Ayurvedic Healers February Newsletter

Greetings,

This month we have a wonderful selection of stories for you!

St Valentine, Perfumes, Recipes, European Adventures, A Womens Conference, Superfood drink, Pancha Karma in Sarasota, Mexico, and Hawaii,

The New Year has come and time seems to be going very rapidly, we are already entering February. For many of us, January is the month of renewal, regrouping , a time to bring change, reconnect, and set new goals. Beginning to put the last year behind us, to create new, to forgive and to let go. A new understanding comes about and forgiving those in our lives that have lack of awareness. This is another opportunity to break through the illusion of life, and to be in the world not of the world. It seems that every month comes with a remembrance of a holiday. Some say that it is commercialism to shop, to get busy , to give presents, I feel we can turn this around and make it a spiritual experience to awaken your love at a deeper level to the divine self. February- Saint Valentine’s. It is a good time for you this holiday to get closer to your children, grandchildren, friends, and to express your love and gratitude.. It is not what we give to each other, but how we feel about each other. Be present with your love ones and spend quality time with them.

The Story of Saint Valentine

There are many stories about Saint Valentine dating back to the third century AD. Some historians say he was a Christian man that did not want to give up his faith and became a martyr , a priest in Rome , possibly a bishop. He empathized for young people in love, helping young men and women to get married. When the Roman empire was out to conquer the world, and their legions needed soldiers to be drafted in the military service, he would marry them to avoid the draft. Emperor Claudius the second decreed that nobody could be engaged or married due to the fact that he felt that men that were married did not make good men for the military, so he banned marriage all together. The loving, kind priest Valentine openly defied the emperor’s wishes and married couples by candlelight in cellars, and private homes. Valentine’s actions were very upsetting to the Emperor but he continued what was true to him. Claudius discovered his illegal activities. He first tried to convert the priest into paganism and spoke with him about the importance of war. He refused and said to the emperor that his passion for God was more important., and that his job as a priest was a message from God. Immediately after his defiance he was put in jail, yet he continued do wedding ceremonies for his visitor’s secretly. During this time, many Christians that visited him were persecuted and killed. The visitor’s convinced the jailor of Saint Valentine’s sincerity and how he was truly committed to young lovers, and his concern for young men at war. The jailor had a beautiful daughter that was blind, and upon hearing of the love of young people his desire was to see his daughter married. So he brought his daughter to Valentine saying to him, if you heal my daughter I will work with the emperor for your release. Valentines reply was “my duty is to bring healing to others, Gods will, will be done”, and he began to pray over the jailors daughter asking him to join in prayer. A miraculous divine healing took place, her sight was restored, the father began to work extremely hard for the freedom of the Saint in exchange for this miraculous deed. The jailor however had no luck freeing Saint Valentine. People continued to come to the cell to be healed and be married. Claudius became threatened by the Saint’s divine gift and sent him to be executed. Valentine was beheaded on February 14, before his death he sent a note to the beautiful daughter of the jailor, with love from your Valentine.

In Rome the same day, there was a pagan festival called Luperkala., Valentines execution being one of the activities, part of the entertainment for the day. On this day the Roman young men drew names of young ladies to get romantic dates. This tradition was part in honor of the goddess Juno Februcala . The Christian church used the day of Valentine’s execution to make him a Saint. Through the ages traditions have continued to celebrate Saint Valentine’s day . The most important part of this story is to fight for what we believe, and remember to honor our loved ones, particularly in the moment , not just Valentines day. Valentines day doesn’t have to be expensive, it could be a handmade card, a massage , cookies, an essential oil bath, a perfume or aftershave for loved ones, foot massage , a candlelight dinner, a poem or a prayer. Another personal idea associated with Saint Valentines is a mischievous child armed with a bow ready to perceive the hearts of lovers from the word in Latin , cupid, meaning desire. Originally from the Sanskrit word kup, which means to become agitated, passed on to Slavic, called kupit to boil with emotion. Make this day a remembrance of your loved ones.

