Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 15, 2014

Mountain Views News Saturday, March 15, 2014 
11HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Mountain Views News Saturday, March 15, 2014 
11HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 
THE JOY OF YOGA 
THE INTERVIEW FROM THE PARA YOGA 
FEATURED TEACHER OF THE MONTH 
RENE QUENELL (continued) 
4. What type of practice and/or study is informing your teaching the most 
right now? (brahmavidya) 
Mantra Japa is numero uno for me and, of course, the teachings of Para 
Yoga and Living Tantra. So, the tantric style I teach is focused around 
prana and how we can shape the mind and emotions through changing 

prana. I like to bring in what I think the students need each class. I am loving boosting the adrenals 
and Moon Practice right now. Prana Dharana (concentration and meditation) and more Prana Dharana 
helps us all learn to channel that great energy. 

5. What obstacles have you had to overcome and how has this made you better and brighter as a teacher 
and in your life? (agni/sri) 
“Ouch, thank you!” - too many times to list – each one makes me a better teacher. But, the way I 
found yoga was through my biggest obstacle. I have had an auto-immune disease since my early 20’s 

– more than half my life. Some days are debilitating. I can relate to physical pain in almost every 
joint, and the depression that goes with. So, I became a Structural Yoga Therapist in order to help 
myself and others relieve suffering. But, through Para Yoga, I have been able to learn the proper use of 
energy and self-care. I continue to uncover underlying desires and explore them more deeply. I have 
learned to live my life listening to my inner teacher, in the path of my teachers and most importantly 
in the lap of the Divine. The inner peace and ability to shine, regardless of challenges - to overcome 
and change karmas - this is what I was seeking. This is what I can share. And, I know it can be done. 
With overwhelming gratitude I bow to my teachers for helping me along the path. 

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Dr. Tina is a traditional 
naturopath and nutri-
tionist at Vibrant Living 
Wellness Center


DO CHEMICALS BELONG IN OUR FOOD OR 
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS? 

Do you ever worry that the food you are buying might be contaminated 
with E. coli or salmonella? The big problem with our food supply isn’t the 
pathogens that may be lurking there, but it’s the lack of nutrients coupled 
with the chemical additives and the addition of dangerous chemicals 
leaching from the packaging materials. 

If you watch the nightly news, then you’ve undoubtedly heard about the 
many bread products that contain the same ingredient used to make yoga 
mats. The ingredient, azodicarbonamide, is used in other food products 
but now some creative person gave us a specific visual. The visual, eating 
breads or other products with this chemical is like eating a yoga mat. 
Would you consider eating a yoga mat? Of course not. This is by far just 
one of thousands of food and skin care additives we should be concerned 
about. 

All artificial sweeteners, preservatives and colorings should be avoided. 

Did you know that studies show artificial colorings have been linked to 
hyperactivity in children? Another chemical is phthalates which is used in the manufacture of plastics 
to make them flexible. It’s found in hundreds of products, such as fragrances, shampoos, plastic 
wraps and nail polish. We are then exposed to phthalates by eating and drinking foods that have 
been in contact with containers containing the compounds. Research shows phthalates are hormone 
disrupting chemicals. They can interfere with the reproductive process and can damage sperm. 

So what are we to do? Eating healthy is available to all of us, if we are willing to choose it. Yes, 
processed food does make our busy lives easier but at what cost? Ask anyone who is very ill what the 
most precious procession a person can have is and they will tell you, their health! Choose whole foods 
or minimally processed food with no artificial additives. There are natural alternatives out there for 
these artificial ingredients. We need to put pressure on all manufacturers to seek safe alternatives. 

If we do not buy these highly processed foods or the personal care products with ingredients you need 
a chemistry degree to pronounce 
then manufacturers will look for 
better alternatives. 

You are safe if you go by the rule, if I 
do not recognize this ingredient as a 
food then this item is not safe for me. 


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