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During the last week I spent a lot of my time readjusting my diet because once you let it go, it can get out of control. Losing weight and being healthy are probably 80% nutrition and 20% physical. A person can pretty much do any amount of working out they can or want to, then…

According to the CDC.gov website, more than 1/3 of adults and 17% of children in America are obese. Sedentary lifestyles and inactivity are major contributors to this epidemic.The problem of obesity contributes to many health hazards, such as heart disease, metabolic syndrome, Type II diabetes, and many other problems. I am in my mid-30’s and…

The first OneYogaUSA Dallas Yoga Conference + Music Fest was this past month. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend on Friday and Saturday due to prior commitments, but I attended on Sunday and it was a blessing!   I would like to share with you some information about one of the classes I took. It…

Spicy Spaghetti Squash Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash Filling 2 teaspoons olive or corn oil 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained well 1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh 1 teaspoon chili powder All of the reserved cooked squash,…

5 Minutes 4 Positive Change Malasana | Garland Pose | Lisa’s Asana 101 Benefits: Stretches the ankles, groin, and back, tones the belly, reduces fatigue, strengthens the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Start in Goddess Stance. Bring hands to heart and begin to sink into a low squat. You may keep elbows inside the knees…

Autumn … One  of my favorite seasons. I grew up in Colorado, so the changing of seasons has always been a major part of my life. Our daughter is named Aspen, after the tree. The Aspen grove is an amazing sight to see. One grove is actually the largest living organism on the planet; the…

Practicing sun salutations outside with my focus on the sun, the change of seasons and nature is extremely powerful. It resets us to the rhythms if life. Watching the sun rise or set, hearing the birds, listening to the breath is so healing. Global Mala is 108 rounds of sun salutations. Shiva Rea holds a…

Gingery Quinoa Salad with Peas and Coconut (Amy Middleton’s Version; Yogini; Imagine Yoga) handful of pecans 2 tsp. raw coconut oil ½ cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger 1 cup quinoa 1 ½ cups carrot juice 1 cup frozen peas ⅓ cup raw grated coconut 1. Toast pecans in saucepan over medium heat…

~5 MINUTES 4 POSITIVE CHANGE~ Half Pigeon Sanskrit: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Benefits: Opens the shoulders and chest, stimulates the abdominal organs, stretches the thighs, groin, psoas, abs, chest, shoulders and neck. Lisa’s Asana 101 | Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

Kale/Mango salad 1 bunch kale (black kale is especially good!) stalks removed, leaves thinly sliced juice of 1 lemon 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling kosher salt 2 t. honey freshly ground black pepper 1 mango, dices small small handful toasted pepitas In a large serving bowl, add the kale, half the…