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In Africa, Malaria kills a child every 30 seconds and nearly one million people each year. Worldwide, 3.3 billion people are at risk of malaria – that’s half of the world population!

This month Seva is collecting donations for United Against Malaria, an effort of the United Nations Foundation. Your donations will go toward buying mosquito nets and malaria medicines for men, women, and children in Africa. Donating by check is tax deductible. Please make your check payable to: United Nations Foundation with United Against Malaria written in the note section. Cash donations will also be accepted. Learn more about United Against Malaria at www.unitedagainstmalaria.org

Friday, May 14 – Sunday, May 16

Kishan Shah is a teacher of Yoga and Meditation, practitioner of Ayurvedic Holistic Medicine, and Yoga Therapist based in Los Angeles. When not at home in Southern California you can find Kishan leading workshops, trainings, and retreats Internationally. He has trained in the Himalayas with Swami Govindananda, in Mysore with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Rangaswamy, and in Los Angeles, California with Shiva Rea. His primary influences on the method of practice are within the lineages of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati Maharaj. Kishan serves as an adjunct Professor at the University of California Los Angeles in the department of World Arts and Cultures lecturing on Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, and the practice of Vinyasa Yoga. Born to an Indian father and an American mother, Kishan blends both ancient Eastern and modern Western cultural and philosophical ideas of spiritual evolution into his practice.
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We tried this quick and easy recipe for sweet and sour tempeh last night. It was delicious!

A Chinese-inspired vegetarian and vegan tempeh recipe with pineapples and peppers in an easy sweet and sour sauce.

Read full recipe at about.com

-michele

Friday, May 21 – Sunday, May 23.

Friday 6:30pm – 8:30pm : The Postural Template :
Find your optimal alignment for freedom of movement and avoidance of injury.
Special bonus for yoga teachers, personal trainers, physical therapists and body workers of all types: Discover your best posture and begin to be able to identify misalignments in your students and clients.
*note* Friday night session is MANDATORY before attending Saturday, Sunday or both.

Saturday 1pm -4pm : What Doesn’t Bend, Breaks:
Specifically geared toward the athlete, from the elite competitor to the week-end warrior, learn to apply your postural template to individual sports and activities.
Special bonus for yoga teachers, personal trainers, physical therapists and body workers of all types: begin to assist your students and clients in shifting/correcting their postural misalignments.

Sunday 1pm-4pm : The Empowerment of Yoga:
Whether you are living with a chronic illness, a temporary injury or are advancing in years, learn how the postural template can support freedom of movement and peace of mind. Simple breath practices will also be introduced.
Special bonus for yoga teachers, personal trainers, physical therapists and body workers of all types: the information shared will enable you to offer additional support and guidance to your students and clients.

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Another great recipe from Seva student Brian Fox. Thanks, Brian!

Awesome Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Recipe

This recipe is quick and good. It can be used a lot of different ways besides just chili too. Use it for taco salads, in burritos, over nachos, as sloppy joe’s, etc.

INGREDIENTS
o 4 Morningstar Farm, Spicy Black Bean Burger (thawed)
o 1 onion, diced
o 3 large garlic cloves, minced
o 2 can black beans
o 1 can corn
o 1 large can diced tomatoes
o 1 tablespoon chili powder
o 1 tablespoon cumin
o 1 brunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
o crush red pepper flakes (to taste)
o salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Other toppings
o shredded cheese ( I use Mexican blend)
o Finely chopped red onion
o Salsa
o Sour cream

Put garlic, onions in a sauce pan w/ olive oil and sauté . Add black bean burger, beans, corn, tomatoes and spices (except cilantro) and cook for 20 minutes, until tender stirring often. Add chopped cilantro , barbeque sauce, pepper flakes, salt pepper to taste. Simmer mixture 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Options:
o 1 /2 cup of barbeque sauce — this makes an awesome sweet and spicy flavor.