Turmeric Recipe and Free Green Fest Tickets October 17, 2013
E-News from LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health Magazine
OCTOBER 2013 | ISSUE 179
October 2013 Issue
On the Cover: Elisabeth Rohm
Photo by: Kimberly Metz
From the Editor
In any time of year, one of my favorite herbs to use in cooking is fresh turmeric root. While we may be familiar with this herb as a powder (bright yellow), an ingredient in South Asian dishes (providing the characteristic yellow color of curry) or even as the spice that gives the condiment mustard its golden hue, turmeric can be increasingly found in its raw form at markets, as a root. Related to the more familiar and ubiquitous ginger root, turmeric is smaller in size and darker in color, but equally potent in taste and medicinal power.
The first time I saw turmeric as a whole root was during my Ayurvedic studies, when we ordered directly from a farm in Florida. Now, it’s much easier to find, making it an ingredient that is possible to keep on hand for everyday recipes. Some of my favorite vegetable dishes, whether improvised or from recipes, include slices of this fresh root.
It’s potent, slightly bitter, flavor makes it a bit more of an acquired taste than the familiar ginger, but it provides an earthy depth, especially for fall dishes.
Turmeric is more than simply a culinary herb. It is one of the most beloved
medicinal plants in the Ayurvedic tradition. Traditionally, it is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent (and modern research studies confirm its efficacy). Its other medicinal uses include helping to regulate blood sugar levels, improving the skin and complexion, encouraging the release of excess heat from the body, strengthening the immune system, and even serving as a cancer preventative. It is also a potent natural antihistamine. Eating turmeric every day in some form would not be too often.
Chef Suzanne Goin’s turmeric spiced root vegetables (from Find Bliss) offers a savory grounding fall dish that incorporates the medicinal and culinary power of turmeric.
Enjoy!
And may all your days be spicy,
Felicia Marie Tomasko, RN
LA Yoga Magazine, Editor in Chief
Upcoming Events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Grand Re-opening for Center for Wellbeing. Meet the team, treatment raffle, goodie bags, special deals for guests. 31 West Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre.
7:00 P.M. Kirtan with Aykanna in Las Vegas. Aykanna will provide live music for yoga practice followed by blissful kirtan. Just Breathe Las Vegas, 5333 S. Arville St. Suite 206, Las Vegas.
International Conference on Swami Vivekananda. University of Southern California School of Religion hosts a conference on the life, legacy and contemporary relevance of Vivekananda on the 150th anniversary of his birth. USC Davidson Conference Center, 3415 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Register to attend the conference.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
International Conference on Swami Vivekananda. University of Southern California School of Religion hosts a conference on the life, legacy and contemporary relevance of Vivekananda on the 150th anniversary of his birth. USC Davidson Conference Center, 3415 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Register to attend the conference.
Arkady Santa Monica Workshop. Come join us at Arkady’s first workshop in the Los Angeles area, a rare opportunity to learn from a teacher of teachers. Naam Yoga, 1231 4th St., Santa Monica.
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. A Rope Wall Workshop. In this fun and unique workshop you’ll learn how the yoga rope wall can support you in slowly deepening some postures and gently easing others. Yoga Upstairs 5308 Derry Avenue, Suite K, 2nd Floor, Agoura Hills.
2:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Fundraiser for Yoga Gives Back hosted by The Yoga Place Los Angeles. Proceeds will fund YGB programs to empower impoverished women to build sustainable livelihoods and disadvantaged children to reach dreams through education. $20 Donation includes free raffle ticket. Grand Hope Park, 919 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.
3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. Burlesque Workshop with Joey Bothwell. Learn to Love the body you’re in and discover the power you possess by simply being a woman. Joey’s simple and effective teaching style will allow you to understand and break down choreography in a way that is easily accessible and fun for women of all levels. $25. Swerve Studio, 8250 West 3rd St., Los Angeles.
3:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Art and Mysticism National Tour. Seven Pillars Wisdom Journey will present a transformative interactive performance immersing audiences with live music, visual imagery and performance art to expand self-awareness and your relationship to the world. Vortex Dome at LA Center Studios. 1037 West 6th St., Los Angeles.
4:00 P.M. Thich Nhat Hanh: Touching the Heart of Happiness. Thich Nhat Hanh will explore how mindfulness practice and meditation can bring about inner peace and affect the people around you and the world.Guided meditation, singing, monastic chanting, and a talk. Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Pasadena.
Green Fest LA at the LA Mart. Exhibits, speakers, Yoga, and more http://www.greenfestivals.org/la
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Arkady Santa Monica Workshop. Come join us at Arkady’s first workshop in the Los Angeles area, a rare opportunity to learn from a teacher of teachers. NAAM Yoga, 1231 4th St., Santa Monica.
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Turn Your Fear Upside Down. A handstand workshop with Aria Mayland for yogis who love to get upside down, yogis who wish they could, and yogis who they can’t…you can!exhale venice. 245 S. Main St., Venice.
3:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Art and Mysticism National Tour. Seven Pillars Wisdom Journey will present a transformative interactive performance immersing audiences with live music, visual imagery and performance art to expand self-awareness and your relationship to the world. Vortex Dome at LA Center Studios. 1037 West 6th St., Los Angeles.
4:00 P.M. Marianne Williamson Has Something to Tell You. Special Music Appearance by Alanis Morissette. The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.
International Conference on Swami Vivekananda. University of Southern California School of Religion hosts a conference on the life, legacy and contemporary relevance of Vivekananda on the 150th anniversary of his birth. USC Davidson Conference Center, 3415 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Register to attend the conference.
Green Fest LA at the LA Mart. Exhibits, speakers, Yoga, and more http://www.greenfestivals.org/la
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
3:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Art and Mysticism National Tour. Seven Pillars Wisdom Journey will present a transformative interactive performance immersing audiences with live music, visual imagery and performance art to expand self-awareness and your relationship to the world. Vortex Dome at LA Center Studios. 1037 West 6th St., Los Angeles.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
6:30 P.M. Dreaming Heaven. FREE film screening and book signing. Malibu Screening Room, 24855 Pacific Coast Hwy. RSVP to Dea Shandera.
7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Patagonia Pasadena Community Class. Every Wednesday. FREE. Please bring your own mat. 47 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Retreat for Women with Sifu Beth Leone and Julianne Reynolds. Care for your body and soul and give nurturance to the feminine spirit using meditation, tantra yoga, qigong, sacred rituals and self-care practices. Glen Muse Estate, Ojai. Email for more information.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Shirdi Sai Temple Grand Opening. Dinner, kirtans/bhajans, a fire pug, and introduction to meditation are some of the events that are part of the grand opening celebration. 6020 Melvin Ave., Tarzana.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Grand Opening Party for Golden Sol. Music, belly dancing, family yoga and music for children, the Yoga of Joy, intuitive readings and beautiful teas from around the world. Please bring canned goods, gently used coats, new socks and women’s undergarments, and household items to be donated to Downtown Women’s Center. Golden Sol Yoga and Wellness Center, 4446 Ambrose Ave., Los Feliz.
3:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. EcoSalon Film Series. ”Not My Life” depicts the cruel and dehumanizing practices of human trafficking and modern slavery on a global scale. With awareness and action, these victims can be set free and go on to live extraordinary lives. FREE. Microsoft Store at the Westfield Century Mall, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Thriller Jam, Halloween Dance Workshop with Kim Blank. Kim danced as one of the living dead in the original Michael Jackson “Thriller” video. She will be teaching choreography from this pioneering, ground-breaking, timeless video. $20 Swerve Studio, 8250 West 3rd St., Los Angeles.
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Here’s the link to this week’s podcast on sound, energy, and craniosacral healing methods featuring interviews with Howard Lipp, Stephanie Campbell, and Skye Kelly.
