Once upon a time, there was a woman named Eve, who, unable to resist the luring temptation of a fragrant orchard, took a bite of forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. Perhaps Eve was bored. Perhaps she was ovulating and had a desperate craving for something sweet. Perhaps life in the little garden was becoming stressful or claustrophobic. Perhaps she felt out of control or lacked passion in her life and in order to numb her emotions or soothe herself from Adam's lack of attention or his ambivalence in starting a family, she chose to indulge. Perhaps Eve was an emotional eater. But as Eve soon discovered, neither the bite, nor the whole fruit fulfilled her as she had hoped. Not only did she realize she was naked but that she had contempt for the way she looked. Perhaps Eve suffered with body dismorphia. Eve tried to stop eating the forbidden fruit and eventually avoided eating altogether but that didn't work and she ended up eating until she could no longer breathe. The point of this is that Eve lost her intuitive ability to nourish herself. She no longer had balance in her life and was willing to do any and everything to get that back. Maybe Eve didn't exist. Maybe the stories that were told are not as important as the stories we tell ourselves. This blog is dedicated to creating new stories based on the philosophies of whole body nutrition, self-love, intuition, fitness and yoga. In my journey I have sought to uncover the knowledge and balance which have brought me to a greater awareness of health and this is what I wish to share with you.
I am blessed and honoured to be teaching a new class @dharmayogavancouver called Goddess Rising. The intention behind this class is to create a safe, nurturing space for women to explore powerful and healing yogic techniques, increase self awareness and confidence, to awaken divine creativity both individually and collectively and to create space for a deeper sense of self love, prosperity and strong relationships. It will unfold organically overtime and will offer is the chance to connect to our intuition, ask questions and celebrate each other, our connection to #moon rhythms and our innate gifts. 💛 My class will be offered Sunday 10:30am along side my sister @sarajade offering her class Friday at 4pm Hope to see you there. Sat Nam Thank you to my goddess sister @shannonross for this photo
Just dropped off a platter of my #vegan #cashew #blissballs in honour of Sri Dharma Mittra @dharmayogavancouver for this evening's blessing of the new studio by the guru himself. Feeling blessed to be able to offer one of me favourite desserts for this special celebration ✨🙏💛✨ #zainsaraswatijamalrecipes #satvic #glutenfree #sugarfree #healthy #yoga #yogini #vinyasa #Vegan #vegansofig #veganrecipes
Isn't it high time to let go of judging yourself and hyper focusing on your flaws. As women, we must find love for our bodies and celebrate our physical form. Dance, sing, play, and nourish all parts of yourself. Beauty shines through self confidence and this is cultivated through positive self talk, loving affirmations and making the choice to see yourself with #spiritual eyes. You are a divine goddess, strong and powerful. Mysterious, special, inspiring, creative and whole. Remember that. Sat Nam ✨🙏💖✨ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Photo taken by the incredible @allliiibaba if you haven't checked out her work do it NOWWW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #zainsaraswatijamal #whistler #wanderlust #alikaukas #yogini #yoga #sacred #goddess #kundalini #lake #nature #natural #love #life #beauty
'Whatever you are physically...male or female, strong or weak, ill or healthy--all those things matter less than what your heart 💖contains. If you have the soul of a warrior, you are a warrior. All those other things, they are the glass that contains the lamp, but you are the light inside' - Cassandra Clare What is your relationship with yourself truly like? Are you kind? Are you judgmental, critical? Do you place really high expectations upon yourself that put you under pressure? It's ok if your relationship with yourself isn't so great. Now is not the time to judge it but simply to be honest and aware so that you can transform it. What can you do starting right now to be kinder, more compassionate & understanding with yourself? For this month of love, the offering is to practice self love. When you are kind and loving to yourself, your warrior spirit has the strength to shine through you. Sat Nam 💛
HOLD UP: Have we discussed my grainfree strawberry coconut & white chocolate paleo pancakes? Didn't think so! Sorry for holding back on you guys, this is one of my favourite pancake recipes made with delicious & healthy yucca. Ingredients: 1 cup Yucca Root or Sweet Potato (boiled & mashed) 1/4 cup fresh or dried coconut 1/4 cup coconut milk 7 eggwhites or vegans sub for 2 Tbsp flaxseeds + 4 Tbsp water + 1/2 cup almond milk 1/2 banana Topping: 1/2 cup Strawberries 🍓 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut 1 tsp cacao butter melted with 3-4 drops vanilla cream stevia Maple syrup to taste 1/4 cup frozen coconut whip cream made by blending coconut cream and freezing Directions: 1. Blend all ingredients and pour batter into pan, flip after 3-4 mins and cook until golden on both sides. Top with options of your choice above. Enjoy!
