There is no place in Ayurveda, the yogic science of life, for snacking. It’s just not done. Basically Ayurveda considers the physical human as you might consider an animal, deeply connected into the rhythms of nature. There is a time to get up, a time to potty, a time to eat, a time to move, and […]
As a self-employed single woman on a tight budget, I have really crappy insurance. Pretty much I pay a gagillion dollars a year to hope I don’t actually get sick to have to pay another gagillion dollars in deductibles. I skipped Obamacare enrollment this year because quite honestly I wanted to see what happened this […]
Virtue and vice do not come by mere words; Actions repeated, over and over again, are engraved on the soul. You shall harvest what you plant. ~ Siri Guru Granth Sahib We are heading into the final week of The Elemental Cleanse. I have 19 teachers in training deep into it. Of course, this is […]
reprinted with permission from Banyon Botanicals Do you suffer from allergies in any way? Perhaps you’ve come to dread the arrival of springtime because of the degree to which your allergies overtake your life. Unfortunately, many of us feel utterly helpless when it comes to changing our allergy experience in any real or meaningful way. […]
I was interviewed by Nadya Andreeva the other day who is the author of the almost released book, “Happy Belly”….. LOVE IT AND HER!!! We had so much fun and you can tell because the video is getting lots of views. here is the video. )
The yogic lifestyle I teach and use to heal others embraces not just the movement of yoga and the stillness of mind, but also the principles of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the physical aspect of yoga and teaches yogis and non-yogis what to eat and what routines to embrace based upon that individual person’s emotional and […]
Sleeping really seems to be “up” for people. Here is a sure cure for your sleeping situations.
Eliminate Slowly to Avoid Withdrawal I know. It stinks. I love coffee too. On a normal day, I have a cup of coffee. It’s easy for me to not drink more because (1) I make bad coffee, and (2) I’m a Vata mind and usually forget where I’ve set my cup down after I’ve poured. […]
Those of you who know me well know that I am a science geek at heart. Everything I do in this woo woo world of spirituality must be proven to me through science or self experience, or I won’t share it through my teachings. I want cold hard facts and consistent results or my time […]
and I can help you implement the necessary changes working through the poor choice maker that lives in your mind. The Elemental Cleanse ecourse has all the key points to reversing and preventing disease. learn more>>> I also do private Ayurvedic consultations that include establishing movement, meditation, routines, nutrition, and more. Food goes beyond the […]
I’m writing this highly aware that the holidays are upon us and we want to be festive and jolly. I’m aware that no one wants to hear a downer or be a downer. All that awareness however is so superficial because what I am most highly aware of is the stress, temptation, and isolation of […]
Health in Ayurveda is called “swastha.” The Ayurvedic philosophy of health really doesn’t differ that much from the Western philosophy of health. In a nutshell, everyone wants to look good, feel good, and have energy. Ayurveda, however, is a little more expansive. It looks at physical, emotional and spiritual health. A person living in a state of balance […]
Panchakarma is one of the most widely known practices of Ayurveda. Panchakarma is a system of purification performed seasonally, annually or with disease. It is known as the “five karmas” because it has five steps. The word karma is derived from the “kriya” and kriya means action. Purvakarma is a Pre-step or Step 0 Purvakarma is […]
Oh boy. This is UP for people. I’m a coach. I coach lots of people. Most folks sign up for a coaching session with me not for Ayurveda, nutrition, meditation, yoga, disease, etc but simply because they are unhappy and want spiritual counseling. It’s interesting because when you work with me I have to get […]
We are entered into that time of year when we reflect on the year we’ve finished and project our desires for the upcoming year. Dreams are hatched and goals are set. This is also the time when everyone who teaches manifestation reaches out to you for workshops and events. I learned how to manifest when […]
“Your life is and should be very simple.” ~ Yogi Bhajan I’ve been reorganizing my house, pitching, giving, and cleaning. I do this every December. It prepares me for the insanity of the influx of the giving season. My philosophy is if something comes into the house, then something else must leave. I feel burdened […]
Constipation is caused by elevated Vata Dosha or The Wind. You can imagine Vata (Wind) is drying. When Vata becomes deranged, too much dryness in the system stopping the movement and making elimination very hard and irregular. If you are Vata Dosha, you are pre-disposed to suffering from constipation. In fact, many Vatas manage constipation […]
Adrenal fatigue is when your adrenal system has gone into overdrive, hyperdrive, and finally kaput. Modern medicine doesn’t really validate the existence of this disorder much like they were reluctant to embrace fibromyalgia and chronic fatique syndrome. Still, something is going on and in holistic circles, we call it Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome. What does if […]