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A friend recently said to me, "Hannah, you are a vessel maker! You started when you were young making vessels out of clay, and while that has continued, you now make vessels that are transformational containers for women who are blessed to work with you."
This reflection blew my heart wide open....
The Vitality Circle can give you your life back!
This is what Ellice Curry-Tucker had to say about her evolution in the Vitality Circle (watch the video):
"It’s amazing how much pain prevents you from being able to enjoy life!
I have lost 30 pounds
My cholesterol decreased
I...
There was a solar eclipse yesterday. While that might seem interesting in astrological terms, I think it is also very interesting from a psycho-social perspective too. Solar eclipses are shown to bring people together as shared in the article "The Social Effects of an Awesome Solar Eclipse"...
Happy October!
As the weather grows cooler and the nights grow longer, perhaps you are feeling drawn to make changes in how you are living day-to-day.
This is totally seasonally appropriate and is actually part of living an Ayurvedic lifestyle.
Have you heard the word Dinacharya?
Dina- daily...
What an incredible Heartfelt Wellbeing retreat we had last weekend at the Prama Institute in Marshall, NC! Eighteen phenomenal women came from all over the US to gather in community to explore end of summer wisdom through Yoga, Ayurveda and Creativity over 4 days.
We laughed, cried,...
We live on a living organism we call Earth. If you believe in this principle, known as the Gaia Hypothesis, and you have also been following the warming trend that is happening on our planet, it is very easy to come to the conclusion that Gaia has a fever.
In a living organism, fevers...
Thanks to all who attended the Summer Women's Wisdom Workshop. It was pure magic as the summertime empowering energy flowed within the gathered group. I love teaching Ayurveda. I love seeing how it changes lives for the better, beyond wildest dreams.
If you are interested in getting more of an...
Do you feel like your get-up-and-go got-up-and-went with daily pressures or simply the summer heat?
Do you feel like all of life's demands or the aging process lead you to tell yourself you cannot do certain physical activities any more?
Do you feel alone on...
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...
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...
It might be an unpopular opinion, but I believe that health care should be inspiring, fun, and full of curiosity. Being in a body is an incredible experience!
What we currently call "health care" is actually "sick care" because our systems are built on the premise that we don't do anything until...
Don't you think I look snazzy with this scarf wrapped around my head? I am getting ready for holiday parties. Just kidding!
Despite what you may think, I am not striving to become a trendsetter. Lol!
What I am actually doing in this picture is treating a headache.
Yes! That is right!
One of...
Happy December!
As we move toward the winter solstice and holidays, staying cozy and nourished will help you navigate this season with ease!
This time of year we need to build our inner vitality, which in Ayurveda is called ojas.
Ojas translates as "our essential vitality sap" which I think...
Daylight savings got ya feeling wonky?
How about focusing on making some nourishing food to help you get back on track? I will be cooking a yummy Autumn meal as part of the One Habit to Thrive Challenge today. Join me (Facebook, Zoom, or Instagram) at noon EST, and cook along if you'd...
Do you worry about dealing with health issues because your parents and/or grandparents have dealt with them? You may have genetic predispositions for a specific ailment, but that doesn't mean it's your fate.
Welcome to the awesome world of what modern science calls epigenetics, which...