Leena Oijala

Articles From This Author

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

3 Different Ways to Practice Triangle Pose
Body

3 Different Ways to Practice Triangle Pose

yoga rope wall, iyengar yoga
Body

Why You Need to Try Rope Wall Yoga ASAP

iStock/Olha_Afanasieva
What to Make

Crispy Roasted Root Vegetables with Vegan Queso

7 Easy Ways to Make Time for Exercise
Body

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

iStock/master1305
Body

4 Dance-Inspired Workouts to Get that Ballet Body

potato pancakes, mashed potato pancakes
Vegetarian

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancake Recipe

plank, functional fitness
Body

Is Functional Fitness the Best Workout Ever?

hydrospinning, aqua spinning, aqua fitness, underwater spinning
Body

Hydrospinning is Making a Splash in the Fitness World

Is Cardio or Strength Training Your Workout BFF?
Body

Is Cardio or Strength Training Your Workout BFF?

hands in the grass, heart hands
Nutrition + Wellness

5 Signs You Really Need to Make Time for Yourself

Homemade Wine Recipe
Boozy + Booze Free

How to Make Heavenly Homemade Wine

trx, trx training
Body

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

barre stretch
Body

6 Reasons to Feel the (Barre) Burn

Baked Eggs in Tomatoes
Vegetarian

Baked Eggs in Heirloom Tomatoes with Herby Arugula Pesto

6 Profound Yoga Poses for Processing Grief and Sadness
Body

6 Profound Yoga Poses for Processing Grief and Sadness

cacao energy balls
Plant-Based + Vegan

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

make cut flowers last longer
Home

6 Easy DIY Ways to Make Cut Flowers Last Longer

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

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

yoga mat
Body

These 5 Types of Yoga Mats Transform Your Practice

fava bean patty
Vegetarian

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

shoulderstand benefits
Body

6 Reasons to Practice This Forgotten Yoga Inversion Everyday

5 Tips for Taking Your Yoga Practice Outside
Body

5 Tips for Making Outdoor Yoga Part of Your Regular Practice

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

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

trx yoga
Body

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

breadfruit pie recipe
Plant-Based + Vegan

Tropical Raw, Vegan Breadfruit Pie Recipe

aster
Grow Your Own

5 Easy Flowers to Plant for Colorful Late Summer Blossoms

yoga at home
Body

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

veggie bowl, vegan veggie bowl
Plant-Based + Vegan

The Ultimate Vegan Veggie Bowl Recipe

backbend-1
Body

5 Yoga Backbends for a Healthy, Bendy Spine

partner yoga poses
Body

5 Fun Partner Yoga Poses to Build Trust and Communication

comfrey
Energetic Health

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

sushi salad
The Table

Vegan Springtime Sushi Salad Recipe with Marinated Tofu and Brown Rice

brussels sprouts chips
Plant-Based + Vegan

5-Ingredient Healthy Brussels Sprouts Chips Recipe

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

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

salsify
Kitchen + Recipes

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

organic chard
Grow Your Own

4 Plant Tonics and Supplements for a Gorgeously Green Garden

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

turmeric elixir
Nutrition + Wellness

4 Immunity-Boosting Turmeric Elixir Recipes to Recalibrate Your Body

yoga space
Body

5 Restorative Yoga Poses to Strengthen the Nervous System

baking trends
Cooking Tips

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

downward facing dog
Body

5 Reasons to Do Downward Facing Dog Daily

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

detox smoothie
Plant-Based + Vegan

8 Post-Holiday Detox Recipes to Lighten Up the Load

cardboard tree
Home

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

veggie based desserts, sweet potato truffles
Desserts

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

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

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

persimmon apple cake, persimmon cake, apple cake, apple cake recipe
The Table

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

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

garden
Grow Your Own

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