TRICK OR TREAT!In this vlog, Tiffany Nicholson-Smith covers ways in which we can honor Halloween, this sacred and very old festival of the dead, by paying homage to death and impermanence itself and also offering love and nourishment in the form of healthier (perhaps even homemade) treats and gestures of loving-kindness to each other, to …
Fear of moving forward is something many of us face. Feeling stuck in a rut and fearing the change necessary to create a positive shift can be daunting. Even when we succeed in making transformational shifts, we can experience a sort of paralysis when it comes to sustaining these shifts or further improving upon them. …
Harmony in a Bowl As cookbook author Arman Liew of The Big Man’s World puts it, this recipe for pumpkin soup falls right under the ‘classic fall dish’ category! It is easy, yummy, and affordable to make. Bonus-it warms your heart in the season! The pumpkin season is officially upon us! When the leaves begin …
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” —Benjamin Franklin A solid Ayurvedic knowledge base provides the tools necessary to navigate the seasons and remain in good health. And, for those of us who are familiar with the seasonal practices of Ayurveda, we know that fall is ripe with opportunities to cleanse, relax, …
Can you look back at your life and remember moments when you thought you received something far beyond what you deserved? Have you ever felt grateful for things or accomplishments that were bigger than you expected? Then you have experienced the beauty of Anugraha, or grace in life. Once grace dawns, one realizes their life …
Desires are like buses at a bus terminal—there’s always one waiting to arrive behind the one that leaves. When a desire comes up, we tend to feel like our contentment depends on the fulfillment of this one last desire, and almost before we’ve attained that, a new desire is already pulling into the terminal for …
Sailing along on a summer breeze one minute, feeling salty and sweaty the next!? This lavender lip balm is the perfect DIY solution to time in the summer sun—soothing, moisturizing, and nourishing. LAVENDER’S LOVE “Bee”sides (yeah, we went there) being a powerful attractor of pollinators, lavender has myriad medicinal properties, including Anti-inflammatory Anti-septic Anti-depressant Vulnerary …
According to early Western physiological theory, certain fluids of the body that were referred to as humors determined a person’s temperament and features. In Ayurveda, the three elemental energies known as vata, pitta, and kapha are sometimes also called humors. These energies each have elements, seasons, circadian rhythms, tastes, psychological, physical, physiological, and emotional traits …
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), three-quarters of the world’s conflicts have a cultural dimension. Knowing this, we have to ask ourselves: how do we have less division and more harmony on the planet? Reggae artist Ziggy Marley believes that festivals can bring collective well-being, and he’s not the only one! …
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Cool off this summer with yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques to help you stay focused, healthy, and happy. Summertime means different things for different people—vacations, the beach, and just relaxing out in the backyard. However you view summer, for most of us, one thing is constant: it’s hot. Sometimes really, really hot and muggy. We’ve got …
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