Updates at Milagro Retreats

Greetings from the Organic Basil Fields of Baja, Mexico. Since we last reached out to you, life has been abundantly full. Our autumn ended with the nourishment of a devoted group of Yogis at Stowel Lake Farm. The southern migration of Milagro Retreats was timely as temperatures dropped on Vancouver Island and winter embraced us.

Our first Retreat of the Winter season with the full moon of November was a transformational experience. The first offering at Prana del Mar, our pristine new Baja location with bamboo floors in the expansive Yoga Studio, organic linens, a gorgeous lap pool and all the amenities we could possibly ask for. Owner/operator Erik Singer was on site to host us and even joined in a few yoga classes with our beloved Dorothy Price.

We look forward to our next offering at Prana del Mar, scheduled for November 20-27th, 2010. Stay tuned for details.

New Moon in Sagittarius

Wednesday is the new moon in Sagittarius ~ The perfect time to let go of the need to have recognition for our accomplishments. By giving of ourselves through service, we will be able to bring about positive change. Allowing us to heal and balance our personal karma.

Winter Retreats

Our upcoming 3rd Annual New Year's Yoga and Surf Retreat with JP Tamblyn is now SOLD OUT It will be an amazing week with many returning guests and a Blue Moon on New Year's eve.

If you are hoping to join us this winter season in Baja, there is still limited space at our Magic of Love Anusara Yoga Retreat with Christina Sell.

Enjoy 7 nights luxury accommodation, abundant locally inspired feasts, twice daily yoga classes and much more.

Sacred Earth Journeys will now be handling all our registration. We are so excited about this recent merger and look forward to offering you faster service and assistance with your travel plans.

Vinyasa Yoga Retreat in Tofino

Join Anahata Yoga and Milagro Retreats, June 11-14th in Tofino's Botanical Gardens for an explorative journey through the Five elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Ether.

Enjoy daily yoga classes integrating creative Vinyasa flow, inspirational philosophy, anatomy of movement, and playful expression.

Be nourished by Abundant Vegetarian Feasts and take home new ideas and recipes from the Conscious Ayurvedic Cooking Class.

More Details

Thank you for reading our Newsletter!!

Thank you for allowing us to share with you, we welcome your feedback. Please add info@milagroretreats.com to the address book on your email program so that you are able to receive our newsletters.

Please forward this newsletter to people you think would benefit from it's contents.

Ancho Black Bean Soup

Spicy and satisfying, this hearty soup has the bold favors of Mexico with the health benefits of black beans and garden fresh zucchini.
Serves 6
Ingredients:

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 dried ancho chilis
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups black beans, cooked, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable stock
2 large tomatoes, chopped or a 14 oz can of diced tomatoes if fresh is unavailable
1 Tbsp ground cumin, toasted
1 Tbsp ground coriander, toasted
1 Tbsp tamari or nama shoyu
2 cups zucchini, chopped
1 cup fresh corn or frozen if fresh is unavailable
sea salt and cracked pepper to taste

Garnish:
fresh cilantro and avocado slices

Mindful Preparation:

1. Saute onion in olive oil over high heat for 2 minutes. Reduce to low, add salt to release liquids and continue cooking until translucent.
2. Add garlic, sauté 5 minutes.
3. Stem, de seed, tear in half and dry roast ancho chili until puffed and aromatic. Puree with 1/2 cup of stock and add to onions.
4. Add beans, stock and tomatoes, simmer for 15 minutes. Puree.
5. Add zucchini and corn, simmer 5 more minutes.
6. Season with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado.

Nutritional Scoop ~ In addition to lowering cholesterol, black beans' high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.