I have wrestled with thoughts around what to do for a while. After all, there is a thriving a community which makes this a hard decision. But in the end, I am turning to my core values: embodiment, creativity, spaciousness, intuition and gratitude. READ MORE
At the most basic level, an Ayurvedic cleanse serves to clear out clutter, waste, toxins, ama… whatever you want to call it… so that there is enough clearing to allow the body to do its thing.
Self-care comes in many forms. There’s the warm bath at the end of the long day that serves as relief or the daily tongue scraping that’s just plain old maintenance in the best kind of way. And then there’s the bigger stuff. Like saying no when you always say yes and being more intentional around things like how you spend your time or money. READ MORE
Yoga is a Practice. Ayurveda is a Practice. Antiracism is a Practice. Social Justice is a Practice.
What do these things have in common? There is not an end, but a continual commitment to practice in everyday life. READ MORE
In Ayurveda, it is recommended we enjoy all six tastes in each main meal of the day. One reason is that this ensures we get a variety of nutrients and chemicals that our body needs. Another reason is so that we are satisfied with our meal and therefore don’t crave unnecessary snacks between meals. READ MORE
An Ayurvedic cleanse is very different than what we typically think of as a cleanse. Rather than starving the body, an Ayurvedic cleanse removes the food, drink, lifestyle actions, mental impressions and more that are causing dis-ease and instead focuses on nourishing the body, mind and spirit.
We all know that certain foods have a reputation for causing gas ― as the chant goes, “beans, beans, the magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you … ” ― but there are other contributing foods and factors that could be causing problems. READ MORE
I firmly believe that less is more in the kitchen and that most gadgets take up space, make cleaning up difficult and don’t carry their worth. However, here are the things I find add value and make practicing Ayurveda practical and easy. READ MORE
Wake up with sun to maximize light, calm vata by setting a bedtime and regular routine, and practice abhyanga daily to seal in moisture.
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Ayurveda looks at everything we do as either taking us toward or away from balance. It only makes sense that your yoga practice be in alignment with what you actually need on any given day. READ MORE
