So it’s only day 11 of this 120-day cleanse and the rebel in me (that’s the little red devil that sits on my right shoulder) is speaking very clearly in my ear. It’s saying things like, “you can have just one, I mean….geez…it’s 120 days, give yourself a break, you didn’t even have a ramp […]
When I teach the Elemental Cleanse, I’m always met with resistance when I advice yogis to eat more grains. We are all convinced that grains are bad because they are carbohydrates and add to our waistline. Not true. In Ayurveda, it is recommended that about 50% of your diet come from whole grains. This is […]
So if you are following this then you know that I timed this Cleanse to coincide with the 21-stages of Meditation I’m leading on Tuesday nights where we spend a week at a time in each of the stages of meditation ending with God Realization. Tonight is boredom and I’ve been thinking a lot about […]
So if you are following this, then you know I got sick yesterday. Today’s belly ache, headache, and fever tell me that I must have picked up a little bug. Of course my mom is reading my blog and is all worried that I’m making myself sick with this “cleansing thing.” I have to smile […]
Of course it’s Sunday so I pittered around all morning and ran out of time for a proper breakfast (LACK OF ROUTINE) before Kundalini yoga and when I went to grab my last minute standby (APPLE) there were none because my Golden Retriever had gotten on the counter and eaten all of them and three […]
So the day started out good. I literally only had 1/4 cup of my dark brown love (coffee). I ate breakfast within one hour of rising. I packed my lunch and poured a big mug of my new favorite healing tea. (recipe below) Recipe for Lazy Yogi Tea Off to the studio to teach. of […]
First, someone asked me about identifying habits & dealing with triggers. Here is a nice process: What’s Holding You Back Choice Making, Notice the Triggers Second, here is a fun spiritual exploration I am doing this week to identify the conflicts in my insides and outsides. Pamela Quinn Astrological Chart My spiritual focus this week […]
Food is easy for me. I actually love grains, beans, and veggies. If you asked me my favorite food of all time I’d have to say spinach. So to start this first week with grains, beans, and veggies is okay. I knew this first week would be about organization, coffee, and unwinding my schedule. I’m […]
Yesterday I received a call from a reader and they wanted to know what routine I am using on a daily basis. (Remember my spiritual intention this week was Satya or Truth. That’s when the outside matches the inside). Well, I feel like I’ve been “caught” again in my mismatch. you see, I strongly feel […]
I’m sitting here at 10:30 am drinking 1/4 cup of coffee to kill my raging withdrawal headache. Oh my G.O.D….my head…it’s pounding. My eyes hurt. This is a total caffeine withdrawal. As I said yesterday, my morning cup is no big deal. I don’t even finish it. It’s just a tiny cup. Going cold turkey […]
Today I have begun a 120-day spiritual cleanse to support the work that I will be doing during the 21 stages of meditation. I’ve never done a 120-day cleanse and I have no idea what is going to happen. I certainly would not ask you to join me because (1) it is a huge commitment […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many people sign up for the Elemental Cleanse because they want to quit deep-seated habits including smoking. Smoking, as you know, is super hard to quit. In Ayurveda, we don’t do anything that stresses the mind or body. For that reason, it is suggested that smoking be diminished very gradually to minimize withdrawal on both […]
In your mind are little roads for your thoughts to travel that you have created and maintained for a lifetime. They are familiar to you. So familiar, in fact, that you can get from point A to point B without even paying attention. Think about the last time you experienced driving your car and doing […]
Ayurveda teaches that all disease stems from poor digestion. Most people do not associate the skin as a digestive organ, but your skin is the largest organ used for elimination. It is responsible for eliminating up to one pound of toxins each day. If you are suffering from any of the following, your liver may […]