Archive for September, 2008

Salad Ingredients

• 12 cups spinach leaves, washed and drained
• 1 recipe Sherry Vinaigrette or use a reduced-fat bottled vinaigrette
• 2 Bosc pears
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon pecans, chopped and toasted

Instructions

1. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
2. Core and slice the pears and toss them with the spinach and vinaigrette. Sprinkle with the dried cranberries and toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size about 2 cups

Amount per serving
Calories 152
Total fat 6 g
Saturated fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 111 mg
Total Carbohydrate 25 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Protein 2 g
Percent Calories from fat 34%
Percent Calories from Protein 6%
Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 66%

Sherry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions:
1. Place the shallots, vinegar, honey and mustard in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Continue whisking and slowly add the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days).

Class Descriptions

Mixed Levels (Hatha)

Beginners welcome

A practice that offers modifications to make the pose more, or less challenging. (40 minutes)

Basic Hatha

Beginners welcome

This class covers basic poses. Physical intensity, light to moderate. (60 minutes)

Pilates Mat

Beginners welcome

Create longer, stronger, leaner muscles, increased flexibility, better posture, flatter abdominals, while uniting the mind/body.(45 minutes)

Ashtanga Primary

Experience recommended

This class follows the Ashtanga Primary Series in the tradition of Pattabhi Jois. Choose a class from the following.(75 minutes)

Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga

Beginners

This class will focus on the breathing, sun salutations and standing sequence of the Ashtanga practice. (45 minutes)

Strength for the Body

Beginners welcome

This class will be held in the Wellness Area, twice weekly-45 minute strengthening class using dumbbells, tubing, fitness balls, BOSU.

BOSU

Beginners welcome

The BOSU is a dome shaped stability ball with a flat platform on the bottom. The BOSU can be used for a cardio workout by doing step aerobics or plyometrics. It can also be used for core exercises to improve balance and core strength, as well as with weights and bands to really focus on muscular strength and endurance. (45minutes)

Vinyasa

Participants should have experience with Sun Salutations.

Sequences of yoga asanas (poses) that synchronize breath with movement in a flowing manner. (75 minutes)

Gentle Yoga

Participants should have experience with Sun Salutations.

An easier, slower version of our Hatha class. Participants must be able to get on and off the floor (chairs available). Ideal for seniors and overweight yoga students.