Spring is allergy season, and for some of us this means absolutely nothing, yet for others of us, Spring lends itself as a burden and challenge. It’s time to end springtime suffering with Ayurvedic tips for managing springtime allergies.
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Sandhi means junction, and Ritu means season. Ritu Sandhi is the period that joins two seasons. By aligning with the rhythms of nature we can nurture harmony and reinvigorate balance in our minds and bodies during this transitional time.
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Happy and Healthy 2022! May you find ways this upcoming year to practice, acknowledge, and continue building your resilience…
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Summertime, according to Ayurveda, gives rise to the Pitta dosha (Panchamahabhutas - Fire & Water). Educating ourselves about the way this particular season could potentially create imbalance is a proactive step in intentionally nurturing overall balance and health this summer. Learn simple strategies for summertime balance.
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The science of nutrition has developed over time, but Ayurvedic nutrition is ancient, holistic, and timeless. As we become more educated on nutritional needs and nourishment practices, we begin to recognize the importance, value, and validity of Ayurveda. Learn more about Ayurveda’s view on food, nutrition, and nourishment. Now is the time to plant seeds for nourishment this season!
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Heart-centeredness is a state of peace in which life is aligned. It is when the choices we make line up with our values and our deepest desires. Learn more about awakening the heart and living a heart-centered life.
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As we welcome the darkest day of the year in quite possibly the darkest year to date, it is important to foster and nurture connection to the light. Winter Solstice is a time for deep turning as this hibernal solstice and darkest night of the year grants us a subtle shift towards the light. Learn to lean into the season’s support, surrender, and restoration.
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The more we live in harmony with ourselves and nature, the more ojas shines through our eyes, skin, and subtle energy fields. It is through proper lifestyle, nutritional practices, and self-care practices that we can maintain and nurture ojas. Thus, in efforts to help you nourish the sacred secret to your health (ojas)
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Air is the theme of Autumn with the rise of the air and ether elements. We must remain attuned that Autumn’s irregular winds of change can create imbalance within, enhancing the qualities of light, dry, cold, rough, subtle, and mobile.
The Autumn season, commonly known in Ayurveda as the Vata season, is a time to nourish and ground the energy of action, transportation, and movement. Vata inherently governs our nervous system, our vayus (winds) as these are the sub-doshas of Vata dosha, as well as our pranic (life-force) energy. With that said, breath should become a key element of any Autumn practice.
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As we approach the end of summer and the transition into fall with the equinox arrival on September 22nd (in the Northern Hemisphere), may we honor time for rest, reflection, and seasonal self-care.
Thus, as we welcome this transitional time, we must remain observant, aware, and connected. The rhythms of nature are shifting, and so must we. Read more for some sacred, self-care lifestyle tips to help you better navigate the seasonal transition.
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In efforts to help you beat the heat this summer, follow these simple summertime lifestyle recommendations and nurture a greater sense of calm, cool, and ease in the mind and body. Refreshment awaits! Lastly, be sure to check out my Summer Balancing streaming content series linked within this blog.
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As our nation begins to re-open its doors, and we face once again another shift and transition, it is completely normal to feel uneasy. What was normal before, is not now. And what is the "new normal" is no longer. Could it even be possible that within several months our "new normal" has now yet another level of new? So, if you are feeling anxious or nervous about the upcoming transition of our nation and states re-opening, you are not alone. Learn how to support your resiliency and inspire more conscious living.
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Stress, as we all are experiencing, is not one size fits all. Understanding the mind, observing how we engage in the world, and how we digest our own life experiences can be informative tools in cultivating a personal journey towards resiliency. Each one of us has the unique ability to nurture our own individualized resilience. Learn how.
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As the world reports more COVID-19 outbreaks, hysteria and stress continue to heighten. It’s important to recognize that just stress alone can weaken one’s immune system making one more susceptible to pathogen infection (viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms that can cause disease).
During this time of vulnerability, we must commit to intentional practices that help to bolster our immune systems. Practices like washing our hands, wearing masks, opting to delay travel are the current suggested prevention practices. But, there are other daily lifestyle strategies that will nurture and support primary prevention as well as overall health.
So instead of buying into this fear-laden pandemic, let's commit to simple, healthy lifestyle strategies that will assist in lifetime prevention, longevity, and enhanced wellbeing. Learn how to boost your immunity through Ayurveda.
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