Let’s talk about root chakra crystals and stones! Root chakra crystals and stones support the root chakra and its governing forces. Please note while that I use crystals and stones somewhat interchangeably in this blog post, they are very different in nature. Root Chakra Overview First, let’s review what we’ve learned already about the root […]
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Here in the Northern hemisphere, we are currently in the vata season. Vata is one of the three main doshas in Ayurveda. If you’re like Ayur- what? I invite you to check out this blog post about Ayurveda which will help bring some clarity as to what this ancient medical practice is all about. Let’s
Living in today’s anti-fatness, “health” obsessed society, it’s hard to escape the inevitable food and/or body shame that comes along with it. A they also thrive in secrecy, let’s talk about it and let the unlearning begin! I think it is important to start off by defining shame. The word is used quite often, but
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Pitta is one of the three doshas in Ayurveda. Pitta is made up of fire and water, two of the five elements that are present in all things manifest. If you’re like whaaat?! Please go to my Ayurveda 101 post, which explains more in depth about Ayurveda and the doshas. Pitta Dosha Pitta governs metabolism
Ayurveda is the science or knowledge of life and is the oldest comprehensive medical system known to humans. It originated thousands of years ago through the ancient wisdom in India and continues to operate as such in many areas of the country. While Ayurveda is extremely complex, I will try my best to simplify the main
I often get asked, how do I know when I am recovered? This is a tricky question because it infers that recovery is binary and there is one fixed way. It doesn’t really allow for the gray rainbow space in between that is unique to each and every one of us. While there are definitions
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The chakra system consists of 114 chakras in total and we have been delving into the 7 main chakras, from the root to the crown. If this is your first time here, welcome!! You can learn more about the chakras in the following blog post: The Chakra System. Today we will be exploring our second
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Finding it hard to trust your body? Feeling detached from your body? Feeling stuck in life? Health issues? Do you tend to feel unsafe in the world? These are just a few of the issues that can arise when your first chakra is out of balance.Our root chakra, or Muladhara, is the foundation of our
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The chakra system originated in India over 4000 years ago and was brought to the west in 1920’s by Arthur Avalon. While once esoteric, the chakra system is now a common term used from yoga studios to TV shows.
Part of this idea was to explore my own relationship with social media as it’s never really been my cup of tea. As a businesswoman, I know I need to find a way to make peace with it. Though it’s only been 1 month, I’ve actually learned a lot already. Here are some of my takeaways:
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