I've been noticing the conversation "out there" about resolutions. The tide seems to be shifted away from resolutions (argument: they don't work) and towards something else. The something else isn't well articulated. Here is my two cents: Humans are part of a cyclical planet. Cycles have pulsation. Resolve is part of the pulsation. If we don't take time out to reflect on what is working...
It's been awhile since I gave you the family update. We are at the Mexican coast for the winter. The goddess of the full moon and the solstice is gifting us with big phat waves. For my family, that is the best gift we can imagine. I'm riding the most powerful waves of my life. [caption id="attachment_14005" align="alignright" width="225"] Indy choose this photo to share with you.[/caption] Indy is almost 6 and waking up to the power of the ocean. Yesterday after getting tossed in the surf she told me,...
Most western yogis are situated in a crux during the month of December. The more yoga we do the more aparigraha, a yogic tenet of non-greed, non-attachment, and non-hoarding, takes root. The Yogi’s heart stops associating the feeling of lack with materials need, and starts to associate the feeling of lack with disconnect from the Universal....
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....
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....
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....
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.com...
I know you know why you might want to grow you own food...
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!...