Yoga Soul Food

Aug 29

Book Recommendations and October Book Club

due to popular demand, I am putting a book on menopause by an OBGYN as our next book club. Gentlemen, don't worry—yo

Oct 13, 2023

A low sugar high protein cake that kids will love

This is a quick and easy cake that is low in sugar and very high in protein that kids will love.

Aug 14, 2023

tomato and zucchini solutions

Great dishes when you have too many zucchinis and tomatoes in your garden.

Dec 23, 2022

Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

This year, I felt it was time to "go home." I remembered the flavors of my childhood.

Sep 12, 2021

IBS awareness, diet, and your health, and a little bit of politics

Now you may not have IBS. But I am willing to bet that you would not mind having more energy. Maybe you got used to being a little bloated,

May 24, 2020

Iced yogi tea

Every ingredient in this concoction improves digestion, reduces bloating, is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and an antioxidant; it increa

May 24, 2020

Slow Cooker Pork Verde and vegan cashew cream

An easy and very tasty recipe to take to parties. I’ve brought this as a dip to parties with roasted jalapenos and it is always a hit with

May 7, 2020

Primal InstaPot Pho

it’s primal friendly and easy on the tummy (no sugar or noodles). I make it whenever I have cilantro about to go bad, and keep the spices...

Apr 26, 2020

Get Inspired, fitness and nutrition for life

So how does a 44-year-old woman who dislikes yoga and diets end up dedicating a life, with 12-hour workdays to these subjects?

Apr 5, 2020

Stay healthy comfort foods

during a virus epidemic, nutritious food is essential to your health.These are tasty recipes that are both comforting and loaded w nutrition

Oct 9, 2019

The kale greek

The Kale Greek salad This simple salad brings a tangy balance to heavy holiday meals.

Sep 25, 2019

Homemade electrolyte drink

Many of us athletes experience muscle cramping and fatigue which could be a sign of dehydration.

Sep 25, 2019

Dying from an overdose; it’s not just heroin that’s killing us

To heal, we need to avoid avoidance. One of the reasons we love sugar is because it suppresses our “bad feelings.”

Sep 27, 2018

Marva’s Gluten Free Vegan Waffle

I have been asking and asking Marva to send us some recipes. Marva teaches yoga at Spira on Wednesdays at noon and Thursdays in the...

Sep 20, 2018

Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake from Heidi

This week’s recipe comes to us from Heidi. If you have not taken Heidi’s class yet, oh, go now. Stop reading, look at our schedule and...

Sep 9, 2018

KOVÁSZOS UBORKA – BRINED PICKLES

While we still have a little sun left on the horizon, I got to share this recipe. As you guys know, I am from Hungary. Memories of...

Jul 22, 2018

Coconut Hemp Energy Balls

Below you will find Andrew’s email to Dora (owner of Spira yoga) Hey Dora, Meant to send you this a while ago! This is one of my...

Jul 22, 2018

Falafel Kale Salad with Cucumber Dressing from Diana

Dora’s note on the recipe: You can make this dish Paleo/ Primal Approved by substituting out the garbanzo beans. You can use any ground...

Jul 10, 2018

Shaved Brussel Sprout and Bacon Salad from Keri

Our next recipe comes from Keri. Keri teaches the Tuesdays noon class, yoga allows her to be mindful in her professional and personal...

Jul 10, 2018

Vegan Chocolate Pozole from Diana

Diana Our next recipe comes from Diana. Diana finished Spira’s 200 Hour Mindfulness and Yoga Training last year, and currently she is...

Jul 1, 2018

Healthy Fourth of July – Shrimp and Veggies over a Fire Pit

Fourth of July is all about the BBQ. Unfortunately, Fourth of July can also be about junk food; you know the cotton candies, the corn on...

Jul 1, 2018

Paleo and Primal Approved Almond Flour Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Spira Teacher Training / Self Enrichment. Class of 2017-2018 Spira’s teacher training is a nine months immersion into mindfulness, yoga,...

Jun 24, 2018

Keri’s Banh Mi Noodle Bowl – make it Paleo sans noodle!

Our next recipe comes from Keri. When Keri sent me this recipe via email she wrote: “Another recipe I’ve been hoarding. This was...

Jun 15, 2018

White Bolognese Pasta from Keri – The Ultimate Comfort Food

Our next recipe comes from Keri. When Keri sent me this recipe via email she wrote: “I’ve been sitting on these recipes for a couple of...

Jun 9, 2018

Grandma’s Farmer Cheese Cream with Apples – Guaranteed Kid Friendly Snack!

Are you struggling because your kiddo wants something sweet? Are you still buying flavored yogurt in little plastic boxes? They are full...

May 30, 2018

Yogi’s guide to responsible drinking and a tasty concoction

We are about to head into another beautiful summer at the Northwest; summers tend to be filled with outdoor eating and drinking…. So,...

