Radiant Life

Christmas is Coming

2011-12-12T09:50:00.000-08:00

My Mom's infamous saying "Christmas is coming" was the common response starting as early as July to any desire we had expressed. It has become a joke for the entire family. So because Christmas or the holidays are coming here are some gift ideas for the Yogi.

What did I ever do without my Vitamix? This is the SUPREME raw kitchen tool. I use this everyday . You can make green smoothies,soups,raw deserts and so much more in seconds.. It is an investment but well worth it. If this is on your list be sure to give your family this code and link for Free Shipping. Also Brenda will help you out with a payment plan too. Enjoy Green Smoothies!

http://www.vitamix.com/household/Health/rawfoods.asp?COUPON=06-006083

The best warm flannel sheets ever are from L.L.Bean. They are hands down the softest and are affordable. They have great colors too!
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Ayurvedic skin care delights found here http://www.pratimaskincare.com/face

Sponsor a farm animal for your compassionate yogi ,who just wants animals to be happy and free this holiday http://action.farmsanctuary.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=22481.0&printer_friendly=1

May all beings be happy and free this Year! Om Shanti

A Few Of My Favorite Free Things!

2011-11-30T20:16:00.000-08:00

With Holi Day shopping officially begun sometimes we often have guilt about purchasing gifts for ourselves during this time. Here are some Guilt Free treats for yourself to enjoy. Even better Free!

One of my favorite things are the Aurora or Northern Lights. We had a chance to experience this last February in Iceland but you can watch them for free in your own home every night.http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/auroramax/default.asp

Hay House Radio is a free website and they also have an Iphone App FREE where yo can listen to Great Hay House authors. Spiritually uplifting talk shows and more. http://www.hayhouseradio.com/
Louise Hay is the author of the well known book You Can Heal Your Life.

Enjoy!!

Pumpkin Pie Shake

2011-11-24T05:52:00.000-08:00

Raw Pumpkin Shake

1 Cup Coconut Meat
1 Cups Mylk of your choice "Almond,Coconut,Cashew"
1 1/2 Cups Carrot Juice
2 Tablespoons Coconut Butter
2 Medjool Dates
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
Cinnamon,Ginger,Nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves and celtic sea salt to taste

Happy Holidays and Enjoy Health!

Healthy CNY Article

2011-11-18T19:16:00.000-08:00

New York Celebration FOR the Turkeys

2011-11-17T08:23:00.000-08:00

New York Celebration FOR the Turkeys

Adopt-A-Turkey Project

2011-11-17T08:22:00.000-08:00

Adopt-A-Turkey Project

So very excited to participate in this event Sunday. I believe the more the merrier and it is for a good cause so if you are free Sunday check it out!

What we can really do for the Planet

2011-11-10T09:21:00.000-08:00

We have the power and the ability to take positive action for the Earth and for the well being of all. We need to put our money where our mouth is . We can do this three times a day or when we sit down to eat. So simple yet so powerful . True power is not needing to exploit others for one's own selfish gain. Here are the facts of how a plant based diet can be empowering and beneficial for all.

. Over 60 million people die of Starvation

. The livestock population of the U.S. consumes enough grain and soybeans each year to feed over 5 times the human population of the country. Animals are fed over 80% of the corn and 95% of the oats that are grown on our soil.

. Less than half of the harvested agricultural acreage goes to feed people.

. It takes sixteen pounds of grain to produce one pound of meat.

. It requires 3 1/2 acres of land per person to support a meat centered diet, 1 1/2 acres of land to support a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet and 1/6 acre of land to support a Vegan diet.

. If Americans were to reduce meat consumption by just 10 percent, it would free up 12 million tons of grain annually.

. Developing Nations use land to raise beef for wealthier nations instead of utilizing that land for sustainable agriculture practices.

. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,one acre of land can produce 20,000 pounds of potatoes. This same amount of land can only produce 165 pounds of meat.

. The factory farm industry causes a tremendous amount of ground water pollution due to the chemicals,pesticides and run off waste that is inherent in its practices.

. Half of the water used in the U.S. goes to irrigate land growing feed and fodder for livestock. It takes approximately 2,500 gallons of water to produce a single pound of meat. Similarly , it takes approximately 4,000 gallons of water to provide a day's worth of food per person for a meat centered diet,1,200 gallons for a lacto -ovo vegetarian diet and 300 gallons for a Vegan diet.

. In order to support cattle grazing,South and Central America are destroying their Rainforests. These rainforests contain close to half of all the species on Earth and many medicinal plants. Over a thousand species a year are becoming extinct and most of these are from rainforest and tropical settings. This practice also causes the displacement of Indigenous peoples who have been living in these environments.

Dharma Yoga October 2011 Retrospective

2011-10-27T13:23:00.000-07:00

See Dharma Yoga Syracuse at the end of the video... Watch a beautiful reflection of October with Dharmaji!

3 Week Yogi Cleanse

2011-10-07T10:24:00.000-07:00

We are just finishing the first week of our fall Yogi Cleanse. We have over 30 people on board. Here is what some people who have participated in the previous cleanses are saying.

