Sun Lotus Yoga Sanctuary
5070 culverton rd V9L6H4 Duncan, BC, Canada

Something new...right downtown

Great first day in Downtown Duncan...find us again on Friday, just across the street in the lot beside Island Savings on Canada Ave! (you can see Island Savings in the third photo)

What is sustainable & effective... What is oppressive?

SURVIVE OR THRIVE--in troubling times? I am free of all limiting thoughts, Patterns Beliefs... Habits Behaviours Fears and Perceptions When I think of the present moment, and this sudden new reality...I am very grateful for this affirmation. By affirming this multiple times daily for a few years now, I have been able to perceive the good that will come from this particular set of circumstances. I have been able to follow guidance which has led me to be well prepared. I face the ever-changing landscape of the future without fear, but with confidence that I will successfully navigate the tumult. I observe that this situation is causing us to very quickly hone in on what is essential, beneficial, practical and wise--and to have no attachment to that which is not. It is causing us to step-up our mindful living practices, to consider our patterns of consumption on every level. It has caused me to easily let go of some habits which I knew were ultimately not in my best interest. I look around and am very grateful for the small and big miracles I see everyday.although times are troubled, I feel the support of the universe moving me in the right direction, and moving all of humanity through a tremendous spiritual maturing. On an individual level, those that mature will fare better in the uncertain future; and as a whole, humanity will come out better than we were going in. How much better will depend significantly on how long, painful and destructive this lesson will bewe need a lesson like this, a karmic lesson in real-time, a direct consequence of our gluttony for meat. Not something that will wipe out everyone, but just enough that everyone around the globe will feel it. Now we are forced to really see ourselves; to see our destructive patterns, habits, behaviours, fears and perceptions. Choose freedom instead. Move with grace into this maturing--contemplate, reflect, absorb, reconsider, meditate...and move towards a plant based diet for the sake of the planet and the people it supports.

~MHC SuperSeeds Protein~ on special inside Hillside Mall (near Marshalls) this weekend: "2 BAGS FOR $30" (regular $18 each)... Try this EASY, GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN PATE & VEGAN PATTIES super-flexible, throw it in the food-processor--recipe: BASIC PATE RECIPE: 1c carrot (process till fine) add, 1-2 tsp lemon/or lime juice (or other acid: balsamic, apple cider vinegar) 3-5 tbsp olive, sunflower, avocado or other healthy oil 1c canned drained lupini beans (can chick peas, or roasted chestnuts) 1c MHC's SuperSeeds Protein (*can be soaked or dry) 1/4c extra sunflower seeds (*soaked or dry) ---------------------------------------------------- EXTRA OPTIONAL SPICES/flavours: 1 tsp MHC's herbed turmeric seasoning salt (or just salt) 1tsp garlic powder 1 tsp or more, Nutritional Yeast 1 tsp or more, Black pepper 1/8-1/4 tsp asafoetida ------------------------------------------------------ 1/4 cup fine chopped green onion 1/4 cup fine chopped cilantro ------------------------------------------------------- MORE optional flavour: 1 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp smoked paprika small dash of liquid smoke** --------------------------------------------------- Blend all in processor till desired consistency. You've got high protein, super-nutritious, VEGAN PATE! -use as the basis of a hearty vegetable wrap _________________________________________________________ CONTINUE to create PATTIES: Add: 2 tbsp or more, arrowroot powder, cornstarch, flax meal or MHC's Sesameasy*** . --blend well again Form into patties, press into: MHC's Sesameasy, Corn Flour, or nothing at all, and pan fry till golden ---NOW you've got high protein, super-nutritious, VEGAN PATTIES!! Loaded with a long, long list of health benefits!! Serve them warm in a wrap loaded with tangy salad, or as a side dish with a mayo- or yogurt-like sauce _____________________________________________________________ * soaking will give you a smoother consistency, dry will give you a nuttier crunchier texture ** some smoke flavour is really nice, but if you are going to use Sesameasy in, or on, the patties...hold back a little here--Sesameasy adds more smokey flavour and you can over-do it ***If you are going to add Sesameasy INTO the patty, hold back on the extra spices in the pate recipe--Sesameasy already has lots of spice. MHC "SUPERSEEDS PROTEIN" 2/$30 SPECIAL THIS WEEKEND! INSIDE HILLSIDE MALL (near Marshalls) regular mall hours

Find me tomorrow evening, Thursday(Jan 24) at Esquimalt Rec center from 4:30-7:30 www.myhealingcuisine.com

