Proper diet – Vegetarian

Nutrition

Correct nutrition and diet gives proper fuel for the body and the mind without creating toxins and digestive problems.  Optimum utilization of food, air, water and sunlight is essential.

There is medical evidence that a balanced vegetarian diet is extremely healthy and provides everything the body needs.  The Yogic vegetarian diet is sattvic (pure), and helps to calm the mind, and to reveal the spirit as well as nourish the body.

The body needs food for two purposes: as fuel to supply energy, and as materials to repair body tissues.  For repairing and building tissue, the body needs: 1. protein; 2. carbohydrates; 3. fats; 4. minerals.

These elements are found in larger proportions in vegetable tissue than in animal tissue.  Nuts, peas, beans, soy bean products like tofu, and milk contain protein.  Wheat, oats, rice and other grains are mainly carbohydrates.

All protein foods and vegetable oils provide the fats, and the main supply of organic minerals and vitamins comes from fruit and vegetables.

A vegetarian diet is a natural diet, fresh and wholesome, full of fiber and alkaline in nature, energy producing, and easy to absorb and to eliminate.

 

Sattvic Diet

To maintain a sattvic diet, free from rajasic and tamasic influences, avoid stimulants and depressants such as caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs of all kinds, overly spicy food, onions, garlic, overcooked food, old food, frozen food, canned food, sodas and processed foods, as well as all meat.

Yogis advocate “ahimsa”, the principle of non-violence, non-injury and respect for life.  Everything our body and mind needs for growth can be provided from the vegetable kingdom.

By avoiding eating animal flesh we nourish ourselves in a natural and healthy way.

The vegetarian diet helps in the performance of asanas as the body and the joints becomes more flexible.  It is a wonderful way to prevent heart disease, arthritis, obesity, and a good remedy for many chronic diseases.

 

Gradual Change to Vegetarian diet

Changing to a vegetarian diet can be gradual and life transforming.  It consists not only in deciding to stop eating meat, but in learning a new way of life, by being conscious of how you nourish yourself.

It includes not only being aware of what you eat, but also how you eat.  Yogis promote taking time to cook, and to eat consciously in a regular manner, with appropriate intervals between meals to allow the digestive fire to activate and digest the food.

Proper diet includes periodic fasting as well, to give a break to the digestive system, purify body and mind, and to make the mind more perceptive, more sattvic, and more conducive to concentration, contemplation and meditation.

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JUNE, 2023

We invite you to share in this venture for Tastes. The Sivananda Recipes are not only tasty but also healthy. With just a few ingredients at home, you can make your own healthy and delicious treats!

Sivananda Cookies

You will find that Sivananda cookies are favored by all around the world. It’s no surprise at all. This simple but elegant recipe originated from The Sivananda Yoga Cookbook. With a few adaptaions, the cookies turn out to be just as fine as the original ones. Try it out and let us know if it tastes good or not!

Ingredients

70 servings

  • 10 cups oats
  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 plant-based oil (add more if texture is too dry)
  • 1 1/2 cups grated coconut
  • 1 1/4 cups cacao powder ( you can replace it with Matcha powder too)
  • 1 cup sesame seeds (optional)
  • 5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground ginger powder
  • A handful of raisins 
  • 2 tsp baking powder

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180-200ºC, upper and lower heat
  • In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients until well combined.
  • In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients (water and oil) and add them to the large bowl. Mix well with a fork or spatula.
  • Using your hands, take a small ball of dough and shape it into your favourite cookie shape. Add them to a baking tray and bake for about 25 mins. Watch out to ensure they don’t overcook or burn!
  • Once baked, let them sit to cool down for 20 mins.
  • Ready to serve!

Food is essential to life. In the form of food only, we are able to absorb the 5 basic elements – ether, air, fire, water and earth – that will sustain the physical body.

Golden Milk

 

Also known as tumeric milk, is a delighted tonic for our bodies.Drinking Golden milk before bed can treat insomnia and allow us a better sleep. With very simple instructions you can enjoy this heart-warmimg treat in an instance!

