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February 27, 2013

Ayurveda: Your Beautiful Skin

Ayurveda teaches that all disease stems from poor digestion. Most people do not associate the skin as a digestive organ, but your skin is the largest organ used for elimination. It is responsible for eliminating up to one pound of toxins each day. If you are suffering from any of the following, your liver may […]

Ayurveda: FOOD FOR VATA OR VATA IMBALANCE

FOOD FOR VATA OR VATA IMBALANCE If you have tested as a Vata or are suffering from a Vata imbalance in your body or mind, follow the plan below for eating and you will be surprised how quickly you begin to feel like yourself again. Symptoms of a Vata imbalance include insomnia, anxiety, worry, fear, […]

Ayurveda: Go Ahead…touch yourself… and others

Go Ahead…touch yourself… and others Translated, means “Loving Hands” Oil Massage Therapy   Abhyanga may be the best thing that has come from Ayurveda.  It combines oils that are nutritive to your body with touch that soothes your mind and spirit.  It is easy, inexpensive and totally ADDICTIVE.  Once you begin an abhyanga practice, you […]

Lunch or Dinner: Curried Butternut Squash Soup

This recipe was created by Lindsey Thomas, Yogin 4 servings 1 Tbsp. oil for sautéing 1 large onion, chopped (about two cups) 2 stalks of celery, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 butternut squash (about 2 ½ lbs.) Peeled, de-seeded, and cut into 1 inch cubes 6 cup vegetable broth 1 Tbsp. plus 2 […]

Lunch or Dinner: Potato Leek Soup

This recipe is super yummy and easy…especially if you own a food processor.  The thing I like the best about this recipe is that you can use as the liquid, vegetable broth, coconut milk, skim milk, 2 percent milk, whole milk or cream depending on if this is an everyday dish or a holiday dish.  […]

Lunch or Dinner: Carrot Fennel Soup

This delicious recipe comes to EOM from Amar (Jacqueline Steinbeck) who teaches Kundalini Yoga on Wednesdays at 6 pm.  Amar served this delicious soup at her Intuitive Painting Workshop and I simply melted into it!  Seriously, I wanted to lick the bowl…  ~ Pamela Carrot Fennel Soup 1Tblsp ghee or olive oil 2 tbsp. fennel […]

Lunch or Dinner: My moms Sesame-Soba Noodle Salad (Japanese buckwheat noodle)

This recipe was created by Lindsey Thomas’s mama!  Thank you mom. 4 servings For the Dressing: 3 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. rice vinegar 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 Tbsp. water ½ tsp. hot sauce – optional For the salad: 12 oz. cooked soba noodles ¼ of a red onion, thinly […]

Lunch or Dinner: Spicy Peanut Sesame Noodles

From Anne Keeber, Lebanon yogini 1 lb. dry pasta (spaghetti works fine) 1/3 – 1/2 c peanut butter either crunchy or smooth 1 T Bragg’s Liquid Amino’s or Soy Sauce 1 T or more Tahini 1 t. vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (you can get this in the health food section at Kroger) 2 or more cloves […]

Salad: Tabuli

This recipe was created by Anne Keeber, Lebanon Yogini Ingredients: 1/2 to 3/4 c. Bulgher Wheat 8-10 chopped green onions 2 lg. Tomatoes 2 t. salt 1/4 t. black pepper 5 c. chopped parsley 1/2 c. or more chopped mint 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. olive oil tobasco sauce (optional) Pour boiling water over […]

Salad: Crystal Koenig’s Amazing and Spicy Som Tom

Crystal is a former Elemental Cleanser and Yogini.  She loves to cook. This makes 2 servings 6 green beans 1-clove garlic 5 cherry tomatoes chili peppers, 1-2. (Be careful not to touch your face after handling these!! Wash hands after handling) 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce  (soy sauce is fine too) 1 1/2 tablespoons palm […]

Lunch or Dinner: Veggie Chile

This recipe comes from Samantha Barber, Yogini Ingredients:  Carrots (approx. 6 roughly chopped) Celery (2 ribs roughly chopped) Onion (1 large roughly sliced) Green pepper (1 roughly sliced) Red pepper (1 roughly sliced) Kidney beans (1 14.5 oz. can, you can add more if you’d like) Diced Tomatoes (approx. 2 cups fresh if you have them […]

Lunch or Dinner: Spinach Dahl…another Cleansing Dish

  1/2 cup split red lentils 2 onions, peeled and chopped 1 cup potato or squash pealed and cut into chunks 1 spicy pepper (green Chile will do) Water to cover (or Veggie Broth is even better) 1 tsp. turmeric 2/3 cup fresh spinach 2 tomatoes chopped 2 tbsp. sesame or olive oil 1 tsp. […]

Lunch or Dinner: Otto’s Easy Beans…a Cincinnati favorite

1 pound of lentils 2 cans organic crushed tomatoes 1 organic white onion 1 packet of Gold Star Chili Spice Rinse the lentils under running water until water runs clear.  Lentils cook quickly so there is no need to soak.  Place the lentils in a pot and cover with water.  Bring to a boil and […]

Lunch: Veggie Supreme-O-Sandwich

This recipe is by Lindsey Tomas, Yogini 6 inch sub sandwich wheat bread or 2 slices of bread 6 Cucumber slices 1 medium tomato, cut into slices A handful of alfalfa sprouts Sliced black olives Red onion, a few long slices Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Spread a thin layer of cream cheese […]

Lunch: Asian Lettuce Wraps

Vegan Asian Lettuce Wraps, by Kimberley Shroyer, Sage Woman, Shamanic Priestess, and Yogini  Ingredients 1-2 T peanut oil (for stir frying) 2-3 cloves chopped garlic 1 T chopped ginger Sauté in pan until fragrant but garlic not burned Add to stir-fry 2 cups shredded carrots 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms 1 can […]

Lunch: Rockin’ Lunch Sandwich

This recipe comes to us from Sherry Arborgast, Yogini flaxseed organic bread, avocado slices, tomatoes, fresh spinach (quite a bit), snow peas and mushroom slices (I microwave the snow peas and mushrooms for 15 seconds). I mix just a little light mayo with sweet hot mustard for the topping. ~ Sherry

Snack: Freezy Milkshake Treat for Pitta Times

I’m a Vata/Pitta, but in the summertime, I am all Pitta. It makes me grumpy and irritable. I use cool food, drinks, and treats to keep me calm and happy. Om, Pamela Cold Almond Milk (or hazelnut) Ice (1 cup) Frozen Bananas Frozen fruit (your pick…. cherries, raspberries, blackberries) Fresh ginger (1 teaspoon) Cinnamon, nutmeg […]

Snack: Energy Bars

This recipe is from Stacey Shirley, Elemental OM Yoga Teacher 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats ½ cup unsalted raw sunflower seeds (unshelled) ½ cup toasted wheat germ ¼ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup dried apricots ½ cup almonds ½ cup raisins ½ cup pitted dried dates (or figs chopped) ½ cup nonfat dry […]