Join us at Thunderbird Park 59th Ave. & Pinnacle Peak in Glendale on Saturday February 4th, 2012 at 9:30am for an outdoors Christ-centered yoga class. Let's praise, pray and practice as we enjoy the desert life all around us. Dress in layers so you will be comfortable, and then following class we will hike at our own pace, and at our own leisure. Bring lots of water, comfortable shoes, and of course your yoga mat. We will practice on the first pavilion to the left as you enter the park.

Following our hike we will return to the pavilion for a lite lunch provided by Y.O.G.A. for the Soul.

The cost for yoga and lunch will be $10.00

Please rsvp to sandi@yogaforthesoul.org or call 516-448-0817 if you are planning on joining us as I will need a headcount for lunch.

Nuff blessings, and hope to see you on your mat!

Are you ready for 2012 to be the year that you take charge of your health and increase your vitality? If so, learn how by incorporating a plant based diet into your lifestyle and participate in the 30 Day Plant Based Eating Challenge at Y.O.G.A. for the Soul beginning Saturday, January 7, led by Chef Angel Denton Holistic Wellness Consultant and Coach of f Vio-Vitality Inside and Out.

So why a plant based diet?

Ben Franklin said, “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

According to the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture,

“Vegetables, fruits and other plant foods are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients (like vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and other carotenoids) that may protect our cells from damage by cancer-causing agents, halting the earliest processes that lead to cancer. In addition, they contain thousands of phytochemicals (natural substances in plants) that appear to protect against cancer in a variety of ways. But cancer protection is just one of many potential health benefits of a plant-based diet. Eating an abundance of vegetables, fruits and other plant foods may protect against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension and birth defects. Soluble fiber from grains and legumes may help lower blood cholesterol. Antioxidants in plant foods may help prevent cataracts, and carotenoids specifically appear to prevent deterioration of the retina of the eye. A plant-based diet can also contribute significantly to reducing obesity, a risk factor for cancer and other diseases.” www.ars.usda.gov/News/docs.htm?docid=9246

Eating a plant based diet is one of the most beneficial things we can do for our health- it strengthens our immune system, improves digestion and is imperative in helping rid the body of toxins. Eating a diet a diet rich in plant based foods in their natural state, are the most nutrient dense sources and are the most healthy for us. Whole, plant based foods contain nutrients that synergistically work together to produce a much more powerful effect on our health. In addition to the many internal health benefits of a plant based diet, reduced weight, increased energy and healthier skin, hair and nails are also common results.

What to Expect from the Challenge:

Each week you will receive a variety of plant based recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks, a suggested meal plan and grocery list for the week. I’ve put together recipes that are healthy, satiating, practical and of course deliciously tasty. I will also regularly email you how to tips, sources of plant based proteins and dairy alternatives, and additional resources that may be of help and encouragement to you during the Challenge. During this Challenge we will only focus on eating foods that are plant based and primarily in a whole foods, form. These foods are vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and fruit. We will eliminate all meat and all animal byproducts, such as but not limited to, dairy and eggs. We will primarily be preparing foods from their most natural, whole form and will be cutting out and eliminating all (overly) processed food, refined sugars and all zero nutrient foods. There will be some pre-made/pre-packed, items such as healthy, acceptable condiments nut butters, and noodles and I will specify those on your grocery list.

To join this challenge or sign up for the next one contact sandi@yogaforthesoul.org

JANUARY 7

~ 30 DAY PLANT BASED CHALLENGE BEGINS 12 NOON

JANUARY 14

~CHRIST-CENETERED YOGA CLASS 10AM

JANUARY 21

~CHRIST-CENETERED YOGA CLASS 10AM

~30 DAY PLANT BASED CHALLENGE FOLLOW UP

FEBRUARY 4

~ YOGA, HIKE & LUNCH AT THUNDERBIRD PARK 59TH AVE.&PINNACLE PEAK

~ 9:30AM - 12:30PM

~ COST $10:00

FEBRUARY 18

~CHRIST-CENTERED YOGA CLASS 10AM

MARCH 3

~ CHRIST -CENTERED YOGA CLASS POSTURE WORKSHOP

~ 9:30 - 11:30AM

~$10

MARCH 10

~ RAW FOOD CERTIFICATION LEVEL 1 (Into to Raw Food Workshop is a pre-requisite)

Keep checking for updated information on this site, or if you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact me at sandi@yogaforthesoul.org

What an amazing year this has been! It seems like only yesterday when Cathy approached me about bringing Christ -cenetered yoga to Glendale, and here we are one year later tending to some of the most beautiful and godly women from Glendale and the surrounding areas.

" Commit everything to the Lord, Trust Him and He will help you" AMEN! This is the scripture that has led me and Y.O.G.A for the Soul from its inception, and He continues to amaze me.

God has been our marketing officer, and I say this sincerely and with deep humility. So many of our ladies tell me that they prayed for affordable, Christ-centered yoga, near-by, and within days they either saw our sign, or a friend told them about us. We continue to grow, and we look forward to the continued blessings God has in store for this tiny ministry.

Since we believe in total well being, we challenge our yogis and offer fun opportunities for them to practice yoga more frequently. We have also partnered with an amazing raw food chef who will be offering workshops regularly to introduce us to a simple, tasty and healthier way of eating. Read on to find out more fun facts at Y.O.G.A.for the Soul.

JUNE CHALLENGE

- five of our yogis won free classes by taking 20 classes in 11 days

AUGUST

- Intro to Raw Food Workshop. Chef Angel Denton did a fabulous workshop and created and served a 5 course meal that was simply to die for.

- Y.O.G.A for the Soul introduced Christ-centered yoga to the Girlfriends at Central Christian Church in Glendale

SEPTEMBER $20/20

- 17 first time yogis participated in this amazing offer and purchased a package which offered them 20 classes for $20! Exisitng members earned FREE classes for referring first timers in September

NOVEMBER

- A raw/plant based dessert class will be offered on Saturday Nov. 12th at noon at our studio. email me at sandi@yogaforthesoul.org for more information.

DECEMBER TBA

We look forward to meeting all you new yogis who will be practicing with us, and we pray for God's continuing blessings which allows us to Praise, Pray and Practice Christ-centered yoga bringing glory and honor to His name.