DETOX Tip of the Day: HERBS, FROZEN NOT SMOKED

DETOX Tip of the Day: HERBS, FROZEN NOT SMOKED
We do not know about you, but we are looking forward to springtime. While skiing and snowboarding are fun and attractive activities, the cold reduces us to the elementary sensorial experiences. Simply put: you do not smell a great deal in the cold…
Don't you wish back the warm days where you smell the grass, the fresh leaves growing on the trees or the smells on the market?

Hence our tip: flavour nearly any food with a herbs mix. Preparing it yourself; it is much fun and here we are salivating by simply writing these lines…

1. Simply grab herbs you fancy - the greener the better
2. chop them finely
3. put them into freezer bags
4. whenever you need the herbs grab a handful and add to your dish, salad, pasta, fish…

Go for the green and fresh herbs, for our mix we used:
2 bunch basil (basilic)
2 bunch flat parsley (persil plat)
2 bunch cilantro (coriandre)
1 bunch tarragon (estragon)
1 bunch scallion (ciboulette)

Chop the herbs super fine, mix everything up and put the mix into two freezerbags; it is easier to use.
If you are not sure if it is finally well mixed, chop the herbs by type and split them each them in two plates, Like that you can be certain you have the same quantities in each freezer bag.

Two final tips:
Chopping is so much easier (and the coolness factor increases) using the largest knife you have!
Always use a sharp knife, as you do want to cut and not squeeze the herbs ; remember to resharpen the blade frequently as the herbs make the blade go dull very quickly.

Yoga today at INNERCITYOGA
09.30 hatha w. Anne
12.30 hatha w. Frank
18.30 hatha flow w. Patric
19.45 beginners session w. Patric (contact us prior as the session is kinda fully booked)

DETOX: SPICY GINGER TEA

DETOX Tip of the Day: SPICY GINGER TEA
Brrr it is cold outside. Beautiful but cold!
How about some Ginger Tea which is a popular detoxification aid. It can be used for gentle, daily detoxification and has a great number of health benefits:

- helps eliminating wastes (Detox)
- eases gastrointestinal discomfort
- reduces pain
- alleviates motion sickness and morning sickness
- aids in weight loss

Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, it has been shown to be also helpful in dealing with arthritis, ease pain in the joints and bones.
Yes, ginger is spicy and yes, the extra pepper added in today's recipe will make you sweat, hence helps to eliminate wastes.
This combination of ginger and hot spices should also help you increase the fat burning potential.

Our recipe for 1 person:
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger (peel it first)
- 1/2 lemon or lime
- 1 large cup of hot boiling water
- some grinded pepper and a tip of chilies (if you like it really hot!)
- and to smoothen it all, honey (à discrétion = up to you on the quantity ; if you take more honey, your calorie intake is higher…)

Pour the hot water over the ginger and pepper; let it sit covered for 10-15 min.
Pour the rest in and voilà!


About the right amount:
As with everything try to savour it in moderation:
do not use excessive amounts, which may lead to side effects including mouth irritation (think bad breath) belching, an upset stomach, mild heartburn or diarrhea.
Also a good idea is to drink it in the morning or early afternoon, to prevent any digestive issues and sweating during your beauty sleep at night
Someone who is in the ayurvedic principles Pitta type (you have a warm body temperature and sweat easily) should actually be a little bit careful with ginger.


Yoga today at INNERCITYOGA
12.30 corefusion w. Patric
18.00 prenatal session w. Ioana (sorry fully booked - spots available on the friday morning session)
19.10 hatha w. Frank

yoga schedule and details at www.innercityoga.com

DETOX Tip of the Day: YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK

DETOX Tip of the Day: YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK

Wow, it is already mid-month – time to look back on what you have been achieving so far, where we stand and how we feel. Did you pursue so far your resolutions, goals and dreams?
What is a dream?
Something you can think of - yet, chances are that it might easily be forgotten with an daily average of over 30 000 thoughts.
Our mind is cluttered, even bom...barded with uncontrolled thoughts, and that includes writing mental notes (aka as to-do or grocery shopping lists) during your yoga class.

