Australian School of Meditation and Yoga - Becoming a Vegetarian: May 2010

Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad

Ingredients

1 green paw paw, julienne
1/2 cup snow peas, cut into strips
1 carrot, grated
1/2 daikon radish, grated
1 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped
1/4 - 1/2 cup Vietnamese mint (common mint can be substituted)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 clove crushed garlic
1 tbsp peanut oil (or sesame oil)
juice of 2 limes (lemons can be substituted)

Method

Place the last six ingredients into a jar and shake well to make the sauce.
Place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, pour sauce and mix well.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

ENJOY!!

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE - 29th May 2010

Our next full day lifestyle workshop will be on the 29th May 2010 from 10am-4pm and features Indian head massage.

Indian head massage originated in India over 1000 years ago and is a part of the Ayurveda health system still followed today.

This wonderfully relaxing massage not only works on the scalp, but the, shoulders, upper back, upper arms, neck ears and face. The technique is gentle and rhythmical, involving acupressure points. Different Ayurvedic oils were traditioanlly used, but are now considered to be an option.

Indian head massage can help to relieve eyestrain, sleep problems, ease headaches, relax muscles, stimulate circulation to the scalp and hair, stimulate blood flow and lymphatic circulation, boost the immune system, relieve sinus problems and reduce stress and anxiety.

Included in the day is meditation, relaxation, chi-kung and a delicious vegetarian buffet lunch. Cost is $45 including a guided meditation CD and meditation pack.

Call 3895 8944 for more information or email me at brisbane@asm.org.au

Gayatri
Instructor
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga - West End

Moroccan Delights - Vegetarian Cooking Class

Coming up on 26th June 2010 is our Moroccan Delights vegetarian cooking class. It is not to be missed. We will be demonstrating 8 delicious rustic dishes. All are unusual, but absolutely delicious. We are really excited to share what we have learned with you, so don't leave it til the last minute to book your place as spaces are already limited. The class starts at 2pm Saturday 26th June and finishes at about 6pm.

See you there!

Gayatri and the gang
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga
West End