Chronic lower back pain is a serious ailment that can affect the entire body, making every day life difficult if not unbearable. Pain, especially perpetual pain, causes irritability, dysfunctional movement, and major deviations and imbalances in posture. The practice of yoga, ...read more
Triangle pose, known as trikonasana or utthita trikonasana in Sanskrit, is a foundational yoga pose providing many benefits. Since it is considered a standing pose, triangle pose is grounding and helps provide a stable base for the body. The pose stretches the legs, especially ...read more
Rope wall yoga is a hot new way to achieve a stronger, deeper, and more effective stretch and opening in the physical body. Used for several decades by followers of the Iyengar Yoga method, this tool has popped up in many studios around the nation to offer its incredible ...read more
Root vegetables are the ultimate winter staple veggies. Not only are they full of essential vitamins and nutrients, root vegetables are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed many different ways. Learn how to make these roasted crispy root vegetables perfectly crunchy, and ...read more
Use these hip opener yoga poses to help yourself cool down after a work out, or just to unwind at the end of the day. Stretching and opening the hips is an important part of maintaining a healthy and flexible body and mind. Tightness in the hips can lead to back pain, shorten ...read more
You've probably heard of the "dancer's body" being the ideal physique that most women not born with one either idealize or perpetually chase. The combination of grace, lean and long muscle, and toned limbs do create an attractive look, but it can also provide health benefits ...read more
If you've got a heap (or even just a few cups) of mashed potatoes leftover from dinner, save them for a delicious and filling potato pancake breakfast or lunch the next day! This leftover mashed potato pancake recipe can be enjoyed with either savory or sweet toppings, and is ...read more
Functional fitness is a a form of exercising that tones, strengthens and lengthens the muscles that you use daily to help you move efficiently and safely through your everyday routine. This would include the basic actions of walking, bending, lifting, balancing, climbing ...read more
Spinning is definitely becoming one of the most popular forms for fitness, offering a high energy workout that provides great results for endurance, muscle toning, and weight loss. But have you ever through of how difficult it would be to perform your spinning workout under ...read more
Although there are several opinions around what type of exercise is best to achieve a physical (e.g. weight loss) or performance (faster time for 5k run) results, variances in your active routine result in a more balanced body. Both cardio and strength training can play crucial ...read more
Many of us tend to have multiple responsibilities, to-do lists, phone reminders, and countless emails to respond to that can often leave us feeling drained and scattered. These feelings can sometimes become overwhelming and cause us to react in an unharmonious manner that can ...read more
Making homemade wine from fruit is simple, enjoyable, and worth every last sip. A colorful and tasty addition to any wine rack, fruit wines also make fantastic culinary ingredients for sauces, marinades, salad dressings, and even some desserts. Although making fruit wine is a ...read more
TRX, a new form of working out and training, is starting to rise in popularity--and for good reason. Basically a form of suspension training, TRX training, which is a set of straps hooked to a ceiling, wall or door, develops balance, strength, flexibility ,and core stability ...read more
Barre classes and barre-based fitness have been on the rise for the last several years, and there's a reason why people keep coming back to feel the barre burn. Not only does the barre method help to tone and tighten your muscles, it improves flexibility, posture, and balances ...read more
There's something undeniably satisfying about a warm, juicy heirloom tomato with a creamy and rich baked egg inside it. A tangy and delicious arugula pesto and homemade Italian-style bread top off this flavor experience, so make it for your next brunch or breakfast. It works ...read more
Sometimes life presents us with challenges that seem overbearing and cause us to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Since the practice of yoga offers the tools for self study, stress relief, and balance of mind and body, yoga poses can aid in relieving a heavy ...read more
These protein-packed cacao-date energy bombs are the perfect way to keep your body sustained and your mind focused--without the sugar crash from other sweet snacks. This kick-ass recipe gets its sweetness solely from dates. Enjoy them as a snack before or after your workout, a ...read more
