Live Foods / Raw Cuisine
Yoga Workshop
TUITION:
One Day - $130
FULL WEEKEND - $250 - includes overnight lodging (see below)
EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT - Register by June 11 and save $30
Work Study Available, call for more info.
The Entire Weekend Includes:
5 gourmet raw meals and raw snacks throughout the day,
13 hands-on food preparation demonstrations,
3 Yoga classes,
4 pranayama and meditation classes,
4 Informational Presentations and Discussions, and
Overnight accommodations at Syzygy Community House:
http://www.syzygyhouse.com/accommodations.html
Please register by July 3, 2010.
CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME FOOD PHOTOS
All Demos will provide ORGANIC RAW VEGAN food to eat
and the opportunity for hands-on food preparation experience.
FREE TIME:
By request, some free time is scheduled into the weekend.
You may also choose to have free time during the meditation and yoga classes.
During free time, you may book a massage with Jeny Jones, CMT, go for a hike, stroll around the grounds, or engage in a quiet activity inside.
If you would like to book a therapeutic massage, please contact Jeny Jones for a list of services, prices, and to set up an appointment. Call Jeny at 720-635-1028 by June 22.
Below is the NEW SCHEDULE (subject to change)
FRIDAY July 9, 2010
7:00 ARRIVE (after dinner) at Syzygy Community House http://www.syzygyhouse.com/
Welcome and Introductions
7:30 Raw Dessert Demo - Banana "I scream!" and/or fruit sorbet
plus fresh berry coulis
8:00 Evening Discussion -
Introduction to Raw Cuisine:
Health Benefits of a Raw Diet,
Transitioning Towards a Raw Diet,
Finding the Right Percentage for YOU,
Q & A.
8:30 Excalibur Dehydrator Demo - Sprouted flax crackers and raw pizza crusts
Talk about sprouted dehydrated granola and dehydrated snack chips
9:30 Pranayama and meditation
or Free Time
SATURDAY July 10, 2010
8:00 am Twin Gear Juicer Demo - Wheatgrass juice
8:30 Pranayama and meditation
or Free Time
9:00 Breakfast Demo - Green Smoothies!
ex. Spinach, kale, coconut H2O, fruit, dates, figs, and cacao
(See Handout - 10 benefits of Green smoothies)
9:30 Raw Dessert Demo - Raw Chocolate Fudge!
Talk about the many benefits of Raw Cacao
(See Handout - Chocolate Yoga)
10:00 Hatha Yoga class
or Free Time
11:30 Knife Skills Class - Safety and Efficiency with a Chef Knife
Score chocolate Fudge
12:00 Gourmet Raw Salad Dressing Demo - "Toddess" dressing
(See Handout - Flavor Balancing Table)
12:30 Lunch Demos - Nut Pate - ex. Sprouted Pecan Pate
Nori Wraps - ex. Raw Vegan (better than) Sushimaki
plus, Raw Chocolate Fudge!
2:00 Sprouting Techniques - jar method, tray method, sprouting bag
Sprouting Demo - buckwheat, alfalfa, mung bean, wheatgrass
2:30 Afternoon Discussion -
The Raw Kitchen -
Basic overview of key tools in a raw kitchen:
green bags, chef knives, cutting boards, spiralizer,
mandolin, blender, food processor, dehydrator, juicer, nut milk bag, etc.,
Q & A.
3:30 Optional hike National Forest
or Free Time
5:00 Hatha Yoga Class (restorative poses)
or free time
6:00 Dinner Demos - Raw Pasta and Sauce - Spiralized zuccini
and sweet potato "pasta"
with Pesto and MarinaRaw sauce
8:00 Evening Discussion -
Resources for a Raw Sattvic Lifestyle:
Community Support, Raw Pot-Lucks,
Overview of current Literature,
Some Informational and Inspirational Videos,
Resources on the World Wide Web, and
Syzygy Community House and Retreat Center
9:30 Pranayama and Meditation
SUNDAY July 11, 2010
SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAM
8:00 Centrifugal Juicer Demo - fresh juices, ex. carrot, apple, ginger, parsley
(or Wheatgrass juice with the twin gear)
8:30 Pranayama and Meditation
or Free Time
9:00 Breakfast demo: Buckwheat granola + hemp milk and fruit
10:00 Hatha Yoga Class
or Free Time
11:30 Introduction to Nut Milks and Nut Cheeses
Nut Milk Demo - ex. almond milk
Macadamia Nut Cheese Demo
12:30 Lunch Demo - Raw Pizza!
Sprouted Flax crust, MarinaRaw sauce, MacNut cheese
Plus fresh toppings
1:30 Optional - Short walk to "Eye of the Heart Wildlife Refuge" - walk to beaver ponds
or Free Time
3:00 Afternoon Discussion -
Principles of Ayurveda in a Raw Diet:
Sattvic foods for Support of a Yogic lifestyle,
Spiritual Nutrition and "The Six Foundations,"
The Importance of Biologically Active Enzymes
Detoxifying Effects of Transitioning to Raw,
a Brief Overview of Juice Fasting,
Customized Holistic Personal Growth Retreats,
Final Q & A.
Farewell until next time!
CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME FOOD PHOTOS
TO REGISTER
or FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT TODD: phone - 720.891.0767
e-mail - todd (at) syzygyhouse (dot) com
For Directions see:
http://www.syzygyhouse.com/Directions.html