Laurie Taunton is a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s of Science in Sports Nutrition. She has been working as a clinical dietitian at Winthrop University Hospital for the last 6 years. In addition, she is a guest lecturer for undergraduate classes at C.W. Post. Laurie practices what she preaches by living an active and healthy lifestyle. Laurie enjoys many activities such as soccer, running, weight lifting, spinning and most recently Bikram Yoga. Laurie started Bikram Yoga in February of 2011 and hasn’t looked back. She has completed half marathons, tough mudders and summer series running events which have all taken a toll on her legs and knees. Since taking Bikram yoga, not only has Laurie experienced mental clarity, weight loss, and flexibility but it has strengthened her legs and knees. In essence, this has helped her achieve a deeper stretch to help her muscles recover and complete long runs with less aches and pains. Every month she researches and writes nutrition articles with up to date information for our yoga students. These articles provide each one of us with healthy information to improve our yoga practice. It’s important to realize it’s not only what we do inside the yoga room, but also the nutrition we put in our bodies as well that can help improve our postures, breathing, and achieve optimal results of all our hard work.
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Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup liquid egg substitute 1/3 cup cooked black beans ¼ cup all purpose flour ½ cup butter, melted 2 squares unsweetened …
Many of us practice Bikram Yoga to reduce stress, increase blood circulation, improve immunity, and improve flexibility. But for some of us, Bikram Yoga is also practiced in effort to promote a healthy lifestyle with intentions for weight loss. Yogi’s must realize it’s not only what you do inside the room that counts, but making lifestyle changes outside the 105 degree room will be just as important in achieving weight loss….
Bikram Yoga is a great way to stay fit, but what you eat before and after your 90 minute class can also impact your fitness. In fact, these pre and post workout meals and snacks can not only make a difference in the quality of your workouts, but also the results and benefits you wish to obtain…
Ingredients: One 15oz can chick peas, rinsed and drained 1 small tomato, chopped 1/2 cup diced peeled cucumber 2 onions, sliced 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons red wine …
Proper hydration is one of the most important aspects of healthy physical activity; especially for those who practice Bikram Yoga. Drinking the right amount of fluids before, during and after every Bikram Yoga class is vital to providing your body the fluids it needs to perform properly…