As many of you know, my favorite thing, and my work, is bridging the gap between Western and science and Eastern Philosophy.

When it comes to healing, overcoming, or understanding anything about yourself, the mind and the heart have to come together. Otherwise, it's only half of the job. This is the nuts and bolts of my work. So, let's dive into some examples of this.

Talking to a trusted person, professional or not, is a wonderful way to bring things to the surface. It's a release! It's a way of processing! It's a way of being seen, heard, respected and neutralized! Often, we think we have worked through our dilemmas, pain points, or traumas, but then we have unexpected or unexplainable body, or emotional reactions to things and we wonder what the heck is going on.

The body remembers what the mind thinks it has processed. Unprocessed emotions, ar…

Your body, mind and energy are shaped by what you take in. Everything you consume becomes you.

The food we eat, the way we think, our emotions, and all the external stimulation we take in, all gets absorbed into our cells.

It defines our vibration.

Food is the fuel for your being. We all know healthy eating promotes healthy well-being. Let's look at this from the Yoga and Ayurvedic perspective.

Pure foods are called Sattvic foods. These foods promote clarity of mind and are light on the body. They are high vibrational foods like, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and ghee.

Stimulating foods are called Rajasic foods. These foods increase restlessness and can create too much heat in the digestive system, causing Pitta dosha to become imbalanced. Rajasic foods are things like excessive spicy food, excessive caffeine or alcohol, and fried foods.

Anxiety, Depression and Emotional Imbalance are major health concerns throughout the world, including India. Over 2000 years ago, the great sage, Patanjali wrote about the 5 stages of the mind in the Yoga Sutras. They are:

Kshipta - a restless and over-stimulated mind. Often referred to as the "monkey mind." A mind that jumps from one through to the next without the ability to stop. This can show up as anxiety.

Mudha - a heavy and dull mind. This is described as lethargy. A mind that us unable to focus or engage with information. It has no energy. The body doesn't want to move. This can show up as depression.

Vikshipta - a scattered mind. This mind is easily distracted and repeatedly goes from clarity to confusion. You want to do something but get constantly distracted.

Ekagra - a focused, one-pointed mind. This mind is able to maintain attention o…

The word EGO is one of those words that sounds ICKY. It get's a really bad wrap and can be one of those confusing words to understand. The truth is, as long as we have a body, we have an ego. There's no escaping it. The ego is not a bad thing. In fact, it can be a very healthy thing, once we make "friends" with it and develop a healthy relationship with it.

We do need to watch out for traps, where the Ego can make an appearance in disguise.

Spiritual Ego is one of the most deceptive and dangerous traps on the path of our growth. It disguises itself in wisdom, humility and righteousness, making it really hard to detect. The typical ego is driven by material success and status, which can be more easily seen.

The spiritual ego thrives in very subtle ways. It makes people emboldene…

From the Ayurvedic perspective, good health depends upon our Agni or digestive fire, which allows us to fully assimilate, digest and eliminate food and process/digest information taken in by our five senses. 

When this digestive capacity is balanced, we create healthy tissues, eliminate waste products efficiently and produce ‘ojas, a subtle essence that refers to our immunity. On the other hand, if our agni is weakened due to stress, wrong combination of foods, eating before the previous meal has been digested, eating leftovers, cold drinks, salads or sushi at night time, frozen or canned food, digestion is incomplete creating toxins in the body called ‘ama.’ Ama qualities are heavy, dense, cold, and slimy which blocks bodily channels, leading eventually to disease.

Vitiated agni is the root of imbalance, and the formation of Ama is the root of most colds and flu, as well as chronic diseases of a weak autoimmune system,…

About The Retreat

Our time together will focus on conscious connection, spiritual growth, and personal integration. Through the lens of Ayurveda, Tantra, and Yoga, we’ll explore unconditional love as the essence of all that is. Expect moments of silence, self-reflection, playful creativity, and heartfelt connection as we cultivate practices to carry into daily life.

Together, we will:

• Explore the fundamentals of Ayurvedic wisdom and how it bridges Eastern and Western understanding of the mind-body connection

• Learn practical tools for integrating spiritual experiences and growth

• Reconnect with nature and community in a safe, intentional container

I wrote this in 2018. I opened a file today and there it was!

It's a sweet little reminder to help keep things in perspective. SMORES is a simple reset for our mindset. 🍫

Our next Chat-tty Tea is on Wednesday April 9th from 7:30-8:30pm.

This is our free monthly viewing gathering, open to anyone. Click the link below to RSVP. A link will be sent once upon RSVP completion.

TOPIC: The art of living simply. What does this mean? Spring is a wonderful time to think about simplicity, and what it means to simplify. This goes far beyond, cleaning out the extra stuff in your home. This will be a very informative and interactive gathering. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Hi Everyone, Thanks for attending our Chatt-ty Tea this month.

The topic was:

Preparing Your Body For The Spring Season From

The Ayurvedic Perspective.

According to Ayurveda, we are entering Kapha season.  There are some important things to know, in order to ease the transition.

~ Rituacharaya (Seasonal Regimen) for Spring Transition ~