Kapha Season
According to Ayurveda, the 7,000 year-old system of mind, body, and spirit holistic health, if you’re anywhere in the world where winter is transitioning into spring, it’s Kapha season. Here in the...
View ArticleThe Transformative Power of Spring
My favorite spring flower the ranunculus Ever since I’ve been a student of Ayurveda, I’ve begun paying more attention to the nuances of the seasons. It has changed my life so profoundly that frankly, I...
View ArticleEven Storm Clouds Are Beautiful
That heavy feeling creeps in, permeates your mind/body, and makes you want to crawl back under the covers...or reach for a drink, or a smoke, or maybe a box of chocolate chip cookies. Maybe even all...
View ArticleA Season For Giving (to Yourself) – Again!
When I sat down to write this month’s newsletter, I had a vague feeling that my thoughts were in the same place as last year. A little checking in the... The post A Season For Giving (to Yourself) –...
View ArticleGrieving the Loss of a Loved One
There is perhaps no greater fear that we humans have than the loss of a loved one. Many of you know that my beloved partner, Ralph, passed away unexpectedly on... The post Grieving the Loss of a Loved...
View ArticleThe Heart Chakra
This is a re-post of an article I wrote last year, but the message is still the same: nurturing and loving ourselves will keep our heart open, the energy flowing,... The post The Heart Chakra appeared...
View ArticleKapha Season
KAPHA is the biological water humor, also translated as phlegm. It means ‘that which holds things together.’ Kapha dosha provides substance and gives support, and makes up the bulk of... The post Kapha...
View ArticleBe the Cherry Tree
“Because we are formed from nature and have a sympathetic resonance with her, only nature can heal us when we become ill. When we eat when we are hungry, rest... The post Be the Cherry Tree appeared...
View ArticleAutumn Transitions an Ayurvedic Approach to Seasonal Change
Ah yes, the change of seasons. While the cooler, crisper air feels refreshing, the shift from summer into fall leaves many with a vague, unsettled feeling. For years, I would... The post Autumn...
View ArticleGrief Can Turn to JOY and Beautiful Tender Memories If We Let It
I lost a dear friend a few weeks ago. Well, I didn’t really lose her. She’s just on another plane. I know that for sure because I sensed her on... The post Grief Can Turn to JOY and Beautiful Tender...
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