Vippassana - 10 days to enlightenment

I am reading this blog I wrote and forgot to post the past January 2015!
Today we are January 2017, and remembering the moments that passed all 2015, and 2016! My goodness, signs, synchronicities,  magic and miraculous moments happened, and still is.

I am adding few things that occurred that year!

and here it goes!

"Since 2015 started, I have promised myself a year of discoveries, creations, travels, learning, & new adventures... I believe I'm already on that path, and the universe has been generously amazing.

Beginning of 2015, I organized, with Linda Frees, a sprouting workshop activity, and from its philosophical meaning, I have started to plant my seeds of life, to establish my path with the universe.

Second is my Vippassana experience which took place last week. Oh My God! That is a deep discovery of oneself, so deep inside to the roots.

I will share with you the experience I went through, day by day, till the 11th day!

And later, I'll go more into the generosity of the universe with my soul, my being and my life transformation. 

A day prior to my Vippassana course, my life took a new road path for an upcoming full month, and I'm writing this blog from there, the Hippocrates Health Institute. All was put together in 30 min and here I am, being in the flow of the moment.

Vippassana, on the arrival day, I got a message from a friend of mine, who, surprisingly enough, is attending the same course as me, and funny enough, in one of our conversations, I told her imagine we are roommates, so the way universe works, we get there separately, checked-in separately, and while checking in our rooms we get surprised by not only being roommates, but actually bed next to each other with a small separation cubicle part. What a coincidence and the perfect synchronicity.

Every day passed, more meaning to life came out. The feeling, the sensations, the actualization,  the meditations, it all made lots of sense.

The moment you let go, surrender to the universe, the universe responds, with its generosity to love, create, manifest and evolve, and yes I did, since that moment, my life changed!

Many sensations touched my soul during my 10 days at Vippassana, in a way, I have learned how to heal parts of my body, and scan every inch of it to remove any pain, scar, massage and clean my organs, that was truly magical."

After Vippassana finished, I was invited to travel to Florida, with Linda Frees to participate at the 3 days introduction to Hippocrates Health Institute, while there I met the director of communication, whom I have already seen in Montreal October 2014. And she has offered me, before leaving to Florida, to volunteer with her and Brian Clement, on the tour on the East Coast to be present at the presentations of Brian, and help out that the Hippocrates Health Institute Booth.

I have written all about the experience, day by day on Instagram, Raw Love Recipes, and Raw Marketing 

Everyday, during the travels, I was meeting distinguished people, who were sent to me through the universe to cross a road, a path, to find myself, heal, and stay positive. That was magnificent.

Check my Facebook pages, on both Raw Love Recipes and Raw Marketing, a lot are detailed there.

In June of 2015, I was asked by Brian Clement to invite him for two day event in Montreal in September. I didn't hesitate to say yes, a third day was born, and the event " Natural Medicine for Mind, Body and Spirit" came to life!

An astonishing event, I was amazed my it, by my personal work, creation and putting the three days together, with only 3 months. 1.5 months to find a location, and 1.5 to find sponsors, and promote the event. What an amazing weekend it was. (Photos and details here)

Something I didn't mention earlier, is that during my first stay at Hippocrates Health Institute, I have met the co-founder, Viktoras Kulvinskas, who today, is one of my mentors, best friend, and always happy to be in his presence.

The day he met me, he asked me about my Birthday, and what do I do. He said the following:

"258 Divine Goddess with a heart vibration" that what I am!

Knowing what I do, he asked me should I want to organize a retreat in Costa Rica.

So January of 2016, I was there, and February 2016 two Self-Discovery Voyages happened, back to back, in Montezuma, Costa Rica!
Up coming ones will be posted here Thrive Pure Life

I stayed 6 weeks, the best of my life! We celebrated Viktoras' 77 Birthday, and everyone who participated thrived!
What a blessing!

Some photos memorizing the passing years!

Enjoy,

Love and Gratitude,
La Reina

Vippassana

Hippocrates Health Institute 

Travels with Hippocrates Health Institute

Home made Hand Made (another event made by Raw marketing)

 More Travels

With Viktoras Kulvinskas

Preps for Natural Medicine for Mind Body and Spirit

 Sonia Pasqualetto, Another event by Raw Marketing

 Costa Rica Trip

 Self Discovery Voyage

"Benefits of Kale" - my favorite Green superfood!

