Articles by Elissa Jordan
I’ve always wanted to learn another language. Being Canadian, with our two official languages – English and French, I should easily be bilingual. But I’m not. However, it’s my opinion that all Canadians should be …
What you’ll need
Flour, sifted (soy, white, brown, rice, spelt – whatever you like)
Dairy-free milk (soy, rice, oat – again, whatever you fancy)
Soya margarine or your cooking oil of choice
Baking powder
Pinch of salt
*If you want sweet …
What you’ll need
Green lentils
Garlic
White onions
Vegetable stock
Green onions
Tomato
Sugar snap peas
Salt and pepper to taste
What to do
Bring a pot of vegetable stock to boil (water works just as well but isn’t as tasty). Once you’ve got a …
At a first glance you seem to be lying on the floor. Not much to it, right? Turns out savasana is a deceptively involved pose. Rather than relying on your strength or flexibility, instead you …
When people ask me about my life I give them a brief chronological description of how I studied in Southern Ontario, moved to Vancouver to continue studying and then left Canada to travel and that’s …
In a manner of weeks Vancouver will be awash with the spectacular noise and excitement of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Canadians at home and abroad will be glued to their television sets, willing Team …
What you’ll need
4 Large or 6 small very ripe Bananas
125g of chopped Dates
2/3c Agave Nectar
2c Flour
50g of Flax Seed Linseed
1/4 cup Soy Milk
1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2c Margarine
Cinnamon, Allspice …
The Crow pose is one that most people will struggle with as it requires a specific mix of strength, concentration and perseverance. If you’re new to yoga or you’re inexperienced with arm …
There’s no place like home.
Growing up, all we know are the little things that make up home. For most of us the world is made up of the streets where we learned to ride a …
Yoga is often considered to be a soft and relaxing practice. It can, however, leave you energized and elated. The Asanas or “physical postures”, release tension and liberate physical energy, while employing proper yogic breathing, …
