Posts by Japheth Brubaker
15-Minute Energizing and Balancing Yoga Sequence to Jumpstart Your Day!
I love starting my day with yoga, and can tell a big shift in my day, and my ability to handle the challenges of my day, when I do. For me, it doesn’t have to be an asana practice, on my mat, with peace and quiet. That’s not realistic in my life, and I’m okay…
Read MoreInstant Pot Chicken Salad (Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free)
Instant Pot Chicken Salad (Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free) The Instant Pot makes life so much harder! – Said no one, EVER. The Instant Pot is amazing, and I’ll tell you why. It has about a million settings on it, for everything you could possibly need, from stew and chili to yogurt. It boils eggs perfectly,…
Read MoreEveryday Kids Yoga: Spring Theme
Everyday Kids Yoga: Spring Theme Spring is just around the corner and with the inconsistency of this year’s winter weather here in Philly, some of the flowers are confused. Daffodils and crocuses have bloomed in our yard, and last year’s chives are already making a reappearance. I can’t help but start to feel a little…
Read MoreSpinach-Avocado-Herb Dip (Paleo, AIP)
Spinach-Avocado-Herb Dip (Paleo, AIP) Let’s face it: dips are fun. Who doesn’t love dips? They make food fun, and delicious. The word “dip” might even be the reason you’re reading this post. Dips are so much fun that they even make spinach fun. It’s true. Take this dip for example. Here I’ve paired spinach with…
Read More6 Benefits of Live Online Personal Training
Much like our variety of classes and modalities, our virtual – or online – services were born based on the needs of our clients. Years ago when we moved to Philadelphia, many of our clients chose to continue working with us, through virtual private training. Some of our sessions were by phone, and others through…
Read MoreUnbelievable Sunbutter Buckeyes (Paleo, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)
Unbelievable Sunbutter Buckeyes (Paleo, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free) If you’ve been following my blog, you probably know that I’m from the south. While I haven’t lived in North Carolina for many years, its true that once a southerner, always a southerner. You don’t hear my accent much, but when I talk to my NC friends or…
Read More4 Time-Saving Must-Have Kitchen Appliances
4 Time-Saving Must-Have Kitchen Appliances One of the biggest challenges to eating healthy for our clients is finding the time to make healthy food. I get it. Eating out is so easy, and with the myriad of choices around us, you can satisfy any craving, any time. The convenience of eating out is definitely a…
Read MoreYoga and Pumpkin Meatballs (Paleo, Gluten-free, Nut-free)
Yoga and Pumpkin Meatballs (Paleo, Gluten-free, Nut-free) Meatballs are fun. Fun to make, fun to eat, fun to talk about…everybody loves meatballs. Actually that should be the name of a book, or cookbook, or maybe it already is. Kids love meatballs too, especially making them, so anytime I make meatballs I enlist their help. I…
Read More18 Health Benefits of Avocados and Avocado-Pudding Recipe! (Non-dairy, Paleo)
18 Health Benefits of Avocados and Avocado-Mango Pudding! (Non-dairy, Paleo) Let’s talk about avocados. You wouldn’t believe the amount of avocados we go through in our house. Seriously. We (and by “we” I mean even the kids) eat them by themselves, on top of salads, and on top of soups. We make recipes, using them…
Read MoreKeeping the "Fun" in Functional Fitness
Keeping the “Fun” in Functional Fitness If you’ve ever tried a functional fitness class, you’ve probably noticed that it is unlike most fitness classes that you’ve done before. I remember when I first tried a Crossfit class years ago and was immediately struck by two things: 1) How unique and weirdly fun the class was,…
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