Christmas is coming! The excitement and anticipatory anxiety are becoming palpable around us, there’s so much preparation to do. And especially if you hosting the Christmas Day meal at home too! That’s the day when the whole family will be together under one roof, and we want it to be perfect! Just tip-top amazing, easy, non-confrontational, and beautiful, so that we can cherish those memories into the years to come. It’s not too much to ask, is...
Do you find yourself emotionally overwhelmed during the holidays? If you are living in the USA, your holiday season may look something like this: eating, feasting, and most likely consuming more calories at each meal than you typically need for a week. The emotional overwhelm of the holidays causes many of us to over-indulge with wine, spirits, food- or all three! This year, try inviting a mindfulness-based practice to your holiday cooking and celebrations. Meditation and...
Gathering with friends and family for holidays and events gives us opportunities to connect with loved ones. Sometimes these conversations can be challenging- especially during busy and stressful times of the year. Have you ever experienced biting your tongue or wishing you had not said something? Have you ever had a hard time digesting a remark someone said to you? Humnn! The Tongue a multifunctional organ In Ayurveda, the tongue (Jihva) is one of the organs of...
Gut shots are a liquid fire starter for your digestion. Once you have your homemade gut shots stored in fancy glass jars in your fridge, you’ll want to pour an ounce into a shot glass. This elixir you custom design to your tastes, to the season, and to your constitution. Fermented foods breed themselves. Once you start making your own gut shots, you’ll notice that you naturally use one batch to start the next. Experiment with...
At this time of year, warm, grounding meals are wonderful support as we navigate the changes in weather. As vata season flows in, we counteract the cold with warmth and spices. This fall I was honored to hold my very first seasonal retreat as a Yoga Health Coach. I led 10 women through ancient practices for self-care. We gathered and shared stories and peeled back the layers of what’s holding us back in this one and only life. We...
Do you often feel overwhelmed by all the glitz, bling and noise of the Christmas Holiday Season? It’s no wonder if you do. There is an overabundance of plastic packaging, cheaply made consumer products and the pressure to commercialize the season. And many people are searching for ways to keep things more simple and wholesome this year. They are looking to spend more quality time with family and friends. And less time stressing about meeting...
A Sweet Sailing Life: My Cruise Ship Analogy For Understanding Your Nervous System Imagine a cruise ship sailing calm warm seas. You are on deck with the sun shining down on you. Attentive staff surround you, ensuring that you always have a cocktail in hand, preparing beautiful food, creating entertainment, or cleaning your room. Think about how you feel on this cruise ship. Relaxed, calm, pampered, filled with easy deep breath. Every staff member hired to work on...
Check out this Cate’s short product review about the treVolo S Speakers from benQ cover and you will get all you need to know about this product. Cate reviews the speaker and the fact that it is wireless, portable, collapsible, and has great sound quality. We hope that this review will help you to decide for the treVolo S speaker. What you’ll get out of tuning in: What to consider when buying a speaker Why the treVolo...
Are you experience Yogini or you are about to become one, check out Cate’s experience with this product. Here is a short product review of the Liquid Balance Mat from Clever Yoga. The mat review covers its durability, non-slip qualities, and usability, and gives an overview of some of the things you will love about it, as well as also a downside in the fact that it does stain with oil or lotion. We hope...