Ingredients

1-2 cups

  •  150ml cow’s milk (choose organic one)
  •  1/2 tps turmeric powder
  •  1/2 tps pepper
  •  1 small piece of fresh ginger or ginger powder
  •  4 cardamom seeds (optional)
  •  1 tps of coconut oil
  •  1 tps jaggery or honey (optional)

 

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a saucepan, and simmer until almost boiling.

(If using honey, let the milk cool down to about 40 degrees celsius before adding)

Serve warm!

golden milk

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

May 31-June 2, 2019

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

Every day we are exposed to environmental toxins from air, water and food. In addition the effects of stress create toxic effects for the mind. Over a lifetime accumulated toxins can then create disease. Some people try to reverse the effects of toxins with vegetarian diet or supplements, with limited success.

Research on enzymes which earned the 2009 Nobel prize for Medicine showed that the enzyme Telomerase can extend the life of the body’s cells. Subsequent research has shown that a properly balanced wholefood plant based diet together with proper exercise and stress control can increase the functioning of Telomerase, rejuvenating the cells.

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This weekend program will equip you with the basic foundation theory and practice for proper diet and healthy lifestyle, with the guidance of health coach Nirmala (Tran Lan Huong) and Sivananda Yoga Resort and Training Center.

Over 3 days you will have the experience of healthy, traditional, classical Yoga Life, following a carefully designed schedule to help you increase your capacity to detoxify and heal both body and mind.

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You will learn about the basic principles of good nutrition and health, and how to prepare well balanced vegetarian meals. While living in the pure natural environment of the Yoga Resort you will experience the integrated classical practices of Yoga and meditation for good health and rejuvenation. You will leave equipped with knowledge and techniques that can be applied in daily life.

Weekend Retreat Schedule

Day 1
12pm          Check-in
3pm            Session 1: Introduction to the program and Yoga lifestyle
4pm            Yoga Class
6pm            Dinner
7:30pm       Satsang – Silent meditation, Chanting, Yoga lifestyle. Session 2: Health Strategy & Smart Eating 1

Day 2
6am            Satsang – Silent meditation, Chanting Session 3: Smart Eating 2
7:30am       Breakfast
8:00am      Yoga Class
10:00am     Lunch
11:00am      Karma Yoga
12:00pm     Break
12:30pm      Session 4: Anti-inflammation & wholefood plant-based diet for Detoxification
2:00pm       Session 5: Cooking class – how to prepare a wholefood plant-based meal
4:00pm       Yoga asana class
6:00pm       Dinner
7:30pm        Satsang – Silent meditation, Chanting, Yoga lifestyle. Session 6: Weight control and Ayurveda detoxification

Day 3
6:00am       Satsang – Silent meditation, Chanting. Session 7: Physical & Mental detox
7:30am         Breakfast
8:00am        Yoga class
10:00am      Session 8: Mental detoxification  Closing
11:00am       Lunch
12:00pm      Check-out

Come any time of the year for a yoga vacation.

Nirmala, Tran Lan Huong

Nirmala, Tran Lan Huong

Health Coach Tran Lan Huong, AADP Certified

AADP Certified Health Coach and Certified Metabolic Balance® Coach providing fitness, diet, wellness, nutrition and weight loss counseling

I’m dedicated to improving your health and happiness through which to create a ripple effect that transforms the world.

Website: www.tranlanhuong.com  Facebook: Health Coach Trần Lan Hương

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Prices

Shared 4-person – $128
Shared (2-person) – $158
Single Room – $200

All options include 2 vegetarian meals, all classes and tuition 

 

Arrival and Departure

Arrival: Check-in time is between 12:00 – 2:00pm Friday.  Please do not arrive any later than 3pm.  We recommend that you join the afternoon Asana class at 4:00pm.

Departure: The course will finish at 12:00pm on Sunday.  Please check-out of your room by 12:00pm.

What to Bring

In-door slippers, loose comfortable clothes, notebooks, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.

All books and materials are available in our boutique.

