...spring cleaning...

...it's about that time to kickstart your bod into spring & I'm definitely feeling it after a long weekend of eating & drinking with some friends that were visiting from the US.  Don't get me wrong I thoroughly enjoy champagne & french cuisine, but there comes a point when you just need to flush, restart, & recharge- good for your body & your mind.

Beets are one of my favorite root vegetables so here are a couple recipes below to check out for your spring cleanse...

...beetroot soup recipe at inspiring the everyday....yummmmm...& how awesome are these food pictures?

 ....beet green chopped salad recipe over at the sprouted kitchen... 

I'm also about to hop on an 8 day yoga detox over at my yoga online that seems relatively easy to stick to...seriously if you haven't joined this site yet you should, it's amazing! wish me luck! x mvg

...my yoga online...

...how awesome is this picture?!?  I wish I felt so at ease in a pose like this...ha!  Unfortunately I'm usually hanging on for dear life...but practice-practice-practice right?  Maybe someday!

Since being in France I've had a tough time finding a yoga studio that I'm love with, not to mention the fact that the classes are all in french which presents an interesting situation in itself.  I'm not giving up yet in my quest since it will definitely only help my french, but until then I've found another solution- My Yoga Online. If you're like me & try to practice yoga everyday it can be costly if you go to a studio.  This site costs around $9 a month I think & you have access to thousands of yoga videos from instructors all over the country.  I'm seriously obsessed & it's great if you travel a lot because you can do it from wherever & whenever...pretty great.  Here are some of my top videos that I would recommend if you join.  Get bendy! {image via 30.media.tumblr}

Here Comes the Sun- power yoga flow

Vinyasa for Strength- vinyasa power yoga

Boost your Immune System- hatha yoga flow

In a Heartbeat- vinyasa yoga

Twist it Out- vinyasa power yoga

Have to do Some Hatha- hatha yoga flow 

Hatha Yoga for Heart & Hips -hatha yoga flow