Last minute gifts? Dont want to go far from home? From Monday the 17th to 23rd, I will make MyHealingCuisine.com and beautiful handmade jewelry from Hello Arts ...(https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/HelloArts) available to my neighbours and friends here in our studio at Sun Lotus 5070 Culverton rd. (we are usually home, but you could call first to confirm 250-709-9010 or msg)...also opening up to a few other vendors if anyone is interested in setting up a table with priced goods for the duration...just contact me. See more

Its a stretch, but I know there are many people in this valley who will love this film and gathering! ONE day left to meet the quota to bring this film to Dunc...an Caprice Cinema for MONDAY Dec 10th at 8:30 if you are interested reserve TODAY!! no charges will occur unless the quota is met. With the promise of after-film music by Sacred Fire....and free delicious organic Zing! popcorn from MyHealingCuising.com! NOVEMBER 30th is the CUT OFF for ticket sales... RESERVE NOW and enjoy a beautiful night of sacred music with beautiful sacred community!! _/|\_ Om shanti, shanti shant-iii!!! https://tickets.demand.film/event/6481 . (<-- reserve thru this link) TICKETS.DEMAND.FILM Mantra: Sounds into Silence You are invited to a special one night only screening of MANTRA: SOUNDS INTO SILENCE in Duncan. Included in each admission ticket are 1 popcorn and 1 drink. Classification: General

Only 3!!! THREE DAYS left to reserve tickets to join with community, enjoy this film and after-film music by Sacred Fire....and free delicious organic Zing! pop...corn from MyHealingCuising.com!! 50 tickets need to be reserved in advance to bring it here...(there is no risk, if we don't meet the quota--no charges will occur) The film is set for a quiet MONDAY night DEC 10 @ 8:30pm NOVEMBER 30th is the cut off for ticket sales... PLEASE reserve NOW and lets enjoy a beautiful night of sacred music with our beautiful sacred community!! Om shanti, shanti shant-iii!!! https://tickets.demand.film/event/6481 . (<-- reserve thru this link) TICKETS.DEMAND.FILM Mantra: Sounds into Silence You are invited to a special one night only screening of MANTRA: SOUNDS INTO SILENCE in Duncan. Included in each admission ticket are 1 popcorn and 1 drink. Classification: General

I really want to see this film...don't you?? BUT there's Only 4!!! FOUR days left to reserve tickets and ensure this film comes the Caprice here in Duncan. 50 t...ickets need to be reserved in advance to bring it here...(you will not be charged if we don't meet the quota) Because I want it so bad, I am going to UP the offer...the cost is $20 and includes free popcorn and drink... but I, (MyHealingCuisine) will provide ORGANIC/NON-GMO popcorn, with organic coconut oil and our special organic turmeric/nutritional yeast seasoning called ZING! ...if you've never tried our popcorn, you've got a lovely surprise in store---its outrageously delicious! we also have the promise of after-show live music by Sacred Fire from Ladysmith to finish off the night! MONDAY DEC 10, 8:30pm is the date, but NOVEMBER 30th is the cut off for ticket sales...PLEASE reserve NOW and lets enjoy a beautiful night of sacred music with our beautiful sacred community!! Om shanti, shanti shant-iii!!! https://tickets.demand.film/event/6481 . (<-- reserve thru this link) TICKETS.DEMAND.FILM Mantra: Sounds into Silence You are invited to a special one night only screening of MANTRA: SOUNDS INTO SILENCE in Duncan. Included in each admission ticket are 1 popcorn and 1 drink. Classification: General

Only EIGHT!!! 8 days to reserve tickets and ensure this film comes the Caprice... 50 tickets need to be reserved in advance to bring it here...(you will not be ...charged if we don't meet the quota)...the cost: $20 per ticket, includes drink, popcorn and after-show live music by Sacred Fire from Ladysmith to finish off the night! MONDAY DEC 10, 8:30pm is the date, but NOVEMBER 30th is the cut off for ticket sales...PLEASE reserve NOW and lets enjoy a beautiful night of sacred music with our beautiful sacred community!! Om shanti, shanti shant-iii!!! https://tickets.demand.film/event/6481 . (<-- reserve thru this link)

We have 18 days to reserve our tickets and ensure this film comes the Caprice... 50 tickets need to be reserved to host it (you will not be charged if we dont m...eet the quota)...the cost: $20 per ticket, includes drink, popcorn and after-show live music by Sacred Fire from Ladysmith to finish off the night! MONDAY DEC 10, 8:30pm is the date, but NOVEMBER 30th is the cut off for ticket sales...please reserve now and lets enjoy a beautiful night of sacred music with our beautiful sacred community!! Om shanti, shanti shant-iii!!! https://tickets.demand.film/event/6481 . (<-- reserve thru this link)

IF you would like to EXPERIENCE this film IN DUNCAN, Book your tickets NOW...you will NOT be charged unless the quota of 50 is sold before NOVEMBER 30 and the m...ovie runs! Its set for a quiet MONDAY night in December (10th at 8:30pm) The band Sacred Fire will host a sacred sing along after the film...total cost including free popcorn and a drink $20. Doesn't that sound just WONDERFUL!! https://tickets.demand.film/event/6481 . (<-- reserve thru this link)

Wont this be a nice touch...you wont be charged for your tickets unless the quota is met and the film runs...so go ahead book your tickets now!