Kale, it is my favorite green superfood. I always add it to most of my smoothies.

Imagine, even when I wash it, just with the water, an energy flies in my back, through my spine, just as if I am meditating. Ahhhh it feels great.

I received an email from the Editor in Chief of Wellbeing-Secret and went on their site to check their articles, and this one really explains all the benefits of kale, and I want to share it with you so you get the best of as well.

Enjoy the reading!

23 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Kale

In-JOY!
La Reina

Fantastic Years to come!

The month of December has been quite interesting, a week traveled to see the family, reconnect with my self, my roots, and spend time with my soul.

One day, being at home with nothing much on my mind, I decided to draw something on my wall.
I was guided by my imagination, my spirit and my thoughts.

The drawing is a spiritual message, which I believe in, for myself, and you!

This is for all the upcoming fantastic years!

I Am grateful for a lifetime of true love, a powerful marriage grown purely through respect, honesty & trust within my family.
Creations sparkling with synchronicity, building a home, attracting the energy of money and appreciating all in peace.
A life of love, green environment, beautiful nature, clean oceans, happiness, positivity and travel discoveries!
Cheers to a lifetime of love, beliefs and gratitude
This is my book of life!
Happy all coming years, 2016 onward!
RH - December 30, 2015

Another message that I have sent for December - mainly on all the social media out there and emails:

Divine Embrace to Create & Enrich Magnificent Beliefs Everywhere u R is what December is all about.
Celebrating Christmas and New Year happen in so many ways, joined with the Eid Mawlid-an-Nabawi-al-Charif & Hanukah, more Miracles happen when we start believing in the good, the better and the best.
What's for the Good is that Life has been given to us for granted, earth has been given to us for granted.

God created all this for us to love, cherish, connect and appreciate every part of it-
Breathing is a gift, Better to create the right environment for it.
Being alive is a gift, Best is to keep feeding it spiritually, organically and positively.
My wish to myself, yourselves and every being, is to reconnect within, see the beauty inside and radiate to the outside- for the world to change positively, it starts within.
Happy transformational years to all of you!
Happy Hanukah, Eid Mawlid-an-Nabawi-al-Charif the Birth of the Prophet Mohammad, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2016!
RH - December 24, 2015

 I would like to cheer to a transformational life, be guided by your spirit, your positivity and your love.

From my Heart to Your Heart.

La Reina

La Reina

From my Heart to Your Heart

Rejuvenate & Lighten up! Follow your bliss !

After a very long period since I have shared my adventures during the previous year, my experiences, my recipes, and my workshops, I am truly glad and happy to express my feeling of gratitude to what life has brought me, a year ago till today. (More to share in upcoming posts)

I am very glad to invite you to join us to self-discovery trip in Costa Rica





A choice between 1 or 2 weeks in Costa Rica, how amazing is that!

Are you looking for a fun experience, personal discovery and insights to guide you to an authentic life transformation?

Do you have a busy lifestyle and little time to take care of you?

Join us! Meet inspiring people, get some spiritual guidance, nutritional wisdom, relax and in-joy a full week of self-discovery through yoga, kinesiology, nutritional vegan food, nature walks and beach :)

Your hosts:
February 2016, 13th to the 20th

Viktoras Kulvinskas, who is called the “Godfather of vegan, raw, living foods" and the co-founder of Hippocrates Health Institute.
Check out his website and see his gorgeous venue where the retreat will be taking place: viktorasretreats.com

Bhaskar Goswami, senior yoga and meditation teacher, founder of BODHI & daana, will be guiding us through the yoga sessions, meditations, nature walks and dialogue circles.

February 20th to the 27th

Sharon Cohen, highly experienced Naturopath, dedicated to integral wellness, will be guiding the second week with the presence of both Viktoras and Bhaskar.

The choice of 1 or 2 weeks are available


An Adventure through an enlightening process of self-discovery and fulfillment. This week is designed to remind you of what you were born to do, while reconnecting with the true essence of life. A beautiful environment to explore the joy of a life fully realized and how to "Master your life, design your path, love yourself & follow your bliss”. Meditate with the sounds of the ocean, flow with yoga, engage in uplifting conversations, enjoy delicious meals, relax on the beach, dance, swim and surf!Join us for a week or 2 full of fun in the Costa Rican sun!

