My yoga practicing is an up and down kind of endeavor, in the sense that I go through phases where I'm quite dedicated to it, and then I forget about it for ages. But when I saw this book, I was intrigued, because I wondered how this practice would incorporate in the kitchen. Now, I am aware that yoga has a long cultural and religious history in India, where it contains many more aspects than the perhaps slightly "watered down" "wellness" version I experienced. I'm no expert in this history, so I can't say on which level the Dodges' book engages with it, but I did enjoy how it incorporates a certain awareness into cooking. Looking after your body starts with what you put in it, and while I'm very fond of a snack, I also think it is good to be aware of what it is your eating to make sure your body gets everything it needs.
I really liked how varied and delicious sounding all the recipes were, from the Ramen Miso Bowl to all the different sauces on offer. All the recipes are vegan and although I've read a few vegan cookbooks by now, this was one of the first were almost every recipe made me go 'ooooh, yum'! Finally, another thing I appreciated is that most of the ingredients will be easily sourced. Every time I want to experiment in the kitchen I run into the issue that I live in a relatively small town and sometimes can't even find roasted sesame oil, which means finding international ingredients can be a challenge. I think I'll be able to try out many of the recipes in The Yoga Plate and I very much look forward to doing so!

I have picked up quite a few cookbooks in the last few years, but this one was different.
There can have varying shades of information about why a certain food plan is adopted. The approach to informing us about it also can vary. Here is where this particular book stood out. One of the authors was brought up with yoga as a lifestyle, and the introduction reaches deep into his understanding of it. He interprets things well, and for someone who was brought with a similar understanding of our daily habits, it felt good to see it reflect in print.
It is disheartening to see what the idea of 'yoga' has been reduced to in the modern fast world, so much so that the anglicized names have crept into some practices in cities in India as well, just to 'keep up with the times'.
Anyway, the author talks a bit before elaborating on actual recipes. The recipes themselves are simple, but a few were familiar (to me). I took away more about the essence of the process of cooking and eating than actual recipes and was happy with that.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley, the review is entirely based on my own reading experience of this book and prior knowledge of some of the concepts discussed here.

I tried yoga once and ended up pulling a muscle. However, I was intrigued by the wholeness of this book of bringing clean vegan eating and meditation along with yoga to complete the experience to a healthier you.

Beautiful Vegan Cookbook with Stunning Recipe Photos

This has to be one of the most gorgeously photographed vegan cookbooks that I have read, and I have read quite a few! While not every recipe has a photo, most do. Just flipping through the cookbook is a visual feast and makes me want to go into the kitchen and whip up some of these beautiful dishes. As you might guess from the title, this book is deeply grounded in yoga. In the introduction, Tamal talks about living in an ashram as a child and how that has influenced what he does, including food preparation and what he eats. There is a short introductory section about yoga, including some mindfulness practices that you can incorporate into your eating, physical exercise, and family life. There's a nice section on the pantry requirements for this cookbook. It is unabashedly vegan, but they don't use a lot of “strange” vegan ingredients. Most can be sourced at a good grocery store in the US and occasionally a health food store. The recipes themselves, in general, don't appear too complicated, which I always like. But the flavor combinations offered throughout the book certainly tempt the taste buds. Some are familiar like the peanut butter and chocolate smoothie, while others are more unusual, like the coconut, tomato, and avocado in a ceviche recipe. By the way, the vegetables on the cover are what you'll prep if you make the roasted autumn vegetables recipes. If you are into yoga or if you just like excellent vegan cookbooks, I highly recommend this one.

This book explains why one should, according to the author's yoga and religious concepts, eat a vegan diet and is followed by simple, easy to follow, vegan recipes.

very nice book. giving exactly what the title promises!
definitely recommend for anyone interested!

I would like to thank the publisher, Sound True, and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this cookbook. The Yoga Plate, is not just a whole food based cookbook, it is way more than that. The author lovingly invites the reader to extend their yoga practice into other aspects of their lives.

I think that this book is very timely and educates us about how we can contribute to the preservation of our environment and lead a more mindful and healthier lifestyle. The authors, Tamal Dodge and Victoria Dodge, definitely provide us with food for thought with their belief in the “no harm”philosophy.

Even if you do not care or agree with the beliefs of the author, just having the recipes are wonderful. I love the nutritional advice about the pantry items, different grains etc. last but not least, the book has stunning photographs of the dishes, which is in my opinion, a key requirement for a great cookbook.
I will definitely try out many of these recipes. I highly recommend this book!

I received this book in exchange for an honest review, which has not altered my opinion of this book.

This was a very informational book about a vegetarian and a clean diet. I will for sure be attempting some of the recipes found here. Not just that, but the pictures in this book were absolutely stunning and so colorful that the food was made all the more appetizing.

The Yoga Plate is not only a cookbook but a great guide on a lifestyle integrating yogic practices into everyday life. There are beautiful photographs and interesting recipes I'm excited to try. I highly recommend this book to any yogi.

Thank you @netgalley for a review copy of this cookbook. All opinions are my own.

Shortly after my husband and I switched to a vegan diet, I stumbled across The Yoga Plate account over on Instagram. I immediately clicked that follow button and have been enjoying their post and recipe ideas for nearly two years now. I jumped at the chance to check out their new cookbook.

I also enjoy doing yoga several times a week and love their concept that food and eating should be a way to extend your practice off of the mat. The beginning of the cookbook explains how Tamal was raised to respect and treat all parts of your life as a moving and mindful meditation. Preparing and enjoying food should definitely reflect that concept.

