12 Ways to Make the Most of Your Yoga Teacher Training • Yoga Basics
Attending a yoga teacher training program demands a lot of effort physically, mentally, and emotionally. Many students start yoga teacher training (YTT) with big hopes but little planning. The students who get the most out of a YTT are not always the most flexible or the most experienced. They tend to be the ones who […]
Carnitas Quesadilla – Barefeet in the Kitchen
With a buttery, crispy flour tortilla wrapped around melty Pepper Jack cheese and incredible pork carnitas along with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro, this Carnitas Quesadilla is the best lunch I’ve had all week. If you’re making carnitas, add this one to your meal plan. You can thank me later. Friends, this recipe for carnitas […]
Puppy Yoga in New York City • Yoga Basics
New York City is home to some of the most vibrant wellness culture in the world – and puppy yoga NYC is now one of its most beloved weekend rituals. Whether you’re searching for puppy yoga Manhattan, puppy yoga Brooklyn, or simply the best puppy yoga classes NYC has to offer, Puppy Yoga USA brings […]
Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting
I am so beyond thrilled with how this ultra fluffy, creamy Peanut Butter Frosting turned out! With just six ingredients and about ten minutes of work you will find yourself piping this onto cakes, swiping it over brownies, and (let’s be honest) eating it straight off the spoon. Fluffy, creamy, not too sweet, and peanut […]
Transforming Stress: Harnessing Cortisol For Resilience
In our fast-paced modern world, stress has become an almost universal experience. From the pressures of work and family life to global events, it often feels like we’re constantly juggling multiple demands. While a certain level of stress can be a motivator, chronic stress can severely impact our physical and mental well-being, diminishing our quality […]
The Four Yogic States of Consciousness • Yoga Basics
Have you ever walked by a yoga class and heard a group of people humming? Well, they were most likely saying OM or AUM. In yoga, the sound of AUM + the silence that follows represents the four states of human consciousness. The four states of consciousness, as determined by the Mandukya Upanishad, are waking, […]
The Little Things Newsletter #520 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!
Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m back in Ohio and enjoying a drizzling rainy Saturday. It’s my favorite kind of morning and I’m soaking it in from the comfort of my kitchen table as I write this today. The coffee is hot, my 16 year old is baking cookies, (which of course I’m sampling), […]
Breakfast Quesadilla – Barefeet in the Kitchen
Crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and scrambled eggs, all wrapped in a crunchy tortilla? It’s no wonder that this Breakfast Quesadilla has become one of my favorite breakfast options. Try it and you’ll see why this is one I make on repeat. I will always love a good, hearty breakfast recipe with components I can prep […]
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and orders new trial
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How to Use Yoga for Recovery (Poses, Benefits, and Support) • Yoga Basics
When I started practicing yoga as a 17-year-old matric student in South Africa, I never thought I would ever use it for recovery. My first impression of yoga was how good it made me feel, mentally and physically. I discovered that it was highly beneficial to my shifting hormonal state, my flexibility, and my confidence. […]