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26 Jun

Posted at 12:58h in In the kitchen by
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Last week was the summer solstice - the longest day of the year, the first day of summer - and we are officially on our way to fall! The temperatures in the Phoenix area are just starting to hit their peak - 111 the day after the solstice, like mother nature knows how to interpret a modern calendar.  Of course, most of us have already been in the full swing of summer,

10 May

Posted at 17:18h in In the kitchen by
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I've almost completed the yoga teacher training and I have to say, while several people I know said that teacher training was life changing, I was skeptical. But they were so right!! I've already been teaching Yin at a fitness center close to me, and I have to say, studying the mental, philosophy side of yoga is definitely life altering; not to mention, as someone with high functioning anxiety, the pranayama and meditation exercises have really been useful in controlling my anxiety. Learning to have control the breath is really a key to controlling your response to stress. As time goes on, I'll be sharing some techniques here, so check back! I also recently finished the book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F&$k" and I highly recommend it.