Anchors of Gravity
Inspired by the principles of alignment of Anusara Yoga, I’ve refined my practice through the past few years by using gravity and an internal heavy “ball” – that rolls and shifts from asana… Read More
3 Breathing Exercises for a Better Health
[For a larger file view, please click on the following link: 3 Breath Techniques] Mastering the breath (Pranayama) is one of the main techniques and tools in Yoga, and personally I believe this is… Read More
Jalapeño Pesto
A few days ago, as we were saying goodbye to one of our dear yoga teachers – who’s moving to Colorado… we’ll miss you Sally Kate! – I was introduced by Barb to… Read More
Dancing in a Dream…
My dear friend Rachelle who has a contagious laugh and smile, and a strong Love for life (and all its pleasures) and people (and all expressions of relationships), shared this beautiful poem as… Read More
In the Bin – Sautéed Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms
This winter Urban Acres has been providing us with yummy shiitake mushrooms, organically grown in Texas, and absolutely delicious in any recipe. I finished my last batch today at lunch in an easy… Read More
Essential Kitchen Tools for Healthy and Practical Cooking
For those who love cooking, the kitchen can become clogged by utensils and tools that we once had a crush on and thought they’d change our lives, but that in reality we barely… Read More
In the Bin – Roasted Winter Vegetables
Since I’ve been a member or Urban Acres Coop, I’ve seen, experienced with and eaten a variety of vegetables that I had never tasted nor cooked before. One of those has a funny German… Read More
15-Minute Wellness Yoga Practice
One of the major excuses that most students give for not having a home practice is the lack of time. As yoga practitioners, we tend to think that if we don’t have a… Read More
Cooking for Meditation
The common idea we come across when thinking about meditation, is the image of a peaceful cross-legged seated Buddha or yogi with perfect posture and a zen relaxed face. Reality is meditation can… Read More
