Balanced Living

Balanced Living:  A Wellness Community

Posted by Arja on July 2 in Holistic Health, Newsletters, Nutrition, Women's Health

Do you have ongoing health + wellness goals that you’re finding hard to meet?

I hear this a lot from my private coaching clients, and after guiding numerous groups through my 21 Day Balanced Reboot I still have repeat participants coming back to do the program again.  Some people just thrive in a group setting where you get support, guidance, and a community that helps you stay accountable.

Recharge & Unwind:  Nutrition & Yoga for Stress Management

Posted by Arja on June 5 in Newsletters

Life is busy, and life can be stressful.  You may not be able to change those things, but you can learn to support your body so that you can cope better.

Join yoga instructor, Kazimira, and holistic nutritionist, Arja, for a workshop where we will explore nutrition + lifestyle strategies to help you manage your stress better, as well as learn how restorative yoga can help balance the mind + spirit through a guided practice.

Early Spring Foods

Posted by Arja on May 12 in Nutrition

It’s very early on in the growing season for those of us who live in more northern climates, but there are some delicious local foods making their way into spring markets and grocery stores that signal the start of a season of fresh, local foods.  The growing season for many of these foods is incredibly short, so grab them and enjoy them while you can!

Spring Things - Ginger Orange Dressing

Posted by Arja on May 6 in Nutrition, Salads

Spring is a bit slow to warm up this year, but it’s here.  My garden is bursting with green things, the days are longer, and the air smells warmer.  Oh, and those super annoying little black bugs, midges, are back in full force.  Yup, spring is definitely here.

Taming Your Sweet Tooth

Posted by Arja on January 27 in Holistic Health, Nutrition

It’s no secret that sugar isn’t very good for you, but if you’re looking to cut down on the amount that you’re eating you’ll need to do more than just skip the sugar in your coffee or tea.