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What a fun night! Bhakti Rasa (Kirtan), Yoga Dancers, and Slide show of India!
 This past Saturday, we had a great event at the studio which featured music, dancing and images of India. Thanks to all you who showed up! It was a wonderful evening! We were able to donate over $100 to the Haiti Relief Fund thanks to your generosity. Look for another date coming sometime in May...stay tuned! Bhakti Rasa will be performing again at Downtown Yoga in Pleasanton on March 5th and at the Yoga Room in Berkeley on April 2nd! We hope to see you there! And since I was asked about my 'Tonic Recipe,' which was enjoyed by all last Saturday, I'm sharing it below. There's really no measurements, it's just blended to your own taste, but it's a health, spicy, yummy hot drink. Enjoy!
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Sandy's Special Tonic: 
So I can't actually take credit for this concoction. I first had it at this amazing retreat center I used to go to every year on the Big Island of Hawaii called Tara Yoga Center, so thanks Will (the chef there), for sharing the secret with me. Everyone I make it for always loves it and feels the Aloha you put into creating it.
You will need:
a big chunk of fresh ginger
a small chunk of fresh tumeric (about 1/3 the amount of ginger)
10-12 whole cloves
3-4 whole Star Anise
3-4 whole Cinnamon Sticks
5-6 whole Cardamon Pods
2-3 quarts of water
2-3 lemons
honey to taste
Just boil and steep the spices, peeled, slivered ginger and tumeric for about 45 minutes (don't over-boil it, just let it gently simmer--(covered). Then squeeze the lemon juice from the lemons into it and add the honey to taste, stir, and cool until you can handle it and then strain it. You can also drink it cold. It's really good for digestion, and tumeric has so many healing qualities, it'll make your spirit soar! Let me know how it turns out!
Oh yeah, the only place I've been able to find fresh tumeric is at Berkeley Bowl--they have two kinds there--the yellow or the white. (It's usually right next to the fresh ginger) I really can't taste a difference, but the white won't stain your fingers. However, there's something so beautiful and satisfying about the deep color that comes from using the yellow one, that's what I usually opt for--it's up to you! Have fun!
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Look what else is going on!
Creating a home practice this weekend with Sandy Carmellini and Kate Coughlin 1-5:30pm both days--only a couple of spots left--register now!
Yoga Therapy Ball Workshop with Lisa Andrews Saturday, March 5th
New Kids yoga series begins March 3rd
Yoga Movement Workshop with Gay White, Saturday, March 26th
Prenatal Classes with Deb Cabusas begin Saturday, April 2nd
Inversion Workshop with Sandy Blaine April 9th
Yoga Intensive with Arun in May!
Only 4 spots left for Calistoga Retreat in June! 3 nights, 4 days in California paradise!
Click on the link below and check out our website for all the details:
www.BrentwoodYogaCenter.com
See you on the mat!
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Now step through the doorway and enter your day. Step through the day and enter the world.
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