 pinch salt.   Dry roast the seeds together in a cast iron skillet until golden brown about 3 to 5 minutes and then add the salt.   Chew 1/2 tsp. of the mixture 15-30 minutes before each meal.
For indigestion, chew the same quantity of the above mix immediately after each meal.
To make a digest ease tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil, toss in 2" fresh ginger cut into pieces, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander sees, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel.  Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-30 minutes depending on how strong you want your tea to taste and how much digestive help you need.  Strain and sip after meals.

For toothache, brew a cumin tea by adding 1 ounce of cumin to 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes.  Sip slowly and keep the tea in your mouth before swallowing. 

Use the tea above for bronchitis.   Drink 2 times per day until symptoms go away. 

 Food for Thought

"It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about." Dale Carnegie  

 Namaste

Mariam

This week's yoga, Meditation dates, April calendar, Herb/Spice of the Month: cumin, reminders, and more

Hello,  
  Here is this week's notes:

Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30AM at BUMC

Wednesday, April 22 at 6PM at BUMC

   Thursday, April 23 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall

Saturday, April 25 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, April 26 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

This month we donated $18.00 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

Please send me suggestions for our next outings.


Reminders
Please see April calendar attached

Spice/Herb of the Month; Cumin

Cumin seed is a spice that is commonly used in Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines.  It kindles the digestive fire and helps eliminate toxins from the body.   It has cooling effect which means it is good to add it to spicy food.  the easiest way to use cumin is to add it to the food you cook especially food that has legumes or meat.  It helps with digestion and bloating.
For low appetite, mix 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds, and 1 pinch salt.   Dry roast the seeds together in a cast iron skillet until golden brown about 3 to 5 minutes and then add the salt.   Chew 1/2 tsp. of the mixture 15-30 minutes before each meal.
For indigestion, chew the same quantity of the above mix immediately after each meal.
To make a digest ease tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil, toss in 2" fresh ginger cut into pieces, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander sees, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel.  Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-30 minutes depending on how strong you want your tea to taste and how much digestive help you need.  Strain and sip after meals.

For toothache, brew a cumin tea by adding 1 ounce of cumin to 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes.  Sip slowly and keep the tea in your mouth before swallowing. 

Use the tea above for bronchitis.   Drink 2 times per day until symptoms go away. 

 Food for Thought

 "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve."
Albert Schweitzer

  Namaste

Mariam

This week's yoga, Meditation dates, April calendar, Herb/Spice of the Month: cumin, reminders, and more

Hello,  
  Here is this week's notes:

Tuesday, April 14 at 10:30AM at BUMC ; meditation after yoga

Wednesday, April 15 at 6PM at BUMC; meditation after yoga

   Thursday, April 16 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall

Saturday, April 18 at 9:30AM at BUMC; meditation after yoga

Sunday, April 19 at 5PM at BUMC; meditation after yoga


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

April dates:  T., April 14, W., April 15, Sat., April 18, Sun., April 19
 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

Please send me suggestions for our next outings.


Reminders
Please see April calendar attached

Spice/Herb of the Month; Cumin

Cumin seed is a spice that is commonly used in Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines.  It kindles the digestive fire and helps eliminate toxins from the body.   It has cooling effect which means it is good to add it to spicy food.  the easiest way to use cumin is to add it to the food you cook especially food that has legumes or meat.  It helps with digestion and bloating.
For low appetite, mix 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds, and 1 pinch salt.   Dry roast the seeds together in a cast iron skillet until golden brown about 3 to 5 minutes and then add the salt.   Chew 1/2 tsp. of the mixture 15-30 minutes before each meal.
For indigestion, chew the same quantity of the above mix immediately after each meal.
To make a digest ease tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil, toss in 2" fresh ginger cut into pieces, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander sees, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel.  Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-30 minutes depending on how strong you want your tea to taste and how much digestive help you need.  Strain and sip after meals.

For toothache, brew a cumin tea by adding 1 ounce of cumin to 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes.  Sip slowly and keep the tea in your mouth before swallowing. 

Use the tea above for bronchitis.   Drink 2 times per day until symptoms go away. 

 Food for Thought

"The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime."  Sogyal Rinpoche

  Namaste

Mariam

This week's yoga, Meditation dates, April calendar, Herb/Spice of the Month: cumin, reminders, and more

Hello,  
  Here is this week's notes:

Tuesday, March 7 at 10:30AM at BUMC (Nina)

Wednesday, April 8 at 6PM at BUMC (Nina)

   Thursday, April 9 at 11:30AM at BUMC; Chair/Mat yoga at Fellowship Hall (Nina)

Saturday, April 11 at 9:30AM at BUMC

Sunday, April 12 at 5PM at BUMC


Optional Meditation during the Second Week of Each Month   

April dates:  T., April 14, W., April 15, Sat., April 18, Sun., April 19
 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

Please send me suggestions for our next outings.


Reminders
Please see April calendar attached

Spice/Herb of the Month; Cumin

Cumin seed is a spice that is commonly used in Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines.  It kindles the digestive fire and helps eliminate toxins from the body.   It has cooling effect which means it is good to add it to spicy food.  the easiest way to use cumin is to add it to the food you cook especially food that has legumes or meat.  It helps with digestion and bloating.
For low appetite, mix 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds, and 1 pinch salt.   Dry roast the seeds together in a cast iron skillet until golden brown about 3 to 5 minutes and then add the salt.   Chew 1/2 tsp. of the mixture 15-30 minutes before each meal.
For indigestion, chew the same quantity of the above mix immediately after each meal.
To make a digest ease tea, bring 4 cups of water to boil, toss in 2" fresh ginger cut into pieces, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 tsp. coriander sees, 1 tsp. turmeric and a pinch of fennel.  Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-30 minutes depending on how strong you want your tea to taste and how much digestive help you need.  Strain and sip after meals.

For toothache, brew a cumin tea by adding 1 ounce of cumin to 4 cups of boiling water and brew for 10 minutes.  Sip slowly and keep the tea in your mouth before swallowing. 

Use the tea above for bronchitis.   Drink 2 times per day until symptoms go away.

 

 Food for Thought

"The attitude of gratitude is the highest yoga."  Yogi Bhajan


  Namaste

Mariam