Warli is one of the oldest forms of tribal art in India. This ethnographic art form was created by Warli tribes who are indigenous to the northern part of the Western Ghats mountain range, adjoining the border of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The Warli people use this art form to depict their daily life, rituals, ceremonies, […]

Many people I work with yearn for a more forgiving pace of life and want deeper sleep. If waking up early feels impossible, if you feel fatigued as you move through your days, if you carry excess weight, or are restless through the night, it may be a sign that you need to reset your […]

Naturally as we near winter solstice it is the time to slow down, to turn inward, to rest and reflect. Yet it seems that for many feelings of overwhelm and over-scheduled prevail.  Below I share a few tips to support your health and well-being as to not get swept up by the frenetic pace and […]

While some may argue that Valentine’s day is simply a Hallmark consumerist holiday, I believe it is all about intention. I love how certain dates can foster reflection and re-alignment. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated as a day of love since the 14th century. Celebrating love can happen in every day moments of making meaningful […]

Rest is the conversation between what we love to do and how we love to be. Rest is the essence of giving and receiving; an act of remembering, imaginatively and intellectually but also physiologically and physically. To rest is to give up on the already exhausted will as the prime motivator of endeavor, with its […]

A friend recently reached out to learn what she could do for a sore throat. A sore throat is often the first sign that we may be getting worn down or catching a cold. Ayurvedic cold remedies work by supporting the body’s natural defense system.  When you feel the first signs of a sore throat try […]

Our bodies, being part of the natural world are affected by the change of seasons.  Understanding the qualities of the season allows you to live in greater harmony with nature’s rhythms. It also gives you insight into recognizing what may need tending to within yourself to create balanced health. The spring season is characterized by […]

The yoga studio or mediation hall is not the most appropriate place for political debate.  However, these practices have great tools to offer and can serve as a message of peace as we navigate political upheaval.  Yoga and meditation can teach us to stay grounded when the ground feels groundless.  The practice can teach us […]