DR. ELAINE GAVALAS

"Balance holiday excess with the following yoga recipes.

Wishing you peace and love this holiday season!"

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Stay calm during the hectic holiday season with this quick yoga meditation.

Take a few deep breaths and feel the immediate stress-relieving effects.

YOGA HOLIDAY GIFTS! With Dr. Elaine's Greek Holiday Cookie Recipe!
"With just a subtle shift in consciousness, you can celebrate a green holiday and give Mother Earth a present too."
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Stressed out from traveling, shopping and holiday obligations?

Rejuvenate and destress with Dr. Elaine's Yoga Holiday Stress Relief Challenge the first three Mondays in December HERE!

BOOST YOUR METABOLISM WITH DR. ELAINE!

Rev up your metabolism and burn calories faster so you can splurge on the holiday

foods you love without gaining weight.

Your Metabolic Machine

Your metabolism is a measure of how fast your body burns calories.  Everyone's metabolism is different according to their gender, age and genetic make-up.  A person's metabolism slows with age, often with an accompanying weight gain.  Men have a higher metabolism than women because they tend to have more calorie-burning muscle and less fat.  Studies show that the speed of our metabolism and our tendency to store excess calories as either fat or lean tissue is determined by genetics. 

Although you can't change your sex, birthday or DNA, that doesn't mean you can't affect the rate you burn calories. Boosting your metabolism by making a few changes in your exercise and eating habits can help you lose weight.

Muscle Up

Muscles require more calories to metabolically maintain  than fat, which means fit bodies burn more calories than overweight ones, even at rest.  So, the first step is to build more muscle and reduce your overall body fat.  This can be accomplished with a combination of muscle-building weight workouts and heart-pumping aerobic activities. 

Working out smarter, not necessarily harder, is one of the keys to increasing your metabolism.  Since muscles adapt and become more metabolically efficient with the same workout, vary your aerobic and weight training routines periodically to challenge your muscles and cardiovascular system.  This will enable you to burn more energy as calories.

Research shows that after a strength-training session, your metabolism can hike 5 to 10 percent. To make muscles work harder and burn more calories, substitute a new exercise for each muscle group every week, or try a different machine for the same muscle group.

Do some type of aerobic exercise, such as intense yoga flow, running, walking, or cycling, 30 to 60 minutes daily. To increase intensity, incorporate 1-minute intervals of more intense exercise every 10 minutes into your workouts.  Within 24 hours after a workout, your metabolism will rev faster, burning a few hundred more calories than usual. 

You can transform a sedentary lifestyle and burn more calories all day long while doing your daily chores.  Try walking the stairs instead of using the elevator, walking or cycling instead of driving, taking up yoga, dance, gardening or dog walking.

Food Power

The amount and type of food you eat can affect your metabolism.  If you eat too few calories throughout the day, or skip meals, this will cause your body's metabolic engine to slow down to compensate for the absence of food, thereby decreasing your metabolism.  Make certain you eat three nutritionally balanced meals a day, including a hearty breakfast.

Digestion of food stimulates the metabolism, which is known as dietary-induced thermogenesis.  This effect can boost your metabolism by 10 percent within one hour after consuming a meal.  Exercising 30 minutes before or after a meal nearly doubles the thermogenic effect of that meal.  Taking a brisk walk around mealtime and planning your meals close to workouts will allow your metabolic rate to jump even higher

By putting this plan into action you'll lose weight,  have less body fat and more muscle.  If you make the most of your metabolism, you'll wind up looking and feeling better.

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DAY THREE OF YOGA HOLIDAY CHALLENGE WITH DR. ELAINE!

Welcome Thanksgiving Day Giving Thanks for Your Blessings.

Breathe in Love...Exhale Gratitude...Breathe Deeply with Dr. Elaine's Yoga Walking Meditation>> 

Delicata Stuffed With Wild Mushrooms & Herbs

Medicinal mushrooms such as maitake (Grifola frondosa) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) have polysaccharides called beta glucans, which may be responsible for  their immune-stimulating benefits ranging from fighting colds to thwarting cancer.  Bulgur, a nutritious whole grain, reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease. 

