Quote of the month

"Tension is who you think you should be.   Relaxation is who you are." ~ Chinese Proverb

                 

Recipe of the month

Almond, Oat, Banana, Chocolate Chip Cookies • 4 ripe mashed Bananas   • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil • 1 tsp Vanilla • 1 cup old fashioned Oats   • 1 cup quick cook 1 minute Oats   • 2/3 cup Almond Meal   • 1 tsp Baking Powder   • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon   • 1/2 cup dark chocolate cut into chips (or mini chocolate chips)

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1. In a bowl, mix bananas, oil, vanilla.

 

2. In another bowl, mix almond meal, oats, baking powder and cinnamon.

 

3. Mix both together. Add chocolate chips and mix. Let sit 3-5 minutes.

 

4. Spoon onto oiled baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees for 13 - 15 minutes.

 

Eat and ENJOY! No Flour, No added sugar. Just good wholesome ingredients. Yummy!

Exercise of the month

DOWNWARD DOG POSE Adho Mukha Svanasana (AH doe - MOO ka - schva NAS ahna) adho = downward mukha = face svana = dog   Benefits: Stretches the shoulders, calves, hamstrings, ankles and feet Improves digestion Reduces headaches, sinus pain, backaches, sciatica, insomnia, anxiety, stress Stimulates abdominal organs Strengthens the shoulders, arms and legs Reduces menstruation discomfort Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause Very helpful for asthma and flat feet   If you are suffering from carpal tunnel this may not be a good pose for you to try.

 

How to do this exercise:

 

(Always be sure to check with your Dr before performing this or any other new exercise especially if you have heart problems, high or low blood pressure, back or neck problems or are pregnant)

 

Downward dog is a pose that everyone does when they do yoga, however very few actually are taught the correct way to do

this posture. Follow the directions below and feel free to email me if you have any questions. When done correctly this is

one of the best poses you can do. When done incorrectly, not only is it ineffective, but will also stress the wrists.

1. Begin kneeling on the floor on your hands and knees. Knees are under your hips and your hands are slightly in front of your shoulders.

2. Spread your palms on the floor with your middle fingers aiming directly in front of you and
the rest of your fingers fanning out from there.

3. Inhale. As you exhale tuck your toes under and lift your knees off the floor. At first keep the
knees slightly bent and the heels lifted off the floor. Lift the tailbone gently toward the sky.

4. Now lengthen your legs as you gently press the heels toward the floor. Press the chest toward the thighs and lengthen the head and neck as it relaxes between the arms. Create space between your ears and shoulders be gently widening your shoulder and letting your shoulder blades slide downward towards your hips.

5. Stay in this pose anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. To come out of Downward Dog simply bend your knees to the floor and sit back towards your heels in and allow the forhead to gently sink towards the floor in childs pose.

Things that I love and recommend

What's On My Ipod       Unorthodox Jukebox   Bruno Mars   Love it, especially   "Locked Out of Heaven"

Something to think about

 

What is taking cluttering your mind, and your home?

 

How can you de-clutter today?

 

 

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