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Saturday Sit for June led by Caroline Mceneaney

There will be time at the end for tea and chatting. No meditation experience is necessary. Practices and topics will include: Elements of posture, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, shamatha and vipassana techniques, lovingkindness, gratitude, tonglen, Four Elements Meditation, Five Sense Meditations, and common challenges and obstacles on the path.

Spring Ayurvedic Series with Maria Rubinate

Starting this Tuesday and continuing for five classes, we’ll be looking into the shift from winter to spring. We will begin by considering the theories that form the basis for all of the practical aspects of a spring routine and diet. These classes will cover asana, pranayama, cooking, herbs, and remedies.
Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, offers a holistic way to think about health and nourishment. These classes explore the philosophical underpinnings of this beautifully practical and time-honored system.
March 9th: Cooking Class
March 9th, the Ayurvedic class will be in the kitchen. We will be preparing a light lunch or late breakfast and the soup ingredients should be easy to come by. My mother has asked me how to make something “Ayurvedic” using only the ingredients you have on hand and this recipe utilizes basic kitchen stuff. Time permitting, we’ll take a look at an easy dosa/ pancake that goes well with the soup.
Carrot, Ginger and Coriander Soup
Ingredients:
1 lb. carrots ( approximately)
1 quart veg stock or water **
 1 Tb ghee or coconut oil
1- 2 inches of ginger, minced
Coriander seed powder ( you also can use the seeds)
Cayenne
Lemon juice
Salt, Black pepper
** This is the moment to investigate your vegetable drawer and boil up a bunch of things to make a stock. Candidates include: wilted lettuce, parsley , scallions, onion, mushrooms. Less ideal are cruciferous vegetables or any vegetable that imparts too distinct a flavor.
Note: This is a blender soup.
Chickpea Dosa/ Pancake
1 cup chickpea flour ( Bob’s Red Mill makes one)
3/4 cup water
Salt, Black pepper
Optional: Chopped scallion or chives; coriander leaf.

Early Spring Retreat with Carlotta, Caroline, & Sasha

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!

Practical Ayurveda | Cooking Class

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 & Kristin

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.

The Texture of Practice: A 3-class Series

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!