Serves 4

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 celery stalks

1 cup finely diced green beans

1 cup shiitake mushrooms

1/2 cup maitake or portobello mushrooms

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon sea salt.

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup bulgur

1/2 cup finely minced parsley

1  teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

3/4 cup vegetable stock

2 Delicata squash

1/2 cup water

1. Place bulgur in a medium saucepan.  Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water and soak for 1 hour.  Drain through a fine-mesh sieve.  Leave in sieve set over bowl to continue to drain.

2. Wipe the mushrooms with a damp paper towel to clean them.  Dry thoroughly, slice and set aside.  Lightly oil a sauté pan with olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of water.  Gently sauté celery, green beans and mushrooms on low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. While sautéing add lemon juice and season with salt and ground pepper. Continue to sauté for 5 minutes more, remove, and set aside in a large bowl.

3.  Add  bulgur, parsley, oregano, paprika and 1/4 cup vegetable stock to large bowl of sautéed vegetables.  Toss well.

4.  Split squash in half and scoop out seeds and membranes.  Place squash in shallow baking dish, mounding squash cavities with mushroom-bulgur mixture.  Add 1/2 cup vegetable stock and 1/2 cup of water. Cover with foil on roasting pan and bake 350 for approximately one hour or until squash is tender.

Giant Stuffed Roasted Turban Squash

Enjoy as a whole meal for a holiday feast.

Serves 2-3

1 turban squash, pumpkin, or other large squash (5 pounds)

Olive Oil Spray

1/2 cup parsley, chopped

1 cup apples, chopped

1 cup cooked quinoa

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 boneless, skinless organic chicken breast half (3 ounces), cubed

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, warmed

1. Preheat the oven to 450.  Wash the squash and with a sharp knife, cut the "topknot" from the turban squash. If using a pumpkin, cut out the stem end in a circle about 4 inches in diameter. Reserve top. Carefully scoop out pulp and seeds.  Spray the cavity with olive oil. Place the lid back on the pumpkin, wrap in aluminum foil and bake on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes.  Test doneness by piercing squash with the tip of a sharp knife - it should slide in easily. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove and save foil.

2. Meanwhile in a large bowl combine parsley, apples and cooked quinoa.  Season with salt, pepper and cinnamon.

3. Remove the squash from the oven and when cool enough to handle, gently peel back the foil on top and remove the lid. If necessary, scoop out some flesh to create a deeper cavity.  Place the chicken in the bottom of squash. Top with quinoa stuffing evenly over the chicken. (Leftover stuffing can be placed in a casserole dish and baked on the side.)  Ladle the broth into the squash, replace the lid, rewrap with the reserved foil and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.  It is ready to serve when the inner flesh is cooked within 1/2 inch of its skin.  Check by removing the lid and piercing the pumpkin with a the tip of a sharp knife.

4.  If desired, garnish the turban squash with fresh greens, parsley and washed autumn leaves.

5.  To serve, dish out a helping of the stuffing, then dig into the sides for a serving of savory squash.

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Antioxidant Soup In A Pumpkin

This slightly sweet soup provides a cornucopia of heart-healthy antioxidants, carotenoids and bioflavonoids. Served in a pumpkin or mini pumpkins, it makes a grand opening to a holiday meal.

Serves 6 

1 medium pumpkin or 6 mini pumpkins
2 1/2 pounds butternut squash or any orange-fleshed winter squash
3 cups vegetable stock
1 cup filtered water
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
1 apple, cored and diced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Wash pumpkin, cut off top and reserve for a lid. Scrape out seeds and fiber with a spoon. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and fiber, and peel if waxed. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover and boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes or until squash, pumpkin, and vegetables are tender.

 3. Transfer a quarter of the mixture to a blender or food processor. Carefully blend, covering blender or food processor with a towel. Repeat with remaining mixture until all is blended. Stir to blend the batches.

4. Serve hot in a large hollowed-out pumpkin or individually in mini pumpkins.

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WELCOME TO DAY TWO OF YOGA HOLIDAY CHALLENGE WITH DR. ELAINE!

