TASTE, TOUCH, SMELL, SIGHT, HEARING

We perceive our world through the indriya-s, which are our senses. There are five jnana indriya-s which are 'taste, touch, smell, sight and hearing'. The sole purpose of the indriya-s is to collect information from the external world and transmit this information to our manas mind, the external aspect of our mind which is closest to the outside world. This information is then processed by our buddhi mind which is the intellegent aspect of our mind. The inner mind then transmits this processed information to our consciousness. Our consciousness then determines our feelings about the outside stimuli, whether we like or dislike the sensation of taste, touch, smell, see or hear.

We are dedicating the next five eNewsletters to each indriya, this issue is all about the 'taste indriya' and the taste treats which you can experience here on Maui  . . . read more of the TASTE SENSATIONS of Maui.

Mediterranean Platter with refreshing lemon ice tea and mango lassie.

CONSCIOUS ABOUT WHAT I EAT

I am Japanese and love Japanese foods.

Generally speaking, Japanese foods are very healthy. Sushi, Tempura, ShabuShabu and Sukiyaki are well known by western people. We don’t eat them every day but Japanese home cooking and regular dishes can be very salty.

During my Wellness Retreat in Maui, I tried to ingest natural foods like fruits and vegetables as much as possible. I am not a vegetarian so I eat some meats, eggs and dairy products (especially vanilla ice cream as it’s good for reducing my Pitta constitution) . . . read more about Yoko's food realizations.

ISAKI traditional Japanese fish dish at NISHOUAN "仁松庵”  . . . view Japanese website.

WHAT OILS CAN I EAT FOR HEALTH ?

Fats are one of the most misunderstood areas in the diet. Most people are concerned with how much fat they are eating. But it's not the amount of fat which is killing America and bankrupting our health care system. It's where the fats come from, how we process them and how we disrespect their properties that are contributing to our national health crisis.

There are three major factors affecting one's relationship to fats: the processing (karana), the quantity (rasi) and the inherent nature (prakriti) of each type of fat. One must start by buying good quality fats and oils. In the kitchen we are heating many oils inappropriately which is changing their nature and causing disease. You need many different types of fats in the diet and yes, you should watch how much of them you eat to some extent. Certain fats are better for certain types of people or imbalances . . . read more about which oils are good for me.

Article by Rob Talbert (Jivaka Ayurveda www.jivaka.com), published in LA Yoga Magazine

YOUR PERSONAL WELLNESS RETREAT ON MAUI

Yoga Awareness 'Personalized WELLNESS Retreats' are for students coming to Maui and wish to deepen their Ayurveda and Yoga experience. Yoga and Ayurveda are powerful tools of transformation when used together and the Ayurveda treatments cannot be purchased separately. Yoga Awareness offers you a variety of retreat programs so  that you can plan your own health and healing retreat on Maui, and you choose your own personalized retreat dates.

Yoga works at a therapeutic level of releasing tension, aligning your spine and moving prana (energy) throughout your entire body. A Yoga practice is an excellent combination with Ayurvedic treatments, like brother and sister these healing modalities are inseparable. As therapists we witness the benefits ten times more for our students when applying both of these ancient Vedic healing modalities together. It's like working with two hands rather than just one. Yoga and Ayurveda are our two proven methods for health and healing . . . register now for your personalized Wellness on Maui.

' Wellness ~ I am happy, healthy, energized, productive & grateful '

GROUP WELLNESS 4 & 7 DAY RETREATS

Get a group of your friends together, plan a  get-away Wellness retreat, and come enjoy the beauty of paradise and the healing qualities which Maui is renowned for! Yoga Awareness can tailor-make a program of Yoga and Ayurveda with daily guided acitivities or just having free to for you to explore and experience the Magic of Maui independantly. There are two types of group retreats:

RESIDENTIAL RETREAT includes all accommodation, food and transport staying at a variety of retreat centers to suit your group's needs.

NON-RESIDENTIAL RETREAT is for students who already have accommodation on Maui and your group is independant for food, transport and activities. If you don't have accommodation then Yoga Awareness can assist you with a variety of places to stay . . . view Maui accommodation and prices.

ANANDA YOGA & NATURE ~ RESIDENTIAL RETREAT IN MAUI 4 DAYS • $1250 . . . more info
PURVANGA YOGA & AYURVEDA ~ NON-RESIDENTIAL RETREAT IN MAUI 7 DAYS • $750 . . . more info
ABHYASA YOGA & AYURVEDA ~ NON-RESIDENTIAL RETREAT IN MAUI 7 DAYS • $750 . . . more info

IS SOY HEALTHY ?

SOY IS NOT THE HEALTH FOOD THAT YOU THINK IT IS.

From tofu and tacos to baby formula and burgers, soy products have swept the nation as a healthy source of protein, with a reputation for being all natural and good for you. New studies have however raised questions over whether the ingredients in soy might increase the risk of breast cancer in some women, affect brain function in men and lead to hidden developmental ab-normalities in infants . . . read more about hormone balance, heart disease, cancer, GMO, corporate profits and infants milk formula.

UPCOMING YOGA & AYURVEDA EVENTS

KRIYA SELF STUDY TRAINING ~ 2 WEEK NON-RESIDENTIAL YOGA & AYURVEDA TRAINING IN MAUI, STARTS NOV 06, 2011 • $1500 . . . more info
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING ~ 3 WEEK NON-RESIDENTIAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN MAUI, 250 HOURS LEVEL 1 ISYA CERTIFIED, TOTAL 2 WEEKS NOV 06, 2001 & 1 WEEK FEB 25, 2012 • $2500 . . . more info

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