nourishing ourselves with darkness: a winter solstice practice
We'll use gentle movement to generate warmth, and then transition into yin-style practice to burrow inward... then slowly expand open to receive more light.
my favorite ayurvedic self-care ritual for hectic times
Self-massage the medicine that can support us in feeling more grounded, present, and open.
how to do seasonal ayurvedic reset with a kitchari monodiet by jennifer kurdyla
It’s less of a cleanse, and more of a reset—a chance to come back to the state of health and energy that is our true baseline.
a simple recipe for an easeful spring transition
Dandelion is a popular bitter to stimulate digestion, making it an excellent addition to the pesto. It is a quintessential bitter green—the ideal taste to incorporate into one’s diet in spring per Ayurveda.
a meditation to welcome spring
A virtual Spring Cleaning Equinox mini-retreat designed to help you remove heaviness and invite in fresh energy, preparing you to fully bloom into the season. You will flow through a short series of breath-based mindful vinyasa, rejuvenating restoratives, and an intention-setting meditation that will leave you feeling more bright and aligned with spring’s expanding energy.
clean sweep for spring
As spring winds sweep the earth clean, we too need a good sweeping out.
10 simple Ayurveda inspired daily habits for a great new year!
Set your intention to build a daily routine that supports your health and happiness. These tips are shaped for keeping yourself healthy throughout winter, but can be easily adjusted for year round wisdom and health.
change is inevitable, growth is optional
September races in, pushing us to a starting line. We launch eagerly into new commitments and rededicate ourselves to routine. Yet, along with the excitement of what is to come, we may also experience nostalgia, and sometimes anxiety for what we leave behind. While it is a time of new beginnings, it is also a time of letting go and release.
relaxation revolution
I admit, when glancing at an image of a restorative yoga pose, it could look like a luxurious nap. In fact, many people joke that it's yoga for lazy people. Another popular belief is that restoratives are really for sick, injured, or old people. And while Restorative is deeply restful and healing, it is not just a physical 'recovery' practice.
expanding into the heart of winter
Winter is nature’s time of hibernation, retreat, and contraction. As winter’s cold, wet, dark, and heavy qualities increase around us, they grow within us as well.