 Pre-burn all the Turkey Day calories with Dr. Elaine's Yoga Flow Practice. Research reports rigorous flow yoga practice can burn up to 540 calories an hour - the equivalent of an eleven-minute mile! 

During the holiday season, whip up some tasty, antioxidant-rich pumpkin and squash dishes.

While enjoying the fall harvest of pumpkins and squash, you're also protecting yourself against cancer and heart disease. More than 600 carotenoids have been identified as the pigments that give fruits and vegetables their vivid colors. The powerful carotenoid antioxidant beta carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A) gives pumpkins and squash their brilliant orange hue and may help prevent cancer and heart disease.

To benefit from these fall beauties, try the following recipes where pumpkins and squash are both a filling and a container, too. Happy Thanksgiving!

Antioxidant Soup In A Pumpkin

This slightly sweet soup is very low in fat and provides a cornucopia of heart-healthy antioxidants, beta carotenoids and bioflavonoids. Served in a pumpkin, it makes a grand opening to a holiday meal

Giant Stuffed Roasted Turban Squash

Quinoa is considered a complete protein and may be the world's most perfect grain, containing 50 percent more protein than other grains.  Enjoy as a whole meal for a harvest  feast.

Delicata Stuffed With Wild Mushrooms & Herbs

Medicinal mushrooms such as maitake (Grifola frondosa) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) have polysaccharides called beta glucans, which may be responsible for  their immune-stimulating benefits ranging from fighting colds to thwarting cancer.  Bulgur, a nutritious whole grain, reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease. 

The Mass Meditation Initiative In Washington, D.C at the Lincoln Memorial Sunday 11/11/2018 @2pm EST

Connect with the collective to raise the vibration of the mass consciousness.

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 "Research shows group meditation decreases violent crime and terrorism. An antidote to our world's insanity!"

WELCOME TO DAY ONE OF YOGA HOLIDAY CHALLENGE WITH DR. ELAINE!

Kick off the holiday season with this rigorous yoga flow practice so you can comfortably slip into your favorite party dress or skinny jeans in time for Thanksgiving.

TAKE CONTROL OF HOLIDAY TEMPTATION WITH DR. ELAINE'S YOGA HOLIDAY CHALLENGE EVERY WEDNESDAY IN NOVEMBER HERE!

Burn extra calories with Dr. Elaine's fat-blasting flow yoga videos to stay lean and crave-free during the holidays.

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 YOGA & MEDITATION HELP DIABETES

 November Is Diabetes Awareness Month 

 Dr. Elaine's Article Published in YogaUOnline.

"Here's what research studies say about the impact of yoga and meditation on diabetes."

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EAT LIKE A YOGI WITH DR. ELAINE'S HIGH VIBE YOGA DIET!

Published in Fit Yoga Magazine

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PUMPKINS HELP PROSTATE - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

"Seeds from your pumpkin are not only tasty, but also provide prostate health benefits. Current research reports that pumpkin seeds can help treat the symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH)."

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YOGA HELPS PREGNANT MOMS
"Research reports yoga can benefit pregnant women's emotional health, reduce labor pain and delivery time, and prevent pregnancy complications."
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Research reports that regular yoga practice can jumpstart weight loss.

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DR. ELAINE'S YOGA IMMUNITY SOUP FOR COLDS AND FLU SEASON

This cold-weather soup features astragalus, a therapeutic Chinese herb noted for its powerful prana- and immune-enhancing qualities.

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YOGA HELPS RELIEVE FIBROMYALGIA PAIN

"Fibromyalgia participants reported significantly reduced pain and enhanced mindfulness with yoga practice."

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KIDS YOGA HELPS ADHD

OCTOBER IS CHILDREN'S HEALTH MONTH!
"Multiple studies suggest yoga has a profound impact on children with ADHD."
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According to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 2.3 million US adults were incarcerated in 2016. The US incarceration rate is the highest in the world. Mental health problems including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are common among prison inmates.

