Training legs… you either love it or hate it! I am sure after reading this article you might think again about skipping leg day! Here I will give you 3 of the MANY benefits there are to training legs: Who doesn’t have a fitness goal to “burn more fat”? Think cardio machines are the…
We are a nation of poor posture…. slouching and internally rotated shoulders are the norm…. I bet that made you sit up straight, didn’t it? Don’t worry we’ve got a video at the end of the post to show you how to strengthen your back and correct your posture – I promise it will take less…
Schools Out! Thats means… camping, picnics, road trips, etc. And all of that with a topping of kids can mean only one thing… How do you make it convenient while still keeping it healthy? We have got it covered! With MANY MANY awesome contributions to this roundup we have managed to gather a wide variety of quick, easy,…
It’s Wednesday evening and I am quietly reading in the waiting room of the yoga studio. Patiently I wait for an always fulfilling and calming practice led by my favorite teacher, Peter. I consider Peter to be like my little piece of India here in Vancouver 😛 He can create this amazing calm energy in…
Are you traveling out of town? Can’t make it to the gym today? With a couple of pieces of equipment stashed in your suitcase, it’s easy to get in a workout without leaving your hotel room. Two basic items to pack are exercise bands and a jump rope. They weigh next to nothing and take…
Thoughts are land mines In this battlefield which I call mind One wrong step [EXPLOSIONS] As haze fills my head I cannot see Clouds of dust & debris Making it difficult To clear a path And raise my white flag [SURRENDER] That’s what I want Not because You have won But because I no longer…
What should I do for a workout? We get this question at least once a day, and I’m sorry to say that we don’t have the perfect answer for everybody. As much as everyone is hoping for that magic tip and solution to this question I am afraid to say “there isn’t one”. The reason…
“A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.” – Paulo Coelho Childhood is unarguably the best part of one’s life! I was fortunate enough to grow up in a small…
What’s better than dessert? How about 2 desserts in one? These Tiramisu Brownies are sure to be a crowd pleaser. The Brownie is dense and fudge-y with an intense chocolatey flavor, and hint of coffee you can get from single brew coffee tea bags. Only to be topped off with a creamy tofu “cheesecake” that will…
There’s just something about a good plate of Indian food. Since recently spending a few weeks in India, and now with my family in Canada – I miss Indian food! Haha I know I know… crazy how I can eat it everyday and still miss it! I enjoy how simple it is yet its pungent…
Juicing has taken the health world by storm, and millions of people are now gulping down pounds of produce by the glassful. Will it be a trend or actually start to open peoples eyes, and change lives? Zuz and I actually juice a lot and I realized we haven’t really shared any recipes or info. with…
When talking to people about cleaning up their diet and going plant based, I often hear that it’s difficult to afford a healthier lifestyle. I won’t argue with you there. Real food and organic produce is pricier than processed food made in a lab or a factory. And you will certainly see a jump in…
Soups are my go to recipe! I love the simplicity – yet complexity of them 🙂 The process to make a soup is usually pretty uncomplicated yet the final product is erupting with flavor. This mildly spiced soup is thick and wholesome with so many different flavors – all Thai inspired of course. I love…
Beauty in the mountains, beauty in the sky, the teachings of such, are here where they lie. If you listen closely, you can hear it clear, within their silence, freedom is near. Come back to this place, to quiet the mind, over and over until, silence you find. Obviously I want you to interpret this…
One afternoon while doing some work on the site a certain someone (ahem… Zuzana) kindly requested some cookies and the only ingredient she recommended was organic pumpkin puree so heres what I came up with! They are super quick, easy and tasted great of course! Interesting how I am always praised for how good of a…