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Leena Oijala

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4 Yoga Poses to Get Rid of Chronic Lower Back Pain Once and for All
Body

4 Yoga Poses to Get Rid of Chronic Lower Back Pain Once and for All

By Leena Oijala
3 Different Ways to Practice Triangle Pose
Body

3 Different Ways to Practice Triangle Pose

By Leena Oijala
yoga rope wall, iyengar yoga
Body

Why You Need to Try Rope Wall Yoga ASAP

By Leena Oijala
iStock/Olha_Afanasieva
What to Make

Crispy Roasted Root Vegetables with Vegan Queso

By Leena Oijala
7 Easy Ways to Make Time for Exercise
Body

5 Hip Opener Yoga Poses for a Post-Workout Cool-Down

By Leena Oijala
iStock/master1305
Body

4 Dance-Inspired Workouts to Get that Ballet Body

By Leena Oijala
potato pancakes, mashed potato pancakes
Vegetarian

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancake Recipe

By Leena Oijala
plank, functional fitness
Body

Is Functional Fitness the Best Workout Ever?

By Leena Oijala
hydrospinning, aqua spinning, aqua fitness, underwater spinning
Body

Hydrospinning is Making a Splash in the Fitness World

By Leena Oijala
Is Cardio or Strength Training Your Workout BFF?
Body

Is Cardio or Strength Training Your Workout BFF?

By Leena Oijala
hands in the grass, heart hands
Nutrition + Wellness

5 Signs You Really Need to Make Time for Yourself

By Leena Oijala
Homemade Wine Recipe
Boozy + Booze Free

How to Make Heavenly Homemade Wine

By Leena Oijala
trx, trx training
Body

Here's Why TRX Training is So Effective at Strengthening Core Muscles

By Leena Oijala
barre stretch
Body

6 Reasons to Feel the (Barre) Burn

By Leena Oijala
Baked Eggs in Tomatoes
Vegetarian

Baked Eggs in Heirloom Tomatoes with Herby Arugula Pesto

By Leena Oijala
6 Profound Yoga Poses for Processing Grief and Sadness
Body

6 Profound Yoga Poses for Processing Grief and Sadness

By Leena Oijala
cacao energy balls
Plant-Based + Vegan

These Vegan Cacao-Date Energy Bombs Will Make You Question Everything

By Leena Oijala
make cut flowers last longer
Home

6 Easy DIY Ways to Make Cut Flowers Last Longer

By Leena Oijala
The Power of Pranayama (Yogic Breathing) for Stress Reduction
Body

Yogic Breathing Can Chill You Out Faster Than You Can Roll Out Your Mat

By Leena Oijala
yoga mat
Body

These 5 Types of Yoga Mats Transform Your Practice

By Leena Oijala
fava bean patty
Vegetarian

Fabulous Fava Bean Recipe: 'Favafels' with Creamy Tahini Sauce

By Leena Oijala
shoulderstand benefits
Body

6 Reasons to Practice This Forgotten Yoga Inversion Everyday

By Leena Oijala
5 Tips for Taking Your Yoga Practice Outside
Body

5 Tips for Making Outdoor Yoga Part of Your Regular Practice

By Leena Oijala
How to Make Homemade Coconut Milk (Bonus Coconut Cookie Recipe!)
Plant-Based + Vegan

How to Make Homemade Coconut Milk (Bonus Coconut Cookie Recipe!)

By Leena Oijala
trx yoga
Body

3 TRX for Yoga Beginner Poses: Prop Support with Suspension Training

By Leena Oijala
breadfruit pie recipe
Plant-Based + Vegan

Tropical Raw, Vegan Breadfruit Pie Recipe

By Leena Oijala
aster
Grow Your Own

5 Easy Flowers to Plant for Colorful Late Summer Blossoms

By Leena Oijala
yoga at home
Body

5 Tips for Starting (and Maintaining) a Personal Yoga Practice at Home

By Leena Oijala
veggie bowl, vegan veggie bowl
Plant-Based + Vegan

The Ultimate Vegan Veggie Bowl Recipe

By Leena Oijala
backbend-1
Body

5 Yoga Backbends for a Healthy, Bendy Spine

By Leena Oijala
partner yoga poses
Body

5 Fun Partner Yoga Poses to Build Trust and Communication

By Leena Oijala
comfrey
Energetic Health

Are You Growing Comfrey, the 'Cure-All' Herb?

By Leena Oijala
sushi salad
The Table

Vegan Springtime Sushi Salad Recipe with Marinated Tofu and Brown Rice

By Leena Oijala
brussels sprouts chips
Plant-Based + Vegan

5-Ingredient Healthy Brussels Sprouts Chips Recipe

By Leena Oijala
spring gardening, growing a garden, soil amendments, healthy soil
Grow Your Own

Amending Your Garden Soil: A Crash Course for Early Spring Gardening

By Leena Oijala
salsify
Kitchen + Recipes

Meet Salsify, the Hottest New Root Vegetable So Ugly it Just Has to Be Delicious! (Plus 5 Recipes)

By Leena Oijala
organic chard
Grow Your Own

4 Plant Tonics and Supplements for a Gorgeously Green Garden

By Leena Oijala
This is How (and Why) Yoga Strengthens Your Nervous System and Brings Balance Back to Your Body
Body

This is How (and Why) a Yoga Practice Strengthens Your Nervous System and Brings Balance Back to Your Body

By Leena Oijala
turmeric elixir
Nutrition + Wellness

4 Immunity-Boosting Turmeric Elixir Recipes to Recalibrate Your Body

By Leena Oijala
yoga space
Body

5 Restorative Yoga Poses to Strengthen the Nervous System

By Leena Oijala
baking trends
Cooking Tips

8 Healthy and Sustainable Baking Trends You're Going to Love

By Leena Oijala
downward facing dog
Body

5 Reasons to Do Downward Facing Dog Daily

By Leena Oijala
The Top 5 Veggies to Ferment for Kick-Ass Pickles and Krauts
Vegetables, Side Dishes

The Top 5 Veggies to Ferment for Kick-Ass Pickles and Krauts

By Leena Oijala
detox smoothie
Plant-Based + Vegan

8 Post-Holiday Detox Recipes to Lighten Up the Load

By Leena Oijala
cardboard tree
Home

10 Sustainable Christmas Tree Alternatives That Will Make You Want to Leave Real Trees in the Forest

By Leena Oijala
veggie based desserts, sweet potato truffles
Desserts

10 Vegetable-Based Healthy Dessert Recipes You Won't Hate

By Leena Oijala
Are the Hormone-Balancing Wild Yam Benefits Right For You?
Energetic Health

Are the Hormone-Balancing Wild Yam Benefits Right For You?

By Leena Oijala
persimmon apple cake, persimmon cake, apple cake, apple cake recipe
The Table

Fall Into Autumn With a Sweet Ginger Apple Cake Recipe With Persimmon

By Leena Oijala
How to Clean Clay Pots and Planters for Germ-Free Fall Gardening
Grow Your Own

How to Clean Clay Pots and Planters for Germ-Free Fall Gardening

By Leena Oijala
garden
Grow Your Own

5 Tips on Extending Your Growing Season With an Abundant Autumn Garden

By Leena Oijala