1) Deflect the dryness! November is a dry month and we must honor that if we are to thrive, not only this time of year, but looking ahead at our next trip around the sun! Because the preceding season was hot and dry and the season we are transitioning into is cold and dry, it is the dryness that prevails. And while your mind might perceive dry skin as a minor inconvenience, your intestinal and respiratory tracts take it a bit more seriously...leading to major problems! Miti

Autumn is finally in full swing and as much as I have always loved the show of colors this time of year, to be perfectly honest, Autumn has always been a challenging season for me. It the past it was a time of year that I was prone to anxiety and overwhelm, and a general feeling of ungrounded-ness. Despite my many years of practicing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness it wasn't until I dove deep into the lifestyle and dietary principles of Ayurveda, and apply them to my life,

I don’t know about you, but as I cycle through months and seasons I notice myself enjoying a little too much of “the good life.” Even as someone who is committed to nourishing daily self care rituals I can get swept into indulging in things that give temporary satisfaction. In doing so I get pulled away from what make me feel radiant. For me, the things that can throw me off balance are fresh-baked cookies, a late night glass of wine, or gatherings with extended family. Most

September was all about stress-reduction. We sat in silence, breathed down deep in our bellies, rubbed pressure points on our ears, and wrapped ourselves (and hopefully others) in a loving embrace. This month, we're both going deeper and more expansive with our self-care as we focus on oil. Yep, oil...that edible liquid extracted from a variety of plants that offers an even wider variety of benefits to our internal and external bodies. Applying oil to your temple of the Hol