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Don't Miss the Asparagus recipe summer Jun 13, 2023

Asparagus season is not to be missed! High in insoluble fiber and nutrients, asparagus is a nutritious and tasty treat.

If you are someone who enjoys this amazing early summer vegetable (despite it making your pee smell funny), then I invite you to dig into the following recipe.

Asparagus with...

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It's June - Nurturing Yourself summer yoga Jun 04, 2023

Happy June!!

I just returned home after teaching yoga at Penland School of Craft. It was such a treat to teach yoga in person, especially to people who were making art all day long. 

Being around so much concentrated creativity is certainly inspiring. Each year I return to Penland,...

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Restorative Sleep for Happiness sleep spring summer May 29, 2023

Spring has unfolded its vibrant hues, and we find ourselves in the enchanting embrace of late spring. As the days grow longer and the world bursts forth with newfound energy, we have a unique opportunity to observe and align ourselves with the bountiful wisdom of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian...

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Raw vs. Cooked Food ayurveda constipation dosha dosha quiz gut health May 22, 2023

As more and more fresh foods come into season, you may be wondering about when to eat raw vs. cooked food.

If you have been following me for a while, or have studied Ayurveda elsewhere, you know that when the weather is cold, we focus on eating warm, cooked foods. This supports the digestive...

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Mother's Day Quiche recipe spring May 15, 2023

Happy Mother's Day to all of us who mother, nourish and tend (that is all of us)!

Here is a healthy, delicious, and fun dish you can make to celebrate the day.

Lighter foods are good for springtime. Spring is a time for eggs and veggies, instead of heavier proteins. So... let's make quiche!

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Who You Hang with Makes a Difference ayurveda habit evolution self-care May 08, 2023

One of the most powerful teachings from Behavioral Science is that our habits are not our own. We actually have the habits of the 5 people that we interact with the most.

Why is that? Because we are social creatures and we would rather belong to, than stand out from, the tribe. We change our...

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A Poem of Invitation healing vitality circle May 01, 2023

Today is the last day of the month of April. I recently returned from co-leading the most amazing Spring Rejuvenation retreat in Golden, CO with the phenomenal art therapist Kate King. During the retreat, I reflected on how powerful our perspective is in creating our reality. To that end, I want...

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Earth Day Honoring spring vitality circle Apr 25, 2023

Happy belated Earth Day (it was yesterday)!! But every day can be one of celebrating this amazing planet. 

Today, if only for a moment, touch something from the Earth.

Perhaps just the ground itself.

Maybe place your hands on the Earth or take off your shoes and walk barefoot on...

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Wild Greens Pesto recipe wild weeds Apr 10, 2023

Happy Easter, Ramadan, or belated Passover! In the northern hemisphere it is time for rebirth. Nature shows signs of this as wild greens appear in your yard. If you are feeling the longing for some wild nourishment in alignment with the season, I have just the thing for you!

WILD GREENS PESTO!

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Women's Wisdom Workshop spring Apr 03, 2023

Happy April! I have created something new this Spring and I want to make sure you know about it!

After years of offering seasonal One Habit to Thrive Challenges, I am excited to share something new and exciting:  a condensed and potent 2.5 hour workshop!  

I am seeing...

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Give Your Light a Springtime Shine! kapha spring Mar 27, 2023

Try saying this to yourself out loud as an affirmation/intention:

“Fire transform me,

Lead me to my passions,

Fire transform me,

Lead me to my passions,

I choose life, yes!

I choose courage,

To dance among the flames.”

Doesn't that feel amazing?

This is a song we sometimes sing at the...

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Equinox = Springtime Sweet Treat recipe spring Mar 20, 2023

In Springtime we mostly want to focus on the bitter, astringent, and pungent tastes to help clear the liver and cleanse the tissues of the body.

However, every once in a while a sweet treat is nice. The best sweetener for Kapha season (Spring) is honey as it is warming and actually helps to clear...

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Are You Well Adjusted to a Sick Society? detox seasonal wisdom spring Mar 12, 2023

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

This quote has been resounding in my mind for weeks now. I find it to be incredibly poignant.

One of the ways I see that our society is “profoundly sick” is the lack of...

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Homemade Microbiome Support gut health spring Mar 06, 2023

Spring is a great time to focus on re-inoculating the gut with living cultures to support a healthy microbiome. Many of us are told to take probiotic supplements, but eating homemade probiotic foods is even better.

"Fermented foods, as a group, are highly nutritious and digestible. Fermentation...

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Two Easy Spring Cleaning Tricks spring sun water Feb 27, 2023

When Spring starts to warm our world, we can feel both inspired AND have a hard time getting out of the rut of “winter mode” (when we naturally eat more and are less active).

In Ayurveda, spring is considered one of the “joints in the seasons,” meaning a point...

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