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

15-17 November , 2019

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

This weekend program will equip you with the basic foundation theory and practice for proper diet and healthy lifestyle, with the guidance of health coach Nirmala (Tran Lan Huong) and Sivananda Yoga Resort and Training Center. During the program you will have the experience of healthy, traditional, classical Yoga Life, following a carefully designed schedule to help you increase your capacity to detoxify and heal both body and mind.

You will learn about the basic principles of good nutrition and health, and how to prepare well-balanced vegetarian meals. While living in the pure, natural environment of the Yoga Resort you will experience the integrated classical practices of Yoga and meditation for good health and rejuvenation. You will leave equipped with knowledge and techniques that can be applied in daily life.

Please note that classes given by Nirmala will be taught in Vietnamese, with English translation. Other classes will be taught in English with Vietnamese translation,

 

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Weekend Retreat Schedule

Day 1
12pm          Check-in
1pm            Group warm-up. Introduction to the program
2pm            Session 1: Yoga philosophy and practice, 4 path and 5 points of Yoga
4pm            Yoga Class
6pm            Dinner
7:30pm       Satsang – Silent meditation, Chanting. Session 2: Health Strategy & Smart Eating 1

Day 2
6am            Satsang – Silent meditation, Chanting Session 3: Smart Eating 2. The truth about dairy, soy, GMO foods
7:30am       Breakfast
8:00am      Yoga Class
10:00am     Lunch
11:00am      Karma Yoga
12:00pm     Break
12:30pm      Session 4: Smart eating 3. Weight control. Anti-inflammation diet & whole food plant based diet for detoxification.
2:00pm       Session 5: Cooking class – how to prepare a wholefood plant-based meal
4:00pm       Yoga asana class
6:00pm       Dinner
7:30pm        Satsang – Silent meditation, Chanting. Session 6: Life balance and stress control

Day 3
6:00am       Satsang –  Sunrise meditation walk, chanting. Session 7: Physical & Mental detox
7:30am         Breakfast
8:00am        Yoga class
10:00am      Session 8: Mental detoxification  Closing
11:00am       Lunch
12:00pm      Check-out

Come any time of the year for a yoga vacation.

Nirmala, Tran Lan Huong

Nirmala, Tran Lan Huong

Health Coach Tran Lan Huong, AADP Certified

AADP Certified Health Coach and Certified Metabolic Balance® Coach providing fitness, diet, wellness, nutrition and weight loss counseling

I’m dedicated to improving your health and happiness through which to create a ripple effect that transforms the world.

Website: www.tranlanhuong.com  Facebook: Health Coach Trần Lan Hương

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Prices

Shared 4-person – $145
Shared (2-person) – $158
Single Room – $208

All options include 2 vegetarian meals, all classes and tuition

Arrival and Departure

Arrival: Check-in time is between 12:00pm Friday.  

Departure: The course will finish at 12:00pm on Sunday.  Please check-out of your room by 12:00pm.

What to Bring

In-door slippers, loose comfortable clothes, notebooks, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.

All books and materials are available in our boutique.

Nutrition and Yoga Weekend Retreat

Yoga and Proper Diet

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Our Weekend Yoga Retreat is ideal for newcomers to Yoga or more seasoned practitioners who want to learn more about Sivananda Yoga. During the weekend you will experience a full immersion in classical Yoga practice.

Yoga Immersion

You will follow a full daily routine of yoga practice, nourished with wholesome vegetarian meals so that you can leave rested, refreshed and recharged.

Yoga at Home

You will gain basic knowledge of how to continue to practice yoga at home. You will begin to develop a lifestyle conducive to physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.

 

Hatha Yoga – Asanas and Pranayama

  • Guide to the basic 12 postures
  • explanation of benefits of the postures
  • Difference between yoga asana and physical exercises
  • Yogic techniques of breathing

Classical Yoga

  • What is classical yoga?
  • Introduction to the tradition and lineage of the yoga masters
  • What is the purpose of yoga?
  • What are the methods of classical yoga?
  • Basic philosophy of happiness, health, life, freedom

Yoga Lifestyle

  • Vegetarian yogic diet – the how and why
  • Relaxation and stress management
  • Positive thinking
  • Basic technique of meditation
  • The yogic daily routine

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