Yoga Playlist: Rise and Shine

I just loaded a new playlist on 8tracks. The kind of playlist that will help get you moving on those cold winter mornings. Enjoy!

Rise and Shine: Domestikatie’s Playlist on 8tracks

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November Acro Yoga Jam & Sunset Acro Video

This is Brandon and I on November 11th enjoying an amazing sunset. Come learn tricks like these at our Acro Yoga Jam and Social.

Join us on Friday November 21st at One Yoga Victoria for the November Acro Yoga Jam & Social. The jam starts at 8:30pm and goes until 10:00pm and there is a $5 drop-in fee. I will guide everyone through about 15-20 minutes of flow to get you in your body and connected to your breath. From then it will be jam time where you can either take control and get practicing with some new friends or I will cover the basics and provide some examples of some poses and transitions to try. No partner necessary. Come meet some new friends and learn some new tricks. We will most likely head over to the Bent Mast for some social time afterwards for those who are interested. Maximum capacity is 35 people so arrive early to get a spot.

xox

Recipe: Savoury Squash Soup with Roasted Seeds and Cashew Cream (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Savory Squash Soup Vegan and Gluten Free

Ingredients:

For the soup
One small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (save the seeds!)
One small winter squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (save the seeds!)- I used a carnival squash
One medium yellow onion, chopped for roasting
Three tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
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Yoga Playlist: Savasana

I just added a new playlist to my 8tracks account. Great for slowing down, yin practice and getting sleepy. Enjoy!

Savasana: Domestikatie’s Playlist on 8tracks

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Recipe: Fall Harvest Soup (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Fall Harvest Soup- Squash, Apple, Carrot, Ginger, Coconut Milk

Fall Harvest Soup Sprinkled with Cinnamon

Ingredients:

One large acorn squash, peeled and cubed (butternut or kabocha squash would also work great)
One large yam, peeled and cubed
Two large carrots, chopped (about 1/3-1/2 cup chopped)
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Recipe: Grainless Maple Granola (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Oat-free, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan granola!

gluten free, oat free, vegan  granola

Ingredients:

Three heaping tablespoons of coconut oil
One quarter cup natural organic maple syrup
One teaspoon organic vanilla
Five cups of chopped nuts of your choice (I used an equal mixture of sliced almonds, chopped raw cashews, chopped raw pecans, and whole hazelnuts)
One quarter cup of flaxseeds
Two tablespoons of chia seeds
One third a cup of raw unsweetened organic coconut flakes
One cup of dried fruit of your choice (I used a mixture of golden raisins, unsweetened cranberries, and chopped dates)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large pot melt the coconut oil on very low heat. Add in the maple syrup and vanilla and stir. Add the nut mixture, flaxseeds and chia seed and stir to coat the nuts and seeds in the coconut oil and maple syrup. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the nut/seed mixture evenly onto the baking sheet. Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the the nuts are becoming evenly golden and toasted. Take the granola out of the oven and mix in the dried fruit. Place back in the oven for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Eat on yogurt, in milk, as a salad topper, or on its own! Makes about 7-8 servings.

Grain-free Maple Granola with a sliced MacIntosh Apple and almond milk and sprinkled with cinnamon.

Grainless Maple Granola with a sliced MacIntosh Apple and almond milk and sprinkled with cinnamon.

Spice it up by adding cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cacao etc. into the coconut oil mix. Other nut/seed ideas: Walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds. Other fruit ideas: chopped dried apricots, sliced dried apple, chopped dried mango, dried coconut chunks.

Acro Yoga Jam and Social- October 17th, 2014

I am hosting an Acro Yoga Jam and Social!

Acro Yoga in the Rocky Mountains

When: Friday October 17th from 8:30-10:00pm

Where: One Yoga Victoria (201-239 Menzies Street)

Cost: $5 drop in per person

Details: Meet some new friends, learn some new tricks! No partner required (there will be lots of great people to pair up with).  I will lead us through a 15 minute flow to get us into our bodies and then from there it will be a time for playing and sharing knowledge with one another. Beginners knowledge of acro yoga is required prior to attending. Please feel free to invite friends as long as they have previous acro experience.

Email me for more information at katiethackeryoga@gmail.com.

Yoga Playlist: Take Flight

Just loaded a new playlist on 8tracks as I get ready to board a plane. More upbeat to help build the heat for your fluid vinyasa practice.

Take Flight: Domestikatie’s Playlist on 8tracks

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