JUNE Newsletter 2024
VITALITY
Summer is the essence of vitality, full of energy and spirit. Long, bright days full of color, people, nature, water, fresh food, abundance and joy. In order to stay connected to the vibrance and vibration of this summer time, it helps to stay connected to the quieter vibration, energy and spirit within us. We can do this by intentionally creating time daily to connect to self…morning meditation, taking a moment in the afternoon to rest, a simple yet effective morning yoga sequence, a walk in nature, a meal with a friend, calmly cooking a healthy recipe, pranayama of any kind, quietly listening, a gentle swim…I host a lot during the summer and I use these examples regularly to reconnect to myself and recharge my energy and spirit. If feeling overwhelmed, perhaps this list can remind all of us how easy and powerful it is to shift to a quieter energy.
Wishing you a vibrant and joyful summer sprinkled with moments of quiet and calm.
With love,
Andrea (and Christina)
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RECIPE:
FARM FRESH
GREEK SALAD
Farm Fresh Greek Salad
I love an easy Greek salad recipe as a flavorful, refreshing summer side dish. Farmers market veggies and farm stand feta cheese make all the difference. If you make it ahead for a gathering, save a few mint leaves to add right before serving.
This is from Love and Lemons…
INGREDIENTS…
FOR THE DRESSING:
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano, more for sprinkling
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon sea salt
FOR THE SALAD:
1 English cucumber, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick
1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
5 ounces feta cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.
We are looking forward to our upcoming Fall retreat this November at COMO’s Castello Del Nero. A week in Italy with a small group while teaching yoga, hiking, exploring Italian villages, and soaking up all that this beautiful area has to offer! We hope you can join us! And yes…you are welcome…no matter where you are at in your practice or life…our retreats are always inclusive, accessible and transformative and we would LOVE to have you!
Please Join Us for a Curry Yoga Retreat
Nov 3-9, 2024
COMO’s Castello Del Nero Resort, Tuscany Italy
Limited Spaces Available
We are delighted to announce our Spring 2025 retreat at The Retreat Costa Rica. A week in Costa Rica with a small group, yoga, hiking, Ayurvedic treatments, fresh anti-inflammatory meals, a cooking class, natural Costa Rican beauty…we are very excited! An easy 40 minute ride from San Jose Airport gets you to this luxurious, crystal infused mountain sanctuary. We hope you can join us! And yes…you are welcome…no matter where you are at in your practice or life…our retreats are always inclusive, accessible and transformative and we would LOVE to have you!
Please Join Us for a Curry Yoga Retreat
May 12-18, 2025
Limited Spaces Available