Bette Calman 83 year old yogini still going strong - Australia Yoga Palm Beach 4221

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 Bette Calman is an 83 year old practising yogini from Australia. 

She has been teaching yoga for over 40 years and can do poses that I can’t do. She still teaches 11 classes a week!
 
Bette says that she is able to do more today than she was able to do 50 years ago. She has become more flexible and grown into poses she couldn’t do. 

To quote Bette, “You’re never too old. The body is a remarkable instrument. It can stretch and stretch, and get better all the time. Forget age.”

Hmmmm... well I don't know too many in this age bracket who are still rocking hatha yoga in the same way.  Come to think of it ... I don't know anyone. I do know that Hatha Yoga is a great form of exercise benefiting all of the body systems. A yoga teacher can design each class to suit all levels.

Yoga is an ancient philosophy that dates back thousands of years. It was designed as a path to spiritual enlightenment, but in modern times, the physical aspects of Hatha yoga have found huge popularity as a gentle form of exercise and stress management. There are many different varieties of yoga, each one structured around poses (asanas) and the conscious use of the breath.

Benefits include:

Cardiovascular system (heart and arteries) ... asanas are isometric, which means they rely on holding muscle tension for a short period of time. This improves cardiovascular fitness and circulation.

Digestive system ... improved blood circulation and the massaging effect of surrounding muscles speeds up a sluggish digestion.

Musculo-skeletal ... joints are moved through their full range of motion, which encourages mobility and eases pressure. The gentle stretching releases muscle tension and increases flexibility. Maintaining many of the asanas encourages strength and endurance. Weight-bearing asanas may help prevent osteoporosis, and may also help those already diagnosed with osteoporosis, practiced with care, under the supervision of a qualified yoga teacher.

Nervous system ... improved blood circulation, easing of muscle tension and the act of focusing the mind on the breath all combine to soothe the nervous system. Long-term benefits include reduced stress and anxiety levels, and increased feelings of calm and wellbeing.

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Delicious Raw Crumble - Australia Yoga Palm Beach Gold Coast

Delicious Raw Raspberry Crumble with 

Cashew Vanilla Cream Topping

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I followed this delicious raw food recipe from alkalinesisters.com I added slices of banana to the raspberries. Their information, photo's and presentation is gorgeous as you can see. Try this recipe it is quick to make and packed full of nutrition.

  
The raspberries are full of antioxidants and are naturally low in sugar thus a minimal impact on blood sugars.  They are a good source of manganese, potassium, copper, vitamins B & C, and an excellent source of fiber.  Raspberries have almost 50% higher antioxidant activity than strawberries, three times that of kiwis, and ten times the antioxidant activity of tomatoes.

The variety of nuts in this recipe offer a wide variety of essential minerals including magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese.  They also contain fiber, iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin E and manganese.  They are an excellent source of protein and are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid and an excellent source of antioxidants. Regular intake of raw nuts in the diet are a healthy fat food for heart patients. And because of their high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, they also help support healthy levels of low good (HDL) cholesterol.

Soaking nuts increases their nutritional value as the nut sprouts and comes alive providing your body with living energy.  Soaking also allows your body to  absorb the nutrients more easily.  However in this recipe, except for the cashews, I have not soaked the nuts in order to achieve a dry crumbly mixture versus a softy doughy mixture but…. you could also try this.  Soak nuts for 1-2 hours or over night, drain, rinse, process in food processor and then dehydrate for a few hours til dry and crumbly.  This is the ultimate way to make this recipe but there is much more prep time required which of course is worth the time if you are organized to do so.  This recipe is also gluten free, an added bonus of using raw nuts versus oats with flour for the crumble.

The dried dates are a also good source of potassium, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and B vitamins.  They are low in fats and cholesterol and high in dietary fiber and carbohydrates.  Though their sugar content is high 63.4 grams/100 grams,  it is still considered a healthy snack, owing to its plentiful vitamin content.  However, I highly recommend consuming natural sugars in moderation and explain in further detail after the recipe in this post on raw tarts.

Raw Raspberry Crumble
 
Yield: up to 8 servings
1/2 cup each of raw almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts for a total of 1 1/2 cups of raw nuts
6 soft dried dates
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup cashews, soaked 10-20 mins
1/2 cup filtered water
1/2 tsp pure vanilla, preferably alcohol free
2 tsp maple syrup
3/4 c fresh raspberries per person, gently crushed

Method
For the crumble: yield 1 1/2 cups crumble
Place the almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts in food processor and process until finely ground.  Add dates and cinnamon and process until dates are thoroughly mixed in.  Set aside.  This crumble keeps well if chilled.
For the Vanilla Sauce
Place cashews, water, lemon juice & maple syrup in blender and blend until creamy and very smooth.  Pour into creamer for serving.  This cream keeps for up 2 days if chilled.

To serve
Crush the berries right before serving and spoon into individual dishes, top with two tablespoons or more of the crumble mixture, garnish with a couple fresh whole berries and drizzle with vanilla sauce.  Enjoy!

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Albert Einstein - Australia Yoga Palm Beach Gold Coast

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