USMMA PRESENTS AN ARM BALANCE WORKSHOP!
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Why a Private Yoga Class?
Traditionally, yoga was shared between one teacher and one student.
Private yoga classes take into consideration your personal heath & fitness level, injuries and personal intentions. In a Private, your instructor can:
Drawing will take place Saturday April 3rd
(New students only)
BASIC BROWNIE INGREDIENTS:
*If you are a person watching your sugar intake or want some “depth” to your brownie- use wheat or enriched flour instead of a bleached or white flour
*Use brown sugar instead of white sugar
*Go to Wholefoods or a specialty store and get a vat of Verona dark chocolate or another variety of divinity.. hmmmm… instead of the “unsweetened cocoa powder”
*Use a specialty sea salt like “pink Himalayan sea salt or rose salt” (but nothing too fancy or savory)
*Instead of “EGG” use applesauce or.. my favorite and what makes my brownies so special: MILA by LifeMax. Mila is an omega 3, protein & fiber rich finely ground seed- a superfood! For information visit www.deborahjs.lifemax.net. (It will change your Life)
FROSTING INGREDIENTS:
*Use 1/2 cup Vegan Powdered sugar AND 1/4 cup (or more) or AGAVE
*Soymilk can be replaced with RiceMilk
*Again get creative with your cocoa powder depending on your brownie flavor.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT EGGS IN RECIPES IN GENERAL:
If eggs are binders in a recipe, it can be replaced with Arrowroot, Soy, Lecithin, Flaxseed Mix, Pureed Fruits or Vegetables, Silken Tofu, Unflavored Vegetarian Gelatin Powder (agar agar). The ratio is, for every egg replaced, 1/4 cup of the substitute is used.If eggs are leavening agents, Buttermilk, Yogurt, Baking Soda, Commercial Egg Replacement Powder such as Ener-G can be used.
DIRECTIONS for FROSTING:
1. Soften the vegan margarine. (This would be a good step to do while preparing the brownies). Once the brownies have cooled, start making the frosting:
2. Using an electric mixer, cream the powdered sugar into the softened margarine. Add the vanilla extract, soymilk, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
If it is too thick, add a very small amount of soymilk, and if it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Continue to mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Health is Hot and Brownies are a delicious treat you can share with others.
EVERY SPECIAL TOUCH OF LOVE COUNTS! Make it your own by being a little creative :-) ENJOY!!!
Deborah Jaishree Spielman is a Certified Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, Kirtan Singer, and Writer who shares her original workshops the Chakra Shakti Exploration Series™ and Yoga Retreat ‘Prem’™ all over the globe. Her intention is to connect students to innate strength, wisdom, and joy. Visit her multi-media website www.JAISHREEYOGA.com for schedule, events, podcasts, & more.
Our Upcoming Alignment Workshop. Register Now! Space is Limited.
If you’re reading this, then chances are you have already seen the new website. We decided to streamline the page and make the most used links more accessible. Don’t worry, you can still save a spot in class the same way you could before on the schedule page. However in addition to that feature you can sign up for workshops, schedule private instruction, plan a birthday event, and purchase gift certificates to give your waffling friend a push in the right direction.
We even updated the description page so if you’re trying to convince a friend to tag along you can just send them a link. Sometimes while daydreaming about training/yoga at work or at home you realize that you are in need of new workout cloths, yoga blocks, or your class-pass is running low. All these items are available in the online store which can make sure the time you spend here can be focused on your art, and might also ensure you have time to warm-up or pick out a prime spot for your mat. Once in your account at the online store you have access to your account history.
This includes purchases, general information, as well as your class attendance history eliminating the need to keep count. You can even upload photo’s to your account to track progress or build a profile. If after all of this you still don’t have your fill of the USMMA family you can always follow us on our twitter, facebook, and tumblr pages. Keep checking up on the blog as we will be covering a variety of topics pertinent to MMA and general health in the coming months.
-About USMMA
USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga. USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham. For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org
USMMA wishes the best of luck and blessings to our wonderful teacher Deborah Jaishree Speilman.
Deborah Jaishree is honored to serve her Gurudeva His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja by traveling to Lagos, Nigeria for 2 months to serve under the guidance of her teacher His Holiness BV Ashram Maharaja. She will not only lead Kirtan Programs and study under his tutilege but also serve in the food kitchens, teach yoga, help in media, distribute books, and in many ways help build community within the growing Action Charity Trust Foundation that Maharaja has been building.
After serving Jaishree will go to India in October for the month long festival called Kartik where she participate in Parikram, pilgrimage of the holy dham of Vrindavan, Radha Krsna’s birthplace and then continue study and service from there.
http://actioncharitytrust.com/sun-kirtan-experience
There is an ongoing donation program in place for this devotional missionary program. Any donation amount can be made for Jaishree via PAYPAL at deborah@jaishreeeeyoga.com
As of August 2nd Jessie Dwiggins will be teaching Tues 8:30AM & Thurs 6:30PM
Emily Leahy will be teaching Weds 7:30AM.
YOGA: More than flexibility and muscle toning.
DID YOU KNOW?
Physiological benefits of yoga
· Sleep pattern is improved.
· Yoga normalizes weight.
· Energy levels increase
· Immunity increases
· Pulse rate decreases
· Blood pressure decreases
Psychological benefits of yoga
· Concentration is improved
· Attention focus is improved
· Memory is enhanced
· Mood swings get stable
· Social skills improve
· Poise and steadiness grow
Yogic Postures - An Insight
Yoga poses requires one to study each pose and execute them slowly with balance and concentration. Asanas work on all the systems of the body, also making the spine and joints supple. It tones up the muscles, glands and internal organs. Yoga asanas must be executed with proper breathing. Undoubtedly, yoga contributes to spiritual growth and improves the quality of life. Apart from increased flexibility in the muscles, chronic health conditions are treated and cured through the practice of yoga. Inner peace ensues after the practice of asana and pranayama and this enables the practitioner to tread life with purpose and direction.
– from the article on Yoga Reducing Blood Pressure on medindia.net
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Children live in a world on the go, filled with video games, competitive sports, social pressures and the list goes on! Yoga keeps children healthy physically, mentally and emotionally.
Being a former elementary school teacher, I have seen children who do yoga improve their performance in behavior, focus, test taking skills, memorization and reading. Yoga teaches children how to calm themselves and stay in control of their behavior. Children learn how to breathe properly, relaxing their nervous system and easing anxiety. In addition to health benefits, yoga’s value to children also includes the environment of supportive exploration.
Children need to discover the world on their own. Telling them to think harder, do it better, or be a certain way because it’s good for them is not the optimal way. If you provide a supportive, responsive and creative environment for them, they will learn. Yoga is free of competition, judgment and it is a very safe place for children.
Bee Happy Bee Well at USMMA gives children the rare opportunity to just be kids within the context of yoga asana and meditation, while teaching self-awareness and self-care.
-Emily Leahy, RYT
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To find out more about our program or to sign up your child please email Stephanie Luke at stephanie@usmma.org
