Neponset Valley Yoga Newsletter - March 2010

What's Your Dosha?
It's about what makes you tick...

Ayurveda teaches that we are all unique, with needs and preferences that are constantly changing. So how do we know if a certain food, exercise, or lifestyle is good for us?
The first step is understanding our constitution, or "dosha", and getting started is as easy as answering a few simple questions.

Take the Dosha Quiz now...

Viola ~ It's Magic!
Brita Filters turned into toothbrushes!

Whole Foods Market has partnered with Preserve, maker of recycled plastic household goods, to recycle your Brita water filters.
Just drop off expired (and dried) Brita filters in the white "Gimme 5" bin at the Customer Service booth.
Whole Foods sends the filters back to Preserve where they're transformed into toothbrushes, razor blade handles, cutting boards, and other cool consumer products.

Learn How to Recycle Brita Filters



Deep Fried What?
Coronary Bypass Anyone?

I recently heard about this deep-fried creation that was served up at the Dallas State Fair in September 2009.
Honestly, the first thing that popped into my mind was a line from My Cousin Vinny, when Joe Pesci asks the diner cook, "Have you heard of the ongoing cholesterol problem in this country?"

So, what d'ya think, would you eat this?
(Scroll to the bottom of the article for a short video!)