Living in Thailand

As most of you know, I am currently living in Thailand.  There are many benefits to this including year round tropical weather, gorgeous beaches, and amazing fruit.  Living and eating local foods in Bangkok is   quite affordable.  There are fruit, smoothie, and juice stands everywhere.  My daily fresh juice of choice: carrot, beet, ginger, and green apple. For a whopping price of 35 baht ( a little over a loonie).

Benefits of Headstand

With the proper alignment, Headstand, or Shirshasna, strengthens the body, circulates blood to the head, and has a calming effect. You can practice against a wall, try walking your feet in as close as possible and lifting one leg at a time, or your knees into the chest. With practice, and core strength, both feet will lift off at the same time.

Vitamin D

I have encountered many questions regarding this Vitamin, especially in the winter and living in Canada.

There are 3 types: D2, D3, and D5. Of the 3, D3 (cholecalciferol) is considered the natural form. D3 is made in the skin as a response to exposure of the sun's UV rays.
It is fat-soluble, which means that you CAN get too much of it, and the liver will have trouble getting rid of excess. D requires conversion by the liver and then the kidneys.
It has the properties of a vitamin and a hormone and is necessary for the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus. It is necessary for growth and development of bones and teeth. It protects from muscle weakness, and thereby is involved with the regulation of the heartbeat. Also, it helps in protection of breast and colon cancer, is needed for thyroid function and normal blood clotting.
Vitamin D enhances immunity - important in the winter months when sunlight is limited, and flu season takes place.
Darker skinned people whose pigment blocks sunlight, cannot produce sufficient amounts of D.

Recommended intake: 1,000 I.U.'s daily

Hope this helps.

Homeopathic advice at the Healthy Planet

Hi guys,

Just wanted to keep my followers up-to-date, in where to find me if you have any questions about Homeopathy or Nutritional supplements. You can also make appointments with me, at the Healthy Planet Health Food Store, 85 Ellesmere Road, Fridays 10am-4pm.

Look forward to seeing you,
Sarah

Yoga Class Schedule

Hello my Yogi followers,

Here is an updated version of my Yoga classes as of Jan 2011, will keep you up-to-date with any changes.

Tues: 6:30 am Ashtanga at Moksha Yoga Pickering
7pm Yin Yoga at Moksha Yoga Pickering

Thurs: 9:30 am Ashtanga Level Prep-1 at Downward Dog Yoga Beaches

Sat: 11 am Ashtanga Level 1 at Moksha Yoga Pickering
1:30 pm Yin at Moksha Yoga Markham

Yoga class-all levels in Whitby at the Yoga Room Tues nights

Hi Yogis,

I will be teaching Tues evenings, 6pm to 7:30pm at the Yoga Room in Whitby. This quaint simple studio is great for a small class in which you will receive lots of adjustments, and will improve and grow with me!

Thanks,
Sarah

Prep-1 Class at Downward Dog in the Beaches

Hi Yogis,

I will be teaching an Ashtanga class starting Sept 23rd onwards in the Beaches. Hope to see you there!

Sarah