This cookbook is broken down in easy to follow sections:
Morning Meditation includes smoothies, teas and breakfast
Plate Full of Prana - snacks, sides, soups and salads
Bowl Full of Yin - Entrees, dips and sauces
Sweet Savasana - Desserts

The recipes are short and don’t contain hard to find ingredients. I enjoyed the descriptions at the start of each recipe and many included additional ideas on how to change it up a tad to offer a new taste or experience. The pictures are vivid and gorgeous too.

I look forward to trying: The Yogi (smoothie), Pretty in Pink Pitaya Smoothie, Banana Cinnamon Bliss, Pina Colada Summer Smoothie, Blissful Blueberry Muffins, Mashed Peas on Toast, Elote (Mexican Street Corn), Island-Style Coconut Bacon, Asian Cowboy BBQ Tofu and Vegan Sour Cream.

This is a fantastic cookbook to add to your collection and would make a wonderful gift for any vegan or yogi enthusiast.

I was excited to get a chance to sit down with a copy of this cookbook because I'm always looking for new vegan recipes. While the book did share a lot of recipes, many of them were pretty basic and could be found in any vegan cookbook. The instructions were simple and easy to follow and incorporated fairly standard ingredients that can be purchased in most decent grocery stores. The photographs in this book were beautiful, showcasing the bright and colorful dishes and beverages that you can make. I read an advance digital copy, so some of the photos and recipe instructions were missing in my edition, but I believe the completed book will be a lovely addition to any kitchen. *Advance copy provided by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

A very interesting read, this books delves into aspects of yoga that I wasn’t aware of (which was most things that aren’t the postures). I’m not sure if I’ll change my entire diet, but it made a good case and I’m definitely willing to incorporate more plant-based meals. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

As a vegan I loved this book . I found the recipes wonderful and am sure many will become a staple in my kitchen. The author has written this for both those seeing a healthier lifestyle and those of us who thrive with healthy lifestyles that may or may not revolve around Yoga. The author enhances the usual plant based recipes here as part of a Yogi lifestyle meaning a way of eating that is one of no harm. It is the core belief of Yoga to do not harm in what we eat and the author's emphasis of a plant based lifestyle is both educational and heart warming for this vegan. For anyone new to plant based this cookbook is a great start as the author explains proteins, choices of vegetarian foods and cooking techniques. It is beautifully written, the recipes are outstanding and fun to try. I highly recommend this cookbook for all kitchens and anyone that has a plant based lifestyle. This is a must buy for Christmas present and I will buy a hard copy for myself to add to my vegan kitchen cookbook collection. Very well done to the author !

Thank you to the author, the publisher and to Net Galley for the ARC. My review opinion is my own.

This was an enlightening and mouthwatering read. If you’re exploring a yogi lifestyle combined with a vegan diet, or even not convinced a vegan diet could be tasty and nutritious nor provide all the essential amino acids, then I would encourage you to learn from this book. The section before the appealing recipes covers environmental concerns of food production (meat and dairy), thoughts about morning rituals and meditation. The recipes are amazing, the ingredients should be fairly easy to find, and the colour photographs are truly tempting. I would love a paper copy and in the meantime I’m grateful to Netgalley and publisher for the digital copy of this inspiring book in exchange for my honest review.

3 out of 5

**OMG! I cannot believe that these reviews haven't been done! I am so sorry they are so late!!!**

This is not only a recipe book, but a book made from the love of yoga. It details everything needed for the journey this book will take you on and why. With such a large variety of recipes this book is sure to please!

Disclaimer: I was given an advance reader copy of this book by Sounds True via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

As a vegetarian who eats mostly a vegan diet, but not strictly, I can see this cookbook becoming a staple in my kitchen. There are so many recipes in here that I want to try and none of them have hard to find ingredients like some vegan cookbooks rely upon.

I know of a few people that I may be giving this book to for Christmas this year.

I highly recommend this book!

This cookbook is much more than recipes. It is a holistic approach to changing the way we eat to help our well being. The author states yoga is much more than the time you spend on the mat- it's our whole life- how we eat, how we take care of ourselves physically, mentally, spiritually and more. The book has various healthy, clean, vegan recipes to explore and make with care. It's important we remember to take time and really think about what we are putting into our bodies and how it affects us. The book is full of beautiful pictures of several of the recipes and the colors used throughout the book seemed very thoughtful and serene. I am eager to try seveal of the recipes! Thank you to Netgalley and Sounds True for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

I went into this book intrigued but hesitant. I've been a practicing yogi for a while, but never really thought about adding a diet element to it. I genuinely loved reading the introduction of this book. Their explanation of treating your plate and your meal as the base of your yoga practice by mindfully eating was interesting and definitely something I will be adding to my practice. I won't be transitioning to a fully vegan diet, but having a few meals a month that are vegan is something already done in my home so adding in the new recipes here will be a nice addition to my routine. I appreciate that the writers were intentional in creating recipes that would be easy to make while having a busy city lifestyle as my life is definitely busy and scouring the area for obscure ingredients is not going to win me over. I am excited to try many of the recipes in here, as is my 11-year-old son. I will also be recommending the book to some of my yogi and nutrition friends.

The Yoga Plate is an excellent cookbook for anyone embarking on a vegan diet or someone who wants to eat healthier. The recipes are easy to follow; however, if you are new to veganism, you will have to invest in some new ingredients. All in all, the book contains a plethora of delicious recipes that will surely convince any vegan cynic. I love the photography, although I would like to see some of the more challenging or unique recipes pictured in the book.