Unlock the Truth in Your Natural Elements
Can you picture parts of your anatomy as water or fire or earth? Feel the fluidity of water and vitality of breath? It is an interesting thing to picture the elements of the earth as part of your being, and it gives a rich and juicy metaphor to play with. Ayurveda and Yoga see the […]
You, the Habits, and the Inner Critic
So, a few weeks ago, I was in Vegas for a corporate training. I will admit that I got really anxious and I freaked out a bit one night as a few friends and I was walking on the strip. I realized that it was 9:15pm and we were blocks away from the hotel and […]
How to Fall in Love with Your Reflection
Introducing Yoga for Your Face Watch this video- in it I tell you a bit about why I love facial yoga, but more importantly, I demonstrate all my favorite postures! Watch it and then take a read- in this blog I tell you more about the healing powers of yoga for your face. Access my […]
Time Saver for the Holidays Butternut Squash
My passion to feed others delicious, local, organic and easily digestible food has always been present in my life, from my time as sous chef at Yasodhara Ashram in British Columbia to my cooking time in my own kitchen at home. These days, quality family time is of the essence and there’s no time to […]
Mindfully Prepare For The Big Christmas Dinner
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, […]
How to Create Recipes and Routines to Thrive this Winter with Kate O’Donnell
Smoothies, soups and sweet treats, Oh my!!Listen in on the Cate and Kate show today and learn how to create new and exciting meals and desserts with Kate O’Donnell, author of The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook and Everyday Ayurvedic Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind. We chat about delicious, nutritious Ayurvedic recipes that are easy to […]
Celebrate Mindfully With This Blissful Holiday Recipe
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 […]
Uplevel Your Family Connection with Better Communication
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 […]
Ayurvedic Gut Shots Recipes
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 […]
Fire up Your Digestion with a Proven Breakfast Hash
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 […]