A bit apprehensive at first, I could not believe how easy it was and how good I felt even after the first day of the summer cleanse. It was great doing it all online with the group and having the abundant support from Lori. I particularly enjoyed her daily videos and delicious recipes. What a wonderful way to experience healthy changes in my life that I never expected. ~ Marlene

Participating in the Summer Cleanse helped me pause (@ the summer equinox) and become more reflective about what was going into my body. It was an opportunity to go inward and experience "being the witness" as my body responded to the purifying effects of this diet. Meditation and journaling helped to deepen the whole experience. Physically I was most amazed and how my arthritic symptoms went away....no joint pain! This was apparently related to the absence of gluten in the diet. ~ Julie

The cleanse made me feel really clear. I was more intuned to what my body actually craved. I felt so light. I've never been afraid to try new foods so this gave me the opportunity to try new food combinations. I was always satisfied, once I got throught the first couple days! I had more energy and honestly needed little sleep. ~Michelle

Dharma Maha Sadhana and Free Dharma Yoga Day

2011-09-15T12:30:00.000-07:00

Nicholas Wooldridge - Dharma Poster #1

2011-09-09T13:02:00.000-07:00

An Offering to the Teacher.

My brother and sisters students of Sri Dharma Mittra featured in this beautiful offering. Nicolas Wooldridge, Erin Vaughn,and Rebecca Kovacs. Beautiful,inspirational and full of nothing but Devotion. Enjoy the 7 video posters.

Rebecca Kovacs- Dharma Poster #2 (white)

2011-09-09T12:57:00.001-07:00

An offering to the Teacher

Rebecca Kovacs- Dharma Poster #3 (black)

2011-09-09T12:57:00.000-07:00

An Offering to the Teacher.

Erin Vaughan Dharma Poster #4

2011-09-09T12:56:00.001-07:00

An Offering to the Teacher.

Erin Vaughan Dharma Poster #5 - Baddha Konasana

2011-09-09T12:56:00.000-07:00

An Offering to the Teacher.

Erin Vaughan- Dharma Poster #6 - Eka Pada Shirsasana

2011-09-09T12:55:00.001-07:00

An Offering to the Teacher

Erin Vaughan- Dharma Poster #7

2011-09-09T12:55:00.000-07:00

An Offering to the Teacher

Cool Find

2011-09-08T12:42:00.000-07:00

When I go to Wegmans I am always stuffing produce in my lululemon bags instead of the plastic. What is the sense of bringing your re usable bag to the grocery store if you are going to fill it with plastic produce bags? Over the years I have not bagged produce, collected the stickers on my cart to go through the checkout and use my reusable bags but they often get wet dirty and it is just a mess. I found the perfect solution from lifewithoutplastic.com the reusable organic produce bags and they are mesh! The mesh is genius it allows room for produce to breath and not allowing water to collect and wilt your greens.

Positive Virtues of a Yogi

2011-09-05T15:43:00.000-07:00

God values these - pure hearts, beneficial deeds,
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and refraining from talk that hurts others. - Babad values these - pure hearts, beneficial deeds,
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and refraining from talk that hurts others. - Babads,
and refraining from talk that hurts others. - Baba

New Raw Kitchen Tool

2011-09-01T11:03:00.000-07:00

I was gifted this pineapple slicer from a friend. I was unsure about accepting the gift at first,do I really want another kitchen gadget? I limit myself to one small drawer of kitchen tools. I must say for anyone who eats as much pineapple as I do " The Dharma Army"this has made life easier and preparing pineapple simple. So I will happily use this and eat pineapple even more often now. This is a tool that can simplify your life. For many I think there is a tendency of purchasing already cut pineapple. This will save all that plastic and your Pineapple will be pranafied instead of sitting on the cooler shelf at wegmans and on a truck for how many days?

Violet Coco Smoothie

2011-08-31T11:05:00.000-07:00

Violet is one of the higher vibrational colors. Foods of this color are of high vibration like the black berries uses in this Raw creation. Coconut is said to be the highest vibrational food on earth which is the base I used.

Violet Coco Smoothie

Look who I found In the garden today Lola !
Surprise mommy I can sneak in through the fence.

1 package of Blackberries or two handfuls
1 Thai Coconut "use water and meat"
2 teaspoons Coconut Butter "found at CNY YOGA "
1 peach
1/2 pineapple
pure vanilla extract to taste

Blend In Vita Mix. Until thick but smooth.... Good vibrations within and around you,om

Blackberries in our garden

Bio-Mat - Your Healthy Life

2011-08-03T12:51:00.000-07:00

I am now happy to offer you Reiki, Raindrop , and healing sessions with the Bio Mat. I offer these session on Tuesdays and Fridays. Contact me for pricing and to make your appointment today! Package discounts offered.
With Love and Health,
Lorie

My Love List

2011-07-28T13:32:00.000-07:00

I haven't shared a love list in awhile but am now moving my daily love list to we heart it. I really love this site here is a link to my page of things,places,and people I love.weheartit.com/thebebber

Cooling Tips In Yesterdays Post Standard

2011-07-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

Amma Amma Taye, Part 1

2011-07-26T12:06:00.001-07:00