Hello Golden Sunbeam… 
I hope this New Year is beginning a
wonderful renewal of life for you!
Not long ago, late November, I went to a
second unit of training at Yogaville in Virginia, under the Viniyoga
Foundations for Yoga Therapy training, which is a 500 hour, yoga teacher
training. I returned from Yogaville on December the 7th from the
training, which was in Pranayama…which means breathwork. We also learned
how to do gentle touch to bring awareness to certain things that the student
needed to focus on, as well as how to use words to illustrate to the student
what to do in the posture. I also learned more about chanting Yoga Sutras,
which are the threads of yoga teachings, as well as the philosophy behind the
beautiful words that they translate to. I go back to do the 3rd section
of the training from March 10th to the 22nd, which mostly
about chanting and meditation. I’m uber excited about it because I love
to chant and meditate!
I’ve also graduated from CTC with my
Associates Degree, FINALLY! I received my diploma in the mail today… and
have just today begun classes at Ashford University, in their online BA program
for Complimentary and Alternative Health. J
In the midst of all of this activity, I
also have classes and events scheduled throughout the Winter and Spring. If
you’re interested in attending any of my usual classes or events, please
read on below for details.
SATURDAY JANUARY 26Th,
2013: Raw Foods
Class at Triapolis Wellness Center, 2-5 p.m. Learn how to make an organic green
smoothie, raw salad, and raw cheesecake! There have been having lots of
requests for making the cheesecake….it is a delicious dessert! Also learn
why raw fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds are so beneficial for you. No other
time is better than now for you to begin eating more raw food. Please go to www.triapoliswellness.com for more
information. J
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9th,
2013: Small Group
Ministry Group BEGINS: Healthy Living for Bliss!!! This is a free small group ministry for
people interested in learning to live in bliss through simple Christ-centered yoga,
breathing, meditation, scripture, natural healing methods, gardening, and more!
Meet like minded people who love God and love to become one with each other,
and work together as a team to build Heaven on Earth. The group will meet once per
month on Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16th,
2013: A FREE Heart Healthy Yoga Class at
the Harker Heights Public Library. Please call the Library at 254-953-5496 to
sign up for this free event. J Couples are welcome, as well as
individual students. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water. J Don’t forget to call and sign
up!! These yoga events are only about 4 times/year.
SATURDAY APRIL 13th,
2013: Reflexology
Class at Central Texas College. Reflexology is a natural healing art
based on the principle that there are “reflexes” in the feet which
correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through
application of pressure on these reflexes, reflexology relieves tension,
improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related
areas of the body. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a snack if
desired. Tawni Lay, a trained reflexology practitioner with six years of
experience, works weekly at the Fort hood Reset clinic treating soldiers with
post traumatic stress disorder. (1 meeting) Cost: $25
SATURDAY APRIL 27th,
2013: Yoga
and Raw Food Retreat at Central Texas College. Learn some gentle,
healing yoga, meditation, breathing exercises and self-healing
techniques. Students will also learn how to make simple raw snacks and
green smoothies that help detoxify the body. Bring a towel and yoga
mat. Wear comfortable clothes in which you can stretch and relax.
Tawni Lay is a certified Integral Hatha yoga who has been practicing yoga for
16 years and studying natural health and raw foods for nine years. (1
meeting) Cost:
$59
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23rd and MAY 25th, 2013: Introduction to Raw Foods, at Central
Texas College. Learn why raw organic fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds are so
beneficial for sustaining health and vitality in the human body. Students
will also explore why processed foods can be so harmful. Class includes a
demonstration to show you how to prepare a raw drink, meal and dessert.
Recipes will be provided. Tawni Lay has been eating a primarily raw diet
since 2007 and enjoys teaching others how to find radiant health through raw
organic foods. (1 meeting) Cost: $39
To sign up for classes at Central Texas
College, please call (254)-526-1586.
Here is an awesome green smoothie recipe…one
that I do frequently. If you’ve never tried a green smoothie…they
are quite delicious. Make sure you choose fruits that you love when making them…and
substitute those fruits you love for these in the recipe, if need be. J
Blueberry
~ Banana Green Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients:
¼ to ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 large handfuls spinach, romaine, or other sweet
tender greens
3-4 ripe fresh or frozen bananas
1 tablespoon raw almond butter (optional)
1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)
Place all ingredients into a high speed blender, and
cover with water completely, until water reaches 1-2 inches from the top of the
blender. Blend all ingredients until smooth, and enjoy.
Blueberries and bananas go well together in green
smoothies, because blueberries are a sub-acid fruit, which combine well with
sweet fruits such as bananas.
Green
Smoothie Facts
Green smoothies are “pre-digested” by
being blended up, which helps them to be more easily digested into the body.
The nutrients are more readily available to you, but you must chew your green
smoothie, even though it is liquid. When you chew the smoothie, your saliva is
released from your mouth, which contains important enzymes for digestion. This
means that rather than gulp your smoothie like a beverage, let it linger in
your mouth for a few seconds between sips, and chew.
Victoria Boutenko, author of Green for Life, is the
founder of green smoothies. Her son had diabetes and her daughter, husband, as
well as Victoria herself all had their own health struggles, so they all went
on a raw food diet overnight. Victoria discovered green smoothies after
blending kale and bananas together with water, and it was the first time that
greens were palatable for her. She was on a raw food diet for years after
finding out her son had diabetes, and although she was eating many great foods,
her diet had little to no greens at all. Her body started to age again from
eating no greens, although she was eating a wide variety of fruits. After
adding in the green smoothies, Victoria and her family’s health picked
back up. Victoria’s hair began to grow back in its natural color, moles
disappeared on her face, and she and her family became renewed with energy and
vitality.
~Just a little treat of information
that I thought I’d add in for you this time!
I hope you have a fabulous New Year, and
maybe I will see you soon!
Blissful Blessings to You,
Tawni <3
Tawni
Lay
The
Living Lotus
(254)220-0178 mobile
"Like the Lotus
blossom, each human soul has thepotential to rise out of harsh conditions and bloom into a magnificent creation."
