Author: Love Yoga Studios

Jenny Jo, RYT200

Posted on August 19, 2016 by - Instructors

When I found LOVE, I was in the midst of all the things: parenting, working full-time, grad-schooling; but not much that was just for me. I knew I wanted to strengthen my yoga practice, I knew this would be the very best thing I could do for myself— allow myself a hour just for myself. I didn’t even know fully yet how it would impact my life.

I immediately felt at home when I walked through the doors— and furthermore, I felt welcomed right where I was at. I had previously done some yoga dvds at home and some classes here and there; but nothing brought me into my practice like this studio. I was noncommittal initially, coming to $5 drop-in classes, feeling I could justify that most. Then one day I was positively challenged to purchase a pass for myself— more like a challenge to commit to my yoga practice. (Thanks for doing that, Suzanne.)

Yoga has ultimately transformed how I live and how I function in my day to day life. I came to recognize how strong I am, how confident I can be when I find a little flow and calm. I learned how to breathe better because of yoga practice.

And when I completed teacher training and began leading classes, I found my voice. (Cue the unclogging of the throat chakra.) It felt natural to pay it forward to others, so to speak, by sharing what has been so important for my life with others. In addition to teaching Restorative on Wednesday nights (one of my long time favorite classes even before I started leading it), I teach daily flow classes to middle schoolers with special needs with the primary focus being self-regulation through calming the nervous system through flow, breathing, and interception.

Yoga is for everyone. LOVE is for everyone.

Class Times:
Restorative Yoga Wednesdays 7:00pm

Click HERE for full schedule and class descriptions

New Tanks & Tees Online!

Posted on July 8, 2016 by - From the Blog

To celebrate our expansion, our newest ‘Branching Out with Love‘ shirt is now available online!  

All our shirts, our tees, tanks and the baseball cap too!  Order now for pickup at the studio on July 30th at our Expansion Open House Party! A variety of colors and styles available here!  

*Deadline to order is July 20th. 

** Out of town shipping available.

*** Sign up to attend the Open House and you’ll be entered to win a gift certificate to Cascadia Expeditions outdoor adventures!

Summer of Love Highlights! (Links below)

Posted on July 2, 2016 by - From the Blog


Corvallis Kayak trip w/Cascadia Expeditions! $79 Trip includes all gear, safety lesson, island snack stop, bbq and yoga! Reserve your boat here: http://bit.ly/293U1CM

Portland Kayak trip w/Alder Creek! $39 Trip includes all gear, safety lesson and kayaking. (Carpool possible). Reserve your boat here: http://bit.ly/293UXar

RSVP for our Free Expansion/Open House party (July 30th) and be entered to win a kayak trip w/Cascadia Expeditions. RSVP here:  http://bit.ly/1A3H3jx

Almond Joy and No Bake Bites

Posted on June 8, 2016 by - From the Blog

bitesLow and No sugar protein treats from Aunnie
and Dawn, to offset sugar cravings and keep
your taste buds happy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

No-Bake Energy Bites

Ingredients

1 c old fashioned oatmeal
2/3 c coconut
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c ground flax
1/2 c chocolate chips (optional)
1/3 c honey
1Tbsp chia seeds (optional)
1 tsp vanilla

Method

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour. Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like . Add a bit more peanut butter if they are not sticking together. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keeps for up to one week. I don’t go through the chilling process…I just roll!

Tips

Substitution ideas can abound for just about any of these ingredients! Feel free to substitute in your favorite nut butter (almond butter, sunflower seed butter, etc.) for the peanut butter. And you could also add in some wheat germ in place of some or all of the flax seed. I would caution, though, against substituting agave nectar for the honey, as the honey’s thickness helps hold things together.

Some other fun substitutions for the chocolate chips (or an addition to them) could include: • chopped dried fruit (apricots, dates, raisins, etc.) • dried berries (cranberries, cherries, etc.) • chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, or sunflower seeds • other chips (butterscotch, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, M&Ms, etc.) • other grains (different kinds of oatmeal, rice cereal, etc.)

 

Almond Joy Energy Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: About 40 energy bites

Ingredients
12 oz. (about 2 cups, loosely-packed) Medjool dates (**see note below about types of dates and substitutions**) 2 cups almonds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)

Method

Add dates and remaining ingredients to a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine, then use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl. Blend the mixture for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture has moved past the crumbly stage and begins to clump and stick to the sides of the food processor.

Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to measure out a tablespoon of dough (or your desired size) and roll it into a ball. If desired, roll the ball in a bowl of coconut flakes. Or just set it aside to eat as-is. Repeat with the remaining dough. (Alternately, you can flatten the dough into the bottom of an 8×8-inch parchment-lined baking dish, then cut it into bars.)

Store the energy bites in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

**I used Medjool dates in this recipe, which are already nice and soft. If you substitute another kind of date, you may need to soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first in order to soften then. (Then drain them before using.)

 

Sugar Shakedown with Love!

Posted on June 1, 2016 by - From the Blog

We’re quitting sugar for 10 days and we want you to quit with us! And we have 3 free yoga classes for YOU to help offset any frustrations along the way!

THE GOAL: To cut out added sugar from our lives for 10 days. This includes artificial sweeteners, stevia, honey, agave, coconut sugar and any other form of sugar. Feel like this might be impossible? That’s ok! Reduce your sweetener intake as much as possible! You can still get the benefits of the sugar shakedown. 

The main question we’ve gotten so far: ‘Does this include wine?’. Yes. Yes it does. It’s 10 days – not forever. 
Shakedown starts Sunday, June 5th 9am. Join us for the first class in person or participate online for sugar free inspiration!  We’ll be posting our recipes, suggestions and frustrations – and we hope you do too. 

Reset your sweet tooth and get rid of cravings for a healthier, happier summer!

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