Recent research reports yoga can reduce depression and improve mental health among prison inmates. A 2018 randomized study published in the Journal of Psychiatry evaluated the effect of yoga practice on the mental health of inmates. Swedish researchers administered either 90 minutes of yoga class or fitness class (control group) weekly to 152 Swedish prisoners for 10 weeks.

The Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) assessing psychological distress and other self-reported measures were obtained from the participants.

The researchers found both groups had improved symptoms of psychological distress with decreased anxiety, depression and hostility. The yoga participants also experienced improved improved memory and concentration and decreased paranoid or obsessive thoughts.

"The provision of opportunities for prison inmates to carry out physical activity in general and yoga exercise in particular can be an important tool for improving their reintegration into society and for helping them lead a drug free and law-abiding lifestyle upon release," the study authors conclude,

Information about yoga for inmates can be found at organizations such as humankindness.org and prisonyoga.org.

WELCOME TO DAY SEVEN OF YOGA BEGINNERS CHALLENGE WITH DR. ELAINE!

If your shoulders and chest are tight, try clasping a towel or belt behind you while doing Yoga Chest Expander.

The new, expanded PDF edition features Beginners Yoga and bonus extras like Dr. Elaine's yoga video tutorials and her latest articles on yoga stress relief research.

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WELCOME TO DAY SIX OF YOGA BEGINNERS CHALLENGE WITH DR. ELAINE!

The subtle but important action of lifting the sternum in Yoga Mountain Pose is incorporated into many yoga poses.

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WELCOME TO DAY FIVE OF YOGA BEGINNERS CHALLENGE WITH DR. ELAINE!

Yoga Pelvic Tilt is a fundamental movement in yoga, massaging tension and stress away while bringing fresh, oxygenated blood into the lower back muscles and tissues.

WELCOME TO DAY FOUR OF YOGA BEGINNERS CHALLENGE WITH DR. ELAINE!

Yoga Seated Twist increases spine and neck flexibility and releases tension and

fatigue from back muscles.

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Yoga Seated Side to Side releases tension and fatigue and tones the upper body.

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WELCOME TO DAY TWO OF YOGA BEGINNERS CHALLENGE WITH DR. ELAINE!

Yoga Seated Wheel Pose increases spinal flexibility, promotes breathing, tones the internal organs, and improves posture.

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If you're a beginner, overweight or out of shape, Chair Yoga will build your confidence and help you benefit from yoga without injury or strain.




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DR. ELAINE'S YOGA BEAUTY DIET: NURTURE BODY AND SOUL

"The Three Pillars of Yoga Beauty

The yoga diet for inner and outer beauty has an ancient lineage, dating back to the Vedas, sacred Hindu scriptures dating around 2500 B.C.E. According to the ancient vedic scriptures, there are three pillars of true beauty: outer beauty (roopam), inner beauty (gunam) and lasting beauty (vayastyag).The purpose of the three pillars is to create subhanga karanam, a sanskrit term meaning "making the whole body auspicious". Achieving subhanga karanam bestows not only a beautiful body but also an inner power that comes from a beautiful mind and personality." READ HERE...

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DR. ELAINE'S YOGA ANTI-CELLULITE PROGRAM

If you have cellulite, or want to prevent its appearance, THE YOGA MINIBOOK FOR WEIGHT LOSS Yoga Anti-Cellulite program is for you. The key to banishing cellulite is to lose the fat and build muscle. The more taut your skin is, the less cellulite will show.

Cellulite is fat, like any other fat. The only difference is the way the fat is deposited under the skin. Pockets of this fat will cause the overlying skin to dimple, creating a lumpy appearance on the hips, buttocks, and thighs. Cellulite appears in men and women, although it’s more common in women because they have a higher percentage of fat on their bodies. The size and thickness of cellulite are also genetically determined and age-related. Miracle thigh creams, starving, yoga, and even surgery won’t guarantee permanent removal of stubborn cellulite.

By combining THE YOGA MINIBOOK FOR WEIGHT LOSS Yoga Flow Workouts and Yoga Diet to reduce overall body fat (or cellulite) with Yoga Toning to strengthen key muscles, you can produce major reductions in the appearance of cellulite.

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