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, 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 ...

It's May and the grass, as well as the greens in the garden, seem to be growing at least an inch overnight.

In southwestern Virginia, we are watching the waves of green creep up the mountains from the now lush valleys. There is a hopefulness that is inherent in this time of year - that abundance is...