Check out this month's free yoga podcast, Scapula Core Warm Up In this 9-minute audio practice podcast you can get to know your scapula, the fancy name for your shoulder blade. Explore a warm up for the scapula while you play with the natural movements of your shoulder blades and shoulders, and experience one of the ways in which our old yoga cues might be getting in the w..read more
I’ve recently had a Canadian visitor for a few weeks, and we got up to lots of fun travelling, exploring, wine tasting, and learning some arts and crafts. It was a great way to connect and have some fun while she was in town, especially because she is very creative; a natural artist who is studying art in school. I really admire her creativity. I’ve always been in awe..read more
Yogi Recipes - Mexican Tofu Bowl
A quick and easy mid-week vegan meal, high in protein, fibre, and so tasty! Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 tbsp oil • 1 red onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp chilli powder • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed • 2 limes, 1 juiced, 1 wedges • 350-400 g extra firm tofu, cut i..read more
This month I wanted to write about consent cards, but in my aim to get this news update out in a timely manner, I'll save the larger discussion for later. But if you are wondering what consent cards are, in brief, they are simple flip cards (paper, wood, etc) that each student places on their mat either in the Yes or No position to indicate their wishes to receive or not to rec..read more
I know, I've said this before, but this time I really mean it - this is the best zucchini recipe I've ever tried! Ingredients:
- 1-2 medium zucchini
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 egg, lightly beaten ..read more
This month's free yoga podcast is all about twisting. You can listen to the podcast here [s3audio s3url="All About Twisting.mp3" /] Or download and save this 20 minute discussion here, or read the transcript below: I got a great question recently from a yoga teacher who was inquiring about twists, and her question (..read more
The invention of the sticky yoga mat thirty years ago has made our modern practice of asana safer and more supported, and allows us to create a space for yoga wherever we go. However, for all the wonderful things that your yoga mat brings to your practice, there are those little annoyances that can take your mind off of your practice – when what we want our mat to do is let..read more
Halloumi cheese is a delicious and hearty addition to these vegetable kebabs, and the chilli-lime marinade brings the zing. Ingredients: Marinade:
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- juice of two limes
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 2 fresh red chillis, finely chopped (add or reduce as per your taste) ..read more
This granola is easy to make, coco-delicious, and makes a great breakfast or snack to fuel your practice! Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp plain flour (wheat, spelt, rice, coconut, whatever you prefer)
- 2 cups chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- ½ cup seeds (flax, pumpkin, sunflower, chia)
- ¼ cup cacao
- ¼ c..read more
Grad Rachel sent me this a while ago and I’m keen to use this recipe for this year’s hand-made-with-love holiday gift baskets. This decadent body butter is great for all skin types, and it smells so good you’ll want to taste it! Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cocoa butter
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 ..read more
This month I got a huge basket of lemons from a friend and wasn’t sure what to make, so I reached out for ideas on Facebook. A few lemon meringue pies (for now) and some limoncello (for later) and I still had a few extra lemons, so Melanie Hansen shared her delish Lemon and Coconut Balls with me. Unfortunately, I didn’t have all the ingredients that she suggested, so li..read more