Welcome to Začin&Sunce
A space to reconnect with the nature around you — and within you.
A virtual home born from the longing to return to what’s real. My own nature is to share the practices and wisdom that nourish the whole being — body, mind, and spirit.
Rooted in forest, grown from joy
I grew up to the sounds of the Resava river, the shapes and colors of the forest, the scent of healing herbs, and the taste of wild fruits. That richness, strength, and beauty of nature inspire everything I do — and everything I am.
So it only made sense to gather it all here:
✨ Plant-based cooking
✨ Ayurvedic kitchen wisdom
✨ Therapeutic yoga and breathwork
✨ Photos, visuals, and stories that awaken the senses
All shared through the textures, colors, and rhythms that echo the lush nature of my childhood.
Where nourishment meets joy
RECIPES – Whole food, plant-based. Joyfully balanced.
Here you’ll find a generous collection of plant-based recipes — delicious, nutrient-rich, and easy to prepare, especially when you allow yourself to play while cooking.
I’m now nearing a decade of living on a plant-based diet — one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself. If you’re curious about where to begin, you might enjoy the article: Before You Go Plant-Based.
My choice wasn’t a grand plan. It was a slow unfolding — a deep listening to my body, mind, and spirit through yoga practice. Yoga made my choices sustainable. It’s a practice that begins on the mat, but spills into everyday life — awakening the part of us that remembers we are nature itself.
Yoga as a way of living
YOGA and EMBODIMENT – Breath, body, and inner knowing in motion.
This blog section is where I share my deep love for yoga and bodywork— breath-centered work, somatic movement, and the therapeutic dimension of yoga, which has been the heart of my work.
Wisdom from the ancient into the now
WELLBEING – Ayurveda and ancient practices for modern life.
This is my way of making Ayurveda simple, joyful, and relevant — from cooking in a modern kitchen to stoking your inner fire in the depths of winter.
A few things about me…
I’m a food photographer, a blogger, content creator and recipe developer. A yoga educator and Ayurveda practitioner.
If I weren’t doing this, I’d be filming wild animals in the jungle, watching life unfold through the lens.
I love reading cookbooks, smelling chocolate, walking barefoot, stargazing, and listening to water. I talk to market vendors (some of my favorite ingredients came from those conversations).
Best way to get to know me is through a recipe — or a yoga class.
Začin&Sunce
Come for the flavor. Stay for the light.
Thank you for being here.
With love,
Jelena