May 2011 Blog Posts (32)

Sunday Brunch anyone? Try this Zuchini Tempeh Scramble!

What to know about Tempeh: A complete protein (with all essential amino acids), Tempeh is fermented soybeans. The fermentation process produces natural antibiotic agents and retains the whole bean's soy isoflavones and most saponins.

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Originally posted this article as a "guest Blogger" on Katrina Bos' Blog documenting her transformation from a non-runner to a runner with the goal of doing a Marathon in 2012.  I've been working with Katrina helping her develop a "Natural" running form, focusing on some barefoot running, but mostly using minimalist shoes and a "forefoot/midfoot" running form.…

A class of antigravity yoga is more like the circus as an ancient practice that people turn heads like bats or touch back into the air weightless.



Yoga moves in nine feet of silk hanging from the ceiling like a swing. Who is it for? Moderately daring. Bored yogis. The dancers and gymnasts…

Choosing the right yoga wear is not difficult. All you need is to be true to yourself and selective. The most important factor in choosing the perfect yoga wear comfort it offers. Do not wear clothing that is free, because you might get distracted.

Some people familiar with free…

How do you sequence plyometric exercises over the course of a macrocycle (16-20 weeks of training)?

It’s well accepted that a client/athlete adapts to an exercise in 4-6 weeks (or less). So, if we are training a client  for 16-20 weeks, we need a well designed sequence of exercises leading towards the stated goal (for example, improving a vertical jump).

I know this may sound heretic, but in the first steps of this sequence the purpose of your plyometrics is not to improve the…

Why not add some Vega to that awesome Black Bean Brownie? It's no secret; Vega Whole Food Health Optimizer provides many times the fiber, Omega 3, greens, vitamins and minerals than most standard breakfast choices. Finally, we can feel good about eating brownies for breakfast! And these ones are rich in both protein and fiber, to…

Vinyasa Yoga is a yoga-style. Like other species, the root of what yoga can be used in India and in the language of India, are found two meanings. And "special way" "To place" means that a series of postures used a breathing technique.



Both have a smooth transition from one to…

After my first 50-miler...with my greatest cheering section -- MOM!

We may not be familiar with power yoga, because it is not

fully in place for us. Power yoga is known as the western version of Ashtanga Yoga, by the Indians.



Beryl Bender Birch was the one who gave the term Power Yoga. He was teacher of Ashtanga Yoga and at the same time an author of Power Yoga.



Yoga was inspired and was brought west by the renowned Sanskrit Scholar Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. The people of the west were inspired with his Ashtanga Yoga and its…

Madonna. Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Katie Holmes and Janet Jackson do. These celebrities are involved in the movements of yoga. But that's not why you should do Yoga Moves. The reason why you should try the classical yoga movements is simple: make you feel working with a good feeling about…

Thinking about what to make this weekend? Entertaining guests for dinner or appetizers? Why not stick to something you know and love. If you're looking to impress and don’t want to take your chances with a new recipe, read on...

This recipe calls for your favorite quinoa salad (see mine below) and 3 whole bell peppers – easy right?

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In September 2010, I was asked to help Father David Johnson play a DVD showing his work in Peru. He celebrates mass and works in a small village community called Pamparomas in the beautiful Peruvian Andes.

Plaza de Armas de…

There are a number of yoga positions and poses that is built to improve posture.



Yoga positions have a number of such benefits to improve our attitudes and an even number



Sometimes we can not find ourselves in a crooked photo. If we practice for a long time and…

Our amazing Vega ambassadors continue to wow us with their passion, achievement, and dedication. Every month, updates will be shared from Vega’s impressive ambassador team.

Check out the latest from Vega Ambassador, Stefan Pinto.

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