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Recipe for Ghee. An Ayurvedic Staple.

2022-02-17T12:05:27-06:00

From your favorite recipes to your go to beauty treatments, ghee is a staple in the practice of Ayurveda.  If you are unfamiliar with this product, ghee is cow’s butter that has been heated slowly, then strained, to remove all of the milk solids. It is then further heated to give it a beautiful golden color, a nutty flavor, and delightful fragrance.  It is lactose free and shelf stable; giving it many beneficial properties and uses. Ghee’s origins can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization where it was used in a variety of ways from food preparation to being [...]

Recipe for Ghee. An Ayurvedic Staple.2022-02-17T12:05:27-06:00

Why Do Yoga Teacher Training with Vedic Lotus Yoga?

2021-12-31T15:13:57-06:00

  Why Do Yoga Teacher Training with Vedic Lotus Yoga? Have you been thinking about doing a Yoga Teacher Training Course?  Whether you want to be a teacher or simply wish to deepen your own practice, there is so much to be gained when you choose to complete a Yoga Teacher Training with Vedic Lotus Yoga. If you’re ready to step into something extraordinary, here are five reasons that this training is for you.   1. You Want to Deepen Your Practice and Understanding of Yoga A Yoga Teacher Training with Vedic Lotus Yoga goes much farther than just practicing poses.  [...]

Why Do Yoga Teacher Training with Vedic Lotus Yoga?2021-12-31T15:13:57-06:00

Cleansing Kitchari Recipe for a Healthy Reset

2021-12-31T15:16:00-06:00

Cleansing Kitchari Recipe for a Healthy Reset Cooking up a batch of this healthy and nourishing dish not only satisfies the taste buds but can also serve as a gentle detox.  Kitchari is easy on your digestive system and requires little energy to digest.  This allows your body the time and energy to perform its regular healing and purifying processes without being overworked or stressed.  It is utilized as a “fasting food” due to these properties. In addition, an Ayurvedic detox diet that includes kitchari has a cleansing effect on your entire body. When fall arrives, you may begin to notice [...]

Cleansing Kitchari Recipe for a Healthy Reset2021-12-31T15:16:00-06:00

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

2021-12-31T15:17:01-06:00

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation is a deep relaxation technique that has been effectively used to help control stress, anxiety, insomnia, and pain.  It is also one technique that can be used when working towards reaching a meditative state in a yogic practice.  It’s a simple two-step process in which you systematically tense and then relax different muscle groups in your body.  With regular practice, it can provide you a great understanding of what both tension and complete relaxation feel like in different parts of your body.  This awareness can help you react to the first signs of muscular tension [...]

Progressive Muscle Relaxation2021-12-31T15:17:01-06:00

Posture Breakdown- Virabadhrasana II (Warrior 2)

2021-12-31T15:17:58-06:00

Posture Breakdown- Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2) About the posture Warrior 2 is a classic standing posture that is commonly seen in yoga practices.  It represents the warrior Virabhadra slaying the human ego. How to get into the posture Start from standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana) and take a big step back with one leg. Align your back foot with the short edge of the mat so that your toes point toward the long edge of the mat. Your front foot should be straight with the toes pointing forward. Bend your front knee to a 90-degree angle above your ankle. It is important [...]

Posture Breakdown- Virabadhrasana II (Warrior 2)2021-12-31T15:17:58-06:00

Post Yoga Practice Purple Smoothie

2021-12-31T15:19:08-06:00

With warmer weather just around the corner, here’s a great recipe to help keep you powering through the brighter days ahead. It’s loaded with protective antioxidants and a punch of color making it especially great after a vigorous asana practice.     Post Yoga Practice Purple Smoothie   1 small frozen banana ¾ cup frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 1 teaspoon raw cacao ½ teaspoon maca powder ¾ cup cold water or milk of choice   Instructions Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately. This also works great for [...]

Post Yoga Practice Purple Smoothie2021-12-31T15:19:08-06:00

Yoga for Bone Health

2021-12-31T15:31:49-06:00

YOGA FOR BONE HEALTH Increasing bone density and maintaining it is a large concern for many.  Could a yoga practice help?  Several small research studies seem to indicate that it might. Some people believe that bones are hard and lifeless, but they are actually living and growing tissue. The body continually absorbs old bone tissue and generates new bone to maintain its density, strength, and structural integrity.  Bone density peaks in the late 20s, and it starts to weaken around 35 years of age.  As a person grows older, bone begins to break down faster than it rebuilds.  When the body [...]

Yoga for Bone Health2021-12-31T15:31:49-06:00

Posture Breakdown- Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)

2021-12-31T15:32:31-06:00

Posture Breakdown Anjaneyasana – Low Lunge Posture   About- Anjaneya is a Sanskrit word that means “Son of Anjani” and Anjayneya is also the childhood name of Hanuman.  Hanuman is a primary character in the Hindu epic called the Ramayana. In the story, Hanuman is a brave, triumphant, and resourceful Army general.  This posture evokes strength and energy, tones the physical body, and calms the mind. Posture Breakdown- Begin in downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). On an exhale, step your right foot forward beside your right thumb. Stack your right knee over your right ankle. Lower your left knee to the [...]

Posture Breakdown- Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)2021-12-31T15:32:31-06:00

Yoga for Glowing Skin

2021-12-31T15:08:54-06:00

YOGA FOR GLOWING SKIN   Do you ever see seasoned yoga practitioners and wonder where they get that extra little sparkle?  Just how do they achieve the inner glow that seems to radiate out of every pore- regardless of age?  Is there some miraculous patchouli infused cream being secretly peddled in the back rooms of yoga studios? Well, I’m here to spill the tea.  There is no secret cream that the yoga community is hiding from you.  It’s just a natural by-product of the yogic lifestyle.  One thing that binds all practitioners of Yoga is the quest for union.  Along the [...]

Yoga for Glowing Skin2021-12-31T15:08:54-06:00

Ayurvedic Spiced Apples

2021-12-31T15:34:07-06:00

AYURVEDIC SPICED APPLES This warm, yet light recipe is great for breakfast time.  This is especially true in the fall months when you may be feeling cold, or suffering from poor digestion. Because these apples are cooked and made with spices that increase digestion, they are the perfect addition to your diet when you may be feeling heavy or sluggish.  Not only is it satisfying but it’s quite healing as well. This recipe is tridoshic which means that it is great for all body types to consume.  Of course, you can always adapt it even further to meet your individual needs. [...]

Ayurvedic Spiced Apples2021-12-31T15:34:07-06:00

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