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My Experience at Yoga School

Good morning world, It’s been a very long time since I’ve felt the desire to share anything on my blog. But today, I feel compelled and excited to give some insight into the two beautiful weeks I spent at Bodhi Tree in Nosara, Costa Rica, attending Teacher Training at Marianne Wells Yoga School. There is so much I could say, but I think it’s best to begin with the three over-arching aspects of training that I’ll carry with me forever… Teach people not postures. No matter what ‘level’ of yoga you are at, in Marianne’s classes you will always be doing something. Simply skipping a posture and going into childs pose is not an option. Marianne watches and observes her students and provides the necessary variations to ensure her classes are accessible to all who are participating. She taught us in training that it’s really not about reaching the ‘full expression’ of an asana, it’s about doing the right amount for your own body, and knowing the difference between pain and discomfort. Marianne’s teaching style is inclusive …

What I Eat in a Day

For breakfast I made some really delicious oat flour pancakes topped with berries and bananas. They’re super easy to make and very healthy. Normally we eat oatmeal for breakfast (90% of the time) but sometimes it’s nice to switch it up for pancakes, or a smoothie to keep things interesting. Lunch in our house usually consists of avo toast and a bowl of soup. Here we have exactly that; avo toast w/ beet hummus and broccoli soup. So yummy! Irek and I are still on our Indian food kick (we’ve been obsessed for the last 2 years and make some sort of Indian dish twice a week consistently). Aloo Ghobi is the current fave right now, starring… potatoes, cauliflower and of course, mushrooms. Mmmmmm. In addition to these 3 meals I also had 3 litres of water w/ lemon, a coffee, a cold-pressed green juice, and a few slices of watermelon. Hope you guys found what I eat in a day interesting! I love being vegan, and eating fully plant-based. There are so many amazing …

Oatmeal Recipe

For the last 5 years I’ve had the same breakfast almost everyday. Oatmeal is super healthy, filling, and delicious. It keeps me nice and full until lunch time and is packed with nutritious ingredients. It also has a ton of fiber, so it’s great for keeping your digestive system on track. Feel free to substitute whatever fruits, nuts, seeds you have on hand. I also opt out of using any syrups/sweeteners as it’s already sweet enough with the fruit. Hope you enjoy! Cheers, Molly xx   Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1/2 cup steel cut oats 1 tbsp ground flax seeds 1 tbsp wheat germ 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 apple, chopped 2 cups water (or almond milk) handful blueberries Toppings:  2 bananas sliced pumpkin / sunflower seeds hemp hearts / chia seeds walnuts goji berries agave or maple syrup (optional) Directions: Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add oats, flax seeds, wheat germ, cinnamon, and apple to pot and reduce to simmer …