A Recipe that reduces inflammation, improves heart heat, helps to maintain a healthy weight, builds strong bones and improves your workouts!

Brussel Sprout Hazelnut Slaw ¾ lb. of shredded brussels sprouts 2 medium carrots shredded 1 pear thinly sliced 2 scallions thinly sliced 3 oz prosciutto chopped ½ cup of pomegranate seeds or diced cherries 3 T olive oil Juice of ½ orange 2 T Maple syrup ¼ cup hazelnuts 2 t Dijon mustard 1 clove of garlic minced In large bowl, toss together Brussel sprouts, carrots, pear, scallion, prosciutto, and pomegranates. Place olive oil, orange juice, maple syrup, hazelnuts, mustard, garlic and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper in a blender and blend until slightly chunky. Toss dressing with slaw and serve. Research tells us that especially for women Brussel sprouts support your immune system, blood and bone health, and because they are very filling and low in calories, are a great choice to help maintain a healthy weight. Hazelnuts, in addition to their omega-3 content, are also packed with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress that can contribute to hypertension, inflammation, heart issues and cancer. Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, fiber and, vitamin C. Because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects they enhance endurance, strength and post workout recovery, Pears are a good source of boron which is needed for bone strength. Bon appetite to healthy, happy and peace! Doctor Lynn http://www.dotorlynn.com END: Take time to enjoy the food you prepare, the food your serve, and the food you eat. Eating healthy whole foods is not only good for your physical health, but its also good for your mental and soulful health. Just remember that the most important thing in your life is your health; without it everything else is meaningless; so, honor it each day with a healthy diet, exercise and restful sleep. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace Doctor Lynn http://www.doctorlynn.com

A Recipe that reduces inflammation, improves heart heat, helps to maintain a healthy weight, builds strong bones and improves your workouts!

Brussel Sprout Hazelnut Slaw ¾ lb. of shredded brussels sprouts 2 medium carrots shredded 1 pear thinly sliced 2 scallions thinly sliced 3 oz prosciutto chopped ½ cup of pomegranate seeds or diced cherries 3 T olive oil Juice of ½ orange 2 T Maple syrup ¼ cup hazelnuts 2 t Dijon mustard 1 clove of garlic minced In large bowl, toss together Brussel sprouts, carrots, pear, scallion, prosciutto, and pomegranates. Place olive oil, orange juice, maple syrup, hazelnuts, mustard, garlic and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper in a blender and blend until slightly chunky. Toss dressing with slaw and serve. Research tells us that especially for women Brussel sprouts support your immune system, blood and bone health, and because they are very filling and low in calories, are a great choice to help maintain a healthy weight. Hazelnuts, in addition to their omega-3 content, are also packed with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress that can contribute to hypertension, inflammation, heart issues and cancer. Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, fiber and, vitamin C. Because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects they enhance endurance, strength and post workout recovery, Pears are a good source of boron which is needed for bone strength. Bon appetite to healthy, happy and peace! Doctor Lynn http://www.dotorlynn.com END: Take time to enjoy the food you prepare, the food your serve, and the food you eat. Eating healthy whole foods is not only good for your physical health, but its also good for your mental and soulful health. Just remember that the most important thing in your life is your health; without it everything else is meaningless; so, honor it each day with a healthy diet, exercise and restful sleep. Namaste~ may you walk the apth of life with healht, ahppiness and peace Doctor Lynn http://www.doctorlynn.com

Obstacles As you think so you become

Whatever we repeat over and over to ourselves is what we become. To overcome the obstacle of life, not only do we need to take action, but we also need to think and repeat words that keep us focused and aligned, which means to create balance. There are nine major obstacles: ill health, boredom and apathy, self-doubt, distractions and carelessness, feeling heavy and burnt-out, doubting one’s progress, getting caught in the illusion of life and an inability to a maintain a practice. To over comes these requires alignment with life, focusing the mind and remembering to take a breath and let go. As you think so you become; so, to overcome the nine obstacles think; health, enthusiasm, self-worth, focus, lightness, progress, reality, and dedication. Let us get started END: Cravings, desires, distractions, and carelessness. When it comes to balancing your lives, alignment and focus are needed. This means to align yourself with the positive side of life. Keep your focus on the things that are important because what you align yourself with and what you focus on is what you become. Just remember; as you think so you become Many obstacles are put in our way purposely to make us understand and express our own capacities. We all have the strength to over comes them, but we do not always seem to know it. We need to be challenged and tested to know our own capacity. That is the natural law of life. Like a river if it flows with out any obstructions it has no power. But once we put an obstacle in it flow by constructing a dam it finds the strength to produce power. Be like the river. As you think so you become. EGO: Flip your palm up and extend the index finger – the symbol of the ego. Unawareness which yoga calls ignorance creates egoism. This creates a clinging to obstacles. That is why we need to continually practice letting go and finding balance in our lives. Life will always present us with obstacles. How we think, act, and speak determines whether we succumb to them or overcome them. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a moment to surrender to the soul. The soul is the I that sits atop the me and it reminds us of our true nature; we all have the inner strength to overcome life’s obstacles. In life there will always be obstacle. Connect to your soul and you will master them. Remember; as you think so you become; think health, enthusiasm, self-worth, focus, lightness, progress, reality and dedication. Next week we will begin to work on the qualities or characteristics needed to overcome life’s obstacles. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace Doctor Lynn For books, classes, courses and consultations http://www.doctorlynn.com

WHAT IS AN OBSTACLE?

What is an obstacle? An obstacle is something that impeded your progress. Karma yoga presents us with nine obstacles to overcome if we are to live a healthy, wealthy, happy and peaceful life. They are Ill health, boredom and apathy, self-doubt, distractions, and carelessness, feeling heavy and burnout, having cravings and desires, doubting one’s progress, getting caught in the illusion of life and an inability to maintain a continual practice. All of these can distract us from living a healthy, happy, and peaceful life. Karma yoga reminds us that obstacles will always be present in life. In fact, that is why we are here on earth; to solve problems and make decisions that allow us to overcome life’s obstacles. If we wish to overcome obstacles, whatever your level of practice, there are three aspects that we need to keep an eye on and always care for. These are alignment, focus and breathing. Let us get started. END: Alignment means to be in harmony and balance with life, Focus means to be present and aware and breathing means to relax, let go and appreciate the rhythm of life. The goal of yoga is to quiet the mind and to live healthy, happy, and peaceful life body, mind, and soul. Just remember you take none of the stress dramas and problems with you when you depart this word. What you do take is the Punja (good merits) you have made, and the love and kindness you have given and received. This requires a healthy alignment and focus with what is important in life; health, happiness, and peace EGO: Flip your palm up and extend out your index finger; the symbol of the ego. It is the ego that gets caught in the illusion of life. It believes that it is here to elevates its importance. In today’s world we are constantly bombarded with messages that cause us to question our self-worth and progress. This can cause us to become misaligned, unfocused, and confused as to why we are here on earth. Pull your finger in and place the thumb on top and surrender to the symbol of the soul. We are here to assist the soul on its mission which is to see life as it really is; an opportunity to learn, know and master health, happiness, and peace. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn For classes, course, consultations and more http://www.doctorlyn.com

OBSTACLE NINE

Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness, and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. The sixth is having cravings and desires. The seventh is doubting one’s progress. The eighth obstacle is getting caught in the illusion of life. It means to have a false impression of life as being a certain way, a false sense of security and a false sense of importance. The ninth obstacle is an inability to maintain continual practice. This means to remain steadfast and committed to something. If you want to succeed, or master anything you must practice, practice, and continue to practice. Without practice nothing can be achieved. If you wish to achieve a state of vitality, happiness, and peace you will need to focus on your health, your self-worth and seeing life for what it really is; an opportunity to learn This requires constant practice, otherwise we get careless and get distracted by cravings and desires. Everyday life will present you with obstacles to overcome. That is why you need to practice finding your balance, strength, flexibility, and peace. Takes work; that’s karma; let us get started. END: Even after you have succeeded and mastered something you must continue to practice. Karma yoga is a lifelong practice because it is about how you choose to live your life. You make choices every moment you live. The most important thing in your life is your healthy, followed by happiness and peace. Each of these takes continual practice. So practice every day taking care of the most important thing in life; your health, body, mind and soul. EGO: Flip up your palm and extend out your index finger the symbol of the soul. The ego thinks itself the master. Forgetting that it is the reflection of the true self filtered through the mind. Karma teaches that the true self is selfless. But when filtered through the perceptions and attitudes of the mind it has a tenancy to become selfish. It often gets caught in the illusion of life boosting its own importance. Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top; surrender to the symbol of the soul. At the core we are our selfless essence, or our true self which is pure, simple and unique. Its independent of the body and the mind, and yet depends upon the body-mind for its existence here of earth. Life will present us with many obstacle. Takes practice to overcome life’s obstacles Many times, we climb up hills only to slide down, or we climb to the top of the mountain only to realize we climbed the wrong mountain for the wrong reason. So, we must come down and being a new climb. Takes continual practice to navigate life. Do it with health, enthusiasm, self-worth, focus, lightness, satisfaction, faith, and clarity, and you will prosper with a purpose. Namaste~ May you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace. Doctor Lynn For books, classes, courses and consultations http://www.doctorlynn.com

OBSTACLE 8

Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. The sixth is having cravings and desires. The seventh is doubting one’s progress. The eighth obstacle is getting caught in the illusion of life. It means to have a false impression of life as being a certain way, a false sense of security and a false sense of importance. Everything in the world is real. It is all here for our growth and evolution, but we forget and believe that acquiring things of the world is why we are here. The material world is not what defines us. It is what we do with the material world and how we let it, or let it not build character, values and virtues. The only thing that is permanent is what you cultivate within. Money, health, happiness possessions and relationships, come and go, but the virtues you build within last lifetimes. The world is real – how we perceive the world is the illusion. So, work to develop virtues within. Know the world is real and then use it as a great opportunity to build a balanced, strong, flexible and peaceful character and you will overcome the obstacle of illusion. Takes work to separate yourself and see the world for what it is– an opportunity - that’s karma let’s get to work. END: Know the world for what it is. Everything in it is real and ever changing. Nothing in life is permanent except that which you cultivate, hold onto, and feed within. Wealth, material things, world peace, technology are all constantly changing. It is up to us to see the world as a great opportunity to make both our lives and the world at large a better place. When you can do this, you overcome the obstacle of illusion. EGO: Flip your palm up and extend the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego is the part of us that identifies with the world. The maya, or the illusion is in the mind. The mind gets scattered and cluttered with citta (mind stuff). This drags us into believing the illusion - to have a false impression of life as being a certain way, a false sense of security and a false sense of importance. Pull your finger in and place the thumb on top. Surrender to your soul. The whole point of life is to bring together in perfect harmony the material world and the soulful world. We are here to work the mission of the soul, which basically is to overcome the four great passions and the nine obstacles, and then find peace. The world is not an illusion. It is real and it is here for us to experience and gain knowledge of our true being. Truth is not something we can intellectualize. It must be live, experienced and understood. The truth is the world is not an illusion. The illusion is in our perceptions. Overcoming this and all of the nine obstacles will bring prosperity to your life. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace. Doctor Lynn For books, classes, course and private consultations http://www.doctorlynn.com

OBSTACLE 7

Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. The sixth is having cravings and desires. The seventh is doubting one’s progress. This means to question, or compare our lives to others. Here we might question whether someone is more successful, smarter, or more soulfully evolved; have they made more progress in life than we have? We live in a world where it can appear that others are more successful and moving down life’s path at a faster pace. We doubt our progress. Have you ever questions where you are, or what you are doing with your life and wondered if you were on the right path? This is a biproduct of the obstacle of self-doubt. When you doubt yourself, you doubt the progress you’ve made. Karma however teaches us that we are all on our own individual paths and the markers of the material world are not an indicator of how far we have progressed soulfully. The soul is here to turn deceit, greed, anger and pride into truth, generosity, kindness and humility. Awareness of this and taking this direction puts you farther down the path than someone who is ignorant, or unaware of what progress really means. This does not mean that you cannot be wealthy and powerful. Its’ what you do with your energy that is the true marker of progress. Regardless of where you are if you are honest, generous, kind and humble you are making progress in life. Takes work – that’s karma - Let’s get started. END: Everyone faces doubt in varying intensities—from a subtle whisper to a loud emotional shout. Doubt however, can remind us to go back to our most basic truth—love. Where there is true love, there is no doubt. Doubt can teach us a thing or two about ourselves and the world. We have an opportunity to see where we lack trust and, as such, can make a different choice. When we become aware of doubt, we connect to a deeper part of our being—a place of stillness and peace. Here we connect with the soul or our essence and it is here that we truly discover our progress along life’ path. Trust and love yourself, be honest, generous, kind and humble and you will make tremendous progress in life. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend the index fingers – the symbol of the ego. Doubt at its core is a fearful emotion. It is the ego shouting at us to take charge, as it fears not being accepted or being rejected, and not being loved. It doubts its own self-worth and questions its progress. Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top the symbol of the soul. When we surrender to the essence of our being, our soul, we discover that each path is unique. Comparison and competition do not fit into the soul’s mission. The soul is here to help us quiet the mind and to see the world for what it really is- an opportunity to discover trust in ourselves, generosity, kindness and humility, and when we discover this we have no need to doubt ourselves, or our progress. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with healthy happiness and peace. Doctor Lynn For books, classes and consultations: http://www.doctorlynn.com

OBSTACLE 6

Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. The sixth is having cravings and desires. To begin with there is nothing wrong with having desires. We are hardwired to seek pleasure. Without this we could not survive. We all desire to live a better and healthier life. But when desires become obsessive and lead to cravings that distract us from our karmic work, they become an obstacle in the way to living a successful life, which means to have health, happiness and peace; body, mind and soul. When we have cravings and desires, they bind us and drive us to satisfy them. Once satisfied we become somewhat peaceful until the next craving, or desire arises. This keeps us in the perpetual cycle of discontentment. Karma teaches us to work on disciplining the subconscious mind so we might draw into it the thoughts found in the conscious mind. Here we are able to produce genuine contentment and peace. How? Quiet the mind and observe. The whole point of karma is to learn to be content and at peace with what comes into your life and what goes out of your life; while observing and learning life’s lessons. When you have genuine happiness that is not attached to anything you control cravings and desires, and this allows you to control your life. Nothing in the world binds you. Yoga reminds us control the citta in your mind and you control everything. Let’s get started… END: Desires and cravings distract us from doing our karmic work which is to learn to be content and at peace with what comes into your life and what goes out of your life; while observing and learning life’s lessons. Be content with who you are; body, mind and soul. Contentment is an inner peace independent of any external force. It means to be independently happy and satisfied no matter what enters, or exits your life. When content you are at peace with yourself. When at peace with yourself and the world it’s easy to find satisfaction. EGO: Flip your hands up and extend out your index finger the symbol of your ego. The ego wants acceptance and importance. It sees those who have powerful titles and expensive cars and house as more important than it and so it craves these things. It believes that these things symbolize acceptance, happiness and success. And although power and wealth can make it appear that one’s life is more important and easier in the end, we take none of this with us. Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top- surrender to your soul. When you have true contentment and happiness within you have connected with your soul. Here it matters not what comes into your life or what leaves your life. The soul finds joy in experiencing all of life for it knows that if you can be content and at peace with your life, as it is, you will find the joy that comes living a satisfying and successful life. Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace Doctor Lynn For more classes, books and consultations http://www.doctorlynn.com