There is an undeniable beauty and freshness in any room or space when it is decorated with a vases (or many vases) of cut flowers. Fresh flowers bring the colors and scents of nature indoors, and are perfect for brightening up a special occasion. Use these 6 tips to make your ...read more
Pranayama, the practice of yogic breathing, can have profoundly beneficial effects on the brain and body. This foundational aspect of the study of yoga involves controlling the breath in order to create awareness, focus, and balance in the mind-body connection. A regular ...read more
Having the best yoga mat for your preferred style of yoga really makes a significant difference in the quality of your practice. The perfect yoga mat can actually transform your yoga practice, as grip, durability, softness and traction all play a part in how your body is able ...read more
This fava bean patty recipe takes on a Mediterranean twist with tips from its chickpea cousin, the falafel patty. Serve these patties as appetizers with the tahini sauce as a dip, enjoy them on salads with a side of pita bread and hummus, or make mini vegetarian sliders with ...read more
Shoulderstand, known as Salamba Sarvangasana in Sanskrit, is one of the main four yoga inversions known in Hatha yoga. It is known as the "queen" of the yoga postures, offering numerous health benefits that balance the body and the mind. But this valuable pose has largely been ...read more
Practicing outdoor yoga can be a beautiful way to connect to your surroundings and the serenity and peace that nature offers. Communing with the elements can create a meditative qualities that carry into your daily life, and what better time to start it than during the warmth ...read more
Coconut milk is probably the creamiest vegan alternative to dairy milks and creams. Unfortunately, most of us can only find it in cans that often contain food additives and can linings that contain BPA and other harmful chemicals. Plus, who knows how long ago the milk was ...read more
The TRX suspension trainer is an incredibly effective work out tool that leverages gravity and your bodyweight for hundreds of exercises. Fitness professionals and yoga instructors have developed ways to use the TRX for yoga as a prop that can help strengthen and advance poses ...read more
Breadfruit, known as ulu in the Hawaiian Islands, is a tropical fruit with an incredible creamy and smooth texture. Often used as a starch for savory dishes, breadfruit can also be used for desserts if let to ripen and produce more sugars, yielding a custardy meaty filling ...read more
The heat of summer brings on beautiful flowers and blossoms for our eyes to feast on. However, by the end of the season most of these brilliant colors fade away as autumn begins to set in. Luckily, we've got a solution that will keep your flower beds vibrant as the seasons ...read more
Starting a personal yoga practice at home can seem like a daunting task, or maybe you've tried and just never seem to get the hang of it. Unlike practicing at a yoga studio or gym, it's so easy to get distracted by everything else that happens in your home. However, practicing ...read more
Delight in the flavor or fresh vegetables with this delectable vegan veggie bowl recipe. Packed full of nutrients, lean protein and healthy grains, this recipe will satisfy any veggie lover, vegan or not. Make sure to use organic ingredients and try to find the freshest ...read more
Yoga backbends are incredibly therapeutic poses that provide your body (and your mind) with the opportunity to expand your flow of energy both physically and mentally. Also known as spine extenders, these poses open the front body, shoulders, and quads, and bring more space in ...read more
Partner yoga is such a fun activity; it let's you connect with someone you love and care about, or someone you just met in strength-building and relaxing yoga poses. Get a solid workout while you build trust and communication skills with these partner poses. And have a blast! ...read more
Comfrey is a perennial plant with fuzzy, teardrop shaped leaves. It belongs to the borage family, and often grows as a weed in many climates. The blossoms on the plant are a pretty blue or purple cluster of bells that eventually fade to white before forming seed heads. This ...read more
This incredibly fresh, invigorating and nutrient-packed springtime sushi salad recipe is the perfect meal to incorporate into the season of cleansing and revitalizing yourself. We've modified this recipe from our friend at Green Kitchen Stories for a detoxifying version that is ...read more
