Kapha is one of the three Ayurvedic Doshas, or constitutions. The Kapha season is late Winter through early Spring (depending on where you’re at in the world). Supportive qualities of Kapha: compassionate, sweet, forgiving, warm, ‘huggers’, loving, stable strong stamina and endurance, grounded Symptoms of imbalanced Kapha: clingy, hoarder, people-pleasing, unable to say ‘no’, lethargic, […]
Kapha is one of the three Ayurvedic Doshas, or constitutions. The Kapha season is late Winter through early Spring (depending on where you’re at in the world). If you’re experiencing an imbalance of Kapha Dosha, or you want to eat for the season, here are some tips for you. In general, favor bitter, pungent (spicy), […]
Makes 8 pumpkin protein squares Ingredients: 1C oats 1C Sunwarrior vanilla protein powder 1t baking powder 1t baking soda 1/4t salt 1T pumpkin pie spice 2T maple syrup 1C canned pumpkin 1/2C almond butter (or other nut butter) 1/2C almond milk 1/4C dried cranberries (or raisins) 1/4C pumpkin seeds (or sunflower seeds) […]
You know you need a strong core. If your core is weak, something’s going to go wrong in your low back (or somewhere else is your body). And core training is so much more than just sit-ups or crunches. Your core training routine needs to address each of the 4 core movements AND the 4 […]
Taking your workouts outside this Fall and Winter? Here are 8 tips for exercising in cold weather: 1. Layer up and cover your head and hands. Wear a scarf or running mask to keep water vapor in. Base layer should be moisture wicking synthetic material or wool (not cotton). Second layer for warming, like fleece. […]
Hydration is a spectrum. Even if you’re not dehydrated, being chronically underhydrated is a problem. All processes in the body require water. Water is needed to transport nutrients, eliminate waste, give form to cells, and lubricate joints. All your systems need waters: cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine (hormones). Trying to lose weight? People who drank 16oz […]
Consistency is key! But what if you don’t have the energy to workout? If you’re staying on your workout routine, you will need active recovery days. While you’re taking a day (or up to a week to recover), It’s important to maintain the habit of daily exercise by showing up at the gym (or […]
Feeling like you’re always sore or not recovering? Here’s how to recover from your workouts: Start with the Basics 1. Sleep: The harder you work, the more sleep you need in the 7.5 to 9.5 hour range. 2. Hydration: Drink 100oz of water daily or more if you’re a heavy sweater and/or exercising outdoors. […]
Do your mind and body feel fatigued after sitting at your computer all day? Did you know you can do Yoga at your desk? Check out these quick, simple Chair Yoga practices that will ease tension in your body and refresh your mind in under 10 minutes! Begin with Belly Breathing: Push back away from your […]
1. Horizontal Pull Horizontal Pulling needs to be priority No. 1 in your upper body routine. This movement works your back and balances overworked, tight muscles in the chest and front of the shoulders. These exercises also help improve your posture and can ease pain and tension caused from working at the computer for hours […]
