wild green ayurveda and prana
Wild Green Ayurveda and Prana, part 1 For the March Yogidetox I ate fruits and vegetables. Exclusively. I didn’t add salt. Or spice. My palette became simple. For the May Yogidetox I ate wild greens 3 times a day (with other foods). My palette became wild (uncultivated). From these 2 experiences, I’ve noticed I can […]
Dehydrating Food & Ayurveda
When I started dehydrating my extra greens (think kale chips and soup mixes for winter) during the summer, I wondered why we didn’t talk about the best methods of nutrient, enzyme and prana preservation techniques in Ayurveda school. We learned that if Vata bodytypes eat too much dehydrated food (like nuts and dried fruits) they […]
Whats your dosha darling
I’m often asked, “what’s my constitution? We condensed all of the online quizzes into our favorites. Take a few and see what you come up with. You’re learning which energies are the dominant building in you. The energies inform your tissue formation, physical tendencies, your metabolism, your mental patterns, and your emotional tendencies. Before you […]
Who is on your speed dial?
A few years ago I decided to intentionally plug in who I wanted on the speed dial of my iPhone. Until that point, the people on my speed dial were the people I called the most. In an “aha moment” I realized I could empower myself by creating an inner circle of peeps who could support who I was becoming simply by adding them to my speed dial.
Yoga Health Coaches on Stage
Yoga Health Coaches on Stage with Cate Stillman, founder of Yoga Health Coaching. Learn their challenges and breakthroughs as they become Yoga Health Coaches
The Green Smoothie Debate
To Green Smoothie or Not to Green Smoothie? That may be the question in Ayurveda….
Moon Salutations Cheatsheet
Moon Salutations Cheatsheet – print it and pin to your yoga practice area. Or better yet, PRINT 20 + share at your local studio 🙂
My Jewish Colon + the 10% Shift
Dear You, So, you’ve been reading my blog for a while now, right? Keeping an eye on the conversation? Having an occasional revelation or chuckle? Well, I’m glad, but let me ask you… What has changed in your day-to-day life? Do you do things different? Do you feel better? Are you more awake and interconnected? […]
Sthira, Abhyasa + Body Thrive
Let me ask you a question… Do you ever think the accomplished yogis and vaidyas of yore (insert your favorite accomplished yogi(ini)) ever woke up and didn’t want to hit the mat? Do you think this ever went through his/her mind? “God, I’m over it. I keep saluting the sun, the moon, the sky, the […]
Early Dinners Cheat Sheet
FOCUS Simple + yummy Dinner needs to be easy to digest. Humans are primates, and don’t produce much bile at night to digest food. Create a simple and yummy meal. The later you eat, the lighter it needs to be. Soups and salads… raw or cooked…. cold or warm, depending on season. Plan ahead. You […]