Decision Fatigue (and Why You Feel So Overwhelmed)
A small note before we begin—
I haven’t shared something new in a couple of weeks. Not because there isn’t …
Eat, Pray, Love Got It Wrong: The Three Pillars of Ayurveda
Eat, Pray, Love Got It Wrong
It’s not Eat, Pray, Love.
It’s Food, Sleep, Sex.
Preferably in that order.…
Digestion While Traveling: Ayurveda Tips to Reduce Jet Lag and Stay Balanced
I’ve been traveling recently—this time to France. Traveling always challenges me in two ways, but the biggest disruptor is digestion …
California Ayurveda: Seasonal Rest and A Famous Yogi’s Legacy
This past weekend, I attended the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) conference in Milpitas. Walking through Silicon Valley, surrounded …
Abhyanga for Spring: An Ayurvedic Self-Massage for Seasonal Transition
Abhyanga—the traditional Ayurvedic practice of warm oil self-massage—is one of the most supportive daily rituals for calming the nervous system, …
Weekly Musings: Why Digestion and Elimination Matter (and How Ayurveda Can Help)
I said something in a recent Ayurveda talk that made the room go very quiet.
I’ve been giving these free …
Weekly Musings: Moms Weekend & What is Meditation?
I flew to Boulder for four days this week. My daughter is a freshman there, and it was Moms Weekend.…
CCF Tea Benefits: An Ayurvedic Digestive Tea for Bloating, Gas, Sluggish Digestion, and Acid Reflux
If you’re curious about CCF Tea Benefits, you may be struggling with bloating, gas, sluggish digestion, acid reflux, or …
The History of Yoga: Ancient Roots and Modern Practice
Yesterday I taught a three-hour session on The History of Yoga: Tracing Ancient Roots and Modern Practice for a 200-hour …
Weekly Musings: CCF Tea with Rose for Digestion and the Heart
This week, my kitchen has been filled with the familiar scent of CCF tea—an Ayurvedic digestive tea made from coriander, …
Weekly Musings: Marmalade, Digestive Fire, and Not Overthinking Our Food
Right now, my kitchen smells like oranges and sugar and winter slowly turning toward spring.
I’ve been spending pockets of …
Painful Bloating After Eating? 9 Ayurvedic & Science-Backed Remedies
Have you ever experienced painful bloating after eating—even the foods you carefully chose because they’re “healthy”? Your belly feels hard, …
Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest, Healing and the Power of Intention
As I deepen my work in Ayurveda, I’ve come to see Yoga Nidra as one of the most transformative practices …
Ayurveda and Karma: A Father’s Day Reflection on Inner Strength
Father’s Day reflections come in many forms — for some, it’s a day of gratitude; for others, it brings complexity, …
Nourish Your Gut and Immunity with This DIY Ayurvedic Yogurt Drink!
I haven’t been feeling all that well lately, and it seems like everyone I talk to, from teenagers to octogenarians, …
Ayurveda Explained: How Ancient Practices Transform Modern Living
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The …
How to Use a Neti Pot: Ayurvedic Secrets for Quitting Addictions and Boosting Health
Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine with roots in India, offers a holistic approach to health and wellness. One of …
Benefits & Guide to the Ayurveda practice of warm oil massage!
One of the most nourishing practices you can incorporate into your daily routine is self-oil massage, or Abhyanga, …
DIY Rose Hydrosol for Eye Care
Rose Hydrosol isn’t just about pampering yourself; it’s a simple yet powerful practice of self-love. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll …
3 Easy Rules to Follow When Eating Fruit 🍐
FRUIT 🍐🍐🍐
Who doesn’t love fruit? Below are 3 easy rules to follow when eating fruit for the best digestive …
Treat Yourself: Wholesome Ayurvedic Apple Recipes for the Holidays
As temperatures drop, our bodies tend to contract, potentially retaining toxins from improperly digested or incompatible foods. It’s common to …
Navigating the Holidays with Ayurvedic Wisdom
2 Ayurveda tips for Eating and Drinking
ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING
Ayurveda practices will help you to stop taking pills to sleep or poop and it will improve your sex life …
What is Ayurveda?
Yes, Ayurveda can help you too!
Ayurveda, a 3000-year-old natural system of medicine, offers a unique path to harmony through …
Nourish Yourself with CCF Tea: An Ayurvedic Digestive & Detox Elixir
Today, I’d like to introduce you to a potent Ayurveda tea recipe – CCF Tea, named after its three key …
Tongue Scraping – the Ayurveda Practice of cleaning your tongue
Tongue Scraping – This is an Ayurveda practice that involves gently cleaning the tongue to remove Ama, which is the …
Sleep Better with this Calming Date Milkshake (Chilled) or Latte (Warm)
As the daylight fades, the moon rises and rules the nights, with its cooling and calming energy. This is the …
Ayurveda Sleep Tips: Dinacharya, Natural Rhythms, and Better Sleep by 10 p.m.
