September 30, 2011
Muscle Lines Studio would like to welcome Laura Thompson to the studio. Have you ever been interested in Yoga? Feeling like you are loosing your flexibility? Yoga is a great way to lengthen & strengthen muscle to create total balance throughout your body.
The style of yoga Laura teaches brings body awareness to each student.
I first began my yoga practice 7 years ago at the age 55 to stretch my body. I had worked out at the gym for years & found I was losing my flexibility. I soon realizedI was stretching my mind as well as my muscles & tendons. My new awareness of body & mind led me to understand the positive impact yoga was having on my life holistically, including my spirit. I have come to know & believe in the power of yoga to enhance health, energy, focus, confidence & overall sense of well being. I love teaching yoga & sharing what I have learned. In turn, I learn much from my students.
Whether you work in an office or you are an athlete, everyone’s body carries areas of tension, stress, injury and/or general fatigue.
The style of yoga I teach brings body awareness as students learn about why they feel the way they do & what movements will encourage healing, lengthen muscles & stretch tendons. Opening & releasing brings relief of pain & freedom of movement.
Neck & shoulders are a primary target as well as hips including hamstrings & the psoas muscle. Movements to reduce & heal repetitive strain injuries are covered.Vague aches & general stiffness are addressed. Working with each client & their specific needs provides noticeable benefits of overall health.
The lineage of yoga I study is Raja Yoga or Royal Yoga. It is traditional in concept & practice & based on 8 limbs or areas of study.
Yammas – Restraints Niyamas – Observances Asanas – Physical Poses Pranayama – Energy Control through Breath Pratyahara – Withdrawal of Senses Dharana – Concentration Dhyana – Meditation Samahdi – Enlightenment
Asana & breath control are the focus the practice of which greatly enhances ones overall ability in life.
If you are interested in semi private yoga classes where you will receive the attention you deserve through controlled numbers in the class room setting please e-mail for details to : [email protected] for more info on classes.
The class is half full so if your interested please put your name on the list to avoid disappointment.
Thanks you
Sandra Froher
[email protected]
September 13, 2011
Curried chicken and sweet potato casserole
This dish is great on the day’s you forgot to UN-thaw your chicken and don’t have time to fuss, but you want to eat clean & “Lean for Life”.
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 large white onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks diced
- bamboo shoots
- 3 med sweet potato’s peeled and cubed
- Thai spices
- ¼ cup walnut’s
- 2-3 Tbsp curry paste hot – mild
- pineapple chunks optional
Preheat oven to 350. Place ingredients in a casserole or roasting pan. Bake for 40 mins stirring occasionally.
This meal can be served over brown rice or brown rice noodles or just eaten on it’s own always assess your goals and alter the starchy carbs accordingly.
This meal is prepared in less than 15 mins the rest of time is cooking time :}
Enjoy another “Lean for life” meal.
September 6, 2011
Ingredients:
1 15 oz. can chickpeas or garbanzo beans
1 teaspoon minced garlic or 3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon canned chipotle chilies, diced
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons tahini
Preparation:
Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. In a blender or food processor combine all remaining ingredients. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the centre of the hummus. Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Serve immediately with fresh, chopped veggies or pita, or cover and refrigerate.
Yummy & “Lean for life” Enjoy!
September 4, 2011
Montreal spice mix
Making your own spice mix allows you to get the flavours right.
To make your own seasoning, mix together the following.
- 3 Tbsp black coarse pepper
- 3 Tbsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp garlic power
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp coriander
- 1 Tbsp dill
- 2 Tbsp red pepper flakes
Store spices in an air tight jar. You can use this spice on most any dish, try it & make the changes according to your own taste’s . Enjoy!
