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Zucchini Flower Fritters (Dairy-Free)(Gluten-Free)
With summer in full swing, farmers markets are overflowing with delicious produce and fresh cut flowers. What could be better than a farmers market find that is both food and flower? Nothing, clearly. So when I locked eyes on the beautiful and edible zucchini flowers last weekend, I knew immediately I had to have them. […]
Be Safe in the Wild World of Yoga: Modifying for Injury/Conditions and Know When NOT to Listen to Your Yoga Teacher
Injury and Condition Modification Guide By Jasmine Chehrazi, E-RYT 500, Certified Yoga Therapist Whether you have low back pain, are pregnant, are bipolar or have any other injury or condition, even if you are cleared to practice yoga by your health care professional...
Tomatillo Spicy Green Salsa
I don’t know what it is about summer, but all I want to cook these days is food with spicy, Latin American flavors. Perhaps I just want to embrace the sweltering heat and fire up my body’s natural cooling system–a.k.a. get my sweat on. As a result, I’ve become mildly obsessed with trying out different […]
Zucchini “Fettuccine Alfredo” (Vegan) (Gluten-Free)
Growing up in a half-Italian household, there was no shortage of ricotta stuffed shells, eggplant parmesan, and creamy pasta dishes at family gatherings. You’d think I’d be naturally endowed with the ability to digest all that deliciousness. Sadly, like so many others, over the years I have lost the ability to properly digest lactose (a.k.a. I […]
Stress Relief – The Yoga Solution
By Elizabeth Kanter What happens in your body when you get stressed out? • Where do you feel sensation? • What is the quality of your breath? • How does your energy feel? • What is going on in your mind and your thoughts? Under stress, vicious cycles of all kinds can...
MOAR’s Daily Dozen: The Full Sequence
Over the last 12 days, I’ve broken down my Daily Dozen Yoga Poses for Post-Athletic Recovery. If you’ve been following along with the daily poses, it’s now time to string them together. The whole sequence should take you between 20-25 minutes, holding each pose for 10 deep breaths. If you can work these stretches into […]