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
“Silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers.”
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:20-04:00"Silence isn't empty, it's full of answers." Unknown I recently took a yoga class and although the space was serene and I felt focused and was looking forward to
Food Focus: Yin/Yang Eating
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:21-04:00Finding balance does not begin and end on our yoga mat. What we choose to eat (and how it is prepared) has a tremendous impact on our general health along with our mood. Inherently, our
Asana Pose Breakdown: Uttanasana at the wall
Samantha Sidari2017-05-15T12:20:21-04:00Uttanasana, or standing forward fold is a wonderful calming pose. Forward bends help to slow everything down. They lower blood pressure, stretch the back body along with the hamstrings and glutes. This particular variation is