"When many Westerners think of yoga, they  instantly think ofHathayoga, the physical branch of yoga.  Many do not realize however that there are six branches of yoga, Hatha yoga being only one of them.  Do you meditate on a regular basis, if so you are practicingRajayoga where meditation is the focal point of the practice.  Hatha yoga is taking care of your physical body and was developed as a vehicle for meditation (Raja yoga).  Do you volunteer on a regular basis?

  As a busy mom, I have no time to fool around.  Like everyone else my days are filled with an endless to do list.  All good and meaningful but busy.  Mila helps me stay fueled, grounded and energized.  I know that no matter what happens during my day at least I have given my body a healing and nourishing start.    

 So what is Mila?  Bottom line, Mila is the “healthiest, most nutrient dense whole raw food on the planet,” says Dr. Brian Clement, Director of The Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida.

Grandma always said eat your vegetables and low and behold she was right.  It is very sad that we live in an advanced technological era but our health is declining at a rapid pace. “The more obsessed we become with our health the less healthy we become”, what an irony.   Someone once said to me that we know a lot but understand very little.  Eating healthy is very simple.  Eat fiber rich foods, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes daily.

Juicing is a wonderful way to get the daily requirements your body needs of vitamins and minerals and enzymes.  Once you begin a regular juicing program you will not need to take vitamin and mineral supplements.  The nutrients in the juice work synergistically together in the body for optimal health.  Since the freshly prepared juice is already separated from fiber, it is assimilated quickly into the body to nourish cells and tissue.   Fruits and vegetables have a high water content (natures water) so a portion of you daily water requirements is being met.  Juicing is also an excellent way to cleanse and detoxify the body of toxins.

The Green Goddess smoothie is one of the most popular drinks @HawthorneOrganicJuiceBar. People love it, because it's both nutritious and delicious! It is jammed pack with nutrients and minerals that you need for energy and strength, but it also has a delicious fruity flavor. It's the best of both worlds!

We invite you to try this recipe at home! Kids absolutely love it, and we nickname it the "Shrek" drink because of it's green color but lovable flavor.

Green Goddess Recipe:

The Omega Institute feeling-in-our-neighborhood of health: conversation while eating; nutrition of subtle yet solid ingredients in every bite or sip (I love the garlic and cruciferous veggies in autumn.)    

Abundant Energy juice & Turkey-cheddar-Guac Panini classics are my favorites.http://www.gingeringalls.com