J.J. Bechhold

Cleveland, Ohio and Washington, DC/Alexandria, VA

Occupation University Student/ Capoeira Instructor

Eco-skills I wouldn't call them skills, but I try to reduce my carbon footprint by bicycling, rollerblading, running, or taking the metro to places.
Carpooling, recycling, reducing, reusing, repurposing (I try to convert the stuff I buy into stuff I would actually use instead of disposing of them).
Creating cardboard compartments/shelves/organizers.
I buy stuff from local stores and farmers markets. I'm growing some herbs and next summer I'm going to try to grow some vegetables.
I believe strongly in tea and their healing properties.
I try to not purchase commercial products, I try to buy organic or local products whenever possible.

Eco-interests EVERYTHING.
Off-the-Grid Living, Self-Sustainable/Self-Sufficient, Herbalism/herbology, Healing arts/Bodyways (Reiki, Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Shiatsu, whatever), Farming and Dining/Shopping Locally, Being politically involved to support Fair Trade and our economy. Holistic health, outdoors activities, you name it, I'll most likely be interested in it.
I am mainly interested in the physical healing arts, one of the reasons I play capoeira is because I feel that it heals me in a way other martial arts cannot.

Contact makacapoeira at gmail dot com
Facebook J.J. Corajoso Bechhold

Blog/Website:
blog http://deafcapoeira.wordpress.com/
website http://cdodc.weebly.com/
(Monthly/yearly updates/blogs)

Sandria Graham: vlog about reversing diabetes without the use of drugs

Sandria Graham, a Deaf dietitian, submitted a video, sharing information about reversing diabetes without the use of drugs.

Nimli - Raw Bags Bamboo Handbag

This is something I would love to have my hands on!!!!!!

Nimli - Raw Bags Bamboo Handbag

Be sure to check it out, kiddos!~

2nd Annual ASL Fall Yoga retreat in the Catskills

Oct 8-10, 2010

Come enjoy delicious home cooked food, the brilliant fall colors, hiking, hot tub and weekend of Yoga in ASL!

Deepen your understanding of yoga or start your journey towards the benefits yoga can offer.

Take a glorious break from your life, quiet your mind, and let go!

"I feel so much calm and filled with serenity from the retreat"

Video and pictures from last year: www.jenkagan.net, www.heathenhillyoga.net

Register early to reserve your place. Limited to 12 students.

SCHEDULE (timing subject to change but 6 hours worth of class: Topics may include yoga asana, philosophy and pranayama)

Friday-arrive 7 pm
Saturday - 10-12 class, Lunch-Free time, 4-6 class, Dinner.
Sunday - 10-12, Lunch, 2 pm end of workshop.

REGISTRATION FORM

Please Fill out form completely and return with payment to

Jennifer Kagan

255 Eastern Parkway F12

Brooklyn, NY 11238

Name

Phone/VP

Email address

Check your choice (see the heathenhillyoga.net for pictures and descriptions.)

Rates are per person and are all inclusive (except for travel).

**12 places for lodging and 6 for Camping. Reserve your place early!

Check in time on Friday is after 6 pm (no dinner served on Friday)

www.heathenhillyoga.net----to see pics of accommodations.

_______Yoga House $355

N/A Honeymoon $355 (double)

_______Le Trailer $430- two single rooms It has one bath and a full kitchen.

_______Campground Basic $275

_______Campground Luxe $350

________Just coming for the day $215

*$150 non refundable deposit balance due Sept 25th.

*If you pay in full cancellation policy is as follows

100% 30 days Notice 50% 15 days notice

Arrangements can be made for Cash payment

Any Medical conditions or injuries?

Any special dietary requests? Meals are mainly vegetarian All bed linens and bath towels are provided. DO bring your own beach towels.

This is going to fun!!! I look forward to seeing all of you at Heathen Hill

Yoga.kagan@gmail.com

Lawn Envy

I have lawn envy. I look at my neighbor's lawn across from my home and I see a beautiful sunny green lawn.

My own yard has many mature trees and its hard to grow anything here other than moss. I have fantasies of going over to my neighbor and asking if I can at least plant a couple of peach trees or blueberry bushes.

This neighbor is the kind that still brings home food in plastic bags. I doubt the very idea of growing her own food has entered her mind. What to do...what to do...

Furoshiki: the Japanese art of cloth gift wrapping

Here's a link to a cool instructional pdf by Japan's Ministry of the Environment on how to wrap gifts with cloth you can use again and again. Use this next time you give someone a wine bottle, book, or gift box!! Ditch the paper gift wrapper.

http://www.env.go.jp/en/focus/attach/060403-5.pdf

A Review of Gorilla Food

Going to Vancouver on a business trip, I searched online for vegetarian friendly fare, and discovered a PETA recommendation - one of the top ten vegetarian restaurants in North America was in Vancouver! Off I went to Gorilla Food, a raw, organic, vegan cafe in British Columbia, Canada. This vlog depicts the food I ordered and the state of bliss I was in at that time :) I also discuss briefly the philosophy behind raw food eating. This cafe gets two gorilla thumbs up!

What I ate/drank:

Choco-Gorilla
almonds, cacao, bananas, hempseeds, date, coconut oil

Ahimsa Alfredo
Linguini “New”dles spun from zucchini then smothered in a rich white cashew cream.
Served a la carte or with your choice of dressings and a side Medicinal Mesclun Salad.

GO Veggie Burger
A stack of two veggie burger patties thickly topped with guacamole, fresh tomato slices, cucumber slices, shredded seasonal veggies and a ginger-tomato ketchup.
Served in a lettuce leaf bun.

Of course, the main reason why I went there - dessert!

Dark Raw Chocolate Fudge
Something that keeps gorillas coming to work even on days off!
Chocolate Truffles
Smooth creamy orbs of differing decadent delicious superfood pleasures!

Butterfly Bliss
Infused chocolate flowers topped with a fresh walnut and raw caramel.
Maca Choco-Roons
Cacao, coconut, maca root and dates - these are definitely the new jazz haystacks!
Chocolate Protein Orbs
Highly hemped and algae powered!
Sweet orbs made of cacao, seeds, nuts and body benefiting bounties!

And some cookies - chocolate almond pecan, orange walnut spice, etc.

Yes, I'm a big eater :) Hush! :)

Join the Kombucha Tea Party!

Darla gives the basics on the "elixir" known as Kombucha Tea. Brewing your own is fun and doable!

Namaste!

From my heart to yours~

Natural Calcium Supplements --- from Eggs!

Before you toss your egg shells into the compost bin, remember there's another use for them!

Darla shares how to make your own natural calcium supplement using egg shells.