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Amazing Oats & Smoothie Bowl Vegan Breakfast. | Cornelia

So I got this breakfast idea form Liezl Jayne. Her blog:  Liez Jayne Her youtube:  Liez Jayne Strydom I don't eat sugar so I decided to remake this to other people who don't want none fruit sugars. Ingredients (Oatmeal): 1/2 Cup of Oats (dry). 2 Teaspoons of Chia Seeds. 1/2 of Water. 2 Teaspoons of Cacao Powder A pinch of Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Powder. How to: Mix the oats and the water together and leave over night. In the morning blend it together with the cacao powder and the vanilla. Ingredients (Smoothie): 1/2 Cup of Oatgurt (Yogurt made on oats or 1/3 of a Cup of Avocado). 1 Cup Frozen Berries (of your liking). 1/4 Cup of Water. 2-4 Pieces of Banana (as a natural sweetener). How to:  Add all of the ingredients to a blender and mix together for a smoothie bowl type of mixture. The Bowl: Place your overnight oat mixture onto one side of the bowl. And pour the smoothie onto the other side of the bowl. Top with fruits and berries of your lik

Quick Energizing Morning Yoga Routine | Cornelia

So at the moment I've had a hard time feeling awake and energized in the morning (and throughout the day) so I found this yoga routine and I thought I would share it with you. So here we go! 1. Sun Salutation First step:  Place your body like a triangle, with your butt towards the ceiling and your hands and feet on the ground (obviously). Also position your face so that your look goes to your feet. Second step: Pull your abs towards your spine and let your head hang.  Make sure to really stretch your back out (but don't overdo it). Repeat for 10 breaths. 2. Upright Cat/Cow. Sit with your legs crossed and place your hands on your knees. Inhale and arch your back, pushing your chest forward and rolling your shoulders down. Exhale rounding your spine and releasing your abs. Do this for 2 minutes. 3. Ego Eradicator. Sit with your legs crossed and raise your arms above your head and make a "V" with them. Inhale: point your fingers towards the ceiling, the

Distress Evening Yoga Routine | Cornelia

I have lived with stress & anxiety for about a year now and I have been looking for something to make me distress in the evening.  So for all you stressed out people who are like me...here you go! 1. Anjali Mudra (Salutation Seal). Place both your hands infront of your heart. Take five deep breaths until you feel calm. 2. Sukhasana (Easy Pose). Straighten your spine in a sitting positing. And hold that pose for at least 60 seconds. 3. Marjaryasana (Cat Pose). Place your hands and your knees in a "tabletop" position. Center your head in a natural position looking down on the ground. As you exhale, round your spine up to the ceiling. Release your head towards the floor, but don't force your chin to your chest. Do this for about 2 minutes. 4.Bitilasana (Cow Pose). (Often compared to the cat pose). How to:  cow pose Do this for about 2 minute. 5. Uttana Shishosana (Extended Puppy Pose). How to:  extended puppy pose Do this for about 5 minutes.