Health and Wellness
Collagen and Gelatin: How the Health Benefits Outweigh the "Ew" Factor
You may have heard about collagen by now, and how important it is for your health. But what about the “ew” factor? Collagen and gelatin have a stigma that seems to scare people off, and here were going to talk about how the benefits of collagen and gelatin far outweigh the “ew” factor. What is…
2-Ingredient Maple-Chocolate Candy (Paleo, Refined Sugar-free)
Have you ever been to a sugarhouse in Vermont? If not, you should go. Why? Because first of all Vermont is beautiful. Peaceful, serene, unplugged. Everyone should spend at least a weekend in Vermont. Seriously. Maybe we’ll add that as part of our health and wellness plan for our clients. As soon as you enter…
7 Ways Functional Movements Are More Beneficial Than Exercise Machines
As functional fitness has become more and more mainstream, the fitness world – and gyms – have had to evolve to keep up. Research has shown that whole-body, multi-joint movements and high intensity workouts are extremely effective, as we discussed in our previous post. Still, the appeal of exercise machines such as the elliptical, the…
8 Ways That We Reduce Waste and Save Money
I’ll admit it, my lifestyle now is not what it used to be. Reducing waste was not a priority for me, even ten years ago. It’s not that I didn’t care; it just wasn’t something that I thought much about or proactively worked to change. Once I began my yoga practice, I started becoming…
Self Defense: Getting Comfortable In Uncomfortable Situations
Have you ever taken a self defense class? I’m not talking about the fun girls’ night, gouge the eyeballs, kick ’em in the groin, and laugh at your friends one-time self defense class that often comes to mind. I mean a self defense class, with a well-trained instructor that teaches techniques and skills that can…
10 Non-Food Ways That We Use Coconut Oil in Our House
Coconut oil in our house is one of those items that we would have a hard time living without. We try to be pretty minimal when it comes to shopping, and products that are both healthy and multi-purpose are wins. There are a million and one uses for coconut oil, ranging from using it as…
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…
Instant 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,…
Everyday 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…