Join us for a casual day of meditation and asana, vegan baking, restorative practice and sound relaxation. We’ll end the day with a short “chat & chew” (mocktails and cocktails welcomed but not required!).
Let’s move, sit, rest, nosh, and hopefully(!) laugh together as we let go of some of our winter layers and prepare for the longer, warmer days ahead.
All levels welcome!
Ingredients and Prep:
You will need a half pound of unsalted butter ( preferably organic) , your heaviest small pot, a strainer and a jar for the ghee.
For the breakfast, we will be making Upma. You will need farina or Cream of Wheat, a small onion,a few chilies ( like a Thai chili or cayenne- dried will do). For the spices we will be using cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, hing, salt, curry leaves ( if you have them). Add ons will be peanuts or grated coconut, cilantro and lime.\\See you then. This particular recipe roasts the wheat, which helps to deactivate the gluten making it more digestible.
One last word on the recipe for this week. If you are opposed to using wheat you can substitute cornmeal, cream of rice or any finely milled grain cereal. It’s a pretty flexible recipe.
Sicily Retreat
with Barbara and Kristin
at Danena by Noto
July 2 - 9, 2022
All levels welcome
Danena is a country retreat center in Southern Sicily set amongst olive and almond groves, and watermelon fields. A 15 minute drive to Noto and to the nature reserve of Vendicari, a haven of wildlife and some of the island’s most beautiful and deserted golden-sand beaches.
Accommodations
Double: $1850
Single: $2600
Please email us if you are interested in joining the retreat at info@theshala.com.
$500 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.
Full payment is due 6 weeks prior to retreat, no refunds.
Includes
Daily Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, & Philosophy
Morning tea, coffee and fruit, Brunch and Dinner (vegetarian and vegan options) Food is all local and organic
Accommodations
Other activities
Mediterranean Sea and Beaches
Pool
Reading
Relaxing
Cooking lessons
Walking
Cycling
Massage
Excursions to nearby towns of Noto, Syracuse, Modica, Scicli, Ragusa, and more. Renting a car would be recommended.
Weaving movement and breath, action and reflection, solitude and togetherness, this series aims to provide a widening space for creativity, inquiry, and curiosity as we move into a new year.
3 Sundays
January 17, 24, 31
3-4:30pm
$20 per session
$50 for all
Please email info@theshala.com for more information!
Steve Popkin, a Shala student and Suzi Kurz’s partner, left his physical body early Tuesday morning, with Suzi by his side. He was 62 years old. Suzi shared that his passing was peaceful, a relief from the pain he had been suffering during a sudden and severe illness.
Steve was a big-hearted, inquisitive, and unassuming yogi. He began practicing 9 years ago with Suzi’s encouragement. He continued his practice as much as possible in the last months of his life. We will miss Steve dearly, and send him love and prayers as he journeys on.
If you would like to make a donation in Steve’s memory, please visit New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell at www.nyp.org/giving/ways-to-give-to-newyorkpresbyterian. Suzi would like to acknowledge and honor Dr. Rick Furman for his care and kindness during Steve’s treatment.