Beach Yoga in Naples, Florida

I am thrilled to continue my partnership with the Edgewater Beach Hotel here in Naples, Florida. The Edgewater Beach Hotel is a top destination for wellness and relaxation in the healthiest & happiest city in the United States!

Join us weekly for beach yoga every Saturday from 9a-10a.

This class is open to our Southwest Florida community, although you must pre-register.

To sign up for class send me a message to reserve your space!

Class is open to all levels, however some experience is recommended.

Class is $10/person and free valet parking is available.

Photo By Jontel Chere

On the rare chance it does rain, we will hold class indoors in Edgewater’s new yoga studio!

Feel free to reach out with more questions!

Are Organic Lemons Really Alkalizing??

Alright, let’s clear one thing up. Something that has been blowing my clients minds for years.

Why are organic lemons alkalizing?

I mean aren’t lemons acidic? Don’t they have a very acidic (low) pH?

Today I’m going to blow your minds… organic lemons are indeed alkalizing. 

Yep, you read that right. 

Want to know why…

Foods are considered to be either acidic or alkalizing depending on how they respond inside the body… not how they act outside the body. A food could have a very acidic pH outside of the body, but once inside the body they become very alkalizing…this food is then termed an alkaline food. 

Inside our bodies lemon are very alkalizing. Once lemons are ingested, broken down and metabolized they actually help to make the pH of our bodies more alkaline. 

Organic lemons are actually considered to be one of the most alkalizing foods we can eat. 

Is there really a difference between organic and non-organic lemons? In my professional opinion, yes absolutely. Non-organic or conventional lemons are sprayed with a myriad of pesticides, herbicides and other toxins. These toxins penetrate the skin (especially when you slice into a lemon) and you end up ingesting these toxins. These chemicals are extremely acidic and harmful to your health, and outweigh the positive alkalizing benefits of the lemons. 

When possible always buy organic OR talk to your local farmer at the market about their growing principles. 

Lemons are an incredibly healing food, and part of my daily diet. Click here to read all about how I incorporate lemons into my morning routine. 

Detoxing on a Budget - part II

The ‘Detoxing on a Budget’ series is back! In our first part of this series (HERE) we discussed the first (and cheapest) steps you can take to begin detoxing your diet today.

Now we are going to discuss the next steps you can take to further detox your pantry. In part one we discussed eliminating all processed foods and really anything that comes in a box or a bag. Time to let that shit go! Your body deserves better. 
In part two today we are going to discuss how to incorporate a morning routine. 

A morning routine is a great way to add a daily detox into your life…and the results are unbelievable! What you choose to do in the morning sets the tone for your entire day. By starting your day on the right foot you are literally setting yourself up for success. 

When you start your day by flooding your body with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, hydration, and really fueling your body and mind properly…you are more likely to make better choices throughout the day. 

I have discussed my morning routine HERE and it has definitely evolved over time, but remains very similar. 

I’m a true believer in the triple play. To read the full benefits of the triple play click here

The idea is to hydrate your body first thing (our bodies get so dehydrated when we sleep because they are working so hard)… so hydration is number one. Start your day with 8 oz of room temperature water (super important because we do not want to shock the system) mixed with the juice from 1/2 an organic lemon. 

Next I like to come in with a gentle detoxer…kinda scrub the wall of the intestines… and seriously energize the body… it’s like a shot of espresso (minus the caffeine). That’s right I’m talking about APPLE CIDER VINEGAR. If you have been following me for awhile now, you know I’m super into ACV. Check out my full post on ACV here 

I’m so passionate about this product that when I was the keynote speaker for my alma matar Springfield College last year, I started my talk by serving up shots of ACV to the entire crowd. Yep, that’s right! We were all awake and ready to go!

There are two important things to remember when taking ACV… first always mix it with water. I prefer to mix it with 2-4 oz of water, but I know some individuals who like a full 8 oz, up to you! The second thing is to make sure you are buying high quality ACV, my favorite brand (#notsponsored) is Braggs ACV. I’ve been talking about this brand for years now, and have gotten hundreds of people nationwide taking it every morning. I love this brand because it contains “the mother”, the cloudy questionable stuff at the bottom of the bottle…that’s the good stuff. Make sure you shake up your bottle before pouring. Any ACV with “the mother” would be acceptable…and ACV without “the mother” is simply a salad dressing ingredient. 

Many people worry that the ACV will make their acid reflux (and other symptoms associated with an acidic diet) worse… honestly, in my research, education and my work with clients it has made it much better… and is actually know to alleviate the symptoms  all together. 

Lastly, my final step in my morning are greens!! Honestly, probably my favorite step, hence the name LEAN AND GREEN BODY®. The greens come in and provide a second layer of gentle detoxification, boost your immune system, and provide you with natural (caffeine free) energy. Many of my friends and followers wonder how I last 12 hour work days without coffee… it’s all in the greens, natural energy! Honest. 

Here are the two brands I’m currently loving for greens! HERE and HERE

I could drink just about anything for my health, but these 3 steps in my morning routine are essential…and I think they all taste pretty good! Okkk Okk the ACV is definitely an acquired taste, but I promise the benefits outweigh the flavor. 

The Lean and Green Body® Morning Routine #TRIPLEPLAY

8 oz room temperature water with 1/2 organic lemon

1 TBSP of ACV with water

8-10 oz of water mixed with greens 

Happy Detoxing!