Ambika Yoga classes in March 2017, Brussels

It’s almost Spring time, so join me for a or several hatha yoga classes, Sivananda style, in Brussels this month.

Schedule

• Thursday, 9/03 – 6:30PM  at the EU council (members only) – 90 minutes class
• Friday, 10/03 –  12:30PM at Sampoorna Yoga studio -60 minutes class
• Saturday, 11/03– 10:00AM at Sampoorna Yoga studio -60 minutes class
• Saturday, 11/03 – 11:30AM at Sampoorna Yoga studio – 60 minutes class
• Sunday,  12/03 – 10:30AM at Sampoorna Yoga studio – 90 minutes class  YIN YOGA
• Thursday, 16/03 – 6:30PM  at the EU council (members only) – 90 minutes class
• Saturday, 18/03– 10:00AM at Sampoorna Yoga studio -60 minutes class
• Saturday, 18/03 – 11:30AM at Sampoorna Yoga studio – 60 minutes class
• Thursday, 23/03 – 6:30PM  at the EU council (members only) – 90 minutes class
• Saturday, 25/03– 10:00AM at Sampoorna Yoga studio -60 minutes class
• Saturday, 25/03 – 11:30AM at Sampoorna Yoga studio – 60 minutes class
• Thursday, 30/03 – 6:30PM  at the EU council (members only) – 90 minutes class
• Friday, 31/03 –  12:30PM at Sampoorna Yoga studio -60 minutes class

 

Contact me for private or in-company lunch yoga classes.

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Sunday special at Sampoorna Yoga studio: Sun Salutations

At Sampoorna Yoga Studio, thes Sunday Special classes, on the first Sunday of each month, are long hatha yoga classes focusing on a specific theme.

In March, the month when Springs starts, we attempt to bring out the sun more often, so the focus will be on the Sun Salutation and its variations. Teacher Ramdas will create a challenging full-body workout with the sun salutation flow, toning and stretching and strengthening all muscles – you’ll have fun in the process.

Date/ time: Sunday 5 March, 1-3PM
Location: Sampoorna Yoga Studio, 40, Rue Du Houblonstraat, 1000 BXL
Price: 25€, or one tick in your yoga pass plus 5€

• Register online

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Slow juicing & smoothie workshop in Brussels on 18 March 2017

Enjoy your fruits & vegetables in a whole new way!
On Saturday 18 March I organize a slow juicing & smoothie workshop with all organic ingredients.

 Want to learn about the art of juicing, making smoothies, preparing fresh organic pestos, purees, smoothies and more?

We will be using the JazzMax slow juicer & powerful Vitamix blender to make different delicacies. During the workshop you’ll discover the ins & outs of juicing and blending, which vegetable and fruit combinations work best, when to juice, how to prepare, how to clean, how to store. As well as how to make your own nut milk & butters, veggie spreads, pesto and smoothies.

Date & time: Saturday 18 March, 2-5PM
Location: Jette, Brussels (exact address will be communicated upon your reservation)
Price: 40€

• Register online

The price includes workshop, all organic ingredients, and the opportunity to buy a Jazz Max juicer with a special discount. 

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Ginger infused, stir fried buckwheat noodles, broccoli & Swiss chard Ⓥ

Last night I wanted to eat something healthy & light, but warm, as it’s still cold & rainy weather. I made a quick & dirty noodles dish that was simply delicious.

Ingredients (3 servings)

• +/- 160g King Soba organic sweet potato & buckwheat noodles
• 1 medium sized broccoli
• 6 leaves of Swiss chard
• 2 cm fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• Lima tamari sauce, less salt
• Sesame oil
• salt & black pepper
• Kimchi (vegan, store bought), optional

Preparation

1. Boil a pan with water for the noodles. Cook following the instructions (not too long!).
2. Cut the broccoli in florets, wash. Put in a pan with just enough cold water to not cover the florets, add a pinch of salt & put on the stove to boil. Once boiling, let them simmer for a few minutes (max. 5), drain & rinse with cold water.
3. Cut the stem & leaves of the Swiss chard, wash and set aside.
4. Peel & slice the garlic and ginger.
5. Heat sesame oil in a skillet or wok, add the ginger, stir fry for 2 minutes; add the Swiss chard, stir fry for 3-5 minutes; add the garlic, stir fry for 1 minute; add the broccoli & mix it all together. Add a few tablespoons of the tamari, some salt & black pepper to taste; add the noodles and mix it all together. Add more tamari & sesame oil if necessary.
6. Serve in a bowl with some kimchi on top.

Use any vegetable you like according to the season or what you have in your fridge or freezer. Alway lightly blanching the hard vegetables before stir frying them. 

You can add a source of protein such a mock meat, TVP or tofu. Season & stir fry it separately before adding it to the noodles.

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Yoga video tutorial for shoulderstand & plough poses

After the headstand comes Sarvangasana (Sanskrit: सर्वाङ्गासन), the Sanskrit name for the shoulderstand, comes from the word “sarva”, meaning whole. This asana strengthens your entire body; it gives many of the benefits of the Headstand, but here the circulation is directed to your thyroid gland instead of the head and it gives a great stimulation to your metabolism. It’s an inverted pose, with your body resting on your shoulders.

Check out the step by step asana on this page.

=> Check out this short tutorial video of Sarvangasana followed by Halasana:

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A new yoga asana tutorial video available on my YouTube channel

Slowly, but surely I’m taking the time to add voiceover to my yoga videos. Today I’ve uploaded a new asana: Matsyasana or fish pose.

You’ll find more info about the pose on the dedicated page.

The yoga video tutorial:

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