This delish treat is reminiscent of one of my favourite candy bars from Canada. But, on my recent trip home I tried one and realized that, sadly, gone are the days that high-fructose corn syrup is in any way tasty or enjoyable. So, here’s a way to get all the butterfingery goodness but with far less sugar, high protein and fibre, and with a satisfying ‘crackle’ owing ..read more
Imperturbability – A Gift To Yourself This Christmas
Thank you all for your wonderful feedback, reflections, and ideas about last month's mention of the Four Virtues. If you didn't catch the last Messenger, the Four Virtues are one of the key teachings in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, a powerful text informing the practice of yoga. The Four Virtues are: The Four Virtues 1. Friendliness toward the happy ..read more
The Four Virtues
This past weekend in our Canberra Yoga Teacher Training program we spent some time exploring some of the philosophies of yoga in the essential text, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Each time I read, study, or share the teachings of the Yoga Sutras I feel as though I am renewing a friendship - the Sutras have been a guide, support, and source of inspiration through my yoga jour..read more
Spicy Chick Pea Patties
Ingredients:
- 2 300g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup oats
- 1 ½ cups yogurt
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 egg
- 3 spring onions, finely diced
- ½ cup cilantro, finely diced
- Pinch salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp mango & ginger chutney
Yoga Biz Tips #9 – What You Can Learn About Business From Nature
It's springtime here in Canberra and all the trees and flowers are in bloom. As I stroll around my neighborhood breathing in the fresh smells of spring, I can't help but think about how nature teaches us so much about our own growth; nature thrives on regular cycles of creation, sustenance, and destruction/transformation - just like we see in our own practice, business, and rel..read more
Spinach Pesto
What to do with all this...spinach? This month our yogi-garden is bursting with spinach varieties and aside from adding spinach to every dish I cooked, I found another great way to make use of this super nutritious leaf with a pesto variation that is raw, gluten free, vegan, and completely delish! Ingredients: • ½ cup cashews • 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup water • ..read more
What I Learned about Yoga From Wine
I have just returned from my annual sojourn 'home' to Canada and one of the great experiences that I had on my trip was a cycling tour of some of Ontario's best vineyards. I am not a wine buff and know very little about viticulture, but I was fascinated by the science of wines, and in particular the farming practices that are both traditional, and always evolving based on what ..read more
Smokey Corn & Black Bean Salsa
I'm all about the Tex-Mex dishes lately, with their vibrant colours, spicy flavours, and versatility. This is a new fav that can be used as a dip, topping on salad or burrito bowl, and if you don't have fresh ears of corn available you can always substitute canned corn. Ingredients
- 3 ears corn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Spanish paprika
Grandma’s Red Cabbage
This is one of my favorite ways to use cabbage, a traditional dish that has been passed down through my family and is a staple at big family meals. This old-school recipe is super easy to make and adds colour, taste, and a bit of digestive support to a main meal. Ingredients:
- medium cabbage shredded
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1-2 apples diced<..read more
Yoga Biz Tips #6
Yoga Biz Tips #6 This month's tips come from new yoga teacher Gen who has just shared some great insights from her first 6 months as a yoga teacher: Some things I have learnt from this journey:
- Always oversubscribe classes because you will never have a 100 per cent turn out (ie: 50 inquiries = 15 registered students)
- When you advertise a class as a ..read more
Win a Free ‘Take a Vinyasa’ Tank or Tee
Our Vinyasa Flow DVD launch inspired me to create a new yoga tank, and I want to give some away! I will have a draw for a free tank or tee (sizes xs to xl) this month on facebook - so head on over to the Yoga Trinity Facebook Page and enter for a chance to win!..read more
Salted Caramel Brownies
My new favorite raw, vegan, gluten free treat - and sure to be my new go-to yogi potluck dish! Three simple steps to three delish layers of goodness. Seriously - you gotta try these...
Base Layer
Ingredients:- 2 1/2 cups walnuts
- 3 cups Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup raw cacao
- Blend dry ingredients in..read more