Samskaras
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:19-04:00Many times we know certain actions are 'good' for us, yet we can't seem to build any momentum to change. We may indulge in overeating or drinking too much or may have a reactive way
Mexican Quinoa Bowl
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:19-04:00This has been one of my main 'go-to' lunches. You can prepare the cashew butter, quinoa and beans in advance (warming the grains and beans), and this lunch comes together very quickly if you're short
Letting Go
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:19-04:00Why is it so hard to let go? Recently I've been noticing a common theme in my own life of being in a variety of seemingly different situations where the underlying common thread is 'letting
Perception
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:20-04:00Why do we get upset over a situation while another person isn't bothered at all? Who's reaction is 'right' or what is the 'truth'? How do we get around our habitual reactions to figure
5 tips for Healthy Eating
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:20-04:00In my experience, many people I work with are interested in eating healthier, but don't know where to start. If they do begin making changes, they often get overwhelmed fairly easily and quit. Below are
Mixed Grain Salad with Veggies
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:20-04:00This is a hearty meal that is very satisfying in the belly! Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup Farro 1 cup Quinoa 1 cup Brussels sprouts 1 cup Butternut squash 1 cup baby kale roughly 2
Nutty Pea & Quinoa Bowl
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:20-04:00Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup of quinoa 2 cups of frozen peas 1/2 cup of almonds 8 tablespoons of olive oil (or sesame oil if you prefer) 4 cloves of garlic a large pinch of
Yummy Green Smoothie
Samantha Sidari2016-04-26T09:26:47-04:00This is a very satisfying breakfast- and even better, very easy to prepare. Double the recipe to get a head start on breakfast tomorrow. Ingredients: Handful of kale 1/4 avocado 1 frozen banana 1 T
Zucchini Noodles with Basil & Avocado Pesto
Samantha Sidari2016-04-26T09:21:44-04:00I kept this preparation of this recipe even easier by purchasing zucchini 'noodles' that were already spiralized at Whole Foods. Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 zucchini (or pre-bought spiralized 'noodles') 24 mushrooms, sliced thin 1 cup
Meeting with Kathryn Budig
Samantha Sidari2016-04-18T13:03:20-04:00Sharing a wonderful memory of mine. This is a pic of internationally known yoga teacher and author, Kathryn Budig and I, at one of her day-long workshops in NYC. Kathryn is a major inspiration to