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Week Five: Garlicky Kale

Week Five: Garlicky Kale By Laura Olinger Leafy greens are vitamin and mineral rich, but, to be honest, I’ve never found raw kale that palatable. However, when it comes to this garlicky kale recipe, I can’t stop eating it. Kale provides Vitamins A, C and K, calcium, and iron (which can be harder to get for...

Week Four: Fruit Salad and Smoothie

Week Four: Fruit Salad and Smoothie By Laura Olinger It's the easiest way to approach the fruit fast, and a good way to do something different than just apples and bananas. This salad is great because the fruit is not culinary fruit (vs. botanical fruit) and feels substantial and satisfying. The smoothie is a great kick...

Week Three: Banana Ice Cream [Bonus Recipe Included!]

Week Three: Banana Ice Cream By Laura Olinger Who said that eating healthy can't feel a little indulgent? One of my favorite desserts is this “banana ice cream.” It goes well accompanied with a Quinoa Salad and Peanut sauce dinner, or as an afternoon treat. Eat with a spoon like soft-serve, or add a little extra...

Here and Now: Stay Present in Winter

Here and Now: Stay Present in Winter By Shelby Villier It's here--The dead of winter. The temperature has finally dropped, the snow and ice have made an appearance, and most people are already itching for warmer weather. While winter has so far been much more mild than usual, it is still easy to get down and out,...

Yoga Lessons from Elephants

Yoga Lessons from Elephants By Melody Mayes The gentle giant of our planet is a favorite for many. Elephants have a long history of being known for their intelligence, memory, and adorable behaviors. But a lot can be learned from these loveable creatures. They operate much like how we do and offer lessons we can apply...

Week Two: Quinoa Salad

Week Two: Quinoa Salad By Laura Olinger Week One is behind us, and last week we had a recipe for Vegan Chili (did anyone get a chance to try it? Leave a comment about what you experienced!) This week is a Quinoa Salad with Peanut Sauce (optional). This dish is light and high in protein. Feel free to...

Week One: Vegan Chili & Black Bean Salad

Week One: Vegan Chili & Black Bean and Corn Salad by Laura Olinger Week one of 40 Days to Personal Revolution (40DPR) is here! For many, the most challenging part of 40DPR is sticking with the healthy eating habits. Laura Olinger has taken the time to create some ideas for meals for each week, and she...

What to Expect from Hands On Assisting

What to Expect from Hands On Assisting By Jess Malloy Next weekend, the Hands On Assisting (HOA) workshop will be here (finally!). This time last year, I was new to 502PY and used HOA as an opportunity to sharpen my skills as a teacher, and get to know the community. What I didn't realize, was that 502...

Lighting the Inner Fire in Hot Yoga

Lighting the Inner Fire in Hot Yoga By Laura Olinger "The inner fire is the most important thing mankind possesses." Edith Södergran As we begin the new year, you may consider using Heat on and off your mat to kick start your resolutions and fuel your inner fire. Heat is one of the Pillars of the Baptiste...

4 Reasons to be a YES to Yoga Mala 2016

4 Reasons to be a YES to Yoga Mala 2016 By Melody Mayes Yoga Mala 2016 is this weekend, and there's a reason we are all so excited about it. The event will be hosted at the Muhammad Ali Center on Saturday, January 2nd 10 am to 1 pm. Just trust us, you are going to...

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