pose + purpose: malasana

This month’s pose + purpose is malasana, or Garland pose. While this posture may appear to be easy, it can actually be a hard one to master, especially for those with tight Achille’s Tendons. This...

peppermint essential oil

We all love the cool, minty taste of peppermint, but did you know that is also has many therapeutic uses? 10 New Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil Dilute with a carrier oil such as, coconut oil or...

Wise Words Wednesday

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daphne’s greek cafe + yogababes: red onions

What would so many of our favorite dishes be without the red onion? This versatile vegetable is used in many dishes and sauces because of it’s delicious flavor and irresistible crunch, but it also...

how to store fruits + veggies a-z

Did you know that there are proper ways to store your fruits and veggies? You are probably thinking, “Duh… you put them in the fridge, everyone knows that”! And that is mostly correct. However, you...

Easter

Eco Friendly Easter by jessicamulvey on polyvore.com Throw n’ Grow Guerrilla Gardening Seed Bombs–Mable’s Unique Shopping…, $14Eco Kids | Eco Kids Easter Egg Coloring Kit at Tada! Shop, $16ROMP |...

Life is beautiful upside down

Pose + Purpose: Warrior 111

This month’s pose + purpose is a standing asana called Virabhadrasana III, or Warrior III Pose. This posture strengthens your legs, tones your core, and improves your balance. 1. Begin in crescent...

Curry in a Hurry

If you are anything like me, at the end of the week when you open up your fridge, you find oodles of random veggies. One of my favorite ways to use up those veggies is to create a vegetable curry....

Los Angeles

I have officially been in LA two weeks now (I cannot believe it) and I am feeling very settled in. We love our new pad, it is definitely feeling like home. I already feel integrated and supported...

I ♥ YogaBabes

Where do I even begin? There are so many yogini superstars that I admire. I constantly find myself inspired and challenged by all of the beautiful and talented women in the yoga community. One of...

Blood Oranges

Good news- blood oranges are back in season here in sunny California! A great majority of these oranges come from the Mediterranean so take advantage of the local harvest .You may already love...

De-stress

This last month has been super hectic yet exciting for me and my husband. His company went through a big merger and so we are moving back to LA. We are thrilled to be starting a new adventure, yet...

Partner Yoga for Valentine’s Day

Take Your Practice to the Next Level

Want to take your practice to the next level? Here are 5 easy ways to shake things up. 1. Change the setting. Take your practice somewhere new, literally! Go practice on the beach, in a new studio,...

Which Yoga is for You?

With so many different styles of yoga out there how do you know which style is for you? Here are 5 of the most popular types of yoga practiced in the United States. 1. Ashtanga Yoga This style of...

Pose + Purpose

This month’s pose + purpose is Parsva Bakasana or Side crow, which is an arm balancing posture that enhances your sense of balance while toning your core simultaneously. Please note that if you...

Amazing Grass

Do you feel like you need a cleanse but it sounds unrealistic for your lifestyle, too drastic, or you have no idea where to begin?Consider giving Amazing Grass a shot. This is an incredible product...

Lululemon

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Yoga by Equinox

Absolutely in love with this video. Beautiful, inspiring, and captivating.

Nature’s Liquid Gold

Let’s talk honey–That delicious, golden nectar prominent in many-a-Mediterranean-desserts and a staple in the average American’s cup of tea. You may already know that it is a healthier alternative...

My Favorite Yoga Mats

yoga mats by jessicamulvey on polyvore.com align ultra mat | women’s mats | lululemon athletica, $28 The Align Mat from Lululemon is a wonderful mat. At only $28, this mat is perfect for any yogi....

Music for a YogaBabes Vinyasa Flow

Recently, I had a friend ask me on twitter what sort of music I listen to while I teach or practice yoga, so I thought I should share a YogaBabes playlist with everyone! I know some yogis prefer...

YogaBabes’ Monthly Pose and Purpose

This month’s pose + purpose is Parsva Bakasana or Side Crow, which is an arm balancing posture that enhances your sense of balance while toning your core simultaneously. Please note that if you...

Reuse: Cute Last Minute Gift Tags

Have you been to Trader Joe’s recently? Go give your bag another look- did you notice there are little gift tags that you can cut out? Talk about a great way to reuse your grocery bags! This girl...

Healthy Christmas Appetizer

This easy appetizer is festive, quick, and heathly! You will need: pesto, cherry tomatoes (halve them), little mozzarella balls (halve them), and toothpicks. YB tip: if you can, green toothpicks...

Joni’s Warm Kale Salad

We all know we should be eating kale because it is so good for us, but incorporating it into meals is not always fun or easy. This recipe, created by my friends Joni and Conner, is both...

YogaBabes Goes Wine Tasting

During our time in Argentina, we visited the wine region of Mendoza. Logan, my hubby is really partial to red wines and his favorite wine, a Malbec, happens to be what Mendoza is known for… so we...

Yoga Meets Breakdance

Just found this video… incredible.

YogaBabes in South America

Travel update! My hubby and I have been traveling through South America since last Tuesday. So far, we have spent most of our time in Buenos Aires, Argentina but we also had a day trip to Colonia,...