Mexican Mocha

Coffee Unsweetened Almond Milk Cocoa Powder Cayenne (tiny bit) Cinnamon Ginger (optional) This is like Mexican chocolate from the Mayan Aztec cultures. Delicious! ~Submitted by Carol M

5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE | Tittibhasana | Firefly Sanskrit: TittibhasanaBenefits: Stretches the inner groins, stretches the back, strengthens the arms, strengthens the wrists, tones the belly, helps improve balance. This pose most likely cannot be mastered in 5 minutes, however there are many poses and modifications that help prep the body and mind to FLY! To…

After a long hiatus from working with my husband in his company, The Fish Physician, we worked together recently to move a 200 gallon reef. I haven’t worked with his company in the field since I opened my studio, Dynamic Yoga 4 Love on January 1, 2011! This is the reef in the old location.…

Choosing your fruit: Select a pineapple that is darker in color; it gets dark due to the higher sugar content. Smell the bottom and look for a fruit with a delicious aroma. If its not apparent sit the fruit in your counter a fee days. A good sign of a ripe fruit us fruit flies…

~5 Minutes 4 Positive Change~ Fish PoseSanskrit: Matsyasana Benefits: Stretches the hip flexors, stretches the intercostal rib muscles, stretches the muscles of the belly, stimulates the abdominal muscles, strengthens the muscles of the upper back, and improves posture. Lisa’s Asana 101 | Matsyasana | Fish Pose   This pose is one of my favorites for tranquility, peace…

5 Minutes 4 Positive Change | Lisa’s Asana 101 Goddess Pose Sanskrit: High Malasana Squat or Utkata konasana Benefits: Opens the hips and chest; strengthens the lower body; tones the lower body; stimulates the cardiovascular and respiratory systems According to Sally Kempton, popular journalist on Yoga Journal, in Indian lore, Parvati comes onto the stage of…

Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie (2 servings) Submitted by Yogini Cathy N. Puree 1/2 cup (packed) flat-leaf parsley (leaves and stems), 4 kale leaves (center ribs removed), 1 cup frozen organic berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, mango, peaches, pineapple), 1 banana, 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed (optional), and 1 cup juice (such as pineapple). Blend until…

  ~5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE~ Crane Pose Sanskrit: Bakasana Benefits: Crane pose strengthens the arms and wrists, stretches the upper back, strengthens the core muscles, and opens the groin. Lisa’s Asana 101 Just as I was a writing this I heard a very loud splat hit my window. I looked up as I saw…

So today was a great day! I held two classes one at a loveal gym for beginners and my HOT Rock Your Abs at Yoga 4 Love, then came home to teach my fave class, Outdoor Yoga at the Waterfall with Amy and Christina, co teaching with me! Christina Cathey and Amy Middleton came from…

Lisa’s Asana 101 Pose of the Week | Utkatasana | Chair Benefits: Stretches shoulders and chest, strengthens the ankles, thighs, calves, and spine, reduces flat feet, and stimulates the abdominal organs, diaphragm, and heart. Begin in Mountain Pose, Tadasana. Bring feet parallel, grounded, toes to touch. Reach fingertips wide near the sides of your body,…