Food as Medicine ~ Lighten & Detox for Spring
May 14, 2014 5:30pm-8:30pm (ended)
MA Center Chicago GreenFriends presents:
Food as Medicine ~ Lighten & Detox for Spring
Ayurvedic Eating with the Season
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Place: MACC - Satsang Hall
Our body is made to follow the rhythm of Nature. It’s time to listen to our buddhi, or the intelligence of nature within us. We can use the long-tested wisdom of Ayurveda to improve our health and vitality by choosing foods according to the flow of the seasons.
When we gently release the heavy padding which protected us during Chicago’s harsh winter, we can avoid the weight gain, lethargy, brain fog, spring allergies and summer congestion associated with excess Kapha and clogged channels. These delicious recipes will both clear the dampness and delight the senses.
Find out your Prakruti, (body-mind type) by taking the Dosha Test. Find out what foods are good for this season and why, plus lifestyle tips. Learn the medicinal value of spices and common foods and how to use the more unusual gems. Hands on preparation and tasting of seasonal recipes with practitioner Mahana Phillips. Quick and Easy Recipes, Pure Bliss results! Vegetarian and gluten free.
Registration: Suggested donation: $25
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Contact: Mahana (Nancy) Phillips
- Email: ayurbalance@gmail.com
- Call: 773.803.9339
Saturday
May
04
10:00am - 8:00pm
Join us Saturday for a day of community, seva, and satsang, starting with seva at 10:00 am, followed by group archana at 5 pm, and bhajans with Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, arati, meditation, and dinner. Lunch will be served to all who volunteer.
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Saturday
May
04
2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Amrita Book Club of North America gives participants an opportunity to dive more deeply into Amma’s teachings. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Saturdays from 2 pm to 3 pm via Zoom to explore Amma’s books and books written by Amma's senior disciples. All are welcome to attend... more ›
Saturday
May
04
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Sunday
May
05
8:00am - 2:00pm
Inspired by Amma's teachings, Mother’s Kitchen groups in North America prepare, cook and serve 150,000 meals for the homeless and hungry each year. At MA Center Chicago, on the first Sunday of every month, we prepare food in the MACC kitchen starting at 8AM and then serve it at a local shelter. If... more ›
Sunday
May
05
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a group viewing of a Rama television series in the MA Center Chicago satsang hall every Sunday at 2 pm CT (except the first Sunday of every month, which is dedicated to... more ›
Sunday
May
05
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wednesday
May
08
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a special Karthika puja and bhajans with Swami Dayamritananda Puri in observance of Amma's birth star, with a manasa puja followed by bhajans, arati.
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Saturday
May
11
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amma says, "Bhajans are prayers in the form of songs, rich in meaning and full of devotional content." The MACC Bhajan Class meets virtually on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 2:30 to 3:45 pm. This class is offered for those who wish to learn bhajans and study devotional songs and... more ›
Saturday
May
11
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Amrita Bala Kendra (ABK) passes on Amma’s teachings to children through fun and engaging activities such as stories, bhajans, arts and crafts, celebration of festivals and service projects. ABK focuses on values, multi cultural traditions, and spiritual practices. ABK is held in-person in the MA... more ›
Saturday
May
11
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a satsang with Swami Dayamritanada Puri, starting with group archana at 5PM CT. After archana, Swamiji will lead bhajans, followed by arati and the distribution of prasad. A vegetarian meal will be available after satsang for a modest donation.
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Our daily spiritual practices include:
WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION
Daily* at 6:00 pm
Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us every evening (except Satsang days, which are generally every Saturday) for Amma's White Flower Meditation via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85858112151?pwd=SVllVHVZS1BIU050Uy8xRHpqcUZpQT09
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The White Flower meditation at 6 pm CT is preceded by a 10-minute silent Ma Om meditation, so please feel free to join the Zoom early (at 5:50 pm CT) to participate.
EVENING BHAJANS
Daily* at 6:30 pm (in-person only)
- Guru Stotram Chanting
- Bhajans (devotional singing)
- Closing prayers and Arati