Ayurveda Sleep Tips: Dinacharya, Natural Rhythms, and Better Sleep by 10 p.m.
Aligning With Nature’s Rhythms (Ayurveda Dinacharya)
One of …
The Ayurveda answer for sinusitis, brain fog, and poor eyesight
Today marks the start of “A Month of Ayurveda” with me! I’ll be writing about straightforward Ayurveda practices that you …
How can Ayurveda help you?
WHAT IS AYURVEDA AND HOW CAN AYURVEDA HELP YOU?
Ayurveda is derived from the two words Ayur and Veda, which …
Gifts from the Garden: Free Apples, Homegrown Tomatoes, and Acts of Kindness
Khichari is the perfect Ayurveda dish when you have PMS
Here is what happened that caused me to make Khichari the most perfect Ayurveda dish for PMS…..
My 19-year-old …
Self-Oil Massage to improve circulation and build Ojas!
Self-oil massage offers numerous benefits to the health of both the body and mind, making it ideal to incorporate into …
Delightful BANANA ICE CREAM recipe & Ayurveda digestion tips for the summer!
Can God or the Divine eliminate Loneliness?
So many of the choices we make, whether consciously or unconsciously, are aimed at avoiding the feeling of loneliness that …
Is Meditation, Mantra, Pranayama and Ayurveda part of Yoga?
We loosely use the word yoga in modern Western culture to mean yoga postures but it can include other parts …
Pranayama or Yogic Breathing to Improve Your Sleep (and other benefits)
Pranayama is an effective technique that can help you sleep better, and it only requires a few minutes of regular …
5 Commandments for Practicing Yoga at Home
Trying to Figure Out How to Start a Yoga Practice? Here are 6 Tips!
Here are 6 tips to help you figure out how to start a yoga practice. It’s not easy for anyone …
Yoga sequence for insomnia, headaches and blood pressure problems
How well did you sleep last night? Yoga can help with sleep problems and the same poses that help with …
How to Make Your Own Rejuvenating Herbal Tea
A Better State of Mind using Meditation, Chanting and Yoga
Chop Wood, Carry Water, Make Chai
Do you feel like you know how to live life well?
In Zen Buddhism there is a story regarding …
3 Yoga and Ayurveda practices for Natural Eye Care
How do your eyes feel at the end of your work day or when you first wake up?
Natural Eye …
Yoga to do when you can’t sleep
How well do you sleep?
Difficulty sleeping is a common problem. Most people struggle to get to sleep or stay …
Jewish Chicken Soup is from India~ its vegetarian and it’s called Kitchari
The world is your oyster.
The meaning of that phrase comes from the idea that everything is possible and open …
How to do a Yoga Shoulderstand Pose or the Queen’s pose
Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana in Sanskrit) is considered to be the Queen of all the hatha yoga poses.
Learning how to do …
How to Do Abhyanga: Step-by-Step Guide to Ayurvedic Self-Massage
Abhyanga, the Ayurvedic practice of warm oil self-massage, is one of the most nourishing and healing rituals you can …
Don’t have enough time in your life? Learn how to bend time.
I will also understand, but …
Hydration as your health routine
The Universe Wants You To Be Better
Your life is in a state of becoming.
Every time you make an effort to be more of who you …
A Modern Yogi’s Guide to (re)Start a Home Based Yoga Practice
If you’ve ever considered starting a home-based yoga practice but got stuck on what you would need to do to …
Instagram Live for Motherhood with Nina Ketscher
This Instagram Live is a must watch for all mothers and those who want to embark on the journey of …
Three Free Yoga Classes For Everyone
I’m excited to share 3free classes with you. This is a thank you for visiting my blog, and also for …
3 Healthy Ayurveda Practices YOU Can Do!
3 Lifestyle Practices For You!
EYES, NOSE + MOUTH
A healthy lifestyle brings good health.
Even the best medicine …
Four Free Yoga Classes For Everyone
I’m excited to share 4 free classes with you. This is a thank you for visiting my blog, and also …
Inversions + Pregnancy
Are We Evolving? How the Movie: It Started in Naples, Shed Light On Priorities.
Yoga for Motherhood
YOGA FOR MOTHERHOOD™
Yoga has an …
12 Guiding Principles for Everyday Moms
Nurturing the Beginning of Life
For a Peaceful + Loving World
12 Guiding Principles
As a mom and prenatal yoga …
Get Wet! How showering can become a healing experience
Get Wet!
The healing effects of Showers
I love water in all its forms and all the ways I …
