A recently rediscovered ancient "grain" native to Central America, quinoa was once called "the gold of the Incas," who recognized its value in increasing the stamina of their warriors. Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. Not only is quinoa's amino acid profile well balanced, making it a good choice for vegans concerned about adequate protein intake, but quinoa is especially well-endowed with the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair

Back to growing your own quinoa. You can place them at the black of a flower bed for extra colour and then harvest them late in the summer to fall for the delicious grain. Have fun with this one! Once you have grown your quinoa, here are a list of quinoa recipes to keep you going!

Apanasana (Knees to Chest Pose)
Relieves tension in the low back

Viparita Karani (Legs-up-the-Wall Pose)
For gentle restoration

Join us for the third in a series of eight workshops at East Village Yoga This workshop is designed to bring energy and balance to the second chakra which concerns our passions, pleasure, emotions, and sexuality.

To register phone: (905) 250-0173

Are you too exasperated, exhausted, and disatisfied to enjoy a healthy sex life? Do you long for love, passion, closeness, empathy, respect, mutual caring, pleasure, a sense of renewed energy, connectedness to your partner and most importantly yourself? If so, this free telecourse is for you. Join us at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 29th for a women-only conference call in which we will attempt to redefine and shift negative beliefs about women's sexuality and so called low libido using the best of Eastern and Western philosophy. E-mail info@melissawest.com to get the call in number and access code for this call.

I met with the fitness coordinator of Good Life Gym following Roos eviction to discuss the possibility of continuing my teaching at that location. Unfortunately Good Life requires "exclusivity" from their instructors, meaning that I would not be allowed to teach anywhere else. Obviously it would not be a fiscally responsible decision to limit my teaching to one location. I miss meeting with you all twice a week and would love to teach you again at the Wellness Connection in Ajax or Hands on Health Care in Whitby. Many of my clients from Roos gym have already joined us there. I would love to see you again too.

We are now accepting registration for my next yoga retreat from October 19th-21st. Mark the date on your calendar and register early to avoid disappointment!

Lifestyle Coaching can help you reach your fitness, health and life goals. My lifestyle coaching specializes in weight loss, healthy eating, exercise, healthy sexuality and stress management. If you are interested in achieving a life of health and vitality e- mail or phone me at (905) 686-0539 to find out how lifestyle coaching can help you.