Fruit always tastes even better after Bikram yoga. Here is a family recipe to maximize on that!Ingredients (makes enough to fill your salad bowl) 2 c* watermelon, balled 2 c canteloupe, balled 2 c grapes, whole 2 c raisins 2-3 bananas, sliced 1 c strawberries, sliced 2-4 kiwis, sliced  Tips:
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Especially if you practice Bikram yoga daily (shout out to you, yoga challengers!) it's critical to replenish your electrolytes and fuel your body with all the nutrients it needs. One of the most delicious ways to do that is by eating plenty of hydrating fruits and veggies. Here's one of our favorite go-to recipes, full of leafy greens and citrus. "Pro" tip: double the ingredients and keep the extra salad in the fridge for lunch tomorrow!  Ingredients for 2 servings
Salad: 4 cups kale, thinly sliced in ribbons 1 can chickpeas/ garbanzo beans 1/2 avocado (use other 1/2 for garnish) 1 grapefruit, sectioned then cut in chunks Tahini Citrus dressing: 1-1 1/2 Tbsp creamy tahini 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp maple (or agave) syrup a few pinches black pepper a few pinches cayenne (more if you like it spicy) a pinch of sea salt water if needed to thin it out Directions 1. Add dressing ingredients to small bowl, whisk together. 2. Rinse your greens. Pat dry between paper towels and chop. 3. Rinse beans and toast briefly on a frying pan (optional) 4. Dice avocado, add to greens bowl. Set aside 1/2 of it sliced for garnish. 5. Add dressing to greens bowl and toss well. 6. Fold chickpeas and grapefruit chunks into greens. 7. Serve right away, or refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. Adapted from the recipe at https://www.popsugar.com/Kale-Chickpea-Power-Salad-sweet-tahini-dressing-26959938 I remember, after mentioning to Kay that I’d lost 40 lbs in just over 100 days, her asking “But it’s more than that, it’s the inner transformation, right?” My response was quick, “Absolutely, I just have no other way to sum it all up!” Later, I've been able to clarify my thoughts: The weight loss, I decided, was a 'superficial yardstick' for the multitude of positive life changes i was experiencing due to my new yoga practice. Essentially, the real transformation was me getting back to me.  Everything kept falling into place, like a domino effect. I was eating healthier & required less sleep. I soon found I had more energy then I knew what to do with. This means I now find time for personal creative endeavors as well as exploring the natural beauty that is just outside our doors.
These past 6 months of yoga have shown me, and I want to tell you: You Already Are That Better Version Yourself! If your intention is set, nothing can stop you from reaching your goals. Pardon the hippie-dippy sentiment, but I did kinda move here from Santa Cruz, CA ;) My first class was the sliding-scale donation class on a Thursday night last fall. After reading of the many benefits associated with Bikram, I thought it was something I had to try for myself! I approached with a healthy skepticism, and after giving it test-run realized it was everything I was hoping for and more. Within a week, I was telling friends it was "the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time.” Within a month, the lower back pain I was suffering from had disappeared. Savasana (aka Dead Body Pose) is still extremely challenging for me. Patience is a life-long lesson. I believe that learning to be still and relax is one of the best things we can do to maintain balance in this fast-paced world in which we live. Look around- we’re all here for the same reason. As we become better versions of ourselves, we’re better able to serve the community around us- what an amazing gift! P.S. Don’t forget to breathe. Here's a recipe for one of my healthy meals that keeps me hydrated and energized for practicing 4-5 times per week: Original Hot Yoga Salad • your favorite greens mix • low-fat cottage cheese • roasted sunflower seeds • kosher dill pickles • vinaigrette • chili flakes (100% *not* optional!) |
AuthorBoss lady, yoga-doer and life-lover, Kay D. 
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