Take the opportunity to retreat from the busyness of your life and reconnect with the beauty within and around!February 13 -20 & 20 -27, 2016 Montezuma, Costa Rica

You can join us from where ever you are- you can either buy your own plane ticket or we can connect you with our travel agent.

Limited number of 20 people

Hotel: The Three Monkeys in Montezuma Costa Rica15 min walk to to the beach

What to look forward to…

Morning and evening yoga classes
Daily lectures on optimal lifestyles, the science of the body, self-healing and regeneration, PLUS learning healing potentials of delicious raw and vegan foods.

Throughout the day you will enjoy beautiful beach walks and scenic waterfall swimming.

Price: $1500 USD or $2200 CAD/week – Double occupancy
Early Bird:$1375 USD or  $2000* CAD/week before December 24
* price doesn’t include Airfare and transportation on the island, Insurance,
Tips & Personal expenses

(includes lodging and meals, yoga/meditation, belly and fire dancing, live music, optimal self care and transformational classes daily)

Reserve your spot by paying
non-refundable registration fee of
$395 USD or $580 CAD
Here: https://expandloveyourselfincostarica.eventbrite.com
or through Paypal or e-transfer to: sharon.cohen(at)sympatico.ca and info(at)rawmarketing.ca

Deposit for Costa Rica retreat in USD $

Deposit for 2 Weeks February 13-27 $790.00 USD Deposit for Week February 13-20 $395.00 USD Deposit for Week February 20-27 $395.00 USD

Deposit for Costa Rica retreat in CAD Deposit for 2 Weeks February 13-27 $1,160.00 CAD Deposit for Week February 13-20 $580.00 CAD Deposit for Week February 20-27 $580.00 CAD

Paid your Deposit in USD $ you can pay here:

Rest of the pricing for 2 Weeks February 13-27 $2,010.00 USD Rest of the pricing for Week February 13-20 $1,105.00 USD Rest of the pricing for Week February 20-27 $1,105.00 USD

 

Paid your Deposit in CAD $ you can pay here: Rest of the pricing for 2 Weeks February 13-27 $3,240.00 CAD Rest of the pricing for Week February 13-20 $1,620.00 CAD Rest of the pricing for Week February 20-27 $1,620.00 CAD Full Payment for Costa Rica Retreat in USD $ Full payment for 2 Weeks February 13-27 $2,800.00 USD Full payment for Week February 13-20 $1,500.00 USD Full payment for Week February 20-27 $1,500.00 USD Full Payment for Costa Rica Retreat in CAD $ Full payment for 2 Weeks February 13-27 $4,400.00 CAD Full payment for Week February 13-20 $2,200.00 CAD Full payment for Week February 20-27 $2,200.00 CAD For More info & details Facebook event Event Brite for tickets

GENERAL SCHEDULE
6am- Wake Up - Personal Hygiene, Tea, wheatgrass elixir and green juice cocktail
7am- Yoga

8:30- Breakfast
9am- Lecture 90 minutes (All lectures info will be posted shortly)
11am- Food Prep Demo - special pointers
12 noon- Lunch
1-2:30pm- Energy work, reflexology, hands on healing
2:30-4:30- Free time - (beach, waterfall, zip-lines etc)
5-6pm yoga
6:30- Food prep...20 minutes
7pm- Dinner
8-9pm- Sat-sang Q & A
Quiet by 9:30 smile emoticon

LECTURES
Day 1
Morning
orientation - The value of low temperature cooking.
Impact on proteins and fats by the different temperatures.
Relationship between protein degradation, oxygen level , energy,
degenerative diseases as well as longevity vs accelerated aging.
Holistic Lifestyle Habits & how to cultivate them.
How to eat for Longevity...

Evening...
discussion on how to build energy, transition through and into a whole food,
plant based diet
Day 2 -
Morning
Youthing markers, homeostasis, oxygen, pH, enzymes, temperature, hydration
and consciousness, full spectrum minerals
Evening
Reflexology, Kinesiology, Huggassage and Acupressure
Day 3 -
Morning
How to grow enzymes at home and why. Enzyme research & supplements.
Kinesiology & testing your supplements
Evening
Theories on sleep, How to improve your sleep & dream patterns
Day 4 -
Morning
Sprouting - indoor gardening with & without soil simplified, Fermentation
Evening
The mysteries of menstruation and menopause, multiple orgasms, libido
Day 5 -
Morning
Dehydration, food combining, supplementsEvening
Massage & Energy Work
Day 6 -
Morning
Creating recipes with protein, starches and fat....basic design
Evening
The Electrical Body
Day 7 -
Morning
enzymology and it's impact on digestion, immune function & metabolism
Evening
Getting it all together to TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU !!

