Clayfield Yoga

YogaFest Garage Sale

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:00:59 +1000

Please join us for a fun morning in the spirit of recycling and to help a worthy cause at our first ' YogaFest Garage Sale' (for sale will be items for the practice of and or teaching of Yoga).

All the profits raised on the day will be donated to charity.

Please contact us if able to donate an item (only those related to yoga please) or are able to lend a hand on the day. Chai and light refreshments will be available.

Date: February 26th
Time: 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
Venue: Clayfield Yoga Studio, cnr Vine & Wagner sts, Clayfield

Understanding the Yogic Language

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:24:03 +1000

Sometimes feel like your yoga teachers are from another planet with some of the language they use? I know what becomes second nature to someone else one can easily forget that its not common knowledge.
So when I received this link from Yoga Journal it made me realise that many of you might be interested in having a general understanding of the words we use.

If you’d like to know more about the sanskrit words, click here
If you’d like to know more about the OM we chant at the end of each class, click here

More opportunity to donate stuff rather than just money to the flood appeal.

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:52:05 +1000

Linking people who want to give with people who need to receive.
The GIVIT List
GIVIT is grateful to all the volunteers and donors who have eased the suffering for our fellow Australians affected by the floods. As we have had the Premier's endorsement - we are the main channel for hundreds of (local and national) donations each day to those in need. We have only one new campaign as we are connecting groups via our administration - but the situation in still dire for many Australians. We ask that you are patient and hold your donations (in the Virtual Warehouse) while people complete the massive cleanup and rebuild their homes. Your generous donations are required, but not neccesarily this week.
People (and schools) around the Darling Downs, Dalby, Chinchilla, Condamine, Tara and St George require menswear work wear, children's shoes and school supplies to be posted. Please see our Campaigns Page for more information.
Please see our new Webathon Page if you are in need of assistance - we can help you directly.
If you are a retailer or service provider you can register your business with Floods Discount as people now need to rebuild their homes. Flood victims also need to find accomodation (ph1300 998 603) before they can accept donations.
If you are working in the community with people in need and require items contact Juliette@givit.org.au as we have thousands of donations ready including clothes, make-up, sanitary items, cleaning equipment, bulk insect repellents and skilled volunteers.

If you are not registered for the weekly GIVIT list Register here.  We ask for new, or as new quality items. Please donate within your means,  and pass this email on to your friends who like to GIVIT!   For the complete list, including other urgent items please click here

Porriage recipe

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:26:42 +1000

During the week of morning classes breakfast was provided and due to popular request this is the recipe.
I have used a flour mill to ground the grains, but we spoke about using a coffee grinder or even a blender that may do the trick... let me know how you go if you try this.

PORRIAGE recipe in detail
Depending if you are gluten intolerant or will determine the choice of grains you use. Oats is yummy but can be hard to digest. I’ve also used Buckwheat and Polenta.

The mix I used was Quinoa, Amaranth, Millet and Brown Rice. Quantity you can play with according to taste and budget as some grains are more exy. You can buy the whole grains from most health food shops. When you grind it yourself most nutritional value remains not to mention taste. Check out what the supermarkets sell if on a budget but generally health food shops will sell better quality grains. Nutriente is the local one to Clayfield

Boil the kettle - for every cup of grain there is 5 cups of hot water.

In a deep saucepan heat a good heaped table spoon of coconut oil. (you can also use ghee) ask health food shop for a good oil to fry in as its worth it.

Once grain has been grounded add to saucepan and lightly fry till golden brown (or a light nutty aroma be smelt) Remove from heat to cool down before adding water... you’ll know what I mean when the water spurts everywhere.

Add boiled water as you keep stirring until mixture is of smooth texture. You can add spices like cinnamon, ground ginger or cardamon for extra flavor

Its best to start the cooking the night before so the grain can absorb as much water as possible rather then taking the water from you. But if this is not the case then turn down low and let simmer for 10 - 20 min but keep stirring as will stick to bottom. (another reason I like to do the night before as you can put on a lid and turn off... then reheat in morning continually stirring, add extra water if need.

OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
- Add fruit and or seeds during cooking for easier digestion or add at end (note: seeds mixed with grains make a complete protein)
- a dollop of Yoghurt
- Honey or Argave (taste like golden syrup)
- Dried fruit is another option - goji berries are great

Healthy Food Education

Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:27:50 +1000

The Topic is Healthy lunch box ideas for Adults & Children

Join Louise to learn how to prepare some delicious, easy and fun snacks and meals for lunch for adults and children.
Gluten free and dairy free options will be discussed and presented, however, the class will mainly focus on nourishing, whole foods that keep you going.
Let’s get back to basics with whole food and think beyond white bread sandwiches with vegemite or peanut butter!
Get your cooking gear on and come along and join Louise and a small group of people to learn how to make yummy and health-giving snacks and lunch for yourself and children.

Discussion & information on whole food choices
Cooking & tasting nourishing and nutritious selections for lunch boxes that will keep you and/or the children coming back for more...and friends too!
Review & discussion supportive discussion on challenges of lunch box ideas and taking steps to make positive changes towards consuming more whole foods
Menu will be according to what particular fruits and vegetable are in season. If you have special dietary requirements, please let Louise know on booking.

A Little about Louise...
Louise has been passionate about food and cooking for over 20 years. In the last 8 years Louise has made positive changes in her diet which is now based on whole foods – going back to the basics of how we used to eat. Her passions led her to embark on a degree in Nutritional Medicine, which she is currently studying part time. Louise combines her skills as a teacher and community educator and love of cooking to teach people how to plan and cook a variety of nourishing foods.

Venue: 7 Bernard Street, Brighton 4017
Date: Saturday 30th October
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Investment: $60 (incl workshop booklet) YOU AND YOUR FRIEND FOR $110
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL intimate group of 6 people only

Louise will also do private functions at your place...contact for details
p: 3869 3662 | m: 0402 564 206 | lhensby@people.net.au
Download flyer Louise Cooking Workshop.pdf