Many pregnant women engage in yoga because of its many positive effects. Here are 5 major benefits of yoga during pregnancy: 1. Improves sleep 2 Increases the strength and flexibility of muscles 3. Decreases pain, nausea, headaches and shortness of breath 4. Minimizes the risk of preterm labor and hypertension 5. Reduces stress and...

13 February, 2017

Here is a list of benefits for practicing backbends: Relieve anxiety and stress One of the most notable benefits of backbends is relief of anxiety and stress. As I mentioned earlier, a daily backbend routine can do wonders to eliminate chronic anxiety that racks our bodies and minds....

10 February, 2017

  I like, 72% of people who had their televisions on, watched the Super Bowl. That is a very impressive number of people watching an event. Growing up in Iowa, Football was a big part of my history. My brother, #67 was the center of our...

07 February, 2017

Pumpkin/Squash/Pear Soup  -Ghee -Garlic and onions - Tumeric -Ginger -Squash -Small pumpkin -2 overly ripe pears -Vegetable stock -black pepper and salt -celery -carrots in oven baked squash and pumpkin Prepare squash and pumpkin for the oven(take out the seeds and cut in half) place down on a cookie sheet pour a little olive oil on them to...

07 February, 2017

History is the study of past events. In honor of this special month of Black History, I would like to look at the importance of knowing your personal history. As you dive into your yoga practice, you become the history book. Yoga is Self-study. You...

07 February, 2017

It is difficult to do all of one's duties if you are tired or depleted. The other day I taught an Ayurvedic workshop and several questions and observations were, "I get tired in the afternoon," or, "there are moments or days where I can't keep...

25 January, 2017

Prep time: 15 mins. Cook time 20 to let flavors come together Ingredients: -Ghee -Leeks -4 small carrots -1 cup frozen green beans - 1 cup frozen corn -2 cups frozen peas(I love peas) - 1 stalk celery -Mushroom broth(large) plus 2 extra cups -Seasonings: Black Pepper, white pepper, salt, and turmeric Take a large dollop of...

25 January, 2017