Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 6, 2014

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, September 6, 2014


THE JOY OF YOGA


Behind all the 
classes you take at 
Yoga Madre, is a 
lineage, a tradition. 
Pandit Rajmani 
Tigunait, PhD, is a 
living embodiment 
of this tradition and the Spiritual Head of the 
Himalayan Institute. 

This month, Yoga Madre is so very honored to 
sponsor my teacherÕs teacher, my ÒGrand TeacherÓ, 
our beloved ÒPanditjiÓ. From the first moment I 
heard him speak, I knew what he said was true, good 
and applicable to real life. He is not only brilliant, 
but also adorable. The light of his soul shines right 
out from his eyes and his teachings help us bring 
happiness to our lives.

We hope that you will join us for an amazing 
evening with him. Come and be inspired by this 
great sage of our time. 

IÕll see you there! 

NamastŽ, RenŽ

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

Ñ Q: So what exactly is the Yoga Sutra?

Ñ PRT: The Yoga Sutra is a book of yoga 
philosophy. It is a book of practice. And it is a 
book of self-realization. It was written 2,200 

years ago, when a great master named Patanjali 
gathered 

the best aspects of yoga and delineated, in a step-
by-step fashion, exactly what yoga is and how to 
practice it.

Ñ Q: What can modern students learn from the 
Yoga Sutra?

Ñ PRT: When you practice the kind of yoga 
described in PatanjaliÕs Yoga Sutra, you will 
experience what itÕs like to be healthy, happy, 
peaceful, confident, and energetic. The literal 
meaning of ÒyogaÓ is Òunion,Ó Òintegration,Ó 
Òreconnection.Ó But in the context of practice, 
yoga is a way of gaining access to your own inner 
luminosity and becoming established in your 
essential self.

Ñ By studying the Yoga Sutra, you will learn 
how to cultivate a clear, calm, and tranquil mind; 
how to expand the immense power of your mind; 
and how to begin unveiling, layer after layer, the 
mysteries of the universe within you and outside 
you.

Ñ Q: Why are its teachings so crucial today?

Ñ PRT: Because the human mind is scattered. We 
have become negligent about our distractions, 
inertia, confusion, doubt, fear, and anger. But 
humans have been riding a roller coaster of ups 
and downs for thousands of years. The yoga 
tradition, which started at least 5,000 years ago 
and has continued without interruption, has 
recorded all of the problems that humans face, 
and the methods and techniques to overcome 
those problems. The Yoga Sutra contains the 
solutions.


FOODS TO SLEEP ON

 There is nothing 
worse than finally 
getting into bed after a 
long day and realizing 
you canÕt sleep. If this 
is you, you might want 
to look at your diet. 
Having these foods 
for dinner or as snacks 
after dinner may help 
you to sleep better and 
here is whyÉ

 My first choice 
is chickpeas, better 
known as garbanzo 
beans. These are a 
good source of vitamin 
B-6 which helps 
your body produce 
serotonin, a mood booster, and stabilizes your 
levels of melatonin, a sleep hormone.

Next, I think of foods rich in magnesium, calcium 
or potassium since these minerals are necessary 
for relaxation and sleep. The first of these is 
bananas, commonly sought after by athletes for 
energy or to feed muscles, bananas can also help 
you fall asleep. They contain a good amount of 
vitamin B-6, magnesium, and potassium. Also 
in this category would be kale. This leafy green 
vegetable provides you with a healthy dose of 
calcium and potassium, both of which can be 
sleep-inducing. 

 Oatmeal is another good choice to help calm 
you down and help you get ready for sleep. I know 
what you are thinking, oatmeal is for breakfast but 
think again. Oatmeal contains magnesium and 
potassium, and it soothes the nervous system, all of 
which promote sleep. 

 Getting nutty before bed may be just what you 
need. Almonds can be a great light snack before 
bed and they are full of magnesium, which helps 
your body prepare for sleep and reduce stress. They 
also have a good dose of healthy fats and proteins. 
To top things off, almonds also contain tryptophan, 
which combined with the magnesium aides your 
body to be ready for sleep. 

 So whether itÕs oatmeal with bananas, a dish full 
of chick peas for dinner, or a handful of almonds as 
a night time snack, there are some food options that 
will help you sleep better. 

Dr. Tina is a traditional 
naturopath and nutritionist 
at Vibrant Living 
Wellness Center


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