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Ginger: An Early Autumn Helper autumn digestion medicinal food Sep 11, 2023

As the heat of summer starts to dissipate and the cooler weather moves in, you might notice your appetite returning.

You might also notice that your digestion isn’t working as smoothly as you would like…

Toward the end of the summer, the digestive fire isn’t as strong and we...

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Summertime "Creamy" Zucchini Soup & Detoxes detox recipes Sep 05, 2023

Make yourself this yummy summertime soup in celebration of you prioritizing your health and wellbeing! 

Summertime "Creamy" Zucchini Soup

1 8-10 inch zucchini (or equivalent) chopped into small cubes

1 cup red lentils (rinsed)

1 cup chopped green (or purple) beans

4 cups water or broth

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Must Watch Film & Retreat Celebration ayurveda Aug 28, 2023

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,...

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Affirmations & Intentions detox equinox solstice Aug 24, 2023

Thoughts are powerful! Affirmations are a wonderful way to work with the mind to create more happiness and health in our lives.

Have you ever tried consciously replacing a persistent, negative thought with a helpful, positive alternative? It can be challenging at first to make our patterns...

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The Earth is Our Mirror ayurveda healing medicinal food Aug 14, 2023

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...

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Bountiful, Beautiful Beets detox pitta recipe Aug 07, 2023

I have been loving making this delicious salad as beets continue to come out of the garden all summer long.

Beets are amazing for liver cleansing and blood nourishing. They are a good source of folate, potassium, iron and vitamin C. The sweet taste of beets also provides a cooling effect on...

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Celebrate Friendship community vitality circle Jul 31, 2023

Today is the International Day of Friendship.

Having dear friends makes life so rich, enjoyable, and connective. Friendship strengthens, challenges, and comforts us.

While it is common to have less close friends as we age, studies also show that making new friends as an adult is much...

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Want to Learn More About Ayurveda? ayurveda vitality circle Jul 25, 2023

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...

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Join the Vitality Circle! Be Like Jamie! Care deeply for yourself! ayurveda vitality circle Jul 17, 2023

Meet Jamie!

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...

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Make Time for Wellness or Illness? pitta stress Jul 09, 2023

“If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.” Joyce Sunada

In our fast-paced, productivity-focused world we have more lifestyle induced diseases of stress than ever before.

It is revolutionary to take time off from work, especially...

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Happy July! Got Kale? Massage it! pitta recipe summer Jul 03, 2023

Happy July!

If you are looking for a dish to take to a 4th of July picnic, I've got just the thing for you! A delicious massaged kale salad - full of vibrant energy and phytonutrients to enjoy along with perhaps less prana-rich fare. 

For those of you who have heard my warnings about eating...

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Summertime Eye Nourishment pitta seasonal wisdom summer Jun 26, 2023

Do your eyes tend to get irritated and more inflamed in the summertime?

If you answered “yes” to that question, you are not alone. Summer is the season of Pitta dosha, where fire element is predominant. One of the organs of Pitta is the eyes, comprising the Alochaka Pitta subdosha....

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Let Your Love-Light SHINE! solstice summer sun Jun 20, 2023

It’s Father's Day!

I think it is so fitting that Father's Day falls right before the Summer Solstice, a day when we honor Father Sun as he shines his light on us for the longest period of time each year (in the northern hemisphere). 

I invite you to feel the warmth and long days...

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Don't Miss the Asparagus recipe summer Jun 13, 2023

Asparagus season is not to be missed! High in insoluble fiber and nutrients, asparagus is a nutritious and tasty treat.

If you are someone who enjoys this amazing early summer vegetable (despite it making your pee smell funny), then I invite you to dig into the following recipe.

Asparagus with...

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It's June - Nurturing Yourself summer yoga Jun 04, 2023

Happy June!!

I just returned home after teaching yoga at Penland School of Craft. It was such a treat to teach yoga in person, especially to people who were making art all day long. 

Being around so much concentrated creativity is certainly inspiring. Each year I return to Penland,...

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