Directions In a soup pot or Dutch oven heat the 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, zucchini, carrots, garlic, and rosemary; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft and juicy, about 10 minutes. Add the cabbage, tomatoes, basil, and marjoram and season again with salt and […]
NovaShakti Jewelry
As a personal trainer and yoga teacher I spend most of my time with people and I love all of my people. But, sometimes I need quiet, peaceful periods when I am not thinking, teaching or coaching anything. Taking that time away is part of good self-care and critical for longevity in a service industry. […]
Inversion Benefits
November 16, 2020 we had to shut down much of our lives again and fight the invisible enemy that is Covid-19. Many of us will feel like our lives are turned upside down. Perhaps, getting upside down is exactly what we need. Now I like to preface, I am in no way acting as a […]
Governor’s Announcement – Current Covid-19 Restrictions
Due to the current restrictions issued by the governor, we will not have normal training inside ZenRock after Monday, November 16th. We are shifting everything to virtual until we are all free to move about, which is hopefully in 4 weeks. We want to remind you how important it is to keep your workout routine […]
How Do I Breathe?
People often ask me about breathing while exercising! When should I inhale? When do I exhale? But the more important question is how to breathe and why is it important? Quick answer: Your nose is your first line of defense! Let’s break it down and make this as simple as possible… Air comes through your […]
Pumpkin Bison Chili
Servings: 6 -8 Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 5-8 garlic cloves minced 1-pound grass-fed ground bison 2 cups cubed pumpkin 2 cans kidney beans washed {replace with 3 cups cubed acorn squash or 1 can beans and 1.5 cups acorn squash} 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 can pumpkin puree 1 can beets pureed (can be chunky) 1 1/2 teaspoon rosemary salt (regular sea salt can be used or can […]
Why Probiotics?
One of my first questions for new clients beyond sleep, water, and movement relates to supplements. I am always curious if clients are taking probiotics. Humans have enjoyed the benefits of probiotics since our very beginning. The bacteria in yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, miso, kombucha, and sauerkraut help our bodies digest foods by restoring our good […]
Fitness Accountability
We are held accountable in many facets of our lives. We are accountable to our significant others, children, work, friends, and faith. These people in our lives give us nudges to remind us of our responsibility to them and the relationship. They hold us accountable. What about your fitness? Who holds you accountable to reaching […]
Why I Practice Yoga…
Every person who finds their way to a yoga mat has a different reason. Some people are on the mat for the physical benefits – strength, flexibility and balance. Other people get on the mat to quiet their mind or to find mental clarity. Still other people are on the mat to seek enlightenment, find […]
Yawn…Sleep: How Can We Get More of It?
Sleep. We hear it’s good for us, but why do the majority of us get too little of it or the sleep we do get just feels crummy. Unfortunately, continual poor sleep habits can lead to potential health problems, poor performance, lack of focus, and decreased memory function. Benefits of sleep that we may not […]
Seasonal Change Checklist
Ahh, as the air gets cooler, days get shorter, and the colors on the trees start changing. We know it’s the beginning of Fall in Washington. With the change of season our health and wellness internal clock may naturally change as well. So, It is a good time to check-in and make sure we are […]
Life is a Journey
Life is a journey! We certainly hear that often enough, but one thing I’ve learned is that we need to carefully pick those that we take along on this journey with us. At some point in my fifties I realized that my path forward was not healthy: physically, emotionally or spiritually; so I set out […]