Celebrate the Goddess Within - Goody Bag!

Thank you for joining our virtual events - most recently on September 16th ! This page is loaded with goodies designed to support your journey of the Goddess in body, mind & spirit. Enjoy the links to even more self-care/self-love options...
Goodies from ​Emily - This Beautiful Goddess offers weekly virtual dance and fitness classes and the amazing, nourishing wellness products from Neora:

emilybrenner.neora.com/us/en/products/wellness
http://www.dancewithemily.org

​Join her mailing list here - emily.brenner@comcast.net
AFAA certified Instructor of Zumba®, Zumba Gold®, Let Your Yoga Dance®, Dance Fitness, Senior Fitness, & more
Neora Independent Brand Partner 
Celebrate the Goddess Within playlist from September 16th -  This was so perfect and I love how you pulled in Durga "on the fly"! You are such a beautiful light - Thank you so much, Emily!!
Celebrate the Goddess Within playlist from July 29th  Beautifully powerful and inspiring. I felt so good and peaceful afterwards...Thank you so much, Emily!!
Celebrate the Goddess Within playlist from June 24th - Incredibly inspiring and intuitive. Thank you so much, Emily!!
Expressive Art Experience with Linda Joffe - we were so lucky to have this beautiful and healing offering from Linda during our September 16th gathering! Getting in touch with this part of ourselves was a welcome journey for all of us! 
Enjoy the screen shot of our creations and learn more about Linda (below pic) and how you can stay in touch!
As an expressive arts facilitator practicing in Sarasota, Linda has led sessions for the Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County, Jewish Family and Children's Service and at the Senior Friendship Center.  A professional member of IEATA, the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association, she has also hosted an expressive arts "women's circle" called HeARTwork. Linda is a movement instructor and is trained to teach Shake Your Soul, a joyful expressive arts dance program created by Daniel Leven, and Let Your Yoga Dance, a chakra-based dance program created by Megha Nancy Buttenheim, both for many years on the Kripalu faculty.  She also holds a "white belt" in the NIA technique.  Linda incorporates all of this, along with her modern dance training, into "Fluid Dance" classes offered in the Sarasota community and online through Zoom.
Linda received a certificate in Art and Healing from Ringling College of Art & Design (Sarasota, FL) in 2012.
She can be reached at lindajoffe534@gmail.com. ​
Goodies from Paula - Find delicious summer recipes, Goddess Affirmations and more from our Celebrate Goddess event!

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Goddess messages from the Goddess Guidance Oracle Card Deck September 16th - Diana came in to support us in our efforts to remain focused on our inner light and not surrender to lower energies, Sedna reminded us that we DO live in an abundant universe with unlimited potential to heal...we talked about calling in these healing waters to extinquish the wildfires raging in the west (thank you, Donna), and Bast validated that we are strong and independent and that is needed for our success! After calling in the energy of Durga it is no surprise that Bast came through for us :)
Goddess messages from the Goddess Guidance Oracle Card Deck July 29th - Boundaries were such a strong theme and powerful discussion topic for all of us! Love, love, love...came through beautifully to remind us of the power of love and light over darkness. The cards never fail to give us the messages we truly need to hear :)
Goddess messages from the Goddess Guidance Oracle Card Deck from June 24th - Loved how Lakshmi jumped out last night! We are protected, safe and loved for our beautiful gifts and feminine wisdom. Keep shining your light, beautiful Goddesses!
Nourish your body with healthy, tasty fuel...you DESERVE this!
Almost fall roasted veggies! Roasting veggies is a great way to ground our energies as we transition the seasons. 
Here is one of my favorite combos, plus my oh-so-easy favorite Kale Chip recipe!
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Directions
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Place trimmed Brussels sprouts, olive oil, Himalayan sea salt, and pepper in a large baking dish, sprinkle liberally with balsamic vinegar and stir to coat.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, shaking pan every 5 to 7 minutes for even browning. Reduce heat when necessary to prevent burning. Brussels sprouts should be darkest brown, almost black, when done. Adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if necessary. Toss with more balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.
Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients
  • 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (some stores now have pre-peeled and cut options)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste - or try chili powder for a spicy/sweet variation (my favorite way to eat this dish!)
 Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Toss butternut squash with olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper/chili powder. Arrange coated squash on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Kale Chips

Ingredients
  • 1 bunch organic kale (lacinato or traditional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon quality salt such as a Himalayan Sea Salt
Directions
  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a non insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Remove the leaves from the thick stems and gently tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt.
  3. Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.
Infused Water - refreshing summer detox!
Filtered or spring water in a large pitcher, jug, jar, etc.
Add any combination of fresh fruit & herbs you like: 
Watermelon & Basil (featured here)
Cucumber & Mint
Watermelon, Cucumber & Mint
Lemon & Basil
Cucumber, Raspberries & Mint
You get the idea! Let the water sit and chill for a few hours and then enjoy! You can find water bottles and pitchers with built in strainers so you don't get fruit chunks in the glass. 
Or just run it through a mesh strainer and you are good to go! This is a very easy and natural way to add flavor and detox your body at the same time. Fruits & veggies naturally carry toxins out of the body - woohoo!
Favorite Smoothie Recipe
Easy, delicious and nutritious! Fruits and veggies naturally carry toxins out of the body, and vegetarian protein keeps you feeling full. Power up and energize through the day!
 Ingredients
 Handful of Organic dark leafy greens – baby kale, regular kale, spinach, etc.
Handful of mixed organic berries – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
Celery and/or Cucumber
Tablespoon of raw local honey – or to taste
1/4 cup of combined Pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and flax seeds (your choice)
Filtered water or almond/coconut/cashew milk
 Combine all ingredients in blender and blend/pulse until smooth. You may need to adjust the amount of water or milk – start will a small amount and build up to adjust the thickness.
Paula's Favorite No-Bake Energy Bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Yield: About 2-3 dozen
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (dry) oatmeal  
  • 2/3 cup raw coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup raw, non-hydrogenated , organic almond or peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup mix of milled pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds (your choice)
  • 1/2 cup 88 % dark chocolate (Endangered Species Brand is AMAZING)  OR cacao nibs (optional)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract – pure, no sugar added
Method: Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.​
Quinoa Avocado Salad
Featured Summer Recipe

Quinoa Avocado Salad. Serves four

Prep time: 25 minutes, plus cooling time.
1 cup quinoa – you can use any variation
1¾ cup water
½ cup red pepper, diced
2 scallions
¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 fresh ripe avocado

Optional add-ins: cheddar cheese, cooked black beans, roasted asparagus
 
Directions: Rinse quinoa and drain. Place in a saucepan and cover with measured water. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let remain covered for another 10 minutes until all water is absorbed. Remove and fluff with fork onto a tray to cool. When the quinoa is cool, add peppers, scallions, and roasted pumpkin seeds. Combine olive oil, lime juice, and salt. Toss with quinoa. Garnish with fresh, sliced avocado and any of the other add-ins. Serve over a bed of mixed greens/salad or with a light soup.                                     
Source: kripalu.org
 
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