It’s cold and flu season and I’ve had so many friends and students recently come down with some flu or another. I myself started to come down with the flu, but was able to kick it in a couple of days with these simple tips. Rather than suppressing your symptoms (which...
Root chakra energy is all about survival, community, and safety The root chakra, muladhara, is the most primal and earthy energy center of the whole body. It is associated with our earliest years of life, with community, and with survival needs such as food, water,...
The freeze response happens when we encounter a stressor that we don’t feel capable of surviving, often when we experience overwhelm or powerlessness in some area of our lives. When the shock of not knowing how to navigate a stressful situation kicks in, our body...
During Summer, Pitta season, the elements of fire and water are at their highest in our natural environment and in our bodies. We can tangibly see this in the natural world as the days become long, hot, and sunny, flowers bloom, and wildlife becomes more active. More...
In Pitta season, it’s best to eat light, sweet, and cooling foods to prevent overheating the body and mind. This strawberry rose smoothie is my favorite summertime breakfast, because it’s freaking delicious and heals the heart. Rose is a heart opening herb that is...
All yoga can be viewed as somatic yoga as long as you are connecting with sensation inside of your body. More specifically, somatic yoga is a feminine form of yoga, meaning that it’s oriented more towards feeling and allowing your body to intuitively move. On a...
