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In This Issue: Updates at Milagro Retreats Upcoming Offerings Chocolate Avocado Pie New Moon in Capricorn Retreat in France |
Issue No. 64 Jan 4, 2011
Phone 1.866.373.4316 “What we think, we become.” ~ Buddha |
Updates at Milagro RetreatsNew Year Blessings from the organic basil fields of the Baja, where we just bid farewell to an amazing group from our 4th Annual Yoga and Surf Retreat with JP Tamblyn and Ahimsa Yoga. Highlights from our week together in paradise included a fire ceremony to ring in the New Year, serenading from our trio of talented musicians, potent yoga with more laughter than possible, outstanding food prepared with love and many new powerful and deep connections. For those of you that missed this time with us, mark your calendars for August 12-15th when JP and Ahimsa Yoga will join Milagro Retreats for a Full Moon Yoga and Surf Retreat in Tofino, B.C. If Baja is calling you, we still have 2 private rooms with king beds, jacuzzi soakers and ocean views at our Nourish your Seed Full Moon Yoga Retreat with Chia Rafelson, February 12-19th This week in paradise under the Full Moon can offer space to deepen your connection with yourself and share with our vibrant community. |
New Moon in CapricornToday is the perfect time to plant seeds, manifest new goals, new behaviours and the creation of abundance and events you wish for the coming year. A solar eclipse along with this New Moon in Capricorn, create a day of renewal, of long waited re-charge. This solar eclipse projects waves of good fortune, optimism and opens energetic doors into joy and happiness. In the truest sense today, January 4th is the optimal day for your 'New Year Resolutions' for 2011. |
Upcoming OfferingsWe are excited to share our full schedule of offerings for 2011 ~ we hope you can join us! April 22-24th ~ Spring Cleanse w/ Living Foods ~ Santosha Retreats on Saltspring Island May 27-30th ~ Seasonal Vinyasa Spring Yoga Retreat ~ Melina Meza in Tofino, B.C. July 15-18th ~ Full Moon Journey Through the Elements Retreat ~ Pacific Elements Yoga in Tofino, B.C. ~ Photos from this year ~ courtesy of Clare Morrison July 22-24th ~ Couples Retreat ~ Santosha Retreats on Saltspring Island August 12-15th ~ Full Moon Retreat ~ JP Tamblyn and Ahimsa Yoga in Tofino, B.C. September 16-19th ~ Shakti Women's Retreat ~ Pacific Elements Yoga in Tofino, B.C.~ Photos from this year ~ courtesy of Clare Morrison "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." ~T.S. Eliot |
Retreat in FranceSeptember 10 - 17th, 2011 Join Ani MacGillivray at ETRES AUX ANGES near DURAS in south west France. It means, 'At the height of angels' and surely is!! Located in sweeping green hills the old stone buildings overlook the fields of sunflowers. Includes: * 7 nights accommodation * 3 abundant meals a day * 3 hours/day of Yoga * Lots of free time to explore the ancient castle in town, the chocolate factory, local cafes and restaurants, wine-tasting, hot thermal pools and massages. More Information Thank you for allowing us to share with you, we welcome your feedback. Please add info@milagroretreats.com to the address book on your email program so that you are able to receive our newsletters. Please forward this newsletter to people you think would benefit from it's contents. |
Chocolate Avocado PiePart of our Retreat this past week included an interactive Living Foods Class with Shani. She shared simple techniques for making almond milk, almond pate and everyone's favorite ~ Chocolate Avocado Pie with Chai Cashew Cream ~ The perfect final dessert!! Yields 1 10’inch pie to serve 8-10 slices Crust 2 cups pecans 1 cup pitted dates pinch of sea salt 1 tsp coconut oil Filling 1 cup pitted dates ~ soaked in water for 1/2 hour ~ reserve some liquid. 1/2 tsp vanilla powder pinch of sea salt 3 avocados 1/2 cup raw cacao powder Mindful Preparation 1. Blend pecans, dates and salt in a food processor. 2. Grease pie plate with coconut oil and press mixture to form crust. 3. Strain dates and reserve liquid. Blend dates, salt and vanilla with enough soaking liquid to emulsify. A Vitamix works best for the creamy consistency. Add cacao and avocados, blend to a creamy consistency. 4. Pour into piecrust and freeze or refrigerate for 1 hour before icing. Garnish with Chai Cashew Cream, fresh berries and mint sprigs. Chai Cashew CreamYields 1 cup 1 cup raw cashews ~ soaked ½ hour 2 pitted dates 1 tsp vanilla powder 1 tsp fresh ginger ~ grated 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cardamom pinch of fresh cracked pepper and sea salt 1. Strain and rinse cashews. Blend all ingredients to a creamy consistency. Add a small amount of water to emulsify.
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