Chakras -Wellness to our Basic Human Needs.  

Chakra 1 – Needs Security, Safety, Comfort

Chakra 2- Needs Pleasure, Creativity,Emotionality

Chakra 3- Needs Significance,worth, Self-Esteem

Chakra 4- Needs Connection, Love, Divine

Chakra 5- Needs Contribute, Divine expression , Impact Society,

Chakra 6-Needs Growth, Developing Wisdom, Insight, Vision

Chakra 7-Needs Consciousness , Transcendence,Uniting & Divinity.

We must clear our energy levels through Meditation. Meditation expands awareness and brings emotions to awareness. Ayurvedic approach tune into the body and feel….  and Breathing into the body where the emotion seems to reside to heighten our awareness.

Quinoa Salad Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 CUPS Cooked Quinoa( 1 cup Dried)
• 1/3 cup Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) 1-2 lemons
• 3-Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2-Tsp Ground Cumin,
• 1-Tsp Pinch sea salt
• 1-1.5 Cups Black Beans (canned(540ml) or soaked overnight)
• Red Onion(small) ,diced
• 1 Cup Slivered almonds, toasted,
• Fresh Cilantro or Parsley – 1 Cup

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7 Tips for staying Motivated

1. Set Goals – Make the goal realistic and achievable. It’s easy to get frustrated and give up. If you haven’t excised or no yoga in a while, a short term goal might be doing yoga once a week and not the 40day challenge.
2. Make it Fun- find activited you enjoy and change it up. If your not enjoying your work out – change it.
3. Make it a daily routine-Schedule workouts/yoga as you would any other important activity, meeting, visit or Dr.appt.
4. Put it on Paper. – Write it down, Seeing the benefits or regular excerise on paper helps stay motivated. Record your efforts.
5. Join Forces with friends /anyone- Organize a group to keep you focus.
6. Rewards- When you reach your goals small or large. Treat yourself.
7. Be Flexible – Be gentle to yourself. Stay on track, or get back on track . Don’t feel bad if you take one or two days off.

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