50 tickets need to be purchased before Nov 30 to bring this special film to our town...Duncan Caprice Cinema MONDAY DEC 10th at 8:30 pm...when we get 50 people ...to pre-order their tickets---we can do this!! The $20 ticket includes Popcorn and a drink--thanks Caprice!! ...get your tickets NOW and help bring this great movie to our cinema. Tell your friends, what a nice night it could be! link to order tickets: https://tickets.demand.film/event/6481 See more

Find inner peace

Wow, thanks to the customers of the Cobble Hill market last Saturday!!... I feel very proud and blessed to know that so many people in the Cowichan Valley are s...upporting our endeavor, and that so many of you are enjoying 'my heart and soul' in your very own kitchens... We LOVE you!! http://www.myhealingcuisine.com See more

Find us tomorrow (Saturday 10-3) at Cobblehill we'll be selling our fresh popped organic ama'Zing!' popcorn...along with our range of other super-food products!! http://www.duncancc.bc.ca//cobble-hill-spring-modern-handm

I am sharing this because I believe SO many people could benefit...For several months now, as my life has seriously transitioned, I have been VERY faithful to t...his practice of letting go of limiting thoughts. Whenever a thought of conflict, worry, stress or anything negative at all has crossed my mind, I have stopped myself by mentally repeating: "I choose to let go of all limiting thoughts, habits, beliefs, patterns and perceptions"..I have found this serves 2 purposes very effectively, on the mechanical level, it simply interrupted and supplants negative habitual thought; And on a deeper level, it invokes my willpower and calls in a new desired state, thus telling my brain and/or higherself to begin to create it...I would say it has been profoundly effective as I have gone through massive upheavals in the last year with more EASE than I could have imagined, and life seems on the upswing for sure...Now if this seems airy fairy to you, watch this woman craft the same experience into scientific talk...although her mantra isn' t nearly as powerful as the one I use--it also seems to work!! See more

Let me know if this talk doesn't totally inspire you to DRAW A VISION OF A BETTER WORLD...imagine if we all did that in grade school...Lets make it a mandatory part of the curriculum!!

"Adventures of a Yogi"--easy reading translation of "Autobiography of a Yogi" coming soon...sign-up at www.bioofayogi.com to get in on early-bird offers!

Open Letter to the love of my life, my kitten Ginger-Soleil (don't tell her I did this...) and all the other kittens out there...

Hang in there...

Beautifully crafted documentary on connection and intuition--well worth watching and sharing!

All welcome to Kirtan, Sunday Sept 17th, 7pm at Sun Lotus...

Be your best self--the world need you!

Tamara leads a wonderful retreat, come share the blessing...you deserve it!

So proud of my friend Coline (& her Duncan friend Lori) who is working with the Cowichan Intercultural Society to bring to Canada the Karnibo family (of 5) whom... she met at a refugee camp in Turkey, where they have lived for 6 years. Small contributions from our own pocket, skills at fundraising, and networking added to other small contributions will change the lives of this family, particularly the three young children forever. If you feel moved to help, Lori Austein invites you to her home on August 20th at 7:00 to share some dessert, coffee and tea to hear from Coline about her plan to bring the Karnibo family to the Cowichan Valley. Coline is working with the Intercultural Society to ensure that she knows the full process and commitment required to successfully bring this family. She is hoping to find others (particularly 4 more families) who have the dedication to make a real difference for this one family in this world of ours...blessings on this effort! <3 Please RSVP if you are moved to do so. There is no obligation for attending~There is only presence. Lori Austein Address: 6019 Salish Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 5P7 Phone: (250) 597-7459 PLEASE SHARE

Please join me for YogaDance this Thursday (20th)7:30 in City Square...

<3 It's that time of year again- I am honoured to share FREE COMMUNITY YOGA in downtown Duncan this Thursday night from 7:30-8:30. I would love to see you there:) Please feel free to PM me with any questions you may have <3 All levels welcome, and I have yoga supplies if you don't.

Being with people means to Include, Inspire, and Invigorate. To scrutinize, criticize, and castigate is not the way to go.---Sadhguru (its all about non-judgement...)

This weekend marked the official launch of My Healing Cuisine at markets up and down the island...super encouraging response!!