Workout: Walk – minimum 25 minutes Workout: Walk – minimum 25 minutes Workout: Mobility #1 – basics for a healthy spine Duration: 18 minutes Equipment: Yoga mat/Bodyweight Workout: Walk – minimum 30 minutes Workout: mobility #2 – gentle hip opening Duration: 20 minutes Equipment: Bodyweight/ Yoga mat/No Equipment Workout: Walk – minimum 25 minutes Workout: Mobility #3 – Stretches to improve…
Whether you’ve been exercising for years or are just starting a fitness program, it’s always important to pay attention to your body and avoid any possible injuries. This way you can stay on track and keep moving closer to your health and fitness goals. NO PAIN, NO gain. Forget it! Believe it or not, that…
The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art. – Leonardo da Vinci Have you ever noticed just how amazing your feet are? Seriously, just take a look! Your feet are perfectly structured, made up of 26 bones for a total of 33 joints that allow you to move and adapt…
Nikki and I’ve been traveling to India to study yoga for almost 5 years now, and there are things about this amazing country that we miss every time we leave. Chai from small stalls along the road, the constant celebrations of life, all the pandemonium on the streets at anytime of the day (cars, bicycles, rikshaws, cows, dogs, cats)…
During any exercise (strength workout, yoga, walk, hike or run > 45 minutes) your muscles become damaged, drained of energy, and in need of repair. Your muscle fibers are broken down during your workout and are rebuilt with new, stronger protein and fibers. This is how your muscles grow stronger and more efficient. If you aren’t…
The Scoop Turmeric is a spice belonging to the ginger family. Turmeric is what makes curry powder yellow – specifically its derivative curcumin — that is said to be a powerful antioxidant. These bitter, earthy roots are also considered as a cure for everything from arthritis to Alzheimer’s and bowel cancer. The Hype Turmeric has a…
-Benjamin Franklin You already might know that good quality sleep is an essential part of good health. It’s in our best interest to get 7-9 hours of shut eye every night. However reality is different. Today we want to offer you 12 daily practices that you can implement into your life and start to develop a…
About Active Vegetarian Our Mission “We are committed to uncovering the truth about healthy and earth-friendly living. Our mission is to empower you on your path to vibrant health and help you achieve long-lasting personal transformation.” Hi! We are Zuzana & Nikki, – health coaches, founders of ActiveVegetarian.com and authors of the Vegan Weight Loss…
Demanding career, challenging relationships, house chores, kids’ schedules, money, and, yes, even keeping up with healthy eating and regular exercise could lead to stress. Stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life. However if the goal is to be healthy, thrive and enjoy life we got to learn ways that will help us cope…
Before we get into today’s topic please read this important disclaimer: Just like any post or podcast on this blog, Nikki and I share only our personal experiences. None of the material here is meant to give you diagnosis or treatment. This is purely our way of sharing what has helped us and perhaps some of…
In today’s episode – we are changing things up, Zuzana interviews me as we talk about why we have been more absent than usual with our site, as well as podcasts. With this podcast, I open up and become quite vulnerable. All in hopes that those of you reading this or listening understand that we…
ast Christmas Our friend Missy gave each Nikki and I a box filled with organic skin care goodies. Amongst all was a tiny sample of Day Balm Concentrate by Ryz Rémi. The simplicity of the label design caught my eye right away. I opened the little jar and smelled it – wow what an unique…
Silence is a source of great strength. Let me start by asking you one question… How often do you stop and take time for yourself, to just be? We live in such a fast paced society that feeds off of what’s next or what happened – rather than now. What if we could let that…
Many people are probably aware that most toothpaste and many mouth rinses contain fluoride because that’s what dentists have recommended for years to prevent cavities. But did you know that most popular toothpastes contain enough fluoride in four ounces to kill a small child within 2 to 4 hours? Just read the label on any…
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…