Sunday, December 6, 2009

Yoga for Breakfast

"Before taking their Sats this year, children at Riverside Primary in Rotherhithe were all offered a proper breakfast to give them a good start to the day. Then the yoga teacher arrived to relax them with breathing exercises before they started the exams."
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23777675-yoga-and-breakfast-help-pupils-to-top-of-the-table.do

Not only is breakfast the most important meal of the day, but the deep breathing and centering poses of Yoga clear the mind, calm the nerves, reduce stress, and allow one to focus with intent.

Before getting out of bed, try some gentle stretches .. like pulling your knees to your chest, then twist from side to side. This invigorates the body, gently getting the blood pumping, before you feet even hit the ground.

Then, try some Ginger and Carrot Juice. Into a juicer, put:
-2 crisp apples (quartered),
-3 carrots (scrubbed),
-1 stick of celery
-1/2 - 1" piece of ginger root (peeled), or a pinch of ground ginger powder
-3/4 cup, plus 2 Tbls pure water
-juice of 1/2 a lemon
Enjoy!

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