Recipes Archives - PranaShanti

Ginger Cookie Recipe

November 1, 2022January 25, 2023 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Always a hit and these make the house smell so amazing. Devinder's Mom, Josephine, baked these cookies for well over a decade for students to enjoy with tea after yoga class on Sundays. We're looking forward to bringing this tradition back to the Centre in 2023! Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening or butter1 cup sugar2 eggs (or egg substitute)2 cups flour2 tsp baking soda1 tsp each ginger, cinnamon and clove1/4 cup molasses1/2 tsp salt Directions: Blend together shortening and sugar, then add eggs and molasses.Mix all dry ingredients together and slowly add it to the wet mix.Spoon into small balls and flatten on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. ...

Spring Cleanse Green Juice

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by superadmin superadminNo Comments

Springtime and that means it is time lighten up our food intake and allow our organs of detoxification (liver, kidneys, lungs, colon and skin) do the important work of removing waste and debris from our cells, tissues and systems. Juices provide a huge nutritional hit to the body providing vitamins and minerals quickly and easily. It's a great way to reap the benefits of eating, or actually drinking, large quantities of fruits and vegetables. Here's a great spring-time combo to try! Green Juice 2 cucumbers 2 stalks celery 2 green apples 4-6 Kale leaves, or two handfuls of spinach, or both 1 lemon, peeled 1″ piece ginger root ...

Turmeric Tea for Health and Longevity

January 9, 2020January 10, 2020 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Turmeric Tea Turmeric is lauded for its healing powers in folk medicine and Ayurveda, it's even highly recommended as part of a Kundalini lifestyle. Research has shown that turmeric promotes digestion, reduces inflammation and joint paint, and even promotes cellular repair. You may recognize it as the spice that gives curry its bold yellow colour, but some recipes, like this tea, allow turmeric to shine in its own sweeter, delicious right. A word of warning: turmeric is used as a dye for a good reason - it stains anything it comes into contact with, so best to wear an apron. This is a paste that you can use for one cup of tea and then store the rest in the refrigerator. Making tea is very easy, and we provide a few customizable options for you to enjoy your own cup! This can be made into iced tea by adding lots of ice to dissolved tea for summertime enjoyment. Ingredients 1/3 cup local, raw honey...

Golden Milk: Healing Tonic for Vitality and Flexibility

December 14, 2016February 28, 2023 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

Turmeric is the most healing root for the body. It comes from the root of a plant which is grown mainly in India but it has been used in many countries for thousands of years as a healing food. It is known to be beneficial to the inner organs, the spine and the joints. It is purifying to the blood and promotes general good health. It also has external healing properties and can be used in masks and baths for the skin. Golden Milk can help to repair damage to nerve centers caused by drug abuse. Drink it every day for 40 days. When used internally, it should be cooked rather than raw, so that the body can more easily assimilate its healing powers. It is an essential nutrient for women over the age of 28. Golden Milk is especially beneficial for stiff joints and provides a source of lubrication for the entire system. It includes both essential oils and turmeric, both vital...

Raw Chocolate Truffles from Casa Om

April 6, 2015July 28, 2015 by Devinder KaurNo Comments

PranaShanti owner and Kundalini teacher, Devinder Kaur, took a group of yogis on retreat to Casa Om in Mexico this March. They had a fantastic visit: lots of laughter, yoga, meditation, relaxation and gorgeous food. There was also some extremely interesting time spent with Julie, resident massage therapist, shamanic healer, and chocolate aficionado. Several yogis, including Devinder, visited Julie for a healing session and reported some fascinating, releasing experiences! Other yogis joined Julie for an equally healing experience: a raw chocolate tasting. This is Julia's recipe for raw chocolate truffles, which are are delicious for the body and soul. Ingredients: Cacao butter - 250 gram Cacao powder - 50 - 75 gram Agave nectar - 10 - 20 gram Silicon mould Optional, depending on your taste: pinch of salt freshly grounded black pepper pinch of chili and/or turmeric vanilla extract or powder blue green algae (spirulina or chlorella) 1 spoonful cinnamon roasted or raw nuts candied fruit Preparation: Boil water in a double boiler or bowl set over smaller pot and bring the water to...