Happy July!

If you are looking for a dish to take to a 4th of July picnic, I've got just the thing for you! A delicious massaged kale salad - full of vibrant energy and phytonutrients to enjoy along with perhaps less prana-rich fare. 

For those of you who have heard my warnings about eating...

Do your eyes tend to get irritated and more inflamed in the summertime?

If you answered “yes” to that question, you are not alone. Summer is the season of Pitta dosha, where fire element is predominant. One of the organs of Pitta is the eyes, comprising the Alochaka Pitta subdosha....

It’s Father's Day!

I think it is so fitting that Father's Day falls right before the Summer Solstice, a day when we honor Father Sun as he shines his light on us for the longest period of time each year (in the northern hemisphere). 

I invite you to feel the warmth and long days...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...