1. More Stretching Always begin by stretching. Muscles need to be warm to function effectively, maybe as long as 12-15 minutes. You can include twists, cross-legged forward bends, stretching with arms overhead and doing a twist in both directions and side bends, extended forward standing bend
I REALLY enjoyed Patricia Joy Becker‘s awesome yoga class! it was my first (yes I’m a slow adopter)- I felt so good afterwards; I’ll be back for more… Patricia Larenas, Urban Artichoke Landscape Designer
I was so impressed with an introductory class with Patricia Joy Becker that I have started seeing her one-on-one for more indepth training to meet my individual needs! She has so much to offer, go check it out, you won’t want to miss this. Marci
Limit packaged, canned, highly processed and refined foods from far away! Dr. T. Colin Campbell stresses the importance of a plant-based diet. He explains the relationship of animal protein to the modern pattern of disease as well as the limitations of modern nutritional science when
Patricia is teaching Free Yoga Sunday Mornings at Athleta in March ONLY! Bring a friend, your yoga mat and a smile! Every Sunday in March 10am Register here for each Sunday you want to attend! Read more…
Foods That Cleanse the Liver! Cleanse your liver naturally with these foods and more: – Garlic – Lemon/Lime – Turmeric – Apples – Cabbage – Broccoli – Beets – Avocado from An Organic Conversation Read more…
Little Value and Possible Harm in Taking Vitamins “In the modern world, the abundant supply of a wide variety of foods makes it possible to satisfy virtually all nutritional needs by eating a healthful, balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruit, and protein sources. But based
The Beet goes on – In an era where clever marketing has transformed exotic berries, tubers and plant extracts from geographically distant regions into “super foods,” ostensibly better (and that much more expensive!) than culinary standards found at your local supermarket, e.g. garlic, onion, and
Join us for a Delicious Vegan Dinner and Good Company What – Monday Night Vegetarian Dinners When – Monday February 16, 2015 6:30 PM Where – First Baptist Church, 305 North California Ave, Palo Alto How – Make your reservations for sit down or take
Join the Fun at the “Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners” in Palo Alto! Monday January 26, 2015 After Dinner Presentation 8pm “Seven Steps to Boost Your Vitality” with Patricia Becker Make 2015 the most joyous year of your life? What is holding you back? All of the
Hugging is an extremely positive form of communication. It expresses the values of love, approval, gratitude and forgiveness. Hugging is a great form of emotional satisfaction, but it also has some surprising health benefits 1. Hugging reduces the risk of heart diseases High blood pressure
Golden Mushroom Soup 1 yellow onion , diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups fresh shiitaki or miitakes mushrooms, slice 4 cup vegetable stock or water 2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped 2 teaspoons garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 dash black
Holiday Share Faire – sponsored by Transition Palo Alto Sunday, December 14, 1 to 3 pm Cubberley Community Center – Room H-6 (at the end near Piazza’s) 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto Bring garden produce, food, books, toys, clothes, and or holiday decorations to share.
1. Cognitive Resiliency Yoga’s process of drawing distinction between body parts, sensations and degrees of effort supports increased self-awareness, and balance. By coordinating different and often contrasting regions of the body, both sides of the brain communicate better, which could be linked to improved memory
Cool off this summer with yoga, meditation and breathing techniques. Stay focused, healthy and happy with some simple practices. 4 Summer Time Health Tips to Cool Off This Summer One season flows into another – each one brings its set of changes. A yogi will
Scientific research on coconut oil has revealed health benefits that affect your entire body, inside and out. You’ve heard good things about it and now you have a tub of it sitting in your pantry. So how do you use coconut oil? 1) Cooking
Yoga is very popular. It’s everywhere. It seems like everyone does it. And yet, if you don’t currently do yoga, it can be difficult and intimidating to begin. What are the barriers of entry? For starters, yoga poses are hard. The classical form of most
Having fun with Noah Maze Yoga Teacher Training in San May 25, 2014 Francisco Trikonasana, Trikonasana, Trikonasana…..! Trikonasana is usually performed in two parts, facing left, and then facing right. The practitioner begins standing with the feet one leg-length apart, knees unbent, turns the
Yoga for a Healthy Back Common Ground Garden Supply and Education Center 559 College Ave, Palo Alto CA 94306 Saturday, May 24 10:30 – 12:30 $31 Click to Register Gardeners and high-tech computer people alike want to take care of their backs to live a
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“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” – Buddha
http://youtu.be/vofh-mRH-g4 His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers wisdom for a new year 2014. Enjoy!
Here are some knee essentials I synthesized from years of study and practice for or those who have had a knee injury, suffer from over use and or want to enjoying walking for as long as you live! Especially good for high tech professionals who
Abraham talks with a 18 year old man! Know your worthiness. When you control how you feel, you know how to enjoy your life.
Active older people such as this yoga teacher at 95, always inspire me. I have so much respect and admiration for people who live long happy lives and continue sharing. Living Longer is wonderful thing when we do it with health, curiosity, grace. Join
