Cheaters, Rebels & Goodie Two Shoes
While I’m obviously a seasoned seasonal yogidetoxer there is something you should know: I’m also a rebel. And Rebels are Cheaters during a detox. I’ve resisted authority since I can remember. Naturally, my mom was the first victim of my rebellious behavior. I was a stubborn kid with a know-it-all attitude.. and a sharp whippersnapper at that. I didn’t have a complacent bone in my body.
Ayurveda and Fermented Foods
After a few years in my Ayurvedic practice I went to India for 3 months to see what I could learn. During that time I completed Dr. Lad’s Gurukula program in Ayurvedic practice, I spent a few weeks at Krishnamacharya’s YogaMandiram chanting, I sat a Goenke Vipassana Retreat, and I studied Pancha Karma in Kerala. A day didn’t go by that I wasn’t served small batch fermented foods.
Sun Salutations Cheat Sheet
In the very beginning of my yoga journey I photocopied the poses from The Iyengar Way. Then, I taped the images to my wall next to where I started my home practice. Having the poses on the wall was a convincing reminder to get on the mat and do the practice. I learned their sanskrit names and the alignment. As my practice advanced, I’d replace the poses I knew with the ones I did not.
Ayurveda Cheat Sheets + Guidelines
The "Cheatsheets" are a series of super helpful pointers to optimize your health. Some are seasonal. Others have recipes or are quick guides. Print and share. You can also leave a comment of other cheatsheets you'd like me to make!
-Cate Stillman Founder of yogahealer.webfissure.com/
How to indoor garden
I know you know why you might want to grow you own food… or take your food growing to the next level. I interviewed Peter Burke to find out from the pro what I can do easily to grow food through the winter. Peter published Indoor Gardening. He spends about 2 minutes a day tending his indoor garden, and […]
Ayurveda Blog Contest
We’re going to feature the TOP 10 Ayurvedic blog posts of 2012. We know this is a ridiculous endeavor, due to the huge amount of fantastic work many Ayurvedic doctors, practitioners, and enthusiasts produced in 2012. We invite you to tell us what you loved!
Notes from the field: evolving the holy daze
We went out with some friends last night. The conversation turned to the holidays…. and excess consumption. In Ayurveda excess consumption of anything creates ama. Ama = toxic crap that blocks the flow of consciousness. If the excess is in food it begets physical ama. If its excess is in stimulation it begets mental ama. […]
How to Feast Ayurvedically
Thanksgiving is obviously all about the feast. The best way to feast is to fast before the feast. I usually talk about how to famine. Here is my chance to balance it out with a few tips on how to feast… ayurvedically speaking.
How to Prevent a Cold
Did you know getting colds is optional? Most parents I know assume that getting colds is part of normal childhood terrain. And it is normal, in terms of common, but it’s not normal in terms of healthy. Colds occur with an unhealthy lymph system or an depleted immune system. Your child’s body is communicating through signs and symptoms exactly what is going on inside. If you know how to read the signs, you know how to prevent a cold. If you don’t… a little snot turns into a lingering cough or a gooey cold or maybe even mononucleosis come next March.
trauma recovery – yogahealer quick guide
With so many people experiencing traumatic events like the hurricanes, earthquakes and devastating losses, I created a little quick guide for when you have a chance to direct energy out of survival and get back on track. Below I give a short description of what trauma does to the doshas. Please forward the quick guide cheat sheet […]