Welcome to my weekly blog!! Glad you are here. Miss the in person sessions?” Energy” has no barriers! Energy is the fundamental need of our everyday life. Who doesn’t want more energy? Many things influence our energy both positively and negatively. Our emotions, past and present traumas and stresses, fear, worry, grief , loss, anxiety all deplete…
Dear friends, Welcome to my weekly blog!! Glad you are here.As we embrace and welcome a new administration we are inspired by the optimism and hope for a more unified America. Amanda Gorman, Nat’l Youth Poet Laureate said in her poem on inauguration day, ” For there is always light, if only we are brave…
If you are new to my blog, “welcome”! It’s been a whirlwind of a winter so far with a new election, a pandemic at it’s peak, an insurrection, and now another impeachment. Whew. That’s just how it feels; a lot.Last week I talked about the value of rest. Perhaps at this point we’ve all had a…
Dear friends, From an Ayurvedic perspective it appears that the political world around us is in a high “Pitta” state. In other words, fiery, aggressive ,out of balance, critical and generally out of “order”. The unexpected has become expected , not in a good way. Being that there are various perspectives on everything it seems, confusion,…
I love what Governor Cuomo said about the holidays.He said to focus on the “healthy” in the Happy and Healthy Holiday greeting this year. (Maybe I’m partial because i’m originally from New York.) But in any case, this has been a year that has certainly shown us the value of our health while also taking…
Dear friends, Let’s explore how eastern medicine views the lungs and it’s care. Being that Covid 19 attacks the respiratory system I thought it apt to share with you some ways to support the lungs naturally. Chinese medicine sees the lungs as the organ of sadness and grief. In Ayurveda, the lungs are the elements of “kapha”…
Dear friends, It’s not only holiday season, it’s dry skin season.It’s that time when your cuticles, bottom of the feet, back and shoulders, face, arms and the whole body seems drier. And especially now, with all the handwashing and sanitizing we do! The cool air outdoors, the indoor heat and perhaps not hydrating with water…
Four Ways Spending Time Around Trees Makes us Healthier What is your go to when you feel stressed? Do you have one? Lately, I have been digesting the powerful energy of “trees “on my daily walk. Trees represent life. They give oxygen, beauty, demonstrate strength and stability and nourish our souls.As I dropped off a…
If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see many pictures of flowers. Why? Not only do I love the colors and shapes but I marvel at the inside of some of the blooms that look like mandalas. Flowers reflect to me the beauty and bounty of nature, the wonder of creation, and the non attachment…
Five Ways to Approach Food in Ayurveda What makes an Ayurvedic diet different from other diets? After all, Ayurveda originated five thousand years ago so it’s definitely not a fad; here today gone tomorrow approach. We are all familiar with some of those and perhaps have tried a few over the years.Ayurveda’s approach is consistent…