Raw Almond Hummous

Super nutritious and raw!

- 1 cup soaked almonds or cashews or a mix of both
- 2-3 Tablespoons tahini
- 2-3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- The juice of 1-2 lemons or 3 limes
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1-2 cloves of garlic

Process all ingredients in a food processor, adding the oil slowly together with enough water to make a smooth paste. You can also add chopped celery and dulse.

Sooo nice :)

New Moon Tea & Ritual

Tea recipe

A great tea to calm and nourish (use organic stuff only)

1 tablespoon of dried lavender flowers
1 tablespoon of raspberry leaves

1 tablespoon of chamomile

Let the tea brew for 10 minutes only.

Ritual

The waning moon cycle it is one for reflection and calmness. This is a great way of honoring the natural cycles and yourself as a woman. It doesn't need to be complicated. This is a great simple ritual to bring mindfulness into our lives.. Set yourself a time to have this ritual, best at night. Make sure that no one disturbs you, and if you have kids wait till they're asleep...

*Start by stepping outside and moon gazing for a bit.
*Fill a bucket with warm water and leave it outside, where the moon can reflect on it.

*Prepare your New Moon Tea (instructions above). Let it brew.

*Now lay down on a comfy place, like a bed, a sofa or a yoga mat. Close your eyes and breathe into your tummy. Place your hands on you lower belly to create awareness. Breathe into them for 10 minutes approx.

*Remove flowers from the tea, light a candle for yourself and also burn some incense or essential oil that appeals to you today. Drink your tea in peace, alone if possible.

*Take a nice bath or shower (for those of you, that like me don't have one)using the moon water too! Rub some oil that you fancy, like coconut or a lovely lotion.

*Go to bed & sleep...

Morning Flax Shake

I'm a total routine person. Cyclical routine person, I would say. I have a routine for months, then I switch and so on...With food, same thing.

Lately I have been drinking this shake as breakfast every morning...it makes me SO happy (and full)!.

Flax seeds are an awesome source of essential fatty acids, mostly Omega-3, which is really effective in preventing coronary disease, cancer and arthritis. It is also a great source of protein and fiber, to keep things moving (really works)....But it's also rich in lignans. These are anti-cancerous, anti-viral and anti-bacterial and flax seeds have up to 800% more of these than any other veggie or nut...something to think about. On top of all this it also has loads of vitamins and minerals. You're gonna love this and your body too!

For 1 person (two servings):
Please, use organic stuff when possible.

• 2 cups of soy milk, or your favourite milk
• 1 big ripe frozen banana
• 2 tablespoons of previously grounded flax seeds
• Cinnamon to taste

Blend and enjoy!

Power

Celebrating the Full Moon's week has to mean celebrating our own power as women.
A source of power can be something very little like lighting a candle for yourself or something big like graduating from university. Or giving birth. Or getting a tattoo....
It's a different thing for everyone but there's a phew things that make us all feel powerful and that is what we based our last night's circle...food for thought :)

‘One is more authentic the closer one gets to what one dreamt one would become’ - La Agrado, “ All about my mother”

uniqueness
Look back in your life…all the back to your childhood…Recall a moment that you felt special & important.
What made you feel that way?
Write down ten things that make you you.

synchronicity
Think about some point in your life when you really wanted something that seemed far away for you at that moment and that ‘magically’ happened.

empowerment
Write down something you have achieved in the past week?
Now write down something you have accomplished in the last month?
Now in the last year?

self pride (the good kind)
Think about something that you have done in your life that makes you really, really proud.

other tasks
1) Think about something you have been putting off for ages, maybe because it’s a little bit scary, maybe because of mere apathy…
DO it! No excuses or delays, just make it happen…when you do it you will feel totally empowered and will want more!

2) Set yourself a goal for this week.
Visualize that goal already achieved. Think about it. See it. Observe what happens…

Tropical Tabouleh

Another of Rebecca’s famous recipes.

This delicious tabouleh it’s so easy and nourishing.
Great for pot-lucks and having friends over

· 2 cups of chopped parsley, mint and coriander leaf in equal parts
· 1/2 small red onion, diced
· 2 small tomatoes, diced
· juice of one lemon
· 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
· pinch of salt
· 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut (or cooked millet or quinoa if coconut is not available)

Mix it all in a bowl and enjoy!

Yoga Nidra

Since I did my Yoga TT in 2006, I am a great fan of 'Yoga Nidra' that literally means 'Yogic Sleep'. Ancient yogis used a very deep guided relaxation technique to create this amazing meditative state; a state of total mental awareness while the physical body remains asleep...

What we teach and practice (mostly) now a days is the relaxation to achieve that state. In any case it's SUPER powerful. After a session (20-60min. approx) you feel extremely relaxed and with renewed energy.

It also has healing properties. It is known to aid the healing process in conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, fibromialgya, depression...as well as help with quitting smoking, stop drinking... If it's used properly and regularly.

I've recorded a CD with my voice guiding 3 different Yoga Nidra sessions...it's not on sale yet, but will be soon! Will keep you posted.

Bangkok Adventures

Yesterday I had to go to Bangkok to renew my passport. The thing is totally broken, not sure why. I was good and didn't do much shopping..only some cosmetics...:)

I found this amazing face serum, 7 Pollen Face Serum ($76.49)

It's totally effective, 100% natural and also smells yummy. You can buy it online at http://www.erbasia.com.au/

Check out all their products...they are good!

Pumpkin mash

Pumpkin, Squash or
Sweet Potato Mash

My friend Rebecca, who’s an amazing cook, recently made dinner for a bunch of friends and shared the recipe of this delicious mash. Great for the little ones too!
Use organic produce when available.

- 2 cups of pumkin, squash or sweet potato
- ½ a tablespoon of grated ginger
- A handful of fresh coriader
- The juice of two limes or one lemon
- Cocunut milk/oil to taste. Extra virgin olive oil is also ok.
- A pinch of sea salt
- Nori sheets

Steam the pumpkin, squash or sweet potato.
Mash in a large mixing bowl and then . Add the ginger, chopped coriander, juice of one lime or half a lemon, coconut milk (or coconut oil, or olive oil) .Add sea salt to taste
Serve it with salad and wrap it all up in a nori wrap.

Enjoy!