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Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga


be still

As much as I love a sweaty, rigorous and physical yoga practice, I also appreciate the benefits of a quiet, still and internal session. But for such an experience to fully unfold, five minutes of Savasana are definitely not enough.

Guacamole: a simple recipe

Guacamole: a simple recipe


guacamole recipeThe world cannot be wrong. Guacamole rocks! It is not only extremely easy to prepare, making it a healthy snack or delicious side dish, but it also nurturing, grounding and cooling. You’ll find thousands of recipes on the internet but here is my lazy-cook’s version.

Vegan paella: a simple recipe

Vegan paella: a simple recipe


vegan paella sivananda

When I think of paella I don’t think of Spain but of my uncle’s yearly birthday feast and the huge pans my aunt would cook for him with acquired paella-skills only a few Americans can be proud of.

Simply Ayurveda

Simply Ayurveda

I know ayurvedic cooking can be intimidating.

Love red lentils!

Love red lentils!

Red lentils are a great alternative for impatient and lazy cooks like myself..

Random Interviews #1 – Rachel Zinman

Random Interviews #1 – Rachel Zinman

I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Zinman, a serious Yoga practitioner and passionate Yogini who skillfully integrates Ayurvedic principles into her teaching and practice.  I’ve been following Rachel on Facebook and Instagram, where she shares her love not only for the practice, but her…

Six months shop-free!

Six months shop-free!


Six months shop-free (only clothes). This is what I have learned:

Starting a Self-Practice

Starting a Self-Practice

Practicing yoga alone can be difficult. Yoga is often taught in a setting where we are told what to do, how to do it and for how long.