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yOGA SOUL FOOD
Aug 29, 2024
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...
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