Hi-tech yogis/graphic design artists from Strutta and Mobify practicing yoga at their lunch hour. Thanks Carmen Ip and Lululemon for providing the fabulous mats!

“This is It!”  Northshore Elements YYoga

A bunch of dancers and yogis came out Saturday night to funk it up to Far East Movement’s “Like a G6” and Rihanna’s “Only Girl”.   The dancers walked in reluctantly, not knowing what to expect, hesitant to make any conversation with those around them.  After 30 minutes into the dancing, they were all screaming, sweating and shaking it with everyone there.  We had a great time!

Hi yogis!  My ambassador poster is now up at the Lululemon Robson store.

My favorite leafy green is baby arugula, which is rich in vitamin C and potassium and is also considered an aphrodisiac In this recipe, the strong peppery taste of arugula is balanced out with a sweet balsamic vinaigrette. Enjoy!

4 medium beets (about 1 pound without greens)
a couple bunches of organic baby arugula
blue cheese (as much as you want, I’m a real cheese lover so I tend to go overboard)
a handful of nuts of your choice (walnuts, pecans, etc) optional
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Trim the stems off the beets.  Wash the beets and wrap in aluminum foil.  Place the wrapped beets on a shallow roasting pan or baking sheet. Roast until a skewer inserted in a beet comes out easily, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Remove beets from the oven and carefully open the foil packet, making sure to keep your hands and face away from the steam). When the beets are cool enough to handle, carefully peel the skin from the beets. Slice the beets 1/4 inch thick and place in a bowl.
Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey and mustard. Slowly stream in the olive oil.  I usually mix one part vinegar to 2 to 3 parts olive oil.
Place sliced beets on a plate, top with baby arugula and blue cheese and drizzle the dressing on top.
This recipe serves 4.

To read the full article by beautiful Yogi Shawna, click http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/make-a-connection/

Check out the link below to read an article I wrote on Earth Day for fitness goop magazine.
http://www.fitnessgoop.com/2010/04/earth-day-yoga/

Here is a preview of Will Blunderfield ’s album, which is scheduled to release in June.  It was such a joy to work on this project with singer/songwriter Will and producer Mike Southworth. Two extremely talented, gorgeous and fabulous boys! I took a hiatus from singing after my first daughter Blanca, who you will hear reading the poem, was born. We all go through stages of our lives where we put things on hold.  Will has brought out my voice again.  I encourage you to do something that is in your hearts that you’ve forgotten about, whether that is picking up a basketball again, guitar, piano or baking cookies.  Have fun with it.  Thank you Will!  Your voice and spirit is an inspiration to our kula!

Om Tyram

Come join us for a special outdoor yoga class this Thursday, April 22nd, in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery at 8:30-9:30am. Let’s come together to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. See you then!

Hi Yogis!  Some of my answers have now been posted online at lululemon.com.  Post your comments!

http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/ask-a-yogi-how-to-begin/

To read my answers and post your comments, check out lululemon.com!

http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/ask-a-yogi-answers-what-to-eat/