On this father's day, I want to share a beautiful poem by David Whyte in honor of my father Rob Levin and my partner David Grimsley who are both amazing fathers. May it help you honor some fathers in your life too...

MY DAUGHTER ASLEEP by David Whyte

Carrying a child,

I carry a bundle 

of sleepi...

Happy June! Summer is almost here and that means travel is on the horizon for many of us.

Traveling can be super fun and inspiring AND it can knock you off kilter with digestion, sleep, and energy issues because it elevates Vata (the dosha comprised of air and space).

This means the cold, dry, lig...

For many of us, the last week of May is seen as the beginning of Summer. Schools start letting out, its time for planning vacations, and farmers markets are abundant with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Have you noticed how more fresh food is available now, how the days are growing longer and longer s...

Do you get frustrated with issues like gas, bloating, energy dips in the afternoon, weight gain, inflammation, decreased immunity, or insomnia?

Here is something you can try: No Snacking!

Ayurveda teaches us that we need to honor the principle of Spanda (expansion and contraction) in order to stay...

Today is Mother's Day in the US. Mother’s Day is a day to honor the maternal energy in our lives.

Mother Earth

Mother kindness

Mother nourishment

Mother beauty

Mother protector

“The mother archetype possesses maternal and protective instincts.

The mother archetype always aims to protect and c...

“Laughter is healing when it is a spontaneous expression of bliss!” Maharishi Ayurveda

Today is World Laughter Day.

Laughter is a common language. It is healing. It creates bliss.

“Bliss supports the immune system and the endocrine system and balances the heart and mind. If you sustain a permanen...

My dharma (life purpose) is to support healing, naturally, within community. It is a true pleasure to get to know the women who join the Vitality Circle. Today, I want to introduce you to one of these gems: Jane Ahlfeld.

Jane from Maine joined the Vitality Circle in the Summer of 2020 and has recen...

Tomorrow is Earth Day! I really love Earth Day because it has been a time of powerful connection for me in the past and I feel like everyday could/should be Earth Day!

Here is a poem to honor the Earth on this day by the fabulous Mary Oliver:

Sleeping in the Forest

I thought the earth
remembered m...

Our Spring detox that started at the beginning of April is trucking right along. We have 48 people doing this 3-week program and experiencing the benefits of a seasonal reset.

We set aside this time to focus on clearing the clutter in our bodies, homes, and minds.

One of the more common issues tha...

It's the eve of the New Moon and Eclipse. Are you feeling it?

I don't have any big insights about the Eclipse or the New Moon at the moment, there are plenty of those out there. What I will say is this: When energies get intense, making sure we are nourished is key. Generally in the Springtime, we ...

We all learned the principle in physics: "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction," right?

Knowing this principle of physics is one thing, but how do we apply to our lives?

Here's one way to think about it:

If we are active, achieving, and pushing ourselves, we need an equal amou...

Springtime colds can be the worst. The damp and chilly qualities of the Earth and Water elements seem to set up camp in the body. The warm sunny days seem to taunt the cold sufferer.

As we know, food can be medicine. So, before you rush out and buy decongestants, anti-inflammatories, or get on anti...

As the transition to Spring arrives with the Equinox this week, I am reminded of the phases of the seasons, and also the phases of life that we all journey through. 

One of the Ayurvedic teachings that I love so much is about honoring our life stages. There are four life stages that, if we are bles...

“Living the life that cries to be lived from the depth of our being frees up a lot of energy and vitality.” Author Deborah Adele

I used to feel like I never quite fit in; like there was something inherently wrong with me. I had an inner story about how the “real” me wasn’t acceptable and I would al...

Happy March!

As we enter the month which holds the true beginning of Spring, I am back to work at home in Floyd, VA but still glowing from my time in Costa Rica last month.

The Thriving Alongside Mother Nature: Yoga & Sacred Creativity Women's Retreat that I recently led in Costa Rica, February 10...