Throughout the human condition, it is normal to be positively elated by the birth of new creations that renewal so often provides. Equally so, it is also normal for the elation experienced in renewal to flatten or seem empty as new things become old.
Self-care is essential for all empathic people. When you mindfully and lovingly practice it each day, your sensitivities will flourish. The self-care practices, perspectives, and meditations I present as daily offerings in Thriving as an Empath will support you in being a compassionate, empowered empath without shouldering the suffering of others or trying to “fix” …
Let’s talk menopause! You will lose interest in sex—you have probably heard that one—or you’ll have to take hormone replacement therapy to protect your heart health, or menopause is a sickness. With so many conflicting beliefs and misgivings doing the rounds on the Internet about this important phase in a woman’s life, this is probably …
The Benefits of Adding Self-Massage to Your Self-Love Routine In Sanskrit, oil is called ‘sneha’, which is also the word for ‘love’ or ‘affection’ in the language. In Ayurveda, one of the most important expressions of self-love is on oil massage, or abhyanga. It is believed the feeling one gets after an abhyanga is similar …
You’ve had a long stressful day and can’t wait to get home, take off your shoes and relax into your favorite recliner. But your brain won’t cooperate. It keeps right on running, reviewing the day’s ups and downs, and causing anxiety long after the office is closed. And tired though you are, you can’t seem …
Ayurveda 101: Lavender for Sleep, Relaxation, & Anxiety Relief Read More »
Ahhh…beautiful, radiant skin! It’s something we all treasure. Many of us spend hours tracking down the best skin care products, and regularly Google answers to questions about how to prevent forehead wrinkles, banish blemishes, and repair sun damage or stretch marks. Skin (especially facial skin) is right out there where we and everyone else can …
Last year at this time, many of us were excited about the upcoming holidays—corn mazes, get-togethers, and pumpkin lattes! This fall, we are still in the midst of a pandemic and quarantine fatigue may have set in. The economy is re-opening slowly; we are grappling with concerns around safety, a second wave, economic security, jobs, …
Six Ayurvedic Tips to Manage Your Health This Fall Read More »
Flu season is upon us once again, exacerbated by the fact we’re already grappling with COVID-19. Some flu symptoms are similar to that of COVID-19, though symptoms for the novel strain have continually evolved. Are there things you can do at home as preventive remedies to keep these viral infections at bay? Yes! A stuffy …
Forrest Yoga’s Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco are at the forefront of the yoga world, creating profound experiences. Together they teach the art of learning to love again and share tools to create our own sense of hope and direction in life. As part of our Extraordinary Teachers for Extraordinary Times series, Ana and Jose share …
Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco: Tips and Practices Read More »
Self-Abhyanga Self-abhyanga is the practice of massaging yourself with the aid of oils in order to assist in the balancing of your doshas. This essential practice in Ayurvedic teachings is not only a relaxing exercise that will help put your mind and body at ease, it is also an energizing and stimulating practice that gets your …
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