Category: Photos by Prema

Raw Chocolate Cheesecake

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raw chocolate cheesecake
raw chocolate cheesecake
This cheesecake is raw, gluten free and dairy free.
A friend of mine posted this delicious recipe on Facebook some time ago. A couple days ago I finally made it myself.
Crust:
1 Cup macadamia nuts
1/2 Cup walnuts
1/2 Cup pitted medjool dates
1/4 Cup dry, unsweetened coconut
Mix nuts and dates in a food processor (don’t add coconut). Sprinkle the coconut onto the bottom of your cheesecake pan to stop the base from sticking.  Then press the nut and date mix into the pan to form the crust.
Cheesecake Filling:
2 Cups raw cashews (soak for 20-30 minutes)
1/2 Cup coconut oil, liquid
1/2 Cup pure maple syrup (or use agave nectar if you prefer)
2 teaspoons Vanilla
3/4 Cup raw Cacao powder
Place cashews into processor/blender with maple syrup and vanilla. Blend until creamy.  Then add cacao powder and coconut oil and keep blending until creamy and smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times.  Spoon the filling into the base and place in freezer for about an hour.
Afterwards you can keep it in the fridge, if it lasts that long 🙂  Yummiiiiii – enjoy!!!
I soaked the nuts (except coconut) over night. And used a 1/4 cup  each of agave nectar and pure canadian maple syrup (du Quebec).

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© Photography Maria Steiner

Satsang Friday 25th October

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Our next Satsang (meditation, Kirtan, lecture on the yoga philosophy) and extra Hatha Yoga Class is this week Friday 25th October 2013.
Where: Raceview Scout Hall, Taylor Street, Eastern Heights
What:    Hatha Yoga Class (breathing exercises, sun salutation, 12 basic postures, guided final relaxation).
Time:    5pm – 6:30pm
Cost:      $14.00 or regular class pass (no free trial class on this day).
What:    Satsang, we begin with silent meditation, then Kirtan Mantra chanting and some good read from one of the many books by Swami Sivananda, finishing with a purifying light ceremony (arati).
Time:    6:45pm – 8:15pm
Cost:     $7.00 or FREE if you come to the 5pm class
In between the two sessions we have a cup of tea and some sweet vegetarian goodies.
You are most welcome to join for just one of the classes. If you like an extra exercise session you come for 5pm.
If you like to learn/practice meditation and get deeper into the yoga philosophy or if you like the Sanskrit Chants (Kirtan) please come to the hall for 6:30pm.
Jacarandas in flower.
Jacarandas in flower at Raceview Scout Hall.
Please let me know, if you have any questions.
See you then.
Prema Maria

© Photography Maria Steiner

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

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Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May all beings in the whole world be happy.

© Photography Maria Steiner

Spring into the new Season

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Spring is here !!!  The days are warm, the sun is shining. An excellent  time to come out of “hibernation” and kick-start your dormant yoga practice. If you have never tried Yoga before, it is a good time to begin something new. Your first class is free! Give it a try, you might like it!!

Jasmin in flower
Jasmin in flower

The current times, locations and cost are:

Cameron Park, Scout Hall , Easton Street, Booval

  • Tuesdays, 6:00pm–7:30pm

Raceview Scout Hall, 32 Taylor Street, Eastern Heights

  • Tuesdays, 9:00am – 10:30am *) followed by meditation 10:30am-11am, if you wish to stay.
  • Wednesdays 9:00am – 10:00am Seniors Yoga class  *) followed by meditation 10am – 10:30am, if you wish to stay.
  • Thursdays, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
  • Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Cost

  • first trial class: free
  • drop-in class $14.00
  • 5-class pass (valid for 2 months) $60.00
  • 10-class pass (valid for 4 months) $100.00

Cost for Senior Class

  • first class: free
  • single class  $10.00
  • 10-class-pass  $80.00
In addition I teach the weekly Yoga Class for the PCYC Ipswich, every Wednesday evening 6:30pm – 8pm.
Yoga in the Park, FREE for everyone, every class. Thursday morning 9:30am – 10:30am at Mountview, Napier Park, Redbank Plains http://www.themountviewestate.com.au/festival-of-fun/
I look forward to welcoming you to one of these classes soon.
Prema Maria
Early spring harvest, my homegrown strawberries and pineapple.
Early spring harvest, my homegrown strawberries and pineapple.

© Photography Maria Steiner

SWISS YOGA

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swiss yoga
swiss yoga
Today 1st of August is Swiss National Day.
Recently I received this funny postcard from Switzerland.  I thought today is the right day to share it. Swiss humour often involves cows.
In Switzerland on the 1st of August many bonfires are lit at night and plenty of small and big fireworks everywhere.

© Photography Maria Steiner

Early Morning Beauty

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Sunrise on Monday 20th May, 2013 © Photography Maria Steiner
Sunrise on Monday 20th May, 2013

The early bird, catches the best worm!

If you are up early, you can witness the silence of nature and get the chance to see some spectacular sunrises.  This time of the day is what Yogis refer to as “Brahma-muhurta” – the best time to meditate, when the quality of nature is pure “Sattva”.
I took this photo on Monday morning 20th May, 2013.

© Photography Maria Steiner