Valentine Perfumes

Valentines perfume
10 drops Rose
10 drops Carnation/ Mogra / jasmine
5 drops Vanilla
10 drops Oud Musk
15 drops Lavender
in a Jojoba oil base

Bath soak-
5 drops of Lavender
5 drops of Mogra
5 drops of Champa
5 drops Ylang -Ylang

Foot bath-
Peppermint for energy. 15 drops

Foot bath #2
10 drops Pettigrain
10 drops Cajeput
5 drops Lavender

Lover’s massage oils
15 drops of Rose
20 drops of Champa
25 drops of Geranium
5 drops of Cardamon
3 drops of Cinnamon
5 drops of Vanilla
in a base of 2 oz. vegetable oil of choice

Valentine’s tea
1 oz. Chrysanthemum
1 oz. Rose Petals
2 oz. Orange Peel
1 oz. Cardamon
½ oz Hibiscus
½ oz. Red Clover

Valentine’s perfume, Bath Soak, Foot baths, Lover’s massage oil, and Valentine’s tea are all available at the Ayurvedic center as well as the individual ingredients to make each recipe. Call the center (941) 929 0999 or email info@ayurvedichealers.com for more details

Valentine Recipes

Sun shine cookies
1 cup raw oats
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup whole wheat/ rice flower
1/4 cp agave or maple syrup
1/4 ghee or vegetable oil of choice
1/4 mashed strawberries or raspberries
½ teaspoon each cinnamon and cardamon or nutmeg

• Grind oats, almonds and sunflowers together until you form a coarse meal.
• Combine flower, add cinnamon, cardamon and a pinch of salt.
• In a separate bowl mix ghee/ oil, the fruit and agave together.
• Slowly mix liquid ingredients into dry flower ingredients.
• Oil a cookie sheet, and scoop dough into ball shapes and place on pan
• Bake at 350 until golden brown

Joy Balls
1 cup Cashews
1 cup Coconut, ground
1 cup Sesame
1 cup Almonds
½ cup Carob
½ cup Honey

• Grind all nuts into a powder
• Put all ingredients in a bowl except ½ cup Coconut which you set aside
• Form into balls with clean hands or into hearts for Valentine’s Day
• Roll or cover balls with set aside Coconut

ITALY AND THE FRENCH ALPS (for credit!)

This summer Bryan and Light invite you for a family spiritual enlightening vacation in Italy and the French Alps. With possibilities of earning college and NAMA credits, check out our website for more details, and pictures - http://ayurvedichealers.com

WOMENS CONFERENCE RETREAT

Also coming soon a women conference retreat sponsored by Ayurvedic Healings, a non profit organization to bring enlightenment, health, vitality, and balance into every woman’s life. We are trying to secure dates for September 2007 and bestselling author Iyanla VanSant Call Light for further information regarding enrollment in the conference. (941) 929-0999

NEW SUPERFOOD DRINK PRODUCES RESULTS.

“Monavie” made from anti oxidant Acai berries and 20 other fruits is showing strong results in our patients. Drinking 2 oz. Morning and night, patients have reported the following:

* Increased energy
* Lowering of insulin need in Diabetics

* Improvement in bone scan results in Osteoporosis
* Cessation of night sweats, and more

The University of Florida has shown Acai extract to kill cancer cells in vitro (test tube). One of Light’s patients was so enthusiastic about the results he bought 100 bottles to give to friends. Contact Bryan and Light for more information or check out or web site www.mymonavie.com/bryanandlightmiller

PANCHA KARMA PROGRAMS IN
SARASOTA, MEXICO, AND HAWAII

Drs. Light and Bryan Miller are conducting 3, 5, and 7 day PK programs in 2007. Studies founded by the National Institute of Health and conducted by Maharishi University have shown that person’s receiving Pancha Karma treatments had a 70% reduction of heavy metals, pesticides and other hazardous chemicals than the general population. They also needed 80% less doctors visits. Pancha Karma recipients showed significantly less aging.
The Millers are in Sarasota through May 15th and then move an exclusive yoga retreat center designed and constructed by their graduate Mindy Reser near Puerto Vallarto Mexico for 7 day programs beginning after May 25th. Mindy’s retreat, Villa Ananda is quiet, secluded, on the Pacific Ocean and 100 yards from a premier Long Board Surf Break. Visit VillaAnanda.com for pictures and more information. Contact Bryan and Light for scheduling- either by phone or email.

Light and Bryan will be on the big island of Hawaii - March 6-23, 2007

Pancha Karma training will also be available for those who wish to learn the technique. The class will be 10 days total, 5 days learning the technique, and five days of receiving treatments. It will be May 15-26 at Villa Ananda in Mexico . The cost for the class is $1995 if you pre-rigister, and $2195 otherwise. Contact Bryan and Light at the center regarding more information.

Continue to shine your light unto others.
The red color of valentines represents the day of Saint Valentine’s massacre. First chakra, red for passion , and affection of his human heart. Pink for love and kindness. White for purity and the crown chakra. Like most holidays, it is about love and thinking of others and sharing with your deer ones. February is also the beginning of the mating season between thousands of species, birds, mammals, and amphibians, to prepare to give birth in the spring.

Thank you all,

Light and Bryan