Lunar rhythms are a big part of Ayurveda. The rhythms of nature–Circadian, Seasonal, Lunar and Tidal–influence our mind-body physiology…more than most of us are aware. Understanding our unique Ayurvedic make-up deepens the internal nature connection that we are intrinsically intertwined with. When we are synced to the influential external energies using the power of knowledge and ritual, the flow within remains centered and balanced...and the constrictions transform into a seductive dance. We’ve all felt the masked waves of energetic forces that the planetary cycles can bring … [Read more...]
Citrine–The Healer Stone
Grab a cup of tea and indulge in the many benefits of CITRINE–the HEALER stone! Being predominantly Vata, I am magnetically drawn to anything containing the power and warmth of the sun. Light and transformation turns the balance (and me) on! …especially when I’m working against the currents of the Fall/Winter months–Vata season–which happens to be currently in full swing. Citrine is a badass stone for all doshic constitutions, but is highly beneficial for Vatas due to them being the tender BEings of the bunch. Vatas need to be nurtured so the flow of their creative essence can … [Read more...]
Fall Equinox and Dosha Rituals
Can you feel it? The glistening summer heat is beginning to sway to the breezy winds of autumn change–whispering and tickling our internal signals...time to switch seasonal gears. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the Fall Equinox delivers to us the brilliant opportunity to slow it all down, take pause and sync up to the dynamically shifting harvest rhythms. This is the time to move “inward”. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the opposite…to flourish and blossom “outward” using the energy, light, and warmth of the sun. When we tune up to nature’s outward expressions that are also … [Read more...]
