Our friend, Janna Chin, has generously offered her time to put together this newsletter each month for the benefit of all of our yoga students.
I am happy to send you the first issue. Thanks, Janna!
~Uddhava dasi
Hello!
Welcome to our newsletter!
On behalf of Lotus Garden Meditation Center, I'd like to wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Nestled in the heart of Carmichael, Lotus Garden Meditation Center is located on 2 acres, amidst Japanese gardens, waterfalls and organic farming.
Our yoga studio and meditation center is truly a place to Relax and Renew, a peaceful place for self-discovery and healthy living for mind, body and spirit.
This newsletter is our way of supporting healthy living for all our patrons. We hope you fnd the articles and gems of wisdom helpful!
Warmest Regards,
Janna Chin
Introducing...
New Year Memberships!
We are excited to introduce New Year Yoga Memberships as our way of helping out in difficult economic times. At Lotus Garden we understand that yoga classes can get expensive.
Our goal is to create a pleasant experience for everyone. We aim to provide high quality classes, without the high prices.
New Students Intro. Special
$14 for 14 days
$10
Drop in
$89
10-Class Pass
(expires in 3 months)
$99
1 month Unlimited
$499
6 months Unlimited
(Get 1 month Free & Save $100)
$899
1 Year Unlimited
(Get 3 months Free & Save $300)
$8
Students
$8
Seniors
(age 60 & up)
We hope you Take Advantage of our New Year Memberships!
Recipe of The Month
Harvest
Butter Nut Squash Soup
2 Tbsp Butter or olive oil
1 small Onion, chopped
1 stalk Celery, chopped
1 medium Carrot, chopped
2 medium Potatoes, cubed or 1 potato and one small yam
1 medium Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 (32 fluid oz) container
Trader Joe's Vegetable Broth or Mock Chicken Stock*
Salt and freshly ground
Black Pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, yam and squash for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Pour in enough vegetable broth to cover vegetables (or if using mock chicken stock, just pre-mix powder and water so it's ready to pour in pot).
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 40 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smoothe.
Return to pot and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 4
(from allrecipes.com)
*A flavorful powder found in bulk section at most Health Food Stores. Also "McKay's ock "Chicken Style" Instant Broth & Seasoning" is available in a 12 oz. jar (for 32 oz. of stock, just need 4 teaspoons powder to 4 cups of water).
Meet Our Teachers...
Margaret
Margaret, who will be teaching our vegetarian cooking class along with Carol, Suzanne, and Danny, has kindly offered to answer any questions you may have about transitioning to a vegetarian diet. Email her anytime at
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Margaret has been a vegetarian for over 16 years. She has lived most of her life in Australia where she was born, and the last 10 years in Portugal. With a passion for cooking, she began teaching vegetarian cooking 3 years ago at community centers, private homes and restaurants. Margaret is also working on a degree in diet and nutrition to help people deal with issues relating to diet and illness and to improve health.
Carol
Carol Lent has been teaching how to prepare "Meatless Menu's" for over 30 years.
Carol loves to help you learn to prepare quick, easy and healthy meals for yourself and your family. Having also taught how to make "Healthy Snacks" in classrooms with student participation for over 20 years, Carol assures us her recipes are fun as well as delicious.
"Have electric skillet will travel" says Carol." Anyone who would like to learn to cook healthy and prepare better tasting meals just plug me in!"
Carol's Skillet
Upcoming Event
Relax, Reflect, Renew
One Day Retreat
Nourish Your Body, Mind
& Spirit....
Our one day retreat will be held at Lotus Garden Meditation Center. Enjoy a relaxing day filled with Hatha yoga, walking Meditation at The American River, Self-Realization and Vegetarian Cooking Classes.
Studies show that vegetarians have much lower cholesterol levels and heart disease is less common compared to non-vegetarians.
Cholesterol is found only in foods containing meat, eggs and dairy.
Lower Blood Pressure
Accodrding to studies dating back to the 1920's, Vegetarian diets reduce salt intake. When patients with high blood pressure begin eating vegetarian, many are able to eliminate the need for medication.
Manage Diabetes
Vegetarian diets are also high in complex carbohydrates, fiber and low in fat - the best prescription for managing diabetes.
Cancer Prevention
Vegetarian diets help protect against cancer because vegetarians usually eat more plants containing cancer fighting phytochemicals i.e., betacarotene and lycopene which helps to explain why Vegetarians have low rates of lung and prostate cancer.
Easy Vegetarian Substitutes
If your typical lunch is:
Turkey sandwich Substitute with vegenaise, lettuce, cheese slices, veggie turkey slices, and cranberry sauce.
Hamburger Substitute the pattie with a veggie burger pattie.
Beef Burrito Substitute with ground beef substitute, seasoned tofu, beef style seitan strips, lettuce, tomato and onion.
The information contained on this newsletter has not been evaluated or endorsed by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Its sole purpose is to provide information for individuals to make healthy dietary and lifestyle choices. It is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any disease and is not intended to substitute advice given by a licensed health care or dietary practitioner. You should consult with a healthcare professional before beginning any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you feel you may have a health problem.
What's New!
~Journey to a Healthier Lifestyle~
Transition to a healthier lifestyle through our vegetarian cooking classes. Learn healthy eating habits for you and your family. Our classes will benefit the curious beginner looking for a healthier diet as well as the practiced vegetarian interested in adding to their collection of family pleasing, never-fail recipes. Learning how to cook delicious, easy-to-prepare and nutritionally balanced meals can be easier than you ever thought. It will truly make a difference in how you feel. Please join us in the joy of cooking and sampling! Eat in peace.
A playful yoga class just for kids, to stretch bodies and imaginations. Move through fun animal poses with music and games. You and your child will learn to love yoga and develop a lasting attraction to healthy and positive lifestyle choices.
Saturdays 3:30-4:30pm
$10 for one parent & child
$3 for each additional child or parent
Meet Our Little Lotus Yoga Teacher...
Dawn
& Her Kids
Nemai,Tulsi and Rama
Yoga Asana of The Month
Tree or Vrksasana in Sanskrit
Tree was chosen as the pose to start off the New Year because the essence of yoga is cultivating a life of balance, harmony, and connection with The Supreme.
Benefits of Tree: improves balance, strengthens legs.
Instructions:
Begin in Mountain or a standing position
bringing hands to heart center
shifting weight to balance on one leg
bringing opposite foot into standing ankle, calf or thigh, making sure the hips stay level, creating strength, length and balance through the crown of your head.
Save 50% Off One Yoga Class
Purchase a Massage from Julio & receive
50% off one Yoga or Tai Chi class
Massage with Julio Suarez
Julio is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in: Acupressure, Soft and Deep Tissue Therapy, Cranial Sacral Release,
Muscle Relaxation, Energy Balance & Oncology Massage.
Welcome to our newsletter! 
New Year Memberships!
Healthy Living 
