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Protein Balls
We love these protein balls, not only are they delicious, but they are super easy to make! No Blender required!!! Thanks Chia Mia! 4 tbsp tahini 3 tbsp almond butter ½ mashed banana 4 tbsp LSA or almond meal 2 tbsp desiccated coconut 1 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp goji berries For rolling […]
Why Going on a Wellness Retreat is the Best Thing You Can Do This Year
The real secret to getting the year started right? A wellness-boosting retreat that’ll get those healthy practices in place and make living right that much easier. A weeklong surf yoga retreat in Bali might sound like an indulgence, but we believe that taking some well-deserved time for me-time is actually incredibly necessary and beneficial.
Q+A: Why Do We Set Intentions in Yoga?
Q: My yoga teacher talks about “setting intentions.” What’s the difference between an intention and a goal, and how can I use both in life and in my practice? A: The word for intention, according to yogic philosophy, is sankalpa. This word can be translated as a vow that has been birthed in the very […]
A 60-Second Practice That Will Help You Find Peace and Relaxation
By Matt Valentine ‘The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.’ Thich Nhat Hanh A while back, someone very dear to me entered intensive care. He’s someone I’ve learned so much from, and yet never met. I’ve read dozens of his books, […]
Easy Avocado Smoothie Recipe
If you haven’t tried an Avocado smoothie yet, we highly recommend you get on board! It sounds unusual, but we promise, take the plunge and try and you’ll love it. Serves 1 Ingredients 2 cups (250ml) almond milk (or your favorite type of milk) 3 heaping Tbsp. hemp powder 1/2 ripe avocado […]
Too Much Desk Time? Here’s How Yoga Helps Muscular Imbalances
Our high-tech culture is great for innovating, sharing information—and triggering pain. Sitting perched over a keyboard or digital device for hours on end, day after day, sets you up for muscular imbalances in strength that may increase your risk for injury. Yoga can help. Muscular imbalances happen. We all have them, to lesser or greater […]
10 Ways To Declutter Your Mind For Clarity, Focus, Peace, and Balance
‘Life is as simple or complicated as we make it.’ Donna Smallin The dreaded “C” word. Clutter. We all deal with it. In some part of our world, we face it: be it in our closets, in our offices, or even in our bodies. But the most distracting and debilitating cluttered […]
Almond Bread
If you love your bread, but are on the gluten free train, we suggest you try this recipe! It makes a delicious loaf that satisfies those cravings! More deliciousness can be found at Wholefood Simply. 2 rounded tablespoons honey 4 rounded tablespoons almond butter 1/2 cup coconut milk 3 eggs 3 cups almond meal […]
Grain Free Muesli
Anyone looking for a delicious grain free muesli, look no further – we found a winner! We love this recipe from Wholefood Simply. 1 apple, cored and quartered handful of almonds handful of macadamias handful of pumpkin seeds handful of sunflower seeds handful of desiccated coconut handful of goji berries 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla […]
Do yoga and surfing go hand in hand?
Obviously the best thing you can do to improve your surfing is to surf more. However, regular stretching and exercise will always help you. Surfing involves every muscle in your body, so when you are a little stiff in places, practices like yoga can limber you up again and keep you at the top of […]
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