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Justin Friedman
- May 11, 2017
- 2 min
Yoga off the Mat for an Athlete
Yoga, for me, has become far more than simply a great form of exercise. As I continue to convert myself from a “max-effort” pitcher to one with a fluid and free-and-easy delivery, yoga has helped tremendously in solidifying some of the key elements in that process. One of the biggest overlaps is the idea of WITNESSING NOT JUDGING. For anyone who is extremely passionate about their craft and always striving to do more this can be incredibly difficult to grasp. In order to do s
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Alex
- Apr 12, 2017
- 2 min
Ventura's Spring Break: Day Tripping
Ventura is in prime location to experience some of Spring's best adventures both near and far. Commonly known as the “season of change” or the “season of growth”, Spring in Southern California is blooming with events that’ll spark any adventurers curiosity. Check out these fun ideas for your dream Spring Break on a budget. Adventures Near: 1.) Those looking for an all-day adventure, Anacapa, the closest Channel Island to the mainland is just 12 miles from the Channel Islands
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Melissa
- Mar 8, 2017
- 2 min
Chia Pudding Recipe
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but really how easy is it to get a well balanced meal in when we are just trying to get out the door on time? Chia pudding with whole fat coconut milk is a great way to fuel your body with healthy fat and without the excess sugar and you can flavor it 1,000 different ways. Recent studies in science have come out in favor of healthy fats and how important they are in our diets. In Fact, our brain is primar
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Jessy
- Mar 1, 2017
- 2 min
Sweet n' Sour Cauliflower
There is part of me that may be writing this blog post just because I love saying “sweet n sour cauliflower” in my head all day… but the other part of me thoroughly enjoyed the dish and I can’t help but share it with you all. Coming off the Peak Harmonic cleanse in January I’ve been doing my best (because that’s all any of us can ever be expected to do) to continue to meal prep and stick with cleaner options. My sweet tooth is making its appearance and this delicious meal wa
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Alyssa
- Dec 22, 2016
- 3 min
Wellness Wednesday- 5 Simple Ways to Make your Holiday Season Brighter
There are many things to be grateful for this holiday season, but let's face it - this time can be a stressful one. Sometimes we get caught up in the commercial pressure of this holiday, or we overload ourselves with obligations like holiday parties and cookie swaps. It's also really easy to blow off our own self-care; eating nutritiously or showing up to our workouts because there's so much on our plates (pun intended). For our last Wellness Wednesday before the holiday seas
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Jessy
- Nov 3, 2016
- 4 min
Wellness Wednesday- Wealth Management
How do you measure wealth? Last year around this time, I was having lunch with one of my clients. Right off the bat he started telling me about his newest client program called "Wealth Management". He’s a CPA so this program didn’t seem out of the ordinary. He went on to tell me that it involved clients taking a Risk Assessment, which again sounds fairly standard. However, this assessment didn't measure his client’s risks of investing their earnings in stocks vs IRA. Inst
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Alyssa Stalker
- Oct 19, 2016
- 4 min
Wellness Wednesday- Fall Superfood Smoothies & Time Saving Prep Tips
Hello Yogis! I'm Alyssa and new to this community so I was super excited when Ventura Pop-Up Yoga approached me to share my smoothie prep tips. I moved to Ventura just a little over a year ago and began practicing yoga around the same time. I didn't just fall in love with the weather and the beaches of this city, I've fallen in love with the people. I have never been so immersed with such inspiring and supportive individuals that welcomed me with open arms, ready to share wit
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Jessy
- Sep 29, 2016
- 3 min
Wellness Wednesday- Fall Detox
This summer was a challenging one for me. At times I felt like my life was spinning faster than I could keep up; between weeks of traveling to moving to letting go of my career and chasing my dreams in an unknown world. Looking back I’m so excited and grateful for a freeing summer, but while I was in it I felt like I was void of any structure, habits or self-care. With that being said I spent most of the summer eating out, enjoying plenty of sweets, and a “few” adult beverage
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Jessy
- Sep 14, 2016
- 5 min
Wellness Wednesday- 5 Morning Rituals
Working out isn’t always easy. Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Starting my morning off with some positive habits isn’t always easy either. But I do these things with consistency because they make me feel good. My mornings are my sacred time and starting it off on a positive note helps set the tone for the next 15 or so hours of my day. Without knowing it over the last 3-5 years I started picking up some morning habits. Some have come and gone, others I couldn’t live [ha
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Jessy
- Sep 8, 2016
- 2 min
Wellness Wednesday- All Natural Bug Spray
