Get 1 month of unlimited online yoga for $9!

Tell Me More!

Uncategorized

Meatless Mondays from A-Z: Highlights II

Updated on December 2, 2014March 18, 20132 min read

Last week, I started a recap of some of the amazing recipes created during the first round of Meatless Mondays from A-Z.

The first 13 recipes reminded me of several recipes I still want to make, plus a few that I’ve already made and enjoyed at home! I hope you discovered a few to add to your list too.

********************

Before we get to the final 13 recipes, I want to recognize two amazing MMAZ participants who really rock! These ladies created a recipe for every letter of the alphabet – from Artichoke to Zucchini. I’m sure you’ve seen many of their amazing creations over the weeks. To recognize their rockstar status, I’ve created the Meatless Mondays from A-Z Rockstar award especially for them –

Kristina (aka Spabettie) and
Sarah (aka The Smart Kitchen)

Thank you both for your amazing support of MMAZ!!

********************

Now it’s time for the second half of the alphabet – which started last November and wrapped up at the beginning of this month. As a reminder, we’ll start the second round on April 1st, so stay tuned for all the details and the first group of ingredients!

Get ready to drool…

Meatless Monday Highlights: Nutmeg through Zucchini

November 12: Nutmeg

Spiced TVP Squash by Sprint 2 the Table

November 19: Onion

Vegan Onion Dip by The Smart Kitchen

December 3: Pistachio

Chili-Lime Pistachio Butter by Spabettie

December 10: Quinoa

Quinoa and White Bean Soup by Pas De Daux Blog

December 17: Radish

Radish Tart by Spabettie

January 7: Spinach

Pear Ginger Tofu Surprise by Sprint 2 the Table

January 14: Turnip

Roasted Root Vegetables by Chickadee Says

January 21: Udon

Tex-Mex Udon Bowl by Versatile Vegan

January 28: Vodka

Grapefruit-Ginger Vodka Toddy by Spabettie

February 11: Walnuts

Taco “Meat” by Versatile Vegan

February 18: Xanthan Gum

Vegan Apple Pie Whipped Cream by The Smart Kitchen

February 25: Yeast

“Cheesy” Pizza Crust by Oatmeal after Spinning

March 4: Zucchini

Honey Sesame Chickpea Zucchini Pasta by Sweat the Sweet Stuff

********************

Questions for you:

Which of these recipes looks the best to you?
Did you celebrate St Patty’s Day this weekend?

✨ Have you tried ice baths for recovery? I sta

✨ Have you tried ice baths for recovery?

I started this practice in January & I've seen a huge impact in my recovery.

It's even better when you add in the sauna (or hot tub)!

Work up to a few rounds of 2-3 minutes in the ice bath - full benefits at just 11 minutes a week!!

⬇️ Are ice baths part of your routine? Will you try it?

📷 @daddy_hummus
.....

🎯 Get my 12 yoga hacks to get consistent for free - check the link or DM me "Hacks" for your copy.

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="✨ Have you tried ice baths for recovery? I started this practice in January & I've seen a huge impact in my recovery. It's even better when you add in the sauna (or hot tub)! Work up to a few rounds of 2-3 minutes in the ice bath - full benefits at just 11 minutes a week!! ⬇️ Are ice baths part of your routine? Will you try it? 📷 @daddy_hummus ..... 🎯 Get my 12 yoga hacks to get consistent for free - check the link or DM me "Hacks" for your copy.">

How is your balance? Try linking these balance pos

How is your balance? Try linking these balance poses together & see what happens.

If you crushed it on your mat...
Take it outside and try it on the grass, rocks, or any unstable surface!

You'll see me wobble in the video. 🤣

Why is balance even important?

🔥 Helps you keep your balance on downhills
🔥 Improves your efficiency as a runner
🔥 Helps to prevent falling (and injuries)
🔥 Give your more awareness of your body in space

These are just a few to get you started. And one-legged balance poses in yoga are SUPER HELPFUL for improving your balance.

