The hardest part of Yoga is getting on that mat. The following 3 reasons keep me coming back: Rewiring The Nervous System I believe disease often stems from imbalance in our nervous system. Healing occurs during our "rest and digest" or parasympathetically dominated states. I'd like to...
Photo by Jess Watters on Unsplash With summer in full swing in Durango and temperatures sweltering, a cold blueberry smoothie hits the spot for a mid-day snack or light meal option. A smoothie is fast food at it's finest. An easy way to sneak in a serving of veggies,...
Happy New Year! There is nothing as empowering as a clean slate with the potential for new beginnings. This week is a great time to reflect on our growth from the previous year, digest the lessons presented and set intentions for the fresh new year to come. I prefer...
Did you know that research shows when we get 4 hours of sleep or less, cancer fighting cells, called natural killer cells, drop by 70%. Or, during daylight savings when we lose an hour of sleep in the spring, heart attacks go up by 24%. But when we...
A muffin is just what I crave sometimes. Often they are full of refined sugars and white flour but not these gluten-free almond meal muffins. We have taken the muffin and made it healthy without loosing the flavor. The almond meal adds just the right amount of...
Oh, will you LOVE these. These monkey balls will knock your socks right off. They are a great high energy, high protein, low sugar, healthy treat. I personally make these coconut cacao monkey balls to enjoy on the trail, between yoga classes or for a nice sweet treat after...
Looking for a good side dish to bring to a party? Love potato salad but wanting a healthy alternative? Try this tasty, no mayo potato salad. It's simple, healthy and damn good! Serves 2 Ingredients 1 cup fresh greens, per serving 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1.5 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 3...
Simple, fast, clean and tasty is my modo in the kitchen and this recipe follows those rules exactly! This summer we have been enjoying a CSA (community supported agriculture) from Fields to Plate, a local, organic farm right here in Durango, CO. Each Wednesday we head...
I'm sure you've heard of the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 rule, also called Pareto's Principle, plays out all around us. It is the theory that around 80% of the outcomes come from 20% of the work. For example, 80% of business sales come from 20%...
"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime." That's the saying, right? Clients are often asking how to create a simple, quick and healthy breakfast. Lets face it, smoothies are the best fast...