Writing this weekly blog is always making me pause before I buy a new product, and question if I can make it myself and as effectively as a store bought product. While I was cruising the glorious aisles of REI before my camping trip I realized I should grab some bug spray. REI has products ranging from 100% DEET to all natural solutions. With all the concerns about mosquitoes these days I just really wanted to keep those buggers off of me. I went back and forth with which
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Jessy
- Sep 1, 2016
- 3 min
Wellness Wednesday- Camping Tri-Tip Taco Marinade
I’m pretty sure I told everyone I came in contact with, but in case I haven’t seen you, I spent the past weekend camping in Yosemite. Let’s just say I was more than a little excited to experience this magical park for the first time and it just so happened to fall on the National Park Services 100th Birthday weekend. The excitement had built up so much that by the time we actually made it to the park and I took my first look over Glacier Point to that beautiful landscape,
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Jessy
- Aug 24, 2016
- 3 min
Wellness Wednesday- Vegan, Gluten & Dairy Free Lasagna
This past Friday I hosted the monthly Ventura Pop Up Yoga family/team dinner at my place. I love cooking but become very anxious of the idea of preparing food for more than 2 people; What if I don’t make enough? What about dietary restrictions? So I default to what any Susy Homemaker would do and decide upon a dish that can be pre-created in a casserole dish and thrown in the oven before company arrives; LASAGNA! After determining the main course I scoured Pinterest for “
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Jen
- Jul 20, 2016
- 1 min
Wellness Wednesday- Natural Remedy for Ants
Coming home from peaceful Montana, the last thing I wanted to deal with were hundreds of ants that invaded my space while I was gone. Having dogs and a newborn, I wanted to stick to something natural, yet effective. Leave it to my good friend Google that led me to this quick and easy recipe on how to rid my home of ants naturally. It was simple; vinegar and water in a spray bottle. The challenging part was the smell. But of course, that’s what helps rids the ants! I dug a li
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Jessy
- Jun 29, 2016
- 1 min
Wellness Wednesday- Peach Burratta Summer Salad
Last Friday we celebrated our monthly Ventura Pop Up Yoga team get together. Since many of us teachers are on opposite schedules a month could go by and our paths will never cross. So dinner has become our way to bond, keep in touch, and brainstorm all that is to come for our amazing yoga community. We are also all foodies so bringing some potluck items has become a way for us to share yummy recipes too! We were already so excited for Lisa to join us this month. When she
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Jessy
- Jun 22, 2016
- 1 min
Wellness Wednesday- Sun Soother
Happy First Week of Summer Ventura!! Did anyone else have an “over-did-it” weekend at the beach?! That first sunburn of the season gets me every time. My pale Irish skin is no match for the warm inviting sunshine. At least I had my face covered with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The rest of my body wasn’t so lucky. Even with the SPF slathered on, I left the beach with the painful lobster hue. The worst part is not only do I get the red glow as a parting gift, but I al
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Jessy
- Jun 15, 2016
- 3 min
Wellness Wednesday- Yoga Travel Guide
Pocket Sized Yoga Travel Guide! It's that time of the year. The kids are out of school... the weather is thinking about letting go of the June Gloom... and we can't wait to hit the open road for some adventures. But road trips and endless flights can take a toll on our bodies. Especially when it comes to constant sitting, inconsistent eating and drinking behaviors, and many times late nights or early mornings. How can you make sure to take care of YOU so you can stay healthy
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Jessy
- May 19, 2016
- 3 min
Wellness Wednesday- Meditation
Meditation; it’s one of the most important practices you can give yourself. But remember just like yoga it is a practice. It will take time and needs to be integrated into your daily rituals. Sitting down the first few times to mediate can be intimidating and even confusing. Our minds are so engrained to always be turned on, that finding the “monkey mind” may seem impossible. If meditation is brand new to you; start by sitting in a comfortable cross legged position. Sit up
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Jen
- May 4, 2016
- 1 min
Wellness Wednesday- Sonic Sea
Wellness Wednesday We were honored to preview Sonic Sea last night at Patigonia with Surf Rider- Ventura. We were blown away at the activity that is going on under the ocean floor. We are dedicating this weeks #wellnesswednesday to bring awareness to the wellness of whales and other marine life. Sonic Sea is a beautiful film about the harmful impact of industrial and military ocean noise that is currently destroying ocean life. Please set an intention to watch this documenta
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Jessy
- Apr 28, 2016
- 2 min
Wellness Wednesday- Earthing
Wellness Wednesday- EARTHING What is this newly trending concept? Earthing is the process of grounding and connecting physically with the earth. The benefits are said to improve sleep, energize you throughout the day, and even drain stress and tension away. Even though this is a new trend, this is something that humans have connected to for most of our existence (probably without knowing it). As modern humans we have a tendency to be indoors and typically have shoes on whil
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