Jan 12 in Palo Alto - Posture: The Missing Keystone of Health with Esther Gokhal

[Guest guest]

On Monday, January 12 at 8 pm, the Peninsula Macrobiotic Community

hosts Esther Gokhale, who will speak on Posture: The Missing Keystone

of Health. Like any structure, the human body will function superbly

if used in ways compatible with its design. Alignment of the bones,

particularly of the spinal vertebrae, affects every system of the

body--nerves, organs and muscles. Proper alignment produces good blood

circulation, deep, even breathing, relaxed muscles, and good

digestion. For the inhabitant of a properly functioning body, these

combine to produce many benefits including sharp attention, dynamic

athletic performance, and accelerated healing.

 

Unfortunately, due to myths about what good posture is, the lack of

good models, fashionable slouching, and poorly designed furniture, we

easily fall out of using our bodies properly. A body out of alignment

no longer functions the way it was designed to. Since the early 20th

century, back pain has become almost epidemic in America, along with

other chronic functional problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

 

After developing crippling back pain herself, followed by unsuccessful

surgery, Esther Gokhale resolved to find a solution. She observed

children and did research among indigenous peoples. Her findings are

the basis of the Gokhale Method, a simple, safe, and effective means

to restore health to the spine and the rest of the body. Her book, 8

Steps to a Pain-Free Back, was recently named a Book of the Month Club

selection.

 

In her talk, Esther will discuss the background of the current

epidemic of back problems, describe the characteristics of good

posture, and teach participants at least one exercise to restore or

maintain the natural curvature of their spines--thus helping people

with back pain to relieve it, and showing everyone else how to avoid it.

 

Esther Gokhale (go-clay) also studied biochemistry at Harvard and

Princeton, and acupuncture at the San Francisco School of Oriental

Medicine. She teaches at the Esther Gokhale Wellness Center in Palo

Alto. Visit her very informative website at http://www.egwellness.com.

 

Lecture Details:

• Monday, January 12, 8 pm (no reservation necessary)

• $5-10 donation suggested for lecture

• The First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue at Bryant,

Palo Alto, 1/4 mile East of Alma and the California Avenue Caltrain

Station

• before the lecture, enjoy a Gourmet Vegetarian Dinner and make new

friends at 6:30 pm (dinner reservations: call 650 599-3320 by 9:30 am)

 

 

GOURMET VEGETARIAN DINNER MENU, JANUARY 12, 6:30 PM, GUEST CHEF

JAMES HOLLOWAY

 

Classic Split Pea Soup

Tofu Frittata with Pearl Onions and Shiitake Mushrooms

Brown and Wild Rice Pilaf

Roast Winter Vegetables

Green and Red Cabbage Slaw

Millet Oatmeal Cookies

Lemongrass and Mint Tea

 

Dinner Details:

• Monday, January 12, 6:30 pm

• $15 for Dinner

• please reserve for Dinner by Monday morning, 9:30 AM (650 599-3320)

• The First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue at Bryant,

Palo Alto, 1/4 mile East of Alma and the California Avenue Caltrain

Station

• for more Monday dinner menus, visit http://peninsulamacro.org

 

 

MONDAY GOURMET VEGETARIAN DINNERS IN PALO ALTO

 

The Peninsula Macrobiotic Community serves a Gourmet Vegetarian Dinner

every Monday (except major holidays) in Palo Alto. This is a full

vegan dinner which includes soup, grain, beans or bean products,

vegetables, dessert, and beverage, prepared by expert natural foods

Chef Gary Alinder, our Chef since our inception in 1987.

 

WEBSITE: http://peninsulamacro.org - featuring newsletter, dinner

menus, and related information.

 

DINNER RESERVATIONS: please try to make your Dinner reservations by

Monday morning, 9:30 AM; call 650 599-3320. If it's after 9:30 and

you're still interested in coming, call and leave a number for the

manager to call you back if there is space. It is not necessary to

reserve for the After-Dinner presentation.

 

TIME: dinner is served at 6:30 pm every Monday except major holidays;

the after-dinner presentation (once per month) starts at 8 pm.

 

PRICE: $15 for Dinner (occasional special dinners are priced higher),

$5-10 donation suggested for after-dinner presentation (usually once

per month)

 

LOCATION: The First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue at

Bryant, Palo Alto, 1/4 mile East of Alma and the California Avenue

Caltrain Station.

 

AFTER-DINNER PRESENTATION: each month we feature an After-Dinner

Lecture or Event, described in the newsletter and website. Lectures

are usually on macrobiotic or other health related topics, by a

variety of speakers including macrobiotic counselors, medical doctors,

cooking teachers, and people who have dealt successfully with serious

diseases using macrobiotic or similar approaches. Other events have

included performances by folk singers and vegetarian Chinese acrobats.

We have a pass-the-hat policy for our events; we suggest a donation of

$5-10.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: all are welcome at our Dinners, vegetarian or not.

The Dinners are particularly helpful for those who want to eat in

healthy ways, but may not know how to get started. Many who attend may

have the same health concerns you have. Also, choosing locally grown,

vegetarian foods is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon

footprint on the planet.

 

Dinner attendance ranges from 40 to 100, with a full spectrum of ages

spanning newborns to grandparents, including quite a few interesting

singles. Come with a friend or by yourself; singles easily integrate

into our friendly group, where seating is communal. Many long-term

friendships have started at a Monday Dinner, and are renewed every week!

 

 

We hope to see you at a Monday Dinner! Please forward this message to

friends who may be interested.

 

Gerard T. Lum, Newsletter Editor and Webmaster

Peninsula Macrobiotic Community, http://peninsulamacro.org

[Guest guest]

It was very inspirational to see 89 people (including around 9 take out

dinners)

 

eating vegan organic dinners ..($15 per person)

 

If you're in the area, give it a try.

 

winnie