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Boredom has been said to be a side effect of not paying close enough attention to our experience. Seeing freshly is a skill we can build to

Vata season can be a time of great motivation, change, and creativity. Often this is paired with creaky joints, dry noses and cracked lips. Ayurveda works off the principle and understanding that all aspects of our life are connected; therefore the same actions that help ease our physical pain will also help ground and support our mental and spiritual growth in this season. A few qualities to keep in mind this season Weight This season is very light and can cause our joints

Have you ever been confused about the difference or benefit of taking turmeric, ashwagandha, triphala, insert herb, insert herb, insert herb etc? You are not alone. We hear about all the incredible balancing, anti-inflammatory and calming effects of herb after herb and it can feel confusing! A lot of my clients come to me and are taking 5 different herbal supplements and aren’t sure if any of them are even doing anything from them. It can become costly and eventually most p

Tongue Scraping is a practice that is a little strange looking today, but historically has been done since the 15th century! Have you ever noticed your tongue when you wake up? A lot of us tend to have a coating on our tongues. This has a lot to do with the type of foods we eat and how we sleep. Is it bad? I don’t think of the coating as “bad” unless it is super thick. I like to think of it simply as information about my body I can use to balance throughout the day. The c

I have been consulting a few clients for a little more than 6 months and it has been so exciting to see the success and changes! One of the most important parts of Ayurveda, (and holistic health in general) and often the most difficult, is accountability and consistency. I know I am personally struggling with this as I try to practice what I preach. It just goes to show the importance of a counselor or mentor to check in and guide you along the journey. It is the differenc

I live in Pennsylvania (on Susquehannock and Lenape land) and have for most of my life. The four seasons experienced here have been easy markers of time for me, and each holds special memories. However; season transitions can be difficult. Change, in general, tends to be challenging for humans, whether it is moving, a job shift or even just a personal transition. The changing seasons are no different. Ayurveda offers suggestions for each season so that we can flow with th