Open up into this wonderful Reverse Warrior that lets you look up into the sky and celebrate moving forward! Instruction: 1. From Warrior 2 pose (with the right knee bent), bring the left hand down to rest on the left … Continue reading
Side Angle Pose is a great pose for building strength and the perfect next step after Warrior 2. Use this pose to add variety to your yoga practice with lots of levels for variation. Instruction: 1. Begin in Mountain Pose. … Continue reading
WOW!!! I am so excited to share my latest Joyful Find with you all. Asutra Yoga Mat Cleaner is AMAZING!!! For the first time ever my yoga mat looks and feels completely clean. I teach classes all day and have … Continue reading
This homemade protein bars are delicious and really easy to prepare. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups French vanilla whey protein powder (Jarrow French Vanilla on Amazon) 1 cup Rice Krispy’s 1 ½ cups Quick Oats 1 ½ cups chopped almonds or … Continue reading
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not the one who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela For me, Warrior pose … Continue reading
This beautiful and tasty salad is great for spring with strawberries fresh and delicious. It makes a great side dish or a meal on its own. Great to take to parties and always a hit. Quinoa Spinach and Strawberry Salad … Continue reading
Upward Plank pose is a great pose for building strength in wrists, arms, glutes, and hamstrings. It also helps to stretch the chest and shoulders. Use this pose to add variety to your yoga practice.
Camel pose is a great pose to include in your home practice to strengthen your core, open the chest, shoulders and strengthen the back. This pose truly symbolizes opening our hearts to receiving and letting go of anything heavy – … Continue reading
I love this recipe and so do my kids. For the first time ever, I could tell my youngest son that he could actually have a cookie for breakfast. They are super easy and tasty – my husband loved them … Continue reading
Don’t worry about your turkey burgers falling apart or sticking to your hands with my husband Tom’s recipe. Enjoy the added taste with the eggs and oatmeal. O’Bryan family favorite: Add fresh chopped cilantro, red peppers, and onion. Make extra’s … Continue reading
Great way to drop the pasta! Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite hidden treasures that allows me to no longer feel deprived of the spaghetti I have loved since I was a child. Make it a tasty side dish … Continue reading
After the birth of my fourth child, I had lost all core strength and my bladder was on a “no jumping allowed” status – even sneezing was cause for concern for me. Adding Boat Pose into my daily yoga practice … Continue reading
Try these super yummy, family tested banana protein pancakes for breakfast, lunch, dinner or take one for a snack. All four of my children loved them and were amazed at how filling they are. I added extra protein powder for … Continue reading
WOW! Do I LOVE this Salsa. It tastes amazing, the ingredients are all organic and it only has 2 carbs and 1 sugar per serving. My entire family loves it. Add it to avocados for easy guacamole, pour on top … Continue reading
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The first time I tried on “yoga sandals”, I had two thoughts, why would anyone want to wear these and holy moly they hurt my feet. What I now know is that they are truly “yoga” for the feet and … Continue reading
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I never thought that I would notice so quickly how much softer, and bright my skin could be until I tried Nourish products and the Organic Face Cleanser. Most amazing part, my hubby even noticed a change in my skin. … Continue reading
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As a busy Mom, I LOVE when I find a super tasty, gluten free mix that my kiddos will eat and that I can take to parties and friends and they enjoy as well. Just add shredded carrots, nuts and … Continue reading
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I no longer have to clean my shower and wonder “how many years have I taken off my life breathing in these toxic fumes” from my normal shower cleaners. Misty, a fellow busy Mom, and her AMAZING Happy Heart Homes … Continue reading
Joyful Find #1 Dannon Oikos TRIPLE ZERO Greek Yogurt Finally a yogurt company has created a Greek yogurt that is truly good for my kids and they LOVE it – Dannon got this one right! My biggest selling point for … Continue reading
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Joyful Breath Yoga presents Journey of Inspiration Retreat. Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. – Howard Thurman ALIVE is … Continue reading
My week from God’s point of view. This past week while heading back home from dropping my son off at a friend’s house, a car suddenly pulled out in front of me from an exit ramp. I t-boned her car … Continue reading
8 Week Yoga Program centered on weight loss. Strong, Balanced, Peaceful, Courageous – All these words describe how your body, mind and spirit can feel when you begin a series that combines a yoga program and mindful eating. The Joyful … Continue reading
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Roasted Vegetables (organic is best option) 1 bag frozen whole green beans 1 bag frozen broccoli 2 cups chopped or shredded carrots 1 large red pepper chopped 3 cups baby spinach Olive oil cooking spray Extra Virgin Olive Oil Montreal … Continue reading
My most amazing brownies ever thanks to Namaste Foods Gluten Free Brownie mix. Brownies are, and have been for almost 25 years my staple, stand by, guaranteed to please everyone desert. I add in some chocolate chips and top with … Continue reading
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes 4 large sweet potatoes Olive oil Cayenne pepper(optional) Scrub potatoes clean. With skins still on them, cut into small pieces. Spray a large flat pan or 9×13 glass pan with cooking spray. Bottom part of broiler pan … Continue reading
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Debra’s Mindful Eating for the Holidays. How to survive the Holidays without gaining extra weight!! NEVER GO TO A PARTY HUNGRY This is my steadfast rule that I follow year round. Before a party have a protein snack that is … Continue reading
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To say that I am forever changed by my journey through India is putting it mildly. This being my first time out of the U.S., I had my first “you’re not in Kansas anymore Debra” moment when I got off the … Continue reading
(Note: Before starting any weight-loss program, please consult first with your doctor. I am not a registered dietician, but by following the steps below, I have successfully controlled my weight and I believe, improved my overall health.) 1. Be Mindful. … Continue reading