Another short + simple recipe and post today. My recovery process is not going as well as I had hoped, so I’ve had to devote most of my time and resources towards that process. It has been an intensely emotional journey, fraught with twist and turns at every juncture. I’ve been relying heavily on healthy nutrition and my yoga practice to augment my treatment. Lots of smoothies, lots of salads, lots of real whole foods, fruits, and vegetables. This smoothie combines yogic philosophy and nutrition, designed to stimulate the sacral chakra. Located between the pubic bone and the navel, the svadhisthana is the source of creative energy – not only in terms of ingenuity and inspiration, but also the source of the creation of human life. In this spirit, I created the smoothie with energizing tropical fruits, and a hint of spice with cinnamon, an aphrodisiac. And also because cinnamon and mango are a delicious flavor combination! May you drink this smoothie in good health. Namaste.
Sunday Sutra: Sacral Chakra Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Fresh Mango approx. 1 mango
- 1 Frozen Banana
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Papaya
- 1/3 Cup Raspberries
- Pinch of Cinnamon
- Splash of Almond Milk
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients and blend on high until smooth. Enjoy!
Quote of the Day:
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
The Bhagavad Gita
24 Comments
Katrina
November 30, 2015 at 11:24 amThe more fruit in my smoothie, the better! I love all these fun flavours!
Sarah
December 1, 2015 at 4:17 pmThanks Katrina!! :D
dixya | food, pleasure, and health
November 30, 2015 at 11:30 amthis smoothie sounds therapeutic!
Sarah
December 1, 2015 at 4:17 pmThanks Dixya! I always feel better after a healthy smoothie :D
genevieve @ gratitude & greens
November 30, 2015 at 6:49 pmRecovery is never easy but I know you’ll be able to push through. Yoga is one of my favourite ways to stay present and conscious, and it reminds me to take pauses throughout the day to breathe. This smoothie sounds so wonderful and tropical, all flavours I miss in the middle of winter! As always, I’m sending you all the good vibes in the world xoxo
Sarah
December 1, 2015 at 4:16 pmThank you so much Gen <3 Sending love your way too.
Dani @ Dani California Cooks
December 1, 2015 at 5:05 pmLove the addition of cinnamon with all of the fruits – warming and bright at the same time. Hope you feel better ASAP! We’re always more mentally ready to be fully recovered before our bodies are ready to catch up. Patience is not easy!
Sarah
December 3, 2015 at 11:10 amI know, it’s hard! I’m trying to be patient though :)
Liora @ Allthingsloveli
December 2, 2015 at 8:51 amSending warm healing thoughts your way. This smoothie looks so nourishing and is such an amazing color, what a delicious combination of fruits and spices. A lot of recovery for me has been learning how to soften into it rather pushing through it- definitely take a lot of patients and most definitely isn’t easy.
Sarah
December 3, 2015 at 11:17 amThank you Liora! What you said is so true.. sometimes you have to roll with the punches instead of constantly fighting them.
danielle is rooting the sun
December 2, 2015 at 2:35 pmwishing you the strongest resources to aid in your healing sarah. this smoothie is the most beautiful color, so very calming. xo
Sarah
December 3, 2015 at 11:11 amThank you Danielle <3
Erica
December 2, 2015 at 7:25 pmSarah this drink sounds, dare I say it, sexy and delicious! I love the name too. The fruits all sound like a lovely combination. Feel better soon dear!
Sarah
December 3, 2015 at 11:11 amThank you Erica!! :D
Amy (Lemon and Coconut)
December 3, 2015 at 3:53 amLooks beautiful, hang on in there and keep on looking after yourself! Big cyber hug sent your way :) XX
Sarah
December 3, 2015 at 11:12 amThank you Amy!! Sending a big hug right back! <3
Erin
December 3, 2015 at 9:02 amThis smoothie looks warming, exotic and delicious all in one! Sending you best wishes and good vibes xx
Sarah
December 3, 2015 at 11:13 amThank you so much Erin! <3
Jessie Snyder | Faring Well
December 3, 2015 at 12:10 pmOh Sarah, sweet Sarah. I hope your recovery takes a turn for the better soon. Know that so many are thinking and praying for you! This smoothie sounds so healing, I hope you reap benefits from its natural goodness <3 hugs friend.
Sarah
December 13, 2015 at 5:55 pm<3 <3
Christine | Vermilion Roots
December 6, 2015 at 7:12 pmI really enjoy your posts on chakras. Hope you get well soon!
Sarah
December 13, 2015 at 6:02 pmThank you Christine <3
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