The darkest night of the year was December 21st- Winter Solstice- a time of moving from darkness to light.Winter can bring on the ‘blahs” because of this lack of sunlight. How can we bring light to our lives during this season? 1. Practically speaking, full spectrum bulbs or “reveal” bulbs give us natural light inside…
Vastu in the home suggests the right colors, shapes, and directions to ensure positivity and happiness in each corner of the house. It influences the energy of the home. Just as we need good energy flow in our bodies the same applies to our home.With holidays upon us, you may be hosting friends or family…
Welcome to the New Year 2024!A New Year, a clean canvas. It can offer opportunities for reflection and self-awareness. I admit I am not the best at “goal setting” but I do like to write my intentions and dreams. How about you? I’ve been asking myself -What is working for me in my experience of being alive…
Where should I place my bed? Vastu in the home suggests the right colors, shape,s and directions to ensure positivity and happiness in each corner of the house. It influences the energy of the home. Just as we need good energy flow in our bodies the same applies to our home.With the holidays coming and…
The goal of Ayurveda is to promote balance of spiritual, psychological, and physical health. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest holistic science and is helpful today in understanding the causes of high rates of abnormal cancerous cellular changes in the American female population. According to Ayurveda: -The precursor for breast imbalances is the accumulation of “ama” or…
It’s been a week of darkness in the Middle East.I am not interested in sharing my views or experiences but rather find the compassion and courage in my heart to be present with my feelings and the feelings of others.You have known me for many years and some maybe a short time. And you know…
As a female I don’t remember being told I had to be strong, I had to have courage. I also don’t think my brothers were told that either ,but perhaps it is more expected in males. It was quite the opposite. I was raised by a mother who promoted the ” good girl’ behavior, the…
Kitchari Cleanse Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga, holds many rituals suited for today’s lifestyle. For example, did you know ” intermittent fasting” stemmed from Ayurvedic practices? Eating an early dinner around 6pm and not eating until the morning is recommended for better detoxification at night, improved digestion and easeful sleep. Detoxifying practices such as…
Who doesn’t strive for more vim and vigor in their lives? The Sanskrit term for this quality is ” ojas”. When we have strength, happiness, and good immunity we are likely having good ojas. What are some signs of good ojas? Glowing skin, a sparkle in the eyes, ample energy, no aches and pains, mental…
Welcome to my weekly blog.What you eat, when you eat, and how you combine your food are some of the key notes of an Ayurvedic approach to diet. Remember, Ayurveda is not a diet model but a path of self-awareness on all levels; body, mind, and soul.Ayurveda focuses on attaining healthy digestion ( gut health) through…