Setting Intentions to Manifest the Life You Want in the New Year
New year, new you. I think we’ve all just about heard that phrase repeated a billion times every January for as long as we can remember. The start of a new year is the perfect time to start over, start fresh. A new year is a new chance to reinvent yourself. While I completely agree […]
The Benefits of Yin Yoga and How to Deepen Your Practice
In the state of our current world, people are beginning to realize that the constant go-go-go attitude is taking a toll on our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Trust me, I feel it too. Now, we are looking for ways to restore the body and channel positive energy through mindful movement and consciousness. One of […]
Are you ready for Kapha season?
It feels like just yesterday was the start of Vata season, but soon enough Kapha season will be here. Kapha season extends from the latter half of winter, when the temperatures are frigid and the ground freezes, to well into spring when the snow melts, the ground thaws, and we see the first blooms of […]
An Ayurvedic guide to building your immunity for Vata season
We’re only in the first few weeks of fall, but the leaves are starting to change, the temperatures are getting a little chilly, and the days are getting shorter. Do you know what that means?! Vata season is right around the corner! What the heck is Vata season? Well, in Ayurveda, rather than dividing the […]
Finding Mindful Eating Through Ayurvedic Nutrition
We’ve all heard the phrase: “you are what you eat.” Ayurvedic nutrition takes this mantra a step further; it’s the foundation is based on the idea that you are the result of what, when, where, how, and why you eat. Yea, there’s a lot more to take into consideration than we thought! According to Ayurveda, […]
The Chakra System through the Lens of Anodea Judith
You’ve probably heard the term chakras before, but do you know what they are or how they work? Don’t stress if you don’t! I’m here to break everything down for you. Chakras are the energy centers of the body. Each person has seven chakras and they correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas […]
The Many Benefits of Himalayan Sea Salt in Ayurveda
Salt. We all have it on our dinner tables. It’s a culinary staple and one of the oldest forms of seasonings to exist. Did you know that salt has also been used medicinally for thousands of years? It is a key ingredient in several Ayurvedic rituals and is used worldwide for holistic and spiritual purposes. […]
The Benefits of Essential Oils in Ayurveda
I want you to take a second and think of your favorite scent. Now close your eyes and take a deep breath into the belly – really feel it expand. Imagine smelling your favorite scent. How did you feel taking that inhale? What emotions could you feel? Could you smell your scent? Our sense […]
How to Navigate Pitta Season During a Pandemic
Summer is one of the best seasons of the year. It’s the season of rooftop sunsets, days at the beach, and plenty of barbecues and celebrations. It’s also the season of hot weather and lots (read: LOTS) of sweat. In Ayurveda, the seasons reflect all three doshas—Pitta (fire), Vata (air), and Kapha (earth). Because summer […]
A Simple Self-care Routine Mom’s Can Stick To
There is something about spring that inspires us to throw open our windows, clean out our closets, and lighten up in every sense. Thank goodness for this urge to purge, otherwise the dust bunnies under our beds may never see the light of day, and our wardrobes would consist only of black leggings and bulky […]
