We invite you to join us for our annual Sacred Breath Pranayama Retreat. A weekend of asana and pranayama in our meditative setting designed to help you begin or deepen your understanding and practice of this beautiful breath work. Yoga classes will be guided to support pranayama practice and pranayama will be made accessible to all. Enjoy our legendary gourmet meals and massage as you invigorate your life force.

Please be our guest Febrary 13-15, 2009 at our exquisite retreat heaven and in the meantime enjoy the following pranayama appetizer compliments of White Lotus.
www.whitelotus.org/yoga-retreats-pranayama.html

SIVA PRANAYAMA
Simple Breath Meditation

Sit comfortably on a chair, cushion or the floor with your back straight
Inhale for a 5 to 10 count using either your natural breath or Ujjayi
Hold your breath for an equal amount of time (5 to 10 count) making sure your lungs
        are comfortably full
Exhale for the same 5 to 10 count
Repeat for 10 to 20 rounds

Keep your attention on the sound of your breath, trying to create a smooth, rhythmic flow.

This simple breath meditation calms and centers the mind, balances your energy, and strengthens tones and builds your lung capacity, creating a greater vitality.

BEATRIX'S FABULOUS FAJITAS

Warm yourself this winter with the heat of Beatrix’s fabulous fajitas. The mild sensation of pasilla chilies can be just right for warding off the winter chill. Fresh pasillas are rich in flavor without adding too much heat. They are considered to be mild to medium on the chili index.

This dish is a favorite amongst our guests when we serve our Mexican tostado bar. Accompanied by warm tortillas, black or pinto beans, rice, salsa, guacamole and sour cream; you are in for a feast. The great news is how easy this dish is to prepare.

Ingredients:
1-2 onions
4 fresh pasilla chilies
4-5 small zucchini
1-2 cloves garlic
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
Mexican seasoning mix
¼ cup tofu or dairy sour cream
10 corn or whole wheat tortillas

Recipe:
(Serves 6-8)
Cut fresh pasilla chilies in half, lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds. Cut chilies in half again and then slice into medium sized strips. Slice onion into half moons and sauté in olive oil until light brown. Add minced garlic and pasillas and sauté for 10 minutes. Add zucchini chopped into small cubes, salt and Mexican seasoning to taste and sauté 5 minutes longer. Finish by adding (tofu or dairy) sour cream. Serve on or with warmed tortillas.

THERAPEUTIC YOGA TRAINING
with Cheri Clampett and Arturo Peal
January 31 - February 6, 2009

Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers and Health Care Professionals. Space is still available!!!    www.whitelotus.org/therapeutic_yoga_training.html

We are also very pleased to announce the release of Cheri's new contribution to the world of yoga, The Therapeutic Yoga Kit, available thru our White Lotus bookstore.
800-544-FLOW (3569).

MARCH YOGA TEACHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
with Ganga White and Tracey Rich
March 14-29, 2009

Our acclaimed sixteen day residential program with participants from around the globe.    www.whitelotus.org/yoga-teacher-training.html

PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WHITE LOTUS WEBSITE
We are pleased to announce the long awaited launch of our new White Lotus website desiged by Tracey Rich. As this is a newly built site, we would welcome and appreciate feedback if you encounter any difficulties or glitches. Namaste.
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