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...

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 ...

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...

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...