who is healthy laura?
Hey, Wellness Rebels and Health Fanatics!
So, you clicked that “About” link, huh? You’re probably wondering who’s behind all this almond flour chaos and culinary wizardry. Welcome to my corner of the internet—a place where law books collect dust and cameras click almost as much as my kitchen timer. Let’s dive into the mix!
Who Am I? Meet Laura Kuklase
Just a simple girl originally from the Estonian forest, often found lost in a cloud of almond flour or striking a yoga pose. Now living in Madeira, Portugal. But there’s more to this story…
From Law Books to Lentils: My Unexpected Pivot
Yes, my friends, I once dreamt of courtroom battles, armed with a fresh law degree and visions of legal grandeur. Yet, here I am, a decade later, swapping briefs for baking sheets and legal pads for recipe pads.
The Healing Journey: More Than Just Recipes
As the pages of my story unfold, I discovered the transformative power of food. Transitioning to a plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet became my weapon against autoimmune disease. Spoiler alert: It worked.
Why I’m Finally Sharing My Story
After ten years of blogging, recipe testing, and finding zen in yoga, I’m peeling back the layers of my journey. No more secrets. It’s time to share the full story — from the depths of diagnosis to the peaks of recovery and every deliciously difficult step in between.
My blog pre-story, started in a hospital bed after operation under the lungs in 2014—a place to spill the beans (both literally and metaphorically) without spilling my identity or the real story behind my sudden pivot from law to lentils.
From Law Books to Cooking Books & Yoga Poses: Harry Potter “Spell”
Why did I, a law student, suddenly turn my back on legal briefs in favor of experimenting with rocket leaves, photography and blogging? And why keep my journey a secret? Well, my friends, it all comes down to one unexpected plot twist in my life—a autoimmune diagnosis that sounded more like a spell from Harry Potter than a medical condition.
Spoler alert, right now in 2024, I´m writing my book and finally ready to share the real story!
Food Photography: My Accidental Love Affair
Armed with a decade of love for photography and a lifelong affair with cooking, I stumbled upon my true calling. The law office’s loss was the culinary world’s gain. From capturing the perfect drizzle to prestigious food photography awards.
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Gear Up, Food Lovers & Storytellers!
Boom! Let’s cut to the chase. Ever think a law grad could end up a maestro behind the lens, making kale look cooler than a cucumber? Neither did I. But here’s the dish: a Nikon D90, a challenge from my loved one (thank you, Dad!), and 200 shots a month flipped my script from statutes to smoothies.
Challenge Accepted: From Legal Eagle to Foodie Phenom
That’s right. Dad hands me this beast of a camera with one condition: make it sing, but with images, not words. What started as a “Sure, why not?” turned into my ticket out of the courtroom and into the heart of the kitchen. Each click, each capture, was a step away from legalese and a leap into the love affair with food photography.
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New updates coming soon! Stay tuned!
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Some of you know, I´ m not just a culinary wizard; I’ve also mastered the art of bending, stretching, and breathing deeply. As a certified yoga instructor, I’ve journeyed through an intensive program with Yoga Alliance International, diving deep into the world of asanas, meditation, vinyasa flow, and the intricate dance of anatomy, physiology, and yoga philosophy. My adventure didn’t stop there—I’ve also embraced the calming power of Yin Yoga and the mindfulness of guided meditation.
Languages? Fluent in both English and Estonian. In Estonian, I teach at FitQ platform HERE.
Eesti keeles saab minuga joogatada FitQ.me platvormil!
Yoga Odyssey: Credentials That Stretch:
Yoga Teacher Training Certification (CYT 200): A foundational leap into yoga’s vast ocean, certified by Yoga Alliance International.
Yin Yoga & Guided Meditation (CYT 100): Diving deep into the art of stillness and inner exploration, also with Yoga Alliance International.
Arm Balances & Inversions (30 hrs): Elevating my practice with the Yogi Flight School—because life’s about finding balance.
TRX Yoga Course Certification: Merging strength with flexibility for a workout that challenges and centers.
Yoga Mobility & Strength: Gaining the power and grace to flow through life’s challenges, certified by Yoga International.
Ashtanga: The Primary Series: Committing to a disciplined practice that strengthens both body and mind, thanks to Yoga International.
Hyperbolic Stretching Course: Pushing the limits of flexibility and discovering what lies beyond.
Art & Science of Breathing: Learning to breathe not just to live, but to thrive, with Yoga International’s guidance.
Yoga isn’t just what I do. It’s a huge part of who I am. Whether it’s mastering the physical postures or diving deep into meditation and breathwork, I’m here to guide you through every step of your yoga journey. Let’s stretch, strengthen, and find serenity together.