So the next time you think you don't have time for yoga - think again!

DM me "HACKS" and I'll send 12 of my favorite hacks to get consistent with yoga.

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="How is your balance? Try linking these balance poses together & see what happens. If you crushed it on your mat... Take it outside and try it on the grass, rocks, or any unstable surface! You'll see me wobble in the video. 🤣 Why is balance even important? 🔥 Helps you keep your balance on downhills 🔥 Improves your efficiency as a runner 🔥 Helps to prevent falling (and injuries) 🔥 Give your more awareness of your body in space These are just a few to get you started. And one-legged balance poses in yoga are SUPER HELPFUL for improving your balance. So the next time you think you don't have time for yoga - think again! DM me "HACKS" and I'll send 12 of my favorite hacks to get consistent with yoga.">

🚀 Try this skandasana challenge & comment with

🚀 Try this skandasana challenge & comment with your current level (1-4).

I've been told I teach this pose a lot & it's true! I love this pose to work on:
* Ankle mobility
* Inner thigh stretch + strength
* Balance
* Mental Focus

💥 Wish you could practice more often & get better at poses like this? DM me "HACKS" for my 12 Hacks to Get Consistent.

⭐Bonus Tips⭐
1. If your heel doesn't reach the mat, add a blanket under your heels for support 🦶
2. Use the strength of your inner thighs to press through center (when changing sides) 💪
3. Smile - these challenges are just for fun!

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="🚀 Try this skandasana challenge & comment with your current level (1-4). I've been told I teach this pose a lot & it's true! I love this pose to work on: * Ankle mobility * Inner thigh stretch + strength * Balance * Mental Focus 💥 Wish you could practice more often & get better at poses like this? DM me "HACKS" for my 12 Hacks to Get Consistent. ⭐Bonus Tips⭐ 1. If your heel doesn't reach the mat, add a blanket under your heels for support 🦶 2. Use the strength of your inner thighs to press through center (when changing sides) 💪 3. Smile - these challenges are just for fun!">

If you keep getting injured, you need yoga! Yoga

If you keep getting injured, you need yoga!

Yoga is a great way to improve your balance & stability - which is one factor in preventing those annoying injuries that pull you out of your favorite sport.

So let's get you practicing yoga poses that help your balance. Ready?

Here are 10 pose ideas: ⬇️⬇️⬇️

➡️ Tree Pose - one foot on the ground & the other on your leg. You can even practice this while waiting in line!

➡️ Figure Four > Hand to Big Toe - add a little movement to increase the challenge & more closely mimic real life.

➡️ Warrior 3 - start with hands on blocks or stretch your hands overhead. This is also a great strength move on top of the balance challenge.

➡️ Crow - the first arm balance many people come across, even though it''s not the easiest!

➡️ Plank > Side Plank - adding movement against to really challenge the core as you work on keeping your balance. Try on your forearm too!

➡️ Eight-Angle - this one has a lot of skills in a single arm balance, working on hip flexor strength, compression, core stability, internal rotation, and major focus.

➡️ Headstand - the body awareness you need to find balance upside down is a huge benefit for all your outdoor activities. And it encourages blood flow from your tired legs through the lungs for fresh oxygenation!

➡️ Flying Splits - Learning to shift your weight past your comfort level as you build strength in your core & upper body,

➡️ Forearm Stand (Pincha) - taking upside down to a new level with the added balance challenge of only using your forearms.

➡️ Handstand - even if you can't balance in the middle of the room, just working on this pose helps improve your balance, concentration, and strength.

🚀Want a library filled with yoga classes that make improving your balance (and practicing these poses) fun?

Classes of all lengths - from 10 to 75 minutes - so you always have time to get on your mat.

⭐Join me in my online yoga studio with 50+ classes to help support all your active adventures. Try it out for 7 days for FREE: just DM me the word "STUDIO" or check my bio for a link.