Holistic Healing
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Turmeric-Spiced Root Vegetables by Suzanne Goin
From the article, “Seasoned to Perfection” by Bekah Wright, as featured in the Fall issue of Find Bliss 2013.
Turmeric is considered to have medicinal uses and is even being studied currently for its potential cancer-fighting properties.In this dish, the turmeric pairs up with cumin, coriander, and paprika to spice up roasted root vegetables and give them an unexpected and exotic twist.
For ingredients and instructions, visit Find Bliss: Turmeric-Spiced Root Vegetables.
¡Downward-facing Perro in Cabo!
CABO LOVES YOGA is a weekend-long feast for the body and senses in beautiful Los Cabos. With a funky mix of yoga, music, farm-to-table cuisine and mindful living, Cabo Loves Yoga is the perfect retreat for anyone looking to escape everyday life and experience a combination of nature and nurture.
The retreat includes a 3-day guided practice with 3 leading yoga teachers, 3 trendy and cool get-togethers, fresh and healthy food, musical discovery and beachfront dance parties.
November 1-3, 2013
Visit Cabo Loves Yoga for details.
Prepare Your Info for Teacher Training Guide
LA YOGA’s next teacher training guide will be in the December/January issue of the magazine. Please complete this questionnaire before OCTOBER 21 to be considered for listing in LA YOGA Magazine’s 2014 Annual Yoga Teacher Training Guide. Only one response per program is necessary. Preference is given to programs within California. Any questions, emailedit@layoga.com.
There are also opportunities to advertise in this reference guide. Speak to your advertising representative for more details.
We look forward to hearing from you.
A Weekend of Love and Gratitude with Jai Uttal
Jai Uttal & Nubia Teixeira with Daniel Paul
November 29 – December 1
The Ojai Foundation
Through the practices of chanting, pranayam, and personal dance, we explore, express and share the deepest caverns of our souls and ultimately find the eternal spring of love and gratitude. Share in the ocean of bhakti during this unique Thanksgiving Weekend gathering with time-honored teachers and lovers of music, dance, life, and love. Saturday evening’s kirtan will be open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends.
Weekend Registration: $450 by September 1st, $490 after. See website for accommodations.
SATURDAY EVENING KIRTAN ONLY: $25.00 prepaid, or $30 at the door
Seasonally-Inspired Spa Treatments for Fall and Winter at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles
Get into the holiday spirit with spa treatments featuring classic holiday spices and fresh Fall ingredients, from pumpkin and pomegranate, to chocolate and cinnamon – these flavorful treatments will leave a glow far more lasting than a sugar cookie high.
Available Oct 1 – Dec 31, seasonal treatments include a Pumpkin Spice Hydrating Facial, Cranberry Pomegranate Body Polish, Hot Chocolate Stone Massage and a Peppermint Pedicure, and are priced from $70. As an added treat, spa guests who book any 50-minute treatment on a Saturday can enjoy complimentary poolside morning yoga from Kinema Fitness.
To make an appointment, please call The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles at (213) 763-4400.
A Tribute to S. N. Goenka
Satya Narayan Goenka
(January 30, 1924 – September 29, 2013)
Goenka opened retreat and training centers all over the world. Because it is not tied to any particular sectarian religion, Vipassana is a universally accessible and globally influential path of self-realization.
Buddhist meditation teacher, Wes Nisker, reflects on his time sitting with the great Goenka at his early Vipassana retreats: ”Goenkaji’s love of the Dhamma was palpable. We trusted him, practiced hard with him, and under his kind gaze we also fell in love with the Dhamma.”
Read Nisker’s tribute in its entirety here.
Bhakti Fest 2014 Tickets On Sale Now
The dates have been set! All three 2014 Bhakti Fest events have been announced and tickets are on sale now for a discounted price through the new year. Tickets for Shakti Fest, set to take place at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center from May 16-18, are on sale for $200. Tickets for Bhakti Fest Midwest, taking place at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI from June 20-22 are on sale for $150. The 6th Annual Bhakti Fest West, set to take place at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center from September 4-7, are now on sale for just $200. Mark your calendars and purchase your tickets at Bhakti Fest Tickets.
