A few weeks ago I had an Ayurvedic Consult, and one of the things that was prescribed to me was a pranayama called alternate nostril breathing, also known as Nadi Shodhana. Nadi Shodhana means nerve cleansing in sanskrit, and pranayama means the extension of prana (life force). There are many pranayama techniques, and some can be quite intense, but Nadi Shodhana… View Post
Ahimsa: A Practical Guide by Suki Eleuterio
I was so excited when Suki contacted me to guest post. As I read her article about ahimsa, I could feel the warmth and genuine love that comes out of her writing and experiences. I’m thrilled to share her insights with you. Enjoy. Ahimsa: A Practical Guide The first time I learned what “ahimsa” was, I was hovering in… View Post
Yoga Is Not Meant To Be Beautiful, It’s Meant To Be Real!
Did that title throw you off a little? I guess it depends how you define beautiful. In the big picture, everything is beautiful. Every emotion we feel, every mistake we make, every time we cry, everything we eat, from poverty to wealth, from birth and death – Everything is beautiful. The whole process is beautiful because it makes us who… View Post
Get Healthy With Skyebird Juice Bar & Experimental Kitchen!
One of my favorite places in Orlando (maybe in the world) is the East End Market. If you’ve been following my blog, you probably know that since I featured them in one of my first posts. One of my favorite things about the East End Market is Skyebird Juice Bar & Experimental Kitchen. I got so excited and all wide-eyed… View Post
Goodies From My Foodie Penpal – February 2014
Hey Everyone! I’ve been so excited about today because it’s Foodie Penpal reveal day! Foodie Penpals is a program that Lindsey at The Lean Green Bean set up. After you sign up, she matches you with someone. From there, you get in touch with your penpal and discuss any allergies or food restrictions, and then send a package to that person…. View Post
Flying Without Fear: Headstand For Beginners (Shirshasana)
The hardest thing about growing up in a western society is that we want instant gratification. Everyone wants to take a pill to feel better, or learn a trick to get into a posture, but there are honestly no tricks in yoga. I remember one of my teachers (Lewis Rothlein) saying: Let your goal not be to be good at… View Post
Event Review: Raise Your Vibrations Through Kirtan (Mantra & Chanting)
I can’t remember when I attended my first kirtan, which is strange because I love it so much. It’s hard to explain, but it just feels so good in my heart and I smile instantly when I start singing and chanting. From the first time I realized how good it felt, I started to crave it, and I just kept… View Post
Things I’m Loving Right Now
I’ve been following a few of my favorite bloggers who do round-ups about things they’re loving right now. I get a lot of great ideas and always find out something new and exciting. They always turn me onto something unique and get my mind rolling. I’ve been feeling creative lately, so I wanted to go ahead and do one of… View Post
Friday Mixtape: 3 Simple Last Minute Date Ideas For Valentine’s Day
Hey Everyone! So, Valentines Day is almost here. I know I just wrote about the “Anti Valentines Day,” and how the whole holiday is total shenanigans, but it can actually be pretty spectacular if you know how to do it. I love the little things for holidays more than anything. The last thing I want to do is go out… View Post
The Vinyasa In Ashtanga Yoga (The Why & How)
In the Ashtanga Yoga practice, we do a jump back and jump through between all seated postures. Sometimes, these are referred to as Vinyasas. Just to quickly clear some confusion, the word Vinyasa means the linking of breath and movement. When I refer to a “vinyasa” here, I am referring to a series of movements between postures. I’m not sure… View Post
6 Anti-Valentines Day Movies To Watch, and Why It’s Awesome To Be Single On Valentines Day
So, first of all, being single on Valentines Day is AWESOME. I’m not going to be one of those bitter single people complaining about being alone on Valentines Day because it’s actually one of the best days to be single! I’ve never cared much about the details on this holiday, and have always just embraced the simplicity of it. When… View Post
Smokey Kale & Tempeh With Sweet Potatoes
I love simple recipes! I’ve recently discovered how much I love Pinterest, and since I’ve gotten more into it, I’ve been pinning recipes like crazy! It seems like I can’t stay away from social networks for too long. It doesn’t take me long to get sucked in and become an addict. Some people think all of these social networks are… View Post
Asana Lab: Finding Mula Bandha. It’s Kind Of Like Tetris In The Belly
If you’ve been practicing yoga for a bit, chances are you’ve heard about the elusive Mula Bandha. Maybe you’re brand spankin’ new to yoga, and hearing about it for the first time right now. Either way, let’s discuss what it is and how to work with Mula Bandha during practice. What is Mula Bandha? Here’s an excerpt from Moola Bandha:… View Post
Event Review: Downtown Orlando’s Best Kept Secret….
You know when you stumble upon something amazing that you had no idea existed, and then you think, how did I not know about this for so long?! That’s what happened to me last Sunday when I attended Yoga In Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, FL. Love when that happens! My main practice is Ashtanga Yoga, so unfortunately I… View Post
Creamy Kale & Roasted Root Soup
Hello My Dear Friends! If you’ve been following the blog or Facebook, I’m sure you know I just came off of a 10 day detox that started with 6 days of just juicing, and the last 4 days included slowly integrating food back into my body. This allowed me to cultivate positive and healthy food habits, and throw the bad ones… View Post
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