What is Yoga?
Yoga is self-realization.
Yoga is union of body, mind and spirit.
Yoga is a popular form of exercise.
Yoga is transforming your body to its natural shape.
Yoga is tone, strength, balance, stamina and flexibility.
Yoga is eating. Eating from the fresh fruit and vegetables provided.
Yoga is practiced by people of all religions around the world.
Yoga is remaining teachable, always a student.
Yoga is giving yourself a massage.
Yoga is releasing toxins.
Yoga is building a strong immunity.
Yoga is returning to your youth. Regaining suppleness to the spine.
Yoga is practice.
Yoga is stretching.
Yoga is relaxing.
Yoga is science.
Yoga is art.
Yoga is lifestyle.
Yoga is massaging and toning internal organs.
Yoga is moving energy throughout the entire body.
Yoga is great for cross training.
Yoga is a safe and noncompetitive environment.
Yoga is a tool for daily activities.
Yoga is concentration; it is meditation in movement.
Yoga is the present moment.
Yoga is a journey to radiant health on the inside and out.
Yoga is seeking the truth.
Yoga is acceptance, happiness and peace.
Yoga is freedom.
Yoga is a slow process by honoring the body.
Yoga is nature from within.
Yoga is the breath.
Yoga is showering the insides and resting the mind.
Yoga is a smile from within.
Yoga is kindness to self and to all.

Yoga Bliss Tips

Please take your shoes off at the door.

Please turn off cell phones and pagers.

Practice on an empty stomach. Avoid heavy meals 2 -3 hours and light meals 1 - 2 hours before class.

Please check with your physician regularly.

Mats are provided, but if you prefer you may bring your own.

Please take time before class to sit down on your mat for quiet time or stretching to prepare for class.

Please do not practice inversions if you are menstruating.

Please let your teacher know about special conditions.

Please relax into the pose with no straining.

Always end with Savasana - Corpse Pose - relaxation for 5 - 15 minutes. If you need to leave early, let the teacher know before class.

Enjoy your journey to radiant health.

Paula's RAW-some Snacks
Ingredients:
* "Nuts":
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup tomato juice (organic)
Produce:
- 7 stems fresh parsley
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1/3 onion
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 1 clove fresh garlic
Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon tarragon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Directions:
Place all "Nuts" in a glass bowl. Add organic tomato juice and stir. Let soak 2 to 4 hours. Puree all ingredients in a food processor, stopping to stir midway through. Blending is easier if you start with the Produce, add Herbs, then Nuts last--DO NOT DRAIN NUTS.
Make patties or bars out of combined mixture. Make them as thin as possible and place in food dehydrator and dry for 12-24 hours (or until dry). Turn patties midway through.
If you do not have a dehydrator, preheat oven on lowest setting (mine was 170 degrees) and dry for 5 to 6 hours. Patty up the mixture, and place it on cookie sheets lined with paper towel. This helps them dry and not stick. Turn them over after 2 or 3 hours. If you like your bars really crisp (like me) it would be good to check them near the end and see if they need more time.

Thanks to Paula from VegWeb.com for this recipe.