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Dear Friend:
Thanks so much for your warm acknowledgment and response to my last newsletter in August, and recent video posts on FaceBook.
Yes, we still need to sustain self-isolation at a time when we least want to, after months of unexpected confinement and restriction. Delay, restraint, misunderstandings, introspection, letting go and spiritual surrender go along with this divine period in history. We’re seeing Increasing death and ‘loss’ before our very eyes. So why shall we rely on Ayurveda as the Science of All of Life?
Artwork by Gloria di Simone (left) & Unknown artist (right) may help us understand how to create a personal, living, integrated balance of darkness and light, birth and death, cruelty and forgiveness, decay and creativity.
Ayurveda helps us navigate the middle path of practicality, availability and resourcefulness, with basic principles of daily living in good times and bad, to cultivate a place of all-inclusiveness and unconditional love, where all experiences can nourish unity.
Purpose?
We’re planning to co-create an educational video program with a guidebook and workbook to help support your home self-care program. We feel the discovery of Ayurveda science can help enhance your quality of life and that of others seeking this knowledge and wisdom.
Ayurveda puts emphasis on our routine daily activities, especially the early morning and most especially the thoughts, feelings and emotions of the consciousness invested at that time. Sankalpa or intention is best developed during the early morning, when subtle spiritual empowerment prevails. If we need a change, shift or adjustment in life, morning intentions are a good time to plan to invest in unity, forgiveness, healing.
AYURVEDA BITS & TIPS
HAVE YOU SEEN MY NEW FACEBOOK POSTINGS?
Since the end of August, Lys Ferreira has been producing a series of informal clips of some basic Ayurveda principles and concepts featuring fun, random and varied glimpses into everyday topics. Keep an eye out for the upcoming posts this fall semester, OK? We’re reaching out to those who may be new to Ayurveda and we welcome your feedback, comments and any questions you’ve been wondering about.
https://www.facebook.com/JaisriMLambert/
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) AND AYURVEDA THE 4-WEEK STUDY GROUP
Launched on Sept. 13 with our first experimental Zoom classes to introduce Ayurveda to those who may most benefit, Micheline Wong, BScPT, MHSc, BSc and founder of this program, invited Jaisri to join in, especially for the Ayurveda introduction.
Now we’ve recorded the basic introduction in 4 classes (each with class notes) and have posted the videos for all to view free of charge. The program will be of interest to those affected by MS or indeed any ‘auto-immune’ disorder. Please forward to those whom you feel will benefit!
At your leisure, please do watch to understand the basic principles of Ayurveda such as pathogenesis, tissue genesis, and assimilation of nutrients and emotions. Your feedback is much appreciated and conveying this opportunity to those living with MS.
What will you learn?
- Ayurveda history, theory and and natural ways of healing
- Ayurveda body typing or the ‘tri-dosha’ model of Prakruti & Vikruti
- How imbalances can create disease and how to help regain individual balance
- How to support balance in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual being - How food choices, digestion, routines and habits affect outcomes such as MS
We hope the discovery of Ayurveda science can help enhance your quality of life and those near and dear to you.
For more Information and to join our mailing list, please contact:
Tim Crocker, Administrator at 778-327-8049
Email: msayurvedagroup@gmail.com
Who are your instructors?
Micheline Wong, BScPT, MHSc, BSc and Jaisri M. Lambert, Ayurveda Doctor (NAMA)
To view these four free classes online, please click here: Multiple Sclerosis & Ayurveda 4 week Free Study Group with Jaisri M. Lambert
Sept 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4, 2020
BREAKFAST RECIPE: SAVOURY POHA (RICE FLAKES)
So many readers and clients ask about what to eat for breakfast. This recipe is easy, yummy (offers 6 tastes), digestible, light and thrifty. It balances all 3 doshas, is satvic and seasonally adaptable.
This recipe serves 4 and preparation time is about 15 minutes
Ingredients and Method:
3 tbsp. ghee or sunflower oil. Melt in a skillet over medium heat
3 tbsp. freshly grated ginger root, lightly brown
1/2 tsp. cumin seed. Add until popping sound begins
1/2 cup finely chopped organic celery. Add to spice mixture. Stir to coat with oil and spice
or 1-2 small purple potato or grated zucchini or carrots, according to seasonal availability
Optional ingredients:
1 green chilies. minced
Add after ginger root
1/2 tsp. black mustard seeds, If using potatoes, yams, roots
1/4 tsp. ajwain seed. Add to skillet after cumin seeds
1/2 medium or one small onion, finely chopped, add just after spices
1/4 cup chopped, toasted almonds or cashews. Add after poha flakes
Rinse Method for crispiness:
In a colander or sieve, lightly rinse 2 cups of rice flakes (Poha). Light, medium or thick flakes are available in Indian groceries.
The water stream from the tap or jug needs to be narrow, as your fingers lift the flakes to become lightly moist or damp. Too much water can make the flakes soggy (bummer)
Add dry herbs:
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ground coriander
Toss, mix until flakes become crispy and all ingredients are well combined.
Turn heat to low and fold in the rice flakes. Add a little water if necessary. Turn heat off. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Place in pretty dish and cover for traveling nearby to share with friends and family
Garnishes:
Dr. Bronner's Mineral Bouillon or similar
unsweetened coconut
chopped cilantro
lime juice (essential)
sesame or hemp seeds, toasted
Note: Poha is ideal for breakfast, lunch, picnic or in place of rice. It’s great for after-school snacks for hungry children. Because this dish offers all six tastes in, it is a crowd-pleaser and great for pot-luck meals.
CHECK OUT THIS FINE INTERVIEW BY CATHERINE MORRIS:
Catherine Morris recently interviewed me about the upcoming program for those interested in the Ayurveda perspective on Multiple Sclerosis and auto-immune conditions. Check out her excellent blog space!
AYURVEDA ZOOM CONSULTATIONS
Your referrals and follow-ups are mostly done by Zoom nowadays. Please let me know your scheduling preferences, OK? Review the Consultation pages on my website for details of how to prepare your concerns, health history and current daily routine. Please summarize your situation in advance to help us make good use of time together.
You know I love to hear of your Ayurveda journey and what’s unfolding along your path. Our community support is so important now. Please send your educational needs and interests to me for our 2021 planning, OK? Sending good wishes for your continuing education in our beloved Ayurveda.
Pranaam to you, dear reader, and to your near and dear ones,
Jaisri M. Lambert, Founder
Ayurveda Seminars & Consulting
https://www.ayurveda-seminars.com
C.A.R.E. Foundation
Canada Ayurveda Research & Education Foundation
www.carefoundation.net
604-290-8201 9am-6pm Mon.-Sat. Pacific time
(daylight savings falls back 1 hr. from Nov. 1)