'The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any' -- Alice Walker Who do you think you are allowing yourself to be trapped, disrespected, judged and criticized by your small self? Realize that you are a beautiful, perfectly crafted, divine creature...rare and brilliant, infused with limitless powers to create, birth and heal. Stop listening to your small self and tune into that place of truth inside of you, your Higher Self and choose, act, be from that place. Just a friendly reminder of who and what you are just incase you forgot and have been lost in your story. Sat Nam 💛
"Remember the emphasis on the heart. The mind lives in doubt and the heart lives in trust. When you trust, suddenly you become centered." - Osho It's ok to be afraid, we all are to some degree and that is how we understand what is important to us. Your heart houses a place of deep inner strength and trust inside of you. No matter how scary taking the plunge may be, no matter how grave the circumstances, fears or doubts may be in your mind, the reward will be far grater than you imagine. Not only will you see that in following your heart all is as it should be and you will discover a new freedom of spirit that will bring you into alignment with your power to manifest everything you desire. You are a brave warrior. As you journey, darkness will always pull, that is its nature. Reach for the light by accepting the darkness because then it will no longer have power over you. Sat Nam ❤️
Zain's Vegan CookieDough Overnight Oats! Ingredients: 3/4 cup gluten free oats 1/4 cup whipped light coconut milk 1/2 cup unsweetened nutmilk 1/8 tsp natural vanilla and sweetener of your choice OR try 5-10 drops vanilla stevia 1 tbsp organic crunchy peanut butter 1-2 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips I also add 1 scoop vanilla @sunwarrior protein Directions: 1. Mix all ingredients except chips into a mason jar, stir well. 2. Refrigerate overnight and in the morning top with chocolate chips!
Witnessing this web in the early hours of the morning was such a blessing. It reminded me that we are all connected. Remember that before you think, speak and act. Acknowledge that each person is going through their own journey and release your judgements and expectations of them. Help others fly. Uplift spirits whenever you can. Be a force of positivity to those around you. Spin a web of beautiful karmic energy and you'll experience a richness of life that will continue to reward you forever. Sat Nam ✨🙏✨
'Sadness gives depth. Happiness gives height. Sadness gives roots. Happiness gives branches. Happiness is like a tree going into the sky, and sadness is like the roots going down into the womb of the earth. Both are needed, and the higher a tree goes, the deeper it goes, simultaneously. The bigger the tree, the bigger will be its roots. In fact, it is always in proportion. That’s its balance.' -Osho ❤️
A moment of peace & reflection...remember not to hurry thru your day without taking a moment to tune into yourself and let the dust settle. How are you feeling physically, emotionally, spiritually, energetically? What are you carrying that is no longer serving you and can you let that go? In the cup... Matcha Tea made Chai style with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, turmeric cloves & unsweetened cashew milk ❤️
Find the source of love, where the ancient meets the mystical and the profound meets the practical. When you do...you will weep that treasures lost - can now be found. - Marlise Karlin
Some days will be more challenging then others. Old habits, ways of thinking and expectation of ourselves can drain us of our energy and set us back from expressing our divine gifts. Notice when you are losing authenticity in your words and actions and bring yourself back to this place. No matter how challenging your day, situation or moment is, as long as you can stay rooted in your truth and act as opposed to react, you will create and strengthen new, neuropathways and transform so that your true, beautiful self can shine through. Lastly, don't take challenging moments, conversations etc personally, see them as ways to help you grow, release and regime. Sat Nam ❤️
If it hasn't been that awesome yet, change it up. Break-free of your routine and follow your heart ❤️ You lack nothing because you are everything, you are divine. Don't forget that. Sat Nam ✨🙏✨
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