May 20, 2018

Tarragon Chicken Pizza with Cauliflower Pizza Crust from Bridget

Bridget is a licensed nutritionist for a reason. She just never stops sending us recipes, and her cooking is full of imagination flavor...

May 13, 2018

Quick and Healthy Stir Fry from Des

Today’s recipe comes to us from Des Wood. Des teaches at Spira Power Yoga Tuesday’s at 8:30 am and every third Sunday at 4:30 pm. Des is...

May 5, 2018

Hearty Caesar Salad sans raw egg, no yoke!

This week’s recipe is from Bridget again! Bridget is one of Spira’s Karma-Yogi. She helps us keep our facility spotless as well as giving...

Apr 29, 2018

Keto Zucchini Muffins from Heidi

This week’s recipe comes to us from Heidi. If you have not taken Heidi’s class yet, oh, go now. Stop reading, look at our schedule and...

Apr 19, 2018

Sweet Potato Lasagna

This week’s recipe is from Bridget again! Bridget is one of Spira’s Karma-Yogi. She helps us keep our facility spotless as well as giving...

Apr 1, 2018

Bridget’s Kimchi Pork Soup

Bridget is one of Spira’s Karma-Yogi. She helps us keep our facility spotless as well as giving front desk support to the teaching staff....

Mar 24, 2018

Keri’s Guacamole

Our next recipe comes from Keri. Keri teaches the Tuesdays noon class, yoga allows her to be mindful in her professional and personal...

Mar 11, 2018

Heidi’s Sausage and Mushroom Crustless Quiche

This week’s recipe comes to us from Heidi. If you have not taken Heidi’s class yet, oh, go now. Stop reading, look at our schedule and...

Mar 9, 2018

Lisa’s Matcha Bullet Proof Morning

If you have been coming to Thursday night’s Yin class and Sunday evening’s Restorative class, then you know Lisa knows how to relax you...

Mar 5, 2018

Smoked Mushroom Paprikas and Memories of Childhood

Please do not make fun of my outfit!!! Mushrooms are often overlooked and home cooking and reduced to either salad or soup ingredient. So...

Mar 5, 2018

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

Hungarian cuisine is rich with soups. There is no main meal without soup as a first of primary course. I have to be honest, I miss soups....

Feb 25, 2018

Dora’s better than Rizi-Bizi!

One of my childhood favorites was “Rizi-Bizi” it is made with rice and peas and usually served as a side dish with meat such as roast...

Feb 18, 2018

Love of Work and Sauerkraut Soup

At age 35 I choose a different path. I decided to dedicate myself to my work, to create a business that fulfilled a need in our...

Feb 10, 2018

A very random Paleo Eggie-Brekkie on a Bed of Veggies

Getting home after teaching the Saturday 9:30 am class at Spira Power Yoga is never as quick as I wish. When you own a business, little...

Feb 5, 2018

Salmon and Salad in a Hurry

Since we live in the Northwest Salmon is a natural to option. But be careful, not all salmon is created equal. Make sure to stay away...

Jan 29, 2018

Instant Pot Saves The Party!

I took this picture last summer. Yeah, this furry love in my neighbor. Lemme just start off by saying, I am not affiliated with Instant...

Jan 22, 2018

Best ever comfort food: Chicken Piccata

Last night I got home from a long weekend of teaching 40 Days of Introspection on Friday, and 200 Hour Teacher Training / Self Enrichment...

Jan 7, 2018

Soak your Nuts!

If your boyfriend/spouse is as mature as mine, this short statement can entertain for quite a few minutes. Add to that the variants;...

Dec 25, 2017

Christmas Eve Dinner

Happy Holidays Everyone. I decided to keep the Holidays very healthy. I am so happy about it, we feel better, and honestly, I do not miss...

Dec 11, 2017

Veggie Soup to Save the Planet

I have an aversion to tossing out food, and this particular visceral dislike of waste often results in creative recipes. I looked around...

Dec 4, 2017

Ugly Sweaters and Chilies

Ugly Sweaters and Chilies; but wait what is a chili? I need your vote and opinion! Last weekend my husband and I enjoyed a lovely get...

Nov 20, 2017

Vegetables Rich, Happy Belly Pad Thai

Yoga is not just exercise; it is a lifestyle. Exercise alone will not keep you healthy. For optimal health, you need yoga exercise...

Nov 13, 2017

Soup Smoothie for Busy People

Yoga is not just exercise; it is a lifestyle. Exercise alone will not keep you healthy. For optimal health, you need yoga exercise...

Nov 6, 2017

Sweet and Savory Stuffed Delicata Squash

Yoga is not just exercise; it is a lifestyle. Exercise alone will not keep you healthy. For optimal health, you need yoga exercise...