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Text by Monica Paredes, Art by Bruce Bowditch

These 10 inspirational cards were developed for teachers and students of yoga. One side depicts the essence of the yama or niyama with color, postures and symbolism in the details. The other side contains prose, which can be used as a reading to set the theme of a class or to inspire your own practice. Click here.

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I purchase a large amount of books for my Parent & Toddler Yoga classes. Barefoot Books best matches our values and we really believe in their mission. My son loves the sumptuous illustrations and books that come with CDs. I appreciate the diverse and educational messages from each publication. We have a bilingual household and the wide selection of books in Spanish is important to us.

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Donnabelle Designs Donnabelle Designs jewelry is an exploration of color, form and line by artist Donnabelle Casis. As a professional artist with an MFA in painting, Donnabelle is inspired by her love of color and fascination with organic forms to create jewelry that is vibrant, creative and contemporary. onnabelle is an acclaimed and award-winning artist (and my sister) who has developed these unique necklaces that energize or sooth, depending on the colors and stones of each piece. If you are looking for a meaningful gift for someone special, you'll like these.

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This link brings you to some books, which have inspired me. They range from books on health to philosophy to prenatal and women's issues. Any commissions from my partnership with Amazon help to support this Web site and free events. Thank you.

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Qigong is a self-healing art that combines movement and meditation. Visualizations are employed to enhance the mind/body connection and assist healing. Regular practice of qigong can: 1) prevent and treat illness; 2) reduce stress & establish balance; and 3) integrate mind/body/spirit & bring peace.

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Breathwalk is the science of combining specific patterns of breathing synchronized with your walking steps and enhanced with the art of directed, meditative attention. Breathwalk is simple, natural and effective. Once you know how to choose and do a breathing pattern as you walk, you will have an immediate path to physical and mental fitness. The Yoga Place's Rohna York is one of only two teacher trainers in the country. Call (210) 404-9600.

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Yogic Recipes:

Goblin Granola
Ingredients:
6 cups oats, rolled (raw)
1cup almond slivers
3/4 cup sesame seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup cranberries - dried.

Preheat oven to 300º. Mix dry ingredients together and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat warm the honey, molasses, oil, and vanilla. Add to the dry mixture and spread evenly on an oiled cookie sheet. Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so until evenly and lightly browned.
From: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres

Fresh Apple Gingerbread

A moist and deeply satisfying Gingerbread with a light Lemon Sauce.

1/2 cup butter -- softened
2 large eggs
2/3 cup molasses
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1/3 cup milk or soya milk
1 1/4 cups grated apple

Cream butter, eggs and molasses well. Combine the dry ingredients and add alternately with the milk to the butter mixture. Stir in the grated apple. Pour into a lightly sprayed 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in the pan and then remove and cool on a wire rack. Serve with whip cream, whipped tofu or Lemon Sauce
From: Mary-Jo.com Fit for Life (get nutrition tips, too)