Radiant Life

2014-08-19T19:03:00.004-07:00

Island - Iceland

Almost a year ago I embarked the best road trip of my life. I set out to due Iceland in solitude, wild camping and driving the ring road by myself. The ring road is the one main road that goes around the entire country. I wouldn't call it a highway by our standards it has two lanes , sometimes dirt or gravel roads up treacherous moutains and many one laned briges along the way. See a clip for yourself .

I pretty much had no plan except when I landed to head straight to the Blue Lagoon to soak and rest in luxury before the camping and silence began. That was aumazing , of course. The next day I grabbed my gear and hit the road. I wanted to make it to Jökulsárlón Lagoon.

Holiday Zinger Juice

2013-11-26T10:26:00.000-08:00

Holiday Zinger Juice

Why not try this energizing blood building juice instead of the alcoholic beverages served on Thanksgiving? Your liver and over taxed digestive system will Thank YOU on Thanksgiving Day!

1 -2 Poms
6 -10 Satsuma Mandarin
1 Lime "Optional"

Juice :) Pressed is best especially with the Poms but if using centrifugal juicer , juice satsumas and then blend pom seeds with juice in blender and strain.

Holiday Menu Part 1

2013-11-25T10:27:00.002-08:00

Vegan Holiday Menu

Kabocha Squash Soup -

1 Kabocha Squash
1 Can of OG Coconut Milk
Pinch of Soma Salt or Celtic Sea Salt

Cut in half the Kabocha Squash and place on baking pan in oven at 375. Cook until squash is soft and fragrant. Scoop squash out with a spoon into a blender "Vita Mix" add one can of coconut milk and blend till smooth. Place soup back in pan to heat on low and add soma salt. This recipe is so easy & sweet.

Saffron Rice w/ Broccoli -

1 cup of Basmati rice
2 cups spring water
2 pinches of saffron
pinch of Soma Salt or celtic Sea Salt
pinch of onion powder "optional"
pinch of garlic powder "optional"
1 small head of broccoli florets cut small

Bring water to a boil in small sauce pan. Add the rice and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Turn to low simmer. Place lid on. when rice is done fluff with fork and add broccoli in. Cover broccoli with the rice and place lid back on . Let broccoli steam until bright green. Stove is off at this point.

Gayatri Mantra

2012-12-06T05:41:00.003-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxa7Z6NCgqg

Holiday Menu

2012-11-19T19:24:00.003-08:00

Many of you have asked and so here it is . A healthy vegan holiday menu just for you. For the Holidays I tend to usually pull recipes together from some of my favorites blogs and vegan cookbooks. Start your day with a early am yoga class and a simple green juice consisting of celery, cucumber and lemon. Remember to drink lots of water through out the day. Offer your food before eating and always sing mantras during preparation. Enjoy and give thanks to all the abundance within you!

Aria Alpert - Roasted Beet Salad http://gliving.com/how-to-love-your-beet-by-greenchef-aria-alpert/

Tal Ronnens -Twice -Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Crisp Dulse & Cashew Cream
ream http://www.talronnen.com

Nina's- Herbed Oyster Mushrooms With Quinoa
http://www.veggie-wedgie.com/?p=572

Sarma Inspired Herbed Salad - http://radiance-theradiantlife.blogspot.com/2010/06/refresh-salad.html You have to get some chlorophyll in and this is my favorite way of doing that.

This yummy looking pumpkin pie on vegan food share will do for desert -http://veganfoodshare.tumblr.com

Sharing the things I Love

2012-09-28T19:20:00.002-07:00

Ithaca made pottery. My favorite new tea cup. http://www.etsy.com/listing/87052431/robins-egg-blue-ceramic-mug?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=robins+egg+mug&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all

Global Mala Peace Chants

2012-09-23T12:29:00.002-07:00

Asato Maa Sad Gamaya

Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya

Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya

Ohm Shanti Shanti Shanti

God, please lead me (by giving me knowledge)

from the unreal to the real;

from darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge);

from death (limitation) to immortality (liberation).

Tuesdays Inspiration

2012-09-18T12:56:00.002-07:00

http://www.yoganonymous.com/yoga-airport-the-perfect-post-burning-man-practice-video/

Easy Going Carrot Soup

2012-04-23T12:15:00.002-07:00

2 bunchs of OG Carrots Chopped
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp Fresh Minced Ginger
1 can of OG Coconut Milk
3 cups Water
Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Turmeric, Celtic Sea Salt , Cumin Powder to your tastes.

In a soup pot place coconut oil and seeds,let them pop. Then add rest of seasoning , carrots and saute lightly for a few minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Then cover and lower to a simmer.
This pairs nicely with brown basmati or simply by itself for easy digestion. I rinse but do not peel OG Carrots for extra vitamins and nourishment.

KONY 2012

2012-03-09T11:04:00.001-08:00

Winter Essential Blend

2012-03-08T07:57:00.000-08:00

This blend can be diffused in your home for an uplifting, warming scent. You can find many diffusers on the market I use the young living diffusers . If you do not have a diffuser you can use it in your Vicks Vaporizer or Humidifier. Also this blend can be used in a water vacum like the Rainbow or Pro Aqua brands. Another hint if you have a regular Vacum put the blend on a tissue and and then vacum it up. It will disparse a lovely scent through out the home.

4 drops of Wintergreen oil
4 drops of Spruce Oil
2 drops of Tsuga Oil

If you have questions on how to purchase Young Living Oils you can go here:http://www.youngliving.com/en_US/index.html

You may also purchase them through me directly as well.

March Energy Forecast

2012-03-07T05:37:00.000-08:00

I love these monthly energy forecasts by : Lee Harris
With many of us sensitives experiencing the shifting of the Earths energies and the galactic line up it helps to put it all into perspective with hopefully a better understanding.

http://leeharrisenergy.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-energy-forecast-lead-nurture-love.html

Parsley Monster

2012-03-05T10:35:00.000-08:00

Parsley Monster Smoothie

2 cups Hydrating coconut water
2 Beautifying bunches of parsley
4 Radiant strawberries
1 Humble banana

Put in the vitamix always adding liquid first ;) Enjoy nature's sunshine even when you are in the gray of winter.

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!
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/1156/0/Relevance/1?feat=1156-CL2&gnrefine=1*SHT_TYP*Ultrasoft+Flannel&nav=fb6-131

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