Healthy snacks are your go-to when your in-between meal cravings start to kick in. We love these Brussels sprouts chips since they are so quick and easy, and great to pack along with you to work or other daily activities. Brussels sprouts are packed with vitamins K and C and ...read more
Growing a garden successfully over several seasons can be a challenge, so its important to understand the science behind the earth your garden lives in. Soil science involves many formulaic components depending on varying environments, but the most common rule of thumb for ...read more
Salsify, a plant belonging to the sunflower family, is also known as the oyster plant. This root looks like a skinny parsnip with oyster-flavored, creamy white flesh encased inside a hairy brown exterior. Originating from the Mediterranean, salsify is seasonally available in ...read more
Many of us take all sorts of supplements and tonics for our health--from cod liver oil to probiotics and turmeric shots--so why wouldn't our gardens benefit from similar treatment? Gardens are living groups of organisms that are affected by everything in their surrounding ...read more
A regular yoga practice not only provides more flexibility, strength and balance, but also enhances our mental clarity and sense of ease, as anyone hooked on the practice would affirm. In fact, the various poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques practiced through ...read more
Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant; it reduces inflammation and may fend off common infections like the flu. It also aids in digestion and may help to relieve heartburn. Check out our 4 favorite turmeric elixir recipes to keep your immune system strong and your digestive system ...read more
Most of us lead very busy lives where we are constantly thinking of or trying to do several things at once, which can wreak havoc on our nervous systems. Restorative yoga poses have a profound ability to affect our nervous systems in a positive manner, and you know, get us ...read more
Baking, whether it be in an electric or gas oven, a wood fired oven or a sun oven, is one of the most delicious (and rather healthy) way to prepare food. Check out our top 8 baking trends for 2016 and try them out in your kitchen! 1. Bake in a Cast Iron Skillet Although cast ...read more
Downward facing dog, known as Adho Mukha Svanasana in Sanskrit (which literally translates into downward facing dog) is probably the most visited pose in any Vinyasa yoga class in North America, and many other parts of the world. Not only is it a frequently used yoga pose, it ...read more
We all know that vegetables are a very important staple for our daily diets and an ample source of healthy nutrition. But how about fermented vegetables? Not only are fermented foods a way to preserve your garden or farmers market bounty for longer, they are also rich in ...read more
The holidays are full of love, joy, family and friends,--and all too often also full of delicious, yet rich and heavy food. After the season of retox, your body might be telling you that it's time to lighten the load. Check out the following 8 post-holiday detox recipes and ...read more
A Christmas tree really sets the tone for that holiday feeling, and is a nice way of remembering how nature is interconnected to our celebrations. However, cutting down the tops of beautiful fir trees just so that they can dwell in our living rooms for a month, seems somewhat ...read more
Who said that dessert can't be healthy and delicious at the same time? These 10 veggie-based healthy dessert recipes are loaded with nutrients, fiber and vitamins from our favorite fall and winter vegetables. And they are great way to incorporate lighter sweet bites into your ...read more
Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), also known as Colic root, is a somewhat obscure but incredibly potent plant. The ancient herbal medicine has been used as a hormone regulator and a muscle and nerve relaxant for abdominal or intestinal cramping for centuries, making it a boon for ...read more
Persimmons are the less unusual, but incredibly tasty autumn fruit that you will see popping up at farmers markets in the next several weeks, especially on the west coast. When paired with the quintessential fall fruit, the apple, you have the makings for an absolutely delicious ...read more
Knowing how to clean clay pots and planters for your garden is so important for breaking the pest, pathogen, and weed cycles that can spread and become prevalent in soils and plant roots. Salt deposits, and spores and fungi that can cause mold and root rot are also likely to ...read more
Learn how to make your homegrown veggies last longer by using our top 5 tips for extending your growing season this fall. If you like to enjoy salad greens, herbs, brassicas and even root vegetables or asian greens, these gardening tips will help you do just that. 1. Cover ...read more