Here are some awesome recipes for cleaning with essential oils from the Young Livings site.. Elemental OM carries Young Living in the studios and you can order online through us by following the link below: Order Online>>> Disinfectant 2 Tablespoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon Borax 10 drops Eucalyptus, Lemon, or Lavender Combine in spray bottle […]
I’ll be honest. It’s hard to be your own personal coach and stay on track for a 120-day Cleanse. Food has become boring and my motivation is LOW on the physical level. So last night I forced my expanding buddhi into my yoga pants and went to Yoga for Weight Loss with Julie Smallwood. Julie […]
Yogis, Thank you to all who attended the Neck & Back Pain workshop with Lilith. As promised, here is a download of the yoga sequence as well as a link to the video of the class. We are working hard to put a series on the schedule for you to learn to better manage your […]
but here I go again… So, today I ate lunch alone at Panera Bread Company. I consider it to be one of those places I can “choose one up.” So instead of being in a rush and going to someplace featuring the colors yellow and red, I go to Panera. I usually get a cup […]
Class 1 for the Habitual Mind started today led by Pamela Quinn and Zant Chapelo, Sunday at 5 pm in Lebanon. It is an open drop in class that meets every 2 weeks. Here are all the materials and links for the first class to establish your 14 day practice until we meet again. OM […]
It takes 90 days to grow a new liver, 120 days to grow all new red blood cells and 14 months to grow a new skeleton. Living in Balance is critical to the long term success and happiness and here’s why: You have have 7 tissues known as “dhatus” that are complete systems of the […]
Yogis, here is a 10 minute video that talks about the tissue system of the body from an Ayurvedic perspective. It speaks to the importance of what you put in your body and how it feeds you. This is from my Lifestyle series. How many days to shift? CFS, anger, emaciation, hypersensitivity, aches & pains, […]
Immunity is your body’s ability to prevent and destroy disease. A healthy person has strong immunity. If you have high immunity you are at your “ideal” body weight, you digestion is good, and you are emotionally free. In other words, you are vibrant, happy, and having good relationships with others. If you have poor immunity, […]
Candida & Ayurveda Candida is a fungus that lives in all humans. It thrives in the mouth, throat, intestinal tract and genital track. There is a healthy balance that exists when a person is experience good health. Sometimes though, we go out of balance and this fungus will grow rapidly distorting balance. Lots of things […]
Ayurveda is philosophy of living by the cycles of nature. YOU are nature and you are made up of all the components or elements of nature. Once you know what is predominant in your body or mind, you can find out what lifestyle is right for you. An Ayurvedic lifestyle includes prescriptive bedtimes, get up […]
If you have too much Wind in your mind known as a Vata derangement, you may have trouble sleeping, concentrating, and remembering. You are certain to have a hard time meditating. Routine is essential. Sleep, eliminate and eat at the same times each day. Say no to any invitations that are not part of […]
Reduce the Wind or Vata If you are the Wind (Vata) or have a Wind imbalance, we need to warm you up and slow you down… Signs of Vata Imbalance include insomnia, excessive weight loss, feeling cold, feeling exhausted, tremors, shaking, back aches, head aches, and aches and pains in general REDUCE THE WIND […]
Cool it down! Pacify the Pitta energy in your mind. If you are running too hot, we need to cool down your Fire… Moderation is the key to cooling your fire. Practice moderation for 3 weeks. Do not take on any new projects. Say no to the next 5 tasks that come your way. Reassess […]
If you are running too hot, we need to cool down your Fire…Symptoms of too much heat include acid indigestion, heartburn, acne, and being loose in the potty. EMBRACE AVOID Skip breakfast and drink warm milk or soy with 2 teaspoons ghee and honey instead. Pickles, yogurt, sour cream and cheese […]
The Earth or Kapha in your mind needs stimulation… If you suffer from an imbalance of the Earth in your mind, it can feel almost impossible to do ANYTHING. Just pick one thing that is small and do it! The Elemental Cleanse is designed to uplift Kapha energy! That’s why it works for depression, lethary, […]
If you are The Earth (Kapha) or are suffering from an Earth (Kapha) imbalance, we need to warm you up and get you moving: Invigorate the Earth Embrace Avoid Skip breakfast and drink warm skim milk or soy milk with honey (do not take more than 1 tablespoon a day) and nutmeg or cinnamon. […]
Nature’s rhythms are intrinsically present in our physical bodies. The Universe orchestrates its activities in a very harmonious manner. We are designed to live with these rhythms and to live in harmony with nature. Circadian Rhythms, Seasonal, Lunar and Tidal Rhythms: As the earth, sun and moon move in relationship to each other, you have […]
TO STIMULATE DIGESTION: ADD Fresh Ginger to your diet: Slice a thin piece of fresh ginger, chop, add a touch of lemon juice and salt. Eat ½ hour before lunch and dinner (as you cook) or just before the meal. This grounds the Wind. Add Ghee to your diet: Ghee is clarified butter. Think about […]