FOOD SERVICE:
BREAKFAST

Day 1 - Queen Quinoa Rainbow Cereal with crackers and Veggies

Day 2 - Fruit Salad with nut cream and Flax powder
Day 3 - Tantric Staff of Life Cereal with sprouted grain butter on flax
Day 4 - Fruit Salad with seed cheese
Day 5 - Buckwheat Granola with Almond Milk and dried fruit
Day 6 - Energy Soup with crackers and condiments
Day 7 - Spirulina Power Drink

LUNCH

every lunch will include -
Organic Salad - red leaf, romaine, tomato, cucumber,
red onion, basil, cilantro, arugula - bok choy etc etc
Side dishes - spiced shredded beets & carrots
Vik Kim Chi & Vikraut - Dehydrated crackers -
seed cheese - hot/spicy salsa - dulse

DAILY ADDED RECIPES

Day 1 - Protein Tahini salad dressing
Day 2 - Caravado (carrot juice, avocado w/ spices)
Day 3 - Red festivity dressing - (sunflower, lime, beet, ginger, sea salt)
Day 4 - Raw Hummus
Day 5 - Enzymatic Fermented Tofu Dressing
Day 6 - Raw cauliflower pate'
Day 7 - Miso Dressing

DINNER

all dinners will include...
Similar to lunch...most of the vegetables...
also...

Day 1 - Cooked Squash Soup & Raw Pizza
Day 2 - Guacamole, Avocado Green Energy Soup - dessert raw fruit pie
Day 3 - Veggie Burgers & Viketchup plus *mystery* dressing
Day 4 - Bean Soup, Flax Crackers & Tahini Dressing - dessert Vik-eylime pie
Day 5 -Crock Pot Cooked Squash & Root Vegetables, Sea Veggie Salad -
Miso Red Pepper Dressing
Day 6 - Nori Spring Rolls, seaweed salad, Marinated ginger, tamari, wasabi sauce - chocolate mousse
Day 7 - Zucchini pasta w/ raw tomato sauce - dessert raw bliss balls

Who is Viktoras Kulvinskas?
Viktoras is a Lithuanian World War II survivor who retired from teaching College Mathematics & Computer Systems, as well as a business consultant with the likes of the Apollo Mission, M.I.T., Smithsonian and Harvard at 29, to pursue holistic lifestyles. During the last 40 years, he pioneered the co-founding with Ann Wigmore (Lithuanian-born) of the Hippocrates Health Institute where he acted as Director of Research for the next 5 years. Viktoras developed the Hippocrates Live Food program that has helped millions around the world regain their health through living holistic lifestyles. He published the best seller (Over ½ million in print), first wholistic lifestyle manual -survivalinthe21stcentury.com.

The book documents from science with anecdotal clients, the successful treatment of cancer, leukemia, obesity, arthritis, diabetes, menstruation, colds, pain and more. He co-authored the enzymology bible with Dr. Howell MD. (Food Enzymes for Health and Longevity); Viktoras was the nutritional director of the DICK GREGORY OBESITY AND ADDICTION CENTER in Bahamas and Ft. Walton Beach, FL.He has developed over 60 super food Supplements. Authored 8 other books as well and has appeared in hundreds of articles. Lectured world-wide over 30,000 hours reaching millions. He is the discoverer of the now popular 7-day instant salad sunflower and buckwheat greens as well as Seed & Nut Cheeses. Ongoing research in soil-less indoor gardening, probiotic kitchen cuisine and an Essene Biogenic Low Cost diet. Viktoras continues to lecture, teach and give consultations worldwide as well as offer retreats in Montezuma, Costa Rica where he resides most of the year
http://www.viktoras.org/#!about

Questioning what are the benefits of this special mini self-vacation?

Wondering what will be the spiritual, emotional and physical gain from this oneness experience!
Here are some of the exciting events that you will take home as an experience to be applied to your life.

