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12 Simple Tips to Build Your Immune System

January 31, 2019 - Posted in Ayurveda, Blog - 0 Comments

Tis’ the season for temperatures to fluctuate and for your immune system to be attacked by unwanted invaders. Have you noticed that sniffles and congestion seem to disrupt our lives when the days get colder? It is the windy fall and the wet winter season that seem to slam our immune system the most. This time of year- known as the season of kapha- is the perfect time to step up your Ayurvedic daily habit practices.On any given day we are being attacked by pollutants, pathogens, and bacteria, and our...

Body Habits and Your Subtle Anatomy Self Care

January 29, 2019 - Posted in Blog - 0 Comments

Healthy body habits are a key foundation for deepening the human experience and opening up to your full potential. This potential is the highest version of yourself, residing within the more subtle layers of your being. These layers I am referring to are known as koshas in yoga and Ayurveda. When the koshas are cared for, they can communicate in harmony resulting in clear thinking, emotional intelligence and connection to your divine self. Within the larger picture of the subtle anatomy lies an endless realm to explore. That is when...

How the care of Your Senses can increase Your Happiness

January 22, 2019 - Posted in Blog - 0 Comments

When I coach my tribe through the habits, teaching ways to care for our sense organs is one of my favorites. While it may not be the most popular of the ten habits, I love that these tiny little acts can be easily added into what we already habitually do in our day and require little energy or time. Small habits. Big difference in how we feel mentally, emotionally, and physically. Creating the microhabits of taking care of each of our senses in order to live our healthiest and happiest for...

Trust Your Instincts to Find Ease and Efficiency

January 15, 2019 - Posted in Blog - 0 Comments

When you find yourself working in a situation that isn’t actually working, what do you do?I recently found myself sitting in a very full University classroom. Throughout the class I was constantly tuning out and struggling to tune back in- and most of the class was following suit. The comments of my classmates affirmed the experience I was having – “I know the concept that the professor is speaking to but the way he’s translating it makes no sense” or “this is bullshit.” Some of the students simply left the...

Unlock the Truth in Your Natural Elements

January 08, 2019 - Posted in Ayurveda, Blog, Body Thrive, personal healer - 0 Comments

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 body the same way they see nature, comprised of the same elemental qualities: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether. These natural elements work in a dynamic relationship with each other for our optimal health and vitality.The...

You, the Habits, and the Inner Critic

January 02, 2019 - Posted in Blog, Body Thrive - 0 Comments

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 my target bedtime of 10pm was in danger of not being reached. I panicked. I broke from the group and made a beeline for the hotel in an effort to go straight to bed.I did...

How to Fall in Love with Your Reflection

December 27, 2018 - Posted in Ayurveda, Blog - 0 Comments

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 video by clicking here.Why Do Yoga for Your Face? Facial yoga is promoted as a way to turn back time, but there are many more reasons to get on board with this practice. We practice yoga to maintain...

Time Saver for the Holidays Butternut Squash

December 25, 2018 - Posted in Blog, Recipes & Diet, Seasonal Wisdom - 0 Comments

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 waste, especially during the holidays.Each year I buy $250 worth of local squash and I place them around my house, which allows me to keep an eye on them. If I see one going off...