weekly wrap-up: delicious dinner & de-stress with yoga

well, the weekend is almost upon us, so i wanted to share some helpful links to keep you well-fed and grounded.

s'mores pies that i found on foodgawker - recipe {here}

looking for a healthy, delicious and carb-free dinner?  try this super easy and yummy {baked spaghetti squash}. even pasta-lovers will be converted!

feeling over-worked and stressed out?  yoga could be the answer.  check out this {short yoga sequence} that links movement with breath-work to de-stress with the breath!

love food?  who doesn't?!  my new obsession is {foodgawker}.  their beautiful food photos will provide you with endless meal inspiration...and, they have an iphone app, so you can gawk on the go!

happy birthday, han!  a yellow cake, found on foodgawker, just for you : )  recipe {here}

and last, but certainly not least, happy birthday to my little sister, hannah!  we have a whole weekend of celebrating to look forward to, starting with a happy (birthday) hour at our fave bar, bobby simone's!  can't wait : )

so mavens, have any fun weekend plans?

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yoga: de-stress with the breath

as you may already know, yoga is a great way to de-stress and reduce anxiety.  by linking breath with movement, yoga works to align both the inner and outer body in the most optimal way.  (which feels great, by the way!)  if you need a little "me-time", indulge in this simple 10 minute routine that i developed to help you reconnect with your authentic self.

namaste, mavens : )

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weekly wrap-up: helpful & healthy links

hello, mavens!  i hope you're having a wonderful week so far.  happy (almost) weekend : )  i wanted to share some helpful and healthy links with you today in hopes of inspiring you to cultivate health and unearth happiness in your own life.

credit {here}

wondering what yoga style is best for you?  don't know the difference between bikram and ashtanga?  check out this {comprehensive guide} that will help you decide which practice best fits your lifestyle and needs.

don't have time for breakfast?  check out this nutritious, delicious and {super easy breakfast} that you can make the night before so you don't have to waste any precious morning time cooking.

want to shape up in 2012?  (who doesn't?!)  yoga might just be the key.  try this {arm sculpting} routine or {strengthen and tone your legs} with this simple practice.

i hope these links help you to reach all your health goals.

namaste

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yoga: tone your arms

there's no denying it, we all long for toned, sculpted arms.  though the primary reason i practice yoga is because it makes me feel amazing on the inside, i certainly don't mind the strength and flexibility it has brought to my physical body.  above is a simple and effective 5 minute series to tone your arms and give you beautifully sculpted muscle definition as you link movement with the breath.

namaste : )



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