NEW LOCATION 609 ARIZONIA STREET, CHURCH OF HARMONY

                                    CLASSIC, GENTLE YOGA CLASS  WEDNESDAY 2:30-3:40  PM 

                                                                        $5 A CLASS

     

      BAKED PEARS 

Pre heat oven to 350. 

Slice 8 small pears, or 6 medium pears in half. Scoop out seeds. Make small slice on back of pear, so it will sit level on a baking pan (sprayed with non stick spray.)

For filling mix:

1/4 cup oats

1/2 c chopped dates

1 tablespoon chopped nuts

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons I can't Believe it's Not Butter Light

2 tablespoons maple syrup

Put a scoop of filling in each pear. 

Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. 

Remove from oven.

For topping mix:

1 cup fat free Greek yogurt

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla 

Put a spoonful of topping on each pear.  Enjoy. 

                                               

Helpful classes for relaxation and exercise

 

During this time of coronavirus we need to boost our endorphins!  I usually attend group exercise classes twice a week, so was really missing the endorphins.  Endorphins are chemicals released by the pituitary gland that help us deal with pain and trigger positive feelings.  They are released with exercise, meditation, and listening to music. 

Need some new music to stimulate well being? Try Earl Klug, Shakti Deva, Kitaro, David Arkenstone, Adreas Vallenweider, Peter Kater, Otmar Liebert, and Marisa (cosmic chants on you tube, the most beautiful female voice I have ever heard!).  My daughter gave me Spotify and I love it. It has many more artists than Pandora. 

Here are some helpful links. 

I made a video geared especially for tension release.   

Stretching the neck and shoulders link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IHwCCWUwo0

Chair aerobics can be very helpful.  I like the toning exercises, but use only one pound weights. 

Be very cautious with a new activity.  Start out with 5 minute sessions, take a break and then do another 5 minutes. Be cleared by your doctor for exercise.  If you have a lung condition, an oximeter is helpful to monitor your oxygen saturation.  You want it to be near 88% or higher.  If you google chair aerobics there are many classes to chose from.  You have to find a teacher with a voice you like and music your enjoy. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azv8eJgoGLk 

You also can google chair yoga and come up with classes.  Another resource is Amazon Prime.  If you have watched movies on TV with Amazon you are familiar with it. Many people don't know that they also have Yoga and exercise classes.  Just do a search for Yoga, or aerobics. 

I will be adding some videos.  I like videos with outdoor scenery, and they are hard to find.  I think I got hooked on the outdoor scenery from watching Gilad's  exercise program, shot on the beach in Hawaii.