Breath and the Brain: How Yogic Breathing Affects Brain Function What is breathwork? Yogis practice numerous breathing techniques – like nadi shodhana and kapalabhati– and they can yield different effects …
Beauty Starts Within: Foods for Your Skin, Hair, and Nails
Beauty Starts Within: Foods for Your Skin, Hair, and Nails Water Many people tend to neglect hydration, but it’s absolutely critical. In fact, drinking enough water is one of the …
Staying Hydrated: Why Our Bodies Need Water
Staying Hydrated: Why Our Bodies Need Water Improving health and wellness can take many different forms. For example, you might start a new workout regimen, take up meditation, go vegan, …
Golden Chia Jar Recipe
Blend well in blender to make Golden milk: Put 90g of Chia seeds in a medium sized bowl. Pour in Golden milk and wait for about 15 minutes until it …
Top Wellness Trends to Watch in 2019
At Vikasa, we believe in being educated and informed about the latest ideas in the wellness world. New wellness trends are forever popping up, giving us new ways to eat, …
Chocolate-Coated Granola Snack Bars
These bars are a favorite on our Signature Yoga Vacations because they make the perfect pre or post yoga snack! They also are a great fast recipe to mix up …
DIY Coconut and Almond Milk
With more and more people moving away from regular dairy milk, plant-based milk alternatives are becoming increasingly popular. At Vikasa Life Cafe, we use both of these delicious dairy alternatives …
Small Steps for a Healthy Gut
We’re all familiar with heart health and bone health, but what about another important part of the body: the gut? The gut is so complex and distinct that scientists call …
Health Benefits of Coconut Water
Coconut water refers to the delicious clear liquid found inside young green fresh coconuts. Coconut water has been enjoyed for centuries by communities that have come to live on and …
The Perfect Yogi Bowl
The Perfect Yogi Bowl Fuel your body post-yoga (or anytime!) with this delicious vibrant Yogi Soul Bowl. This bowl is brimming with goodness- the spouts and activated almonds have plenty …
Five Healthy Spices You Want to Start Using Now
Spices; where would food be without them? They add flavor and variety to any dish that you can think of. With so many options, it can be hard to decide …
Vikasa’s Chinese Dumplings
These incredibly tasty Chinese style dumplings will have your mouth watering in no time and are a fantastic dish to enjoy at home or bring to a friend’s. Fresh veggies …
