Aliza Strock (@shaktifresh) is a Boston based vegan lifestyle blogger. She is also a RYT200HR, and has taught in Australia, Bali, Mexico and the United States. When she’s not recipe testing, traveling, or practicing yoga, you can find Aliza spending time with her family and friends, binge watching a Netflix series or scoping out the best new vegan spots in town. “Camel pose (ustrasana) is one of my favorite asanas for opening through the heart and throat. So often we are bent

The beautiful island of Sri Lanka is rightly nicknamed, ‘the teardrop of the Indian Ocean.’ It is a country which is rich in history and culture, dating back more than 2000 years. Thanks to preservation by ancient kingdoms, temples, and local traditions, we are still able to witness much of this to this day. It’s hard not to fall in love with the nature that surrounds the island. Its large mountains, serene beaches, and rainforests allow a vibrant ecosystem for animals (like