Maui Retreat. Ram Dass. Krishna Das. Jack Kornfield.
“Celebrate Aloha” with Ram Dass, Krishna Das and Friends for the 5th Anniversary of the “Open Your Heart in Paradise” Retreat at Maui’s beautiful Napili Kai Beach Resort from December 4-9.
Join beloved Buddhist teacher, Jack Kornfield for morning meditations and his dharma talks with Mirabai Bush and Trudy Goodman. Enjoy daily Words of Wisdom sessions with Ram Dass and soaring nightly kirtans with Krishna Das. Practice daily hatha yoga with Saraswati Markus or beachfront Qi Gong with Joyanna Cotter. Special sessions include “Aloha in Action” with Lei’ohu Ryder/Maydeen Iao and chanting Hanuman Chalisas with Nina Rao and Friends. Ocean side resort, health conscious meals, and transportation included from Kahului Airport.
For more information and registration, visit Ram Dass or email.
Dharma Yoga LA: New Space
Dharma Yoga LA (DYLA) recently celebrated their 5-year anniversary with the launch of their nonprofit organization, and the opening of their new studio space. All the studio’s instructors have studied with Sri Dharma Mittra and teach his practice known as Shiva Namaskar: salutations to the divine within.
From the studio’s inception, they have had a strong kids’ yoga program as Sonya Enchill Kendall, owner and principal instructor of Dharma Yoga, is passionate about working with youth. Sonya says, “The future can be brighter if more young people practice yoga.”
Learn more about DYLA at Open Doors: Dharma Yoga LA
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse
October 18
Asserting and letting go of our personal will is a big theme with the Full Moon in Aries joined Ketu. This Full Moon is also a lunar eclipse, which shows that themes of self-interest and self-motivation will be pervasive for months. Expect some confusing, childhood frustrations to rear their heads now.
For more explanations of astrological trends this week, visit LA YOGA: Astrology.
Sam Geppi is an internationally-respected Vedic astrology teacher. For free Vedic astrology DVDs and courses: Sam Geppi.
Passport to Prana: Yogala Echo Park
LA YOGA is grateful to team up with Passport to Prana, the original multi-studio yoga pass that entitles you to one class at each of participating yoga studio throughout Los Angeles for just $30.
“Yogala Echo Park is such a vibrant space. The outside walls are painted colorfully, the walls are decorated with beautiful art, crystal jewelry hangs inside, soft fabric light fixtures float above head, and the yoga room itself has nice clean hardwood floors and lots of natural light,” shares LA YOGA contributor Kaitlin Huwe. “The class was only one hour–short and sweet with lots of vinyasas, but I never felt rushed, and the instructor really gave time to go deep into a few restorative poses-always my favorite. Yogala has lots of different types of classes going on there, I will definitely be going back to experience the Yoga and Sound classes.”
Are YOU ready to explore new LA studio and places within with a Passport to Prana card? VisitPassport to Prana.
Giveaway: Green Festival LA Returns
The 3rd Annual Green Festival returns to Los Angeles October 19-20, 2013. The LA Mart will host eco-innovators and entrepreneurs, expert speakers, influential community leaders and activists, nonprofits and green businesses addressing environmental and social justice issues. It is the largest marketplace of eco-friendly, organic and Fair Trade businesses with products and services for home, school and work. The event is a project of two nationally recognized not-for-profits, Green America and Global Exchange.
Tickets are $10 for a one day pass and $20 for a full weekend pass when purchased online at www.greenfestivals.org, or $15 and $25 at the door. (All tickets provide access to exhibit floor, all workshops/yoga classes, speakers and films.) Free admission for anyone who rides a bike to the event and parks with the Clif Bar bike valet, youth under eighteen, union members, volunteers and Green America and Global Exchange members.
LA YOGA is excited to give away two General Admission tickets. Enter to win by liking LA YOGA on Facebook and writing us with why you want to win!
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