Topics covered are Fueled by Unconditional Love
The Viktoras Secret science of youthing
Kinesiology for Total Knowledge
Prayers, Meditation, Vision and Miraculous Life...
Sustainability...strategies for building communities
and why. Surviving the next 4 years.
What will be happening in the next decade and how to always be on the side of creating a future of survival, abundance and thriving.
The most important supplements and how to use them to keep yourself healthy in a super toxic world
What are important devices to protect oneself against, EMF's, radiation, Wifi
Water and air purification.
Healing Touch, Hugassage and Quantum Genetics, Breatharianism, Sun-gazing and Yoga and Qi-gong Techniques...
The Human Energy Matrix-10 minute self rejuvenation by way of
spinal adjustments, chakra adjusting, reflexology
Enzymology, Re-Alkalizing, Re-Oxygenating and Re-Mineralizing...
Unlimited Potential
Soul Travel, Eternal Now and Blissology...remote viewing...learn to
travel astrally through time and space.
Divine Self-Realization
Tantric Chakra Harp, Cosmic Enlightenment and
Manifesting Abundance...
Essene tradition and The Vedas in the New Millennium !!

We will cover the Science of Physical Immortality... as well
as how the body adapts to stress by way of degenerative diseases...
and how to overcome it.

Learn about: The Treasures of Fasting, Detoxing and Rebuilding your Astral Body...
Simplified sprouting/growing indoor or outdoor 7 day greens with soil...
and Sea Salt based wheatgrass/microgreens gardening without soil
and Super Sprout Salad Production...
Divine Nutrition simplified for: Energy, Libido, Beauty and Intelligence...
Fermentation: preparation of the most basic and important recipes that
revolutionized the culinary industry. namely probiotics, (vikimchi, vikraut)...
as well as the predigested protein and whey from seeds and nuts...pioneered by Viktoras
Food preparation and dehydrates...low temp oven, vikveggieburgers and other delightful dishes which will be demonstrated.
Learn practical safe transition into healthier lifestyles based on your level of consciousness.
The power of being horizontal
Experience the beauty of waterfall massages and immersion in nature and wildlife

I am so much looking forward to having you with us!

Happy Holidays - remember, this is the best gift you give yourself for a new year!

La Reina

Planting seeds for a new Start

Last few days I have been working hard on preparing for the Sprouting workshop which took place last Wednesday with Linda Frees at Lola Rosa Park - It was an amazing successful activity, we were around 12 people, together we learned how to sprout, using three different methods, the Jars, the Soil and the bag strainer.

Just few days before, I have decided to prepare few bundled packages to sell during the workshop in order to give everyone the chance to try other seeds, and do some home discoveries.

Monday, I went and bought the seeds from Club Organic, bought the Big Jars to distribute to every participants as a take home sprouting kit, and I prepared 2 Jars with the different seeds, mix of Alfalfa and Red Clover in one, and a mix of Lentils and Mung Beans in the other.

I realized that I had lots of seeds that I can share, after filling all the 30 Jars, so I decided to do some search to find small jars which I can use as additional seeds for people to buy.

On the same night, after filling all the big jars, I realized that something is missing, the branding, and labeling each jar with what it contains.

I thought about creating the labels alone, after doing some research, I realized that I will need to photoshop, or illustrate some designs which I am not familiar with, so I contacted my brother's girlfriend, Monique Aoun, who is a talented graphic designer, and asked her to create something nice for the Jars.

at 2 am she started, and the second day I received an email with the design, sent to me at 3:30 am. I was amazed by her fast design, the image, and the connection to the nature, green, and sprouts.

Here is what she came out with and I am so grateful:

 

 With this, I created different bundles:
Love in a Jar - Health in a Jar - Positivity in a Jar
and other packages like:
Clear your Soul - Harmony - Love - Oneness - Clarity

All of this was prepared in less the 24 hours, all hand made, and most of the decoration was packed using recycled materials from home.

                                                    

I was super happy with the outcome, thanks to by brother Riad and Monique who helped in the process.

Here are some photos I am sharing from the event, enjoy!

Bundles

Linda and Reina

The participants

Sprouting with the Soil

Table & Jar Preparation

Sprouting using the Bag Strainer

Thanks again to all the participants, to Linda Frees and to Lola Rosa for hosting us.

Following this workshop, I realized that my first workshop of 2015 was sprouting, in a deep meaning, it is planting the seeds for new experiences - I wish you all start planting some seeds of life, and harvest all the positivity, love and harmony that it caries with it.

Looking forward to seeing you during another workshop.

Please visit Raw Love Recipes on Facebook to share the photos of your sprouts and on Instagram @RawLoveRecipes