Bee Spiritual: Get relaxed with Marissa
The Holidays have long been a time of reckoning and reflection. With all of the energy and the buzz of NY, be sure to really take the time to come back into your own by decompressing. For the next couple of weeks, feel free to keep yourself busy by not only feeding your minds and bodies, but also your souls.
Thanksgiving in particular is a chance to pay homage to all you are thankful for. Opening up to the Universe and recognizing that there are people who have a fate much worse than your own. Realizing how blessed you are to (hopefully) be in good health and surrounded by good people. A time to pray for friends, family members and whole societies who do not bare the same good fortune as you.
“The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving.” - H. U Westermayer
Tip #3: Acknowledge the fact that you are a spirit with a physical body, not a physical body with a spirit. If you can really accept this idea, it will change your attitude towards many things in your life.
Forgo the meat this year, and enhance your compassion. However, be sure not to overlook taste! How does a little Deep Fried Tofurkey sound this year? Here is what you need, and by the way - Whole Foods should have all of what you need:
- 1 Tofurky roast, thawed according to package directions
- 2 tbsp margarine, softened (optional)
- 1/4 cup cajun or creole seasoning (optional)
- Peanut oil for frying
Heat oven to 300 degrees. Cover tofurky roast in foil and bake for one hour. Remove from oven remove foil, and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Rub with margarine and seasoning (optional). Fry in a deep fryer until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. And, enjoy your guilt-free, pleasure-ridden meal! Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for sparing life.
How aware are you? Did you notice you hold your breath? Bite your lip? The dynamic husband-wife team, Ariel & Shya Kane are here to reveal a brand new experience of being in a heightened state of awareness, and fully centered. They believe in the past, this ‘centerdness’ was rarely ever achieved. Monday November 24 is their next session and there are more in December (each Monday evening) from 7 pm- 9:30 pm. $20 a person. 630 Second Avenue at 35th Street. To register in advance, either visit here (check out the NYC listings) or call 908-479-6034.
A cultural happening for the mind, body and soul. In a couple of weeks on, December 5th, 6th and 7th- enjoy The Integral Yoga Istitute’s (IYI) 4th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival! Handmade arts from local artisans, crafters and performers. Friday, the 5th at 7:30 pm, for only $10, go check out the performance. If you haven’t been to take one of their yoga classes (fyi - the word hatha, simly means the physical practice of yoga, then there are different styles of hatha), or have yet to try Integral Yoga - check out their schedule. On Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm, all of the items will be on display. Admission is free for the shopping part of the weekend. For more information, call 212-929-0586. 227 West 13th Street.
Need something new in your life? A hybrid of relaxing, yet empowering exercise? Look no further. For the first time, Boabom and Seamm-Jasani classes are now available in the NYC Area (read: Jersey City)! Boabom is a system of new movements, stretches and challenges which eternally grow with the student. By providing quick relief from stress through these movements, they add meditation and breathing - which will help improve strength, balance, focus and confidence. Improving your physical condition and mental well-being are the goals of Boabom. For more info or books, check them out here. On Saturday December 6th (and every following first Saturday of each month), Seamm Jasani will teach The Art of Active Relaxation from 12 - 1:15 pm. Then, Boabom - The Art of Defense and Energy will be taught from 1:30 - 2:45 pm. Up for taking both? Might as well since you will be in JC anyway. Register by emailing or call 617-480-8327. Lex Leonard Gallery, at 143 Christopher Columbus Drive in Jersey City.
Want to do something wild? In a few weeks, on 4 consecutive Saturdays, Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th - from 9 - 11 am, Jivamukti Yoga will be hosting a Wild Vegan and Raw Food Lifestyle Course. Massana Wellness and The JivamukTea Cafe bring you into their journey of ‘Liberation - This Time Around’. Learn a more efficient lifestyle as you become elightened and make different food choices to benefit your body, mind and soul as well as the planet. Each week you will make one of the four delicious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack), both a vegan and a raw food version, as featured in the JivamukTea Cafe. In addition, yoga principles for harm-free daily living are covered. Keep in mind, this event is not for the faint at heart, as tuition is $499 before Nov. 29th, and $525 after. The workbook is an extra $20. For more information, call them at 212-353-0214.
Don’t let the Holiday stress get to you this year - allow water to take you away! Is water therapy new to you? How bout a genuine Russian Bath House? Body by Brooklyn Spa & Lounge in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn offers a very unique array of services which allow a total health revival. By indulging in their steamy mix of health and hedonism, you are presented with many choices in the realm of exploring the curative effects of water and heat. Follow up your water therapy by getting a Chocolate Massage or a Rose Quartz Healing Facial. For all of you water signs, check out the Russian Bath, Turkish Aroma Steam Room, Cedar Sauna, Thermal Hot Tub, Cold Plunge Pool , or choose to sip on a Martini in front of the fire. Maybe your muscles, tendons and joints are all tight from your Boabom class - well the Sedona Mud Massage will soothe any discomfort you are feeling by detoxing the body. To get there take the G train to Clinton-Washinton Ave. 275 Park Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205. Hours of operation are M, W, TH and Sun. from 10 am - 10 pm. And Fri. and Sat. from 10 am - 11 pm. Closed Tuesdays. Call for appointments/questions - 718-923-9400
Baking is calming. Why do you think Betty Crocker aged so gracefully? Whether you are stressed out because Holiday Baking is weighing heavy on your mind, or you want to impress your relatives or that special somone this season, be sure to check out this Sunday’s (the 23rd) FREE Holiday Baking with Sweet Melissa at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Dweck Center. After all, who wouldn’t want to learn how to make Pear Cranberry Pie with Gingersnap Crumble! And…yes. You can eat some pie while you are there. Brooklyn Public Library - Central Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza - at Eastern Parkway. 718-230-2100.
Remember - focus on doing things for yourself this holiday as well! Remember it’s not easy being spiritual in a modern-day babylon, so take it one day at a time. We’ll see ya back in December.
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