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...

This is a recipe I share each year for Thanksgiving, and have made gradual adjustments/improvements to it over the years.

This pie is made creamy by coconut milk, sweetened with maple syrup, and includes wonderful digestive and healing spices. Yet, it's so tasty, you wouldn't know it was so good f...

Aging is a beautiful gift, and yet many of us find it difficult embracing our age, as time marches on.

The current Western obsession with youth is arguably the root of many of our cultural and societal issues. This is a relatively new development in human history, as in our not-so-distant past, vil...

As we come off the intensity of the US election cycle and projecting what the results might mean for the future of our country, I decided to put on a different hat of experience to share with you today.

Much of what I offer in my newsletters and programs revolves around habit change, integrity, and...