The Rising Sun
Rising Sun Yoga’s Monthly Newsletter

October 2006

Rising Sun Yoga
13550 Dix-Toledo Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-282-9642
Email: info@risingsunyoga.com
Website: www.risingsunyoga.com

" Raw food nutrition is the best way to increase your eating pleasure… improve the quality of your skin… and save energy. ~ Pascale Corbin

Recently Kathy and I explored a raw food class at the Lake Plaine Organic Farm. The information presented on the health benefits of eating raw food seemed logical and sensible. Second hand testimonies from those with remarkable healing experiences added to the persuasion for raw. The icing on the cake though was the incredible raw dishes that were provided as samples. One dish, pesto pasta was prepared before our eyes in just a few minutes and really knocked our socks off. Even our seven year old was delighted with the taste. The deserts were mouth watering and the green drink was like drinking a smoothie.

We have considered going 100% raw, but what we have found is just adding a raw meal a day and to eat raw at other meals when it is convenient, (maybe a salad here or there), has proved to be really beneficial. Eating raw we have experienced increased energy, alertness, improved digestion and elimination, and an overall greater sense of well-being. I know your probably thinking raw food plain and boring, salads, cut up vegetables, some fruit, but actually there are tons of recipes where the raw foods are combined in ways that you won’t believe there raw and so tasty.

The big advantage of raw is that you are eating food that is alive. The live enzymes in the food, which are destroyed when cooked, aid in digestion and your body absorbs more of the nutrients from your food. The more energy you receive from your food the healthier your body becomes. Most processed foods, those that come in a box or can, actually decrease your body energy to process them. Adding just one raw meal a day can be easier than you think.

Remember that green drink I mentioned that taste like a smoothie. Make this the first meal of your day you are well ahead of the game. It is easy and fun to make. In a blender combine ½ cup of water, ½ cup of fruit, and 1 bunch of greens of your choice, add a little natural sweetener, honey or agave nectar work great, blend till smooth. You can get creative with these drinks using different combinations of fruits, greens, and sweeteners.

I also stumbled across a great website www.rawfoodadvantage.com which you will want to check out. The home page provides a slide show of amazing mouth watering raw dishes, they have a 24 hour hot line for questions about going raw and the products you might consider to help with raw food preparation, plus tons of other information. It is worth a visit to the site just for the slide show. I hope you check it out and give raw a chance.

So go ahead; eat it raw,

Jim

I wanted to take some time to thank the Rising Sun Community for the love and support that I’ve received over the past 4 years or so. Especially…hmmm all of you! But especially, Jim Pero and his wife Kathy and his family. Guess what? If it wasn't for their pioneering spirits, all of us may not have had the opportunity to cross paths and grow and be inspired to live our Truths!
Like many of us, I’ve acknowledged much growth in my life, head on even in the face of fear…I still do in fact. It is in “all” experiences that I find the most beauty in just BEing myself and mySelf. If I’m scared, I will say so…if I’m happy it will show; and most of you have literally seen my bad hair days...smile...to the wild child part of my nature without reservation. Anyway, all aspects that make up my character are put into a well-cushioned, contemplative perspective that reveal and birth genuine opportunities in Divine time. I sense I’m on a creative lifeflow adventure that is directed by a sunlit path home to Truth – which is my idea of uniting with God/True Nature. On my path, a new wonder gave birth…my new business/service venture: Creative Lifeflow. Creative Lifeflow services include: Colon Hydrotherapy, Yoga, and Reiki.
Let me give you a brief overview of what each service is:
Colon Hydrotherapy:
In times past, knowledge of the bowel was more common, and people were taught how to care for the bowel. Somehow, bowel wisdom has been lost, and the bowel has become a subject about which no one wants to talk about. By hiding the issue in the closet, people have created an “out-of-sight”, “out-of-mind” situation. Thus, many people have created the path of ignorance and improper living.
Simply put, if you’re not going, you’re not glowing! Smile and have compassion for yourself, we’re all in it together. It’s universal and epidemic for most people to be bought into the program of bowel disorders.
If you’re having any bowel or digestive disorders, please don’t be shy about this procedure it is very gentle and discreet. Colon hydrotherapy, is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine, without the use of drugs. By introducing filtered and temperature regulated water into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation through natural peristalsis. This process is repeated a few times during a session.
For prices, appointments, or more information, please call: 734-285-6146
Yoga: (for class descriptions please see the class descriptions on the website, etc)
Restorative and Reiki
Prenatal
Hip Openers
Lifeflow Yoga (shamanic and rhythmic yoga dance)
Basic and Intermediate classes
Reiki Session:
In my own opinion, people are craving to be touched in a loving and genuine way. The ancient science of Reiki, developed by Dr. Usui, is the art of activating, directing, and applying the “Universal Life Force Energy” to balance and heal ourselves and others. The healing power of Reiki works on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual planes.
For prices, appointments, or more information, please call: 734-285-6146

Be original,

Love, Nancy

 Restorative yoga is intended for those who cannot perform many physical movements because of illness or injury.  It is also helpful for those who need a break from strenuous workout routine(s); and/or for those who are looking for a great way to relieve stress. Nancy uses props, and guides you gently in-and-out of poses that can be comfortably and restfully sustained for 5 minutes or more.

The ancient science of Reiki, developed by Dr. Usui, is the art of activating, directing, and applying the “Universal Life Force Energy” to balance and heal others and ourselves. The healing power of Reiki works on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual planes.  Nancy uses hands on touch for an overall sense of well being.  Note(s): Hands on touch is optional.  Nancy is a Reiki I & II practitioner. 

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Also Try Carrie's New All levels class w/meditation-Hatha yoga focusing on the needs of those attending with emphasis on yoga preparing the body for meditation as stated by Patanjali in The Yoga Sutras. Focus on shoulders, back, core muscles. Some poses maybe held longer than others. Also may be included: mantra, pranayama, new meditation techniques from the Kriya Yoga tradition.  Wednesday's at 10am.