Category: Bikram Training

  • The First Step is Lock the Knee

    The First Step is Lock the Knee

    Many people often ask me how I can stand the heat in the yoga room.  The answer to that question ultimately comes down to breath, however, in order to control your breathing you must first Lock Your Knee! When I say you must first lock you knee, I mean you must clear you mind, and FOCUS on…

  • Quinoa Salad

    Quinoa Salad

    When you live in a hotel, it is hard to find real foods that you can cook and eat!  One of my favorites is Quinoa.  It has more protein than most rice and noodles, but is still easy to make with just an electric kettle!  Plus, if you cook it on Sunday you can store…

  • A Yogi’s Groceries

    A Yogi’s Groceries

    After one week at Bikram training, I was able to refine my grocery shopping.  Week one I bought: At Trader Joes Instant Oatmeal – Haven’t Used Once Low Fat String Cheese (12) -Ate All- bought 2 this week! Whole Wheat Tortillas (12) – Half went bad don’t keep in a drawer! Hummus x2 – Went…

  • A quick lunch

    A quick lunch

    Eating healthy doesn’t need to take a long time.  If I can make it work living in a hotel for 2 months, you can do it for lunch during the week! Here is a simple idea for a wrap you can pack the night before: What you’ll need: A Whole Wheat Tortilla Cucumber Red Pepper…

  • What to Pack For Bikram Yoga Teacher Training

    What to Pack For Bikram Yoga Teacher Training

    Hi Healthy Friends! This message is somewhat of a goodbye.  I plan to post an exercise of the day and at least 1 workout a week, but otherwise I have been warned that life will be crazy for the next two months.  Tomorrow I head out for Bikram yoga training.  I am excited for this…