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="If you keep getting injured, you need yoga! Yoga is a great way to improve your balance & stability - which is one factor in preventing those annoying injuries that pull you out of your favorite sport. So let's get you practicing yoga poses that help your balance. Ready? Here are 10 pose ideas: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ➡️ Tree Pose - one foot on the ground & the other on your leg. You can even practice this while waiting in line! ➡️ Figure Four > Hand to Big Toe - add a little movement to increase the challenge & more closely mimic real life. ➡️ Warrior 3 - start with hands on blocks or stretch your hands overhead. This is also a great strength move on top of the balance challenge. ➡️ Crow - the first arm balance many people come across, even though it''s not the easiest! ➡️ Plank > Side Plank - adding movement against to really challenge the core as you work on keeping your balance. Try on your forearm too! ➡️ Eight-Angle - this one has a lot of skills in a single arm balance, working on hip flexor strength, compression, core stability, internal rotation, and major focus. ➡️ Headstand - the body awareness you need to find balance upside down is a huge benefit for all your outdoor activities. And it encourages blood flow from your tired legs through the lungs for fresh oxygenation! ➡️ Flying Splits - Learning to shift your weight past your comfort level as you build strength in your core & upper body, ➡️ Forearm Stand (Pincha) - taking upside down to a new level with the added balance challenge of only using your forearms. ➡️ Handstand - even if you can't balance in the middle of the room, just working on this pose helps improve your balance, concentration, and strength. 🚀Want a library filled with yoga classes that make improving your balance (and practicing these poses) fun? Classes of all lengths - from 10 to 75 minutes - so you always have time to get on your mat. ⭐Join me in my online yoga studio with 50+ classes to help support all your active adventures. Try it out for 7 days for FREE: just DM me the word "STUDIO" or check my bio for a link.">

A trick that helped me find Lotus in Bound Headsta

A trick that helped me find Lotus in Bound Headstand ...

Think about widening the knees - a looser bind, if you will - to make more space to get that other foot in place.

🌟 Save this to give it a try! (and let me know how it goes)

🚀 If you always say "I should practice yoga more"... my 12 Hacks to Get Consistent will help! DM me "HACKS" to get your copy.
.
.
.
.
.
#yogagoals #yogatips #yogateacher #headstand #Sirsasana #yogainspiration #yogaasana

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="A trick that helped me find Lotus in Bound Headstand ... Think about widening the knees - a looser bind, if you will - to make more space to get that other foot in place. 🌟 Save this to give it a try! (and let me know how it goes) 🚀 If you always say "I should practice yoga more"... my 12 Hacks to Get Consistent will help! DM me "HACKS" to get your copy. . . . . . #yogagoals #yogatips #yogateacher #headstand #Sirsasana #yogainspiration #yogaasana">

🤔Truth or Myth: you need to put your foot above

🤔Truth or Myth: you need to put your foot above or below the knee in tree pose.

This is a myth!! 🚫

(Honestly, I taught this in my early classes before questioning why)

Your knee is actually quite strong & should be able to withstand multi-directional loads.

And it does in several other common yoga poses: side plank and warrior 1 are just two examples.

📣 SHARE this with a friend to help bust this myth for everyone!

🚀 Want to practice with me for 7 days completely free? DM me "YOGA" and I'll hook you up with all the details on my virtual studio.

<img src="https://fitaspire.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="🤔Truth or Myth: you need to put your foot above or below the knee in tree pose. This is a myth!! 🚫 (Honestly, I taught this in my early classes before questioning why) Your knee is actually quite strong & should be able to withstand multi-directional loads. And it does in several other common yoga poses: side plank and warrior 1 are just two examples. 📣 SHARE this with a friend to help bust this myth for everyone! 🚀 Want to practice with me for 7 days completely free? DM me "YOGA" and I'll hook you up with all the details on my virtual studio.">

Follow on Instagram