Yoga & Pilates in Tottenham

I will be teaching a few Yoga and Pilates classes for the next 8 weeks at Balance Yoga Studio in Tottenham and I look forward to sharing a class with you!

Thursday classes begin Sep 6 

6:30-7:30 Pilates (all levels)

7:45-9:15 Ashtanga Yoga (intermediate)

For information please visit www.balanceyogastudio.ca

Rowing Machine for Sale

I am selling the last piece of equipment from my old fitness studio, and I'm hoping it can find a good home this fall.  This Concept II Rowing Ergometer is in great condition and a fantastic addition to any home gym!  This machine is an ideal cross-training tool; great for cardio, full body toning, and upper body strength. Interested?  Call 416.722.7154

Upcoming Events

Yoga Teacher Training Australia

Online journaling has begun but there are two spaces left in our upcoming Yoga Teacher Training and Personal Development Retreat in November in the Blue Mountains.  A few brief details include: 

Course: Yoga Teacher Training and Personal Development Retreat

Registered: Yoga Alliance 200-hour

Date: Nov 18-Dec 16/07

Location: Kanimbla Clifftop Retreat, Blackheath, Blue Mountains, Sydney Australia

Cost: $3825 includes meals, accommodation, all course content, manual, exam and certificate.

Facilitators:  Heather Agnew (director) ERYT and Master PFT.  Christopher Lipscomb (retreat coordinator).

Details:  www.yogatrinity.com/ytt 

Contact: write to heather@yogatrinity.com or call Chris at 0437 710 582

Fitness Australia has recently awarded the Trinity Yoga Teacher Training program with recognition as a Recognized Program.  Now Fitness Instructors registered with Fitness Australia can earn 15 CEC's when they complete our program.  For more information visit www.yogatrinity.com/ytt 

Programs 2008:

We are still working on the details of our 2008 schedule, but you can look forward to the following programs:

January 2008: 

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training 

Level II (120 hours) includes Ayurveda, Trinity Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Adjusting and Assisting, Partner Yoga, and more...

February 2008:

Yoga Teacher Training

Level I (200 hours) 30 day Residential Retreat

September 2007 – Issue 51

• Keeping Up With Heather:  Revisiting Your Goals
• Bits and Bites:  108, Food & Yoga Expos, 11th Hour, The Golden Compass
• Recipe:   Vegan Chocolate Pudding
• Thoughts On... Action
• Updates:  Yoga Classes Tottenaham, Yoga Teacher Training Australia

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Keeping up with Heather

Hello Friends,

I hope that this newsletter finds you well and healthy and enjoying the start of September.  A beautiful warm spring is brightening moods in Australia, and the return of kids to school is brightening moods in Canada.  

September is always a big month in the fitness industry.  This is not only because kids head back to school and moms and dads can commit to a fitness schedule again, but also because September heralds the last third of the year, and thus is a great time to revisit your goals for the year and recommit to your health, personal growth, and community wellness initiatives. If you made some goals for 2007, now is a great time to review your intentions, and perhaps set some new strategies in motion for this last third of 2007.

A simple strategy is to look back to any goals that you might have set (perhaps in January?) and sit down and ask yourself a few questions:

Is this goal still important to me in my life now?

Do I feel that I have made progress in this area?  If not, why not?  Is it an unrealistic goal?  Or, do I need to create better strategies to reach it?

Have I discovered some obstacles or resistance to reaching this goal?  If so, how can I overcome any obstacles? 

What actions can I take over the next 4-12 weeks to reach this goal?

Charting out your ideas, strategies, goals, and intentions is a most important step in reaching your goals.  But, after the reflecting and intending and planning, it's time for action.  So, put your running shoes at the end of the bed, stock your fridge with healthy foods, and create an environment that encourages your goal-oriented behaviours and makes any sabotage a little harder.  For instance, if there is fruit readily available but ice cream is a trip to the shops away, you are more likely to eat the fruit instead of the ice cream!  And, keep a daily or weekly journal that uses the above steps to track your progress and maintain an awareness of the journey to success.

If you have any questions, concerns, or success strategies to share, write in and share!  Until then, I am (as always) wishing you all the best in all your wellness endeavours. 

Namaste,

Heather

Contact Us:

Heather is in Canada until November 5, but am available by email anytime at heather@yogatrinity.com 

Chris is in Canberra, Australia until November 15 and is available on his new email address chris@yogatrinity.com   

Thoughts On...Action

Ambition by itself never gets anywhere until it forms a partnership with hard work.  ~James Garfield

Success is sweet, but it usually has the scent of sweat about it.  ~anon

No one keeps up his enthusiasm automatically.  Enthusiasm must be nourished with new actions, new aspirations, new efforts and new vision. It is one’s own fault if his enthusiasm is gone, he has failed to feed it.  ~Papyrus

Bits and Bites:

108 Challenge & Yoga Expo

At sunrise on October 10 Yogins across Australia will be flowing through 108 Sun Salutations to support the Yoga Aid Challenge to support children in need.  Organize or support your own 108 at your local studio, workplace, gym or at home and you could even win a trip to India.   www.yogaaid.com 

This charity cause is supported by the upcoming Yoga Expo to take place Sunday October 14 in Sydney.  Take part in Yoga classes and  workshops with some of Australia's most popular teachers, and enjoy some great Yoga shopping.  For more info visit www.yogaexpo.com.au   

Vegetarian Food Fair

Torontonians can enjoy the Yoga of eating at the upcoming Vegetarian Food Fair. Presented by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, this event runs from Sep 7-9 at Harbourfront Centre, and will feature television personalities, authors, and even a few vegan superstar athletes.  There will be demonstrations of new products, vegetarian cooking ideas, and lots and lots of goodies to sample.   Their mission: To inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more peaceful lifestyle.  Sounds like a great way to spend a day!  For more info visit www.veg.ca/foodfair  

The 11th Hour

There is a lot of buzz about Leonardo DiCaprios new film "The 11th Hour".  It is said that it makes Al Gore's recent film "An Incovenient Truth" seem tame in comparison, as DiCaprio explores climate change and the human factors that have influenced (and can continue to influence) our natural world.

The Golden Compass

After recently reading Phillip Pullman's fantasy trilogy - The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass - I was thrilled to see that the first book has been made into a major motion picture starring Nicole Kidman among others.  In the wake of Harry Potter, this trilogy is a magical journey for kids and adults alike that should not be missed.  And, with a major film debuting in December, I'm sure the shelves will be well stocked with these fantastic books!

Recipes - Vegan Chocolate Pudding

1 cup               300ml             sugar

½ cup              125ml             unsweetened cocoa powder

3 tbsp               45 ml             cornstarch

2 ½ cups         625ml            soy milk

¼ cup               50 ml             soy butter or margarine

2 tsp                 10ml               vanilla extract

Over medium-low heat mix together the sugar, cocoa powder and the cornstarch in a saucepan.  Add just enough soy milk to make a thick paste, then add the remaining soy milk and stir until the mixture thickens and gets bubbly.  Reduce the heat to low and cook for another minute or two, then remove from heat and stir in the soy butter and vanilla.  Pour into a bowl or serving dishes and chill thoroughly before serving.  Note: To prevent a skin from forming on top of your puddings, cover the surface with plastic wrap.

Makes 6-8 very sweet servings.

Adapted from the recipe "Seemingly Normal Chocolate Pudding" from the highly recommended book The Clueless Vegetarian by Evelyn Raab.