Reishi: Ganoderma Lucidum

Reishi Mushroom has been used for thousads of years by practitioners of yogic arts. While is mostly used today for its immune modulating effects, reishi is a food that anyone with a practice of lucidity may want to consider.

Reishi is the most researched herb in the world.  Studies have shown reishi to be immune modulating, that is stimulating to an under active immune system and calming to an overactive immune system.  Reishi has been a valuable tool for many people in overcoming allergies.  Reishi is a superb liver tonic and has ben used with out any toxic side effects for thousands of years.

Reishi is considered to be an adaptogen meaning it helps the body to "adapt" to stress.  Its said that when taken regularly it reduces the bodies reaction to stress allowing us to remain calm and skillful in the face of intensity.

In Chinese medicine reishi is considered to be a long term energy builder.  It is nourishing to Jing, Chi and Shen.  While reishi's effects on the immune system certainly have powerful implications perhaps it has been most coveted for its effects on awareness.

Reishi is considered nourishing to Shen.  Shen is a concept from traditional Chinese medicine which in yoga terms corresponds to the subtle bodies.  In my personal opinion I believe that reishi accesses Shen through cultivation of lucidity.  That is it makes us conscious of the

David Wolfe Coming To AVL

David Wolfe has been a leader in the Raw foods movement for the past 20 years.  In my own practice as a raw foodist and herbalist, SunFood Diet is the number one book I have reccomended to people looking seeking greater potential and awareness through diet.

As of recent David's focus has come to incorporate Medicinal Mushrooms and herbs as well as wild Foods, foraging and generally looking at how are we as a people going to save this world.  David Wolfe has been a consistent source of high potency information, and in the confusion and insecurity that followed Fukishima, was the light that many people turned to for practical measures to protect our selves and our families.  An expert on Super-Nutrition and Detoxification, his visit is sure to be inspiring and enlightening.

Radiant Life Yoga will be there with Wildcrafted Chaga and Reishi Mushrooms.  Look For our Table.