Overwhelm. