Nadi Shodan - Read the benefits

Nadi Shodan (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

How can the breath stimulate the sympathetic nervous system?

If we practice breathing while gently focusing on the breath held out, this stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and increases the heart rate. Studies have also shown that when we breath through the right nostril this also stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which helps increase body heat, oxygen consumption blood pressure and heart rate. The left cerebral hemisphere is also stimulated.

Holistic Yoga Shares - Delicious Rich Potatoe Curry

For this recipe, why not use your own organic potatoes grown in your no dig garden

Delicious Rich Potato Curry

To save time par steam (1/2 cook your potatoes) your potatoes first.
If time is an issue for you buy refrigerated prepared potatoes.
Serve with a fresh garden salad and some whole wheat naan bread or chapatis.

Serves 6–8
1 15-ounce package refrigerated hash brown potatoes or similar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 or 2 tablespoons of your favorite curry powder
1 teaspoon himalayan salt or healthy alternative
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups frozen baby peas
1 cup sour cream

Garnish: finely chopped shallots

1. Drain potatoes well. Spread on paper towels to dry and set to one side.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. (Medium heat).
3. Add onion and garlic cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent.
4. Add curry powder, salt, and red pepper flakes, cook and stir for 1 minute longer.
5. Add potatoes to skillet cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occassionally.
6. When potatoes are brown around the edges, stir in peas and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
3. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes, top with garnish and serve immediately.