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Opening a Yoga Class in Savasana: A Grounding Sequence Focused on the Core 
yoga Marianne Navada 12/26/24 yoga Marianne Navada 12/26/24

Opening a Yoga Class in Savasana: A Grounding Sequence Focused on the Core 

Start your yoga by lying down on the floor for some core work. It's a great way to build heat and ready for sun salutations.

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How to Create an Interval Timer Using Apple Shortcuts
innovation Marianne Navada 12/17/24 innovation Marianne Navada 12/17/24

How to Create an Interval Timer Using Apple Shortcuts

Apple shortcuts let you build an interval timer, which is useful if you want to time your workouts and repetitions.

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Green Bean Casserole
recipes Marianne Navada 12/13/24 recipes Marianne Navada 12/13/24

Green Bean Casserole

This vegan green bean casserole is such a great alternative to rice or potatoes, if you want a low calorie and low carb sides.

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How the Apple Watch Helps with Heart Health: The 5 Heart Rate Zones
body, innovation Marianne Navada 12/10/24 body, innovation Marianne Navada 12/10/24

How the Apple Watch Helps with Heart Health: The 5 Heart Rate Zones

How the Apple Watch tracks heart rate and helps you keep track of your heart rate zones while working out. It's valuable data I rely on.

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Yoga and Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Yoga, Teachers, and Studios 
yoga Marianne Navada 12/4/24 yoga Marianne Navada 12/4/24

Yoga and Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Yoga, Teachers, and Studios 

Yoga and artificial intelligence will change the way we practice and teach yoga. Here are a few thoughts on the changes we might see.

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The Alcohol Diet: Navigating Your Health and Alcohol Consumption 
body, food Marianne Navada 11/27/24 body, food Marianne Navada 11/27/24

The Alcohol Diet: Navigating Your Health and Alcohol Consumption 

Ask yourself these three simple questions to find balance when it comes to alcohol consumption and your health.

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The Relationship Killer: Mankeeping and Other Ideas from Psychology Worth Ignoring 
relationships Marianne Navada 11/25/24 relationships Marianne Navada 11/25/24

The Relationship Killer: Mankeeping and Other Ideas from Psychology Worth Ignoring 

Psychological concepts can help us understand our relationships and how we feel, but it can also suck the love out of our life.

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Give the Gift of Human Connection this Christmas
relationships Marianne Navada 11/21/24 relationships Marianne Navada 11/21/24

Give the Gift of Human Connection this Christmas

Although giving things is fine for Christmas, there's a way to use this time to foster human connection. This is lifdb's Christmas gift guide.

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Tangy Lemon Rice: Sharath Jois’ Recipe 
recipes Marianne Navada 11/14/24 recipes Marianne Navada 11/14/24

Tangy Lemon Rice: Sharath Jois’ Recipe 

This is a lemon recipe inspired by Sharath Joi's Tangy Lemon Rice from his book, Ageless. I modified it slightly for the western cook.

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Thank You, Sharath Jois, Thank You, Ashtanga Yoga
yoga Marianne Navada 11/13/24 yoga Marianne Navada 11/13/24

Thank You, Sharath Jois, Thank You, Ashtanga Yoga

Sharath Jois passed away on November 11, 2024. This is my tribute to his work, his grandfather's legacy, and ashtanga yoga.

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Dal Makhani or Buttery Lentil: Instant Pot Recipe
recipes Marianne Navada 11/8/24 recipes Marianne Navada 11/8/24

Dal Makhani or Buttery Lentil: Instant Pot Recipe

This Instant Pot version of dal makhani is super easy to cook and minimal chopping. Make a batch and freeze.

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Are You Struggling with Wheel Pose? This One Is for You
yoga Marianne Navada 10/29/24 yoga Marianne Navada 10/29/24

Are You Struggling with Wheel Pose? This One Is for You

My wheel pose doesn't quite look like the images you see online. My elbows are bent and I don't have the beautiful arc. But there's a reason.

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
recipes Marianne Navada 10/28/24 recipes Marianne Navada 10/28/24

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Chickpea salad is one of the healthiest recipes, so indulge a bit and eat it with chips. Best of all, it's easy to make and can be stored.

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Okra Masala: 15 Minutes and So Easy 
recipes Marianne Navada 10/23/24 recipes Marianne Navada 10/23/24

Okra Masala: 15 Minutes and So Easy 

This recipe is inspired by bhindi masala, an Indian vegetarian dish. This version makes use of frozen okra and is plant-based.

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Three Ways to Update Your Transitions from Downward Facing Dog During a Yoga Class
yoga Marianne Navada 10/7/24 yoga Marianne Navada 10/7/24

Three Ways to Update Your Transitions from Downward Facing Dog During a Yoga Class

Ways to transition to either standing or sitting from downward facing dog and also a balance challenge. Give these a try!

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Coconut Chutney Recipe: Pantry Ingredients Using Dried Coconut Shreds 
recipes Marianne Navada 10/2/24 recipes Marianne Navada 10/2/24

Coconut Chutney Recipe: Pantry Ingredients Using Dried Coconut Shreds 

This coconut chutney makes use of pantry ingredients. Coconut chutney goes perfectly with dosas or fermented rice crepes.

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Simple Dosa Recipe: The Probiotic Indian Breakfast with Minimalist Ingredients
recipes Marianne Navada 10/1/24 recipes Marianne Navada 10/1/24

Simple Dosa Recipe: The Probiotic Indian Breakfast with Minimalist Ingredients

This simplified dosa recipe eliminates some ingredients that might not be an easy to find in a western market, But you still get the taste.

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The Advice that Changed My Headstand 
yoga Marianne Navada 9/27/24 yoga Marianne Navada 9/27/24

The Advice that Changed My Headstand 

This advice allowed me to have a more stable headstand and one I can hold for longer periods of time. The key is patience.

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15 Minute Core and Full Body Stretch Yoga
yoga Marianne Navada 9/19/24 yoga Marianne Navada 9/19/24

15 Minute Core and Full Body Stretch Yoga

This 15 minute yoga sequence works out the core, and gives you a full body stretch. It's a quick way to energize.

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Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe: One-Pot 
recipes Marianne Navada 9/9/24 recipes Marianne Navada 9/9/24

Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe: One-Pot 

This tomato basil pasta recipe is easy to make and flavorful. Although great freshly cooked, it's good to keep in the fridge.

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