Some of you may not know this, but I used to be an art teacher and outdoor trip leader at an awesome little high school in the mountains of North Carolina. Back then, I remember noticing a pattern that every November I would get worn down and sick. (There is nothing like working with teenagers to ex...

Autumn is the season of Vata dosha (Air/Wind and Space elements) — cool, light, and dry. If we don’t balance these qualities, we may feel scattered, restless, or depleted. Here are some tips for why food matters so much right now:

Why we avoid cold, dry, rough foods (like salads, crackers, granola,...

In Ayurveda, there’s a beautiful word: ojas. It’s often described as our “vital essence,” the sap of life that gives us glowing skin, steady energy, resilience, and the ability to meet the world with generosity and joy. Think of it as your inner well of abundance. 

Ojas is what is produced after ou...

In Ayurveda, the hours just before sunrise are called Brahma Muhurta, a sacred window of time when the world is quiet, the mind is clear, and energy is light and fresh. It’s a moment where everything feels possible. Rising during this time isn’t about discipline or pressure; it’s about giving yourse...

Tomorrow we celebrate the last day of our Autumn Detox aligning with the October new moon.

What a sacred journey the past 3 weeks of this Autumn Detox has been! We’ve nourished our bodies, calmed our minds, and released clutter from our homes and daily schedules. Like the trees letting go of their ...

As the crispness of October settles in, one of nature’s simplest gifts, the apple, becomes a powerful ally for balance and well-being.

In Ayurveda, apples are more than just a fruit; they are considered light, cleansing, and gently cooling to the body. When cooked, they are the perfect remedy to he...

Coming up this week, on the evening of Monday October 6th, the sky will gift us with the Harvest Moon, one of the most luminous and magical full moons of the year. This moon rises close to sunset, casting its golden glow for longer hours of light, a tradition that once helped farmers gather their fi...

As humans, we are not meant to walk through life alone. We are wired for connection. Our hearts soften when we feel seen, our energy expands when we feel supported, and our health flourishes when we share life with others. True wellbeing is never a solo journey; it blossoms in the presence of commun...

September 21 marks the International Day of Peace, a global reminder that peace is not just a hope for the world, but a practice we can cultivate in our daily lives.

True peace begins within. It starts in the quiet moments when we pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with ourselves. When we soften ...

We’ve all been there — it’s mid-afternoon, your to-do list is still long, and your energy has suddenly dipped and you feel brain fog creeping in. Or perhaps you feel the overwhelm of our volatile world and it feels like a slog to get through the day. The easy answer? A cup of coffee!

But here’s the...

How did the start of your day feel today?

Through the lens of Ayurveda, we see mornings as more than just the start of the day, they are a sacred window of possibility. The first few moments after you wake are when your mind is receptive, your body is awakening, and your energy is ready to be shape...

As August draws to a close this Labor Day weekend, the shift into Autumn season beckons, and it's a great time to reset supportive habits. I am excited to share a bit about the first habit in the Vitality Circle: Earlier, Lighter Dinner.

We often think that feeling energized for the day ahead is al...

In our busy lives, we often pile on more… more food, more commitments, more noise, more distractions. However, your body thrives when it has room to breathe, to reset, and to restore balance. That’s what a true Ayurvedic-inspired detox is all about: gently clearing what no longer serves you so your ...

This question is tender and powerful, one we can return to again and again, especially in seasons of transition.

Late summer carries a quiet energy. It’s the soft landing after the full bloom of summer and the preparation for the inward turn of fall. Nature begins to slow, and we’re invited to do t...

Happy Full Moon, friends!

Nature gives us such reassurance of consistency amidst the volatile and uncertain world of humans.  No matter how chaotic the world becomes, the sun still rises and sets. The solstices arrive. The equinoxes come on time. These rhythms remind us that something steady and de...