Makes 8 good sized (3 inch) tofu burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb extra firm tofu
• 1/4 c each whole wheat flour, corn flour, & rolled oats
• 1/2 c parsley tops or fresh basil leaves, washed & dried
• 1 tsp each paprika, coriander, cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried basil or thyme
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• pinch cayenne
• 1/2 tsp salt and-or 1 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
• Optional: asefetida (hing) or garlic

Directions:

1. Heat a non-stick frying pan on medium with olive oil, or your favorite cooking oil
2. Add a pinch of asefetida (hing) or a crushed garlic clove to the oil for extra flavor
3. Cut tofu into 1 inch chunks, and add to food processor
4. If you don’t have one, mash by hand or with a potato masher, and finely chop the parsley or basil first
5. Throw in everything else and mix well by hand, or on low in the food processor just until it all clumps up
6. Form into eight 3 – 4 inch patties
7. Fry in small amount of oil, on medium heat, 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown

Grab some wholegrain bread, lettuce, tomatoes and enjoy!

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Honor of the most high

Virabhadra Powerful hero that rose up out of Shiva’s hair

Asana Pose

Chakra Anahata or vishudda

Benefits Helps to fully expand the chest and assists in deep breathing. Relieves stiffness in the shoulders, back and neck. Tones the ankles, knees, hips and thighs. Activates de fifth chakra, Vishuddha Chakra, and strenghthens the neck.

THE SEQUENCE

INHALE, step the right foot  between the fingertips; circle the arms to the sides and up

The left foot is in a 45 degree angle, toes pointing to the front.

Press the outside edge of the left foot firmly down on the floor, with the left leg straight and active.

Square the hips and torso towards the front.

Right knee is directly over the right ankle.

Push the sitbones down.

Arms are straight, palms together, shoulder blades moving to the back.

Roll the shoulders back and down towards the hips. At the same time, send and expand the energy upward through the chest and heart center, flowing through the fingertips.

Gaze up at the thumbs.

Hold for five breaths or continue sun salutations

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