This creation is a result of almost out of date tempeh and a huge bag of coconut flakes that I ordered online without realising how big it was 😀 The softness of the oven roasted vegetables goes really well with the crunchy fried tempeh and pan roasted pumpkin seeds and coconut. I used butternut squash…

Eating with the seasons is good for our bodies as well as the environment (as it requires less natural resources). What is in season is naturally easier to digest and more suitable for our bodies at that time. Simply think of hot cooked food in the winter and fresh salads in the summer. I used…

When I’m in the US I always carry around a peanut-butter-cookie bar from ‘Larabar’ in case I get hungry. (which is very often! 🙂 ) It’s my favourite snack for on the road! But as they are unavailable in the Netherlands, I made them myself. Only 2 ingredients and super easy with a food processor….

Kitchari is a traditional Ayurvedic dish often used for cleansing and detoxing. It’s basically lentils and rice cooked together with different spices. I love kitchari not only because of its warming and soothing taste, a wonderful comfort food, but also for its wonderful effect on the digestive system. When I get any type of indigestion,…

This traditional dahl recipe is made with red lentils, which is easy because you don’t have to soak them or cook them for only 20 minutes. Red lentil dahl is very nourishing, easy to digest and always feel like wonderful comfort food to me. My secret ingredient in this recipe is fresh grated turmeric instead…

Check out chocolate variation at the bottom of the page  I love the combination of peanut butter, banana and a little bit of cinnamon. So when I wanted to make muesli balls for Prasad (blessed food from a ceremony or ritual), I turned them into muesli-banana-peanut-butter-balls. ☺ They’re a healthy snack or treat and easy…

The yogic diet in the Sivananda tradition is not only vegetarian (including no eggs) but also recommends avoiding alcohol, caffeine, onions, garlic, mushrooms, very spicy food, processed and stale food. These foods are seen as either tamasic (creating heaviness and dullness), rajasic (overstimulating and creating restlessness in body and mind), or both. In our yogic…

Review from Sam OglesbyI am an 80 year-old who began weekly lessons with Ommurti about six months ago. What motivated me to take lessons was my interest in dealing with the aging process – decreased mobility, stiffness and balance issues – as well as arthritis.The lessons from Ommurti have given me a new lease on life….

From Light on Yoga – Iyengar As a well cut diamond has many facets, each reflecting a different colour of light, so does the word yoga, each facet reflecting a different shade of meaning and revealing different aspects of human endeavor to win inner piece and happiness.

Yoga is much more than physical exercise; it’s a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle! It’s a beautiful practice with many amazing benefits such as general physical fitness; a more peaceful and relaxed state of mind; improved focus and it might just make you happy! We call yoga a practice because we are always practicing, there is…