Only a few of these thoughts are usually positive, but realize how many more involve strong emotions and negative thinking! Toxins are not only in the air we breathe and in the food we eat, but alsoin the mental environment that surrounds us. Mental toxins are thoughts of destruction and division; whereas mental nutrients are thoughts of life and unity. 

By realizing the mindset we are living in, change in your thinking is essential to detox the brain - if not taken care of, it literally could make you sick. Consciously controlling your thoughts allows you to filter out downbeat thoughts and destructive patterns; how many "could-have", "would-have", "should-have" statements have you made today? How many times have you replayed in your thoughts a difficult situation? Or worse, a situation that has not yet occurred but that you fear might possibly be happening one day?

So start to engage with your mental detoxification process where, you will reject harmful thoughts and all useful thoughts get put into practice.
So start having a positive outlook on today, tomorrow and ever after and the light shine in the darkness.

Yoga today at INNERCITYOGA
09.30 hatha w. Anne
12.30 hips academy w. Ioana
19.00 yogamusicflow w. Patric

all details on www.innercityoga.com

DETOX Tip of the Day : TRICK THE OPTICAL ILLUSION

DETOX Tip of the Day : TRICK THE OPTICAL ILLUSION
If you are looking to reduce your wine consumption, why not opt for smaller glasses ? After testing on a typical Bordeaux wine glass, we realized that it holds an entire bottle of wine…

Hence you might want to trick your eyes and your thirst with a similiar, yet way smaller glass.
While true wine afficionados might not agree with this suggestion , hey even want to scream «sacrilège» and opt for the perfect glass / perfect wine combo, this trick could change your definition of a fun night out.

Plus shopping for new glassware is always fun and at this moment, there are great sales!
Here is a basic guide for the shapes : http://www.riedel.com/index.php?article_id=369&clang=0#lp-369

DETOX Tip of the day: GET BACK TO SLEEP

DETOX Tip of the day: GET BACK TO SLEEP
Allow your body and mind some extra rest. This is particularly important in this period after the big holiday season, as not only you will make better decisions, be more relaxed in your actions but also a tired body will bring out those cravings for extra food and sweets… A tired body also goes into stockage mode, holding back on your intakes - meaning that you will burn less calories than if you were rested.
So let us get back to sleep, take a siesta, or decide to go to bed earlier tonight!
By the way, it seems there was the Farmer's Market, yet no one knew about it…

DETOX Tip of the day: GET HYDRATED

DETOX Tip of the day: GET HYDRATED
Drink as much water and other fluids as you can manage: fluids will help to "wash" the alcohol out of your system. As alcohol can be very dehydrating to the body, the extra fluids you consume will help to address any problems stemming from dehydration as well - soon you'll see clearer again ; )
And yes, that is Water, Agua, Wasser, Aqua, H2O in the glass…

DETOX Tip of the Day: Hello 2013

HELLO WORLD !!!!
Hello World ?
h-e-l-l-o ?

Chances are you just woke up to the new year after a night of heavy partying – out with the old and in with the new – only to realize that 2013 does not feel as fabulous as last night…
yet!
It is probably also the moment some resolutions crossed your mind (no more booze, stop smoking, starting a physical activity which does not include lifting glasses) ; 
And let us tell you loud and clear : WE HEAR YOU !
Oups, sorry forgot about your hangover, pssst

So, at INNERCITYOGA we have declared January as the DETOX month.
Sounds good ?
But you are thinking of crazy diets? No more drinking ever?
Rest assured,…
Over the coming month, we will give you tips of dealing with the theme of DETOXing on a realistic level, which you may or may not try on your own.

However we encourage you to check in every day and give at least one thought, about how certain things could be working for you.

We believe having the very very nicest and friendliest members at INNERCITYOGA and are looking forward to hear from, either by connecting with us on the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/INNERCITYOGA) or sending us feedback and suggestions directly to the this e-mail : detox@innercityoga.com

With great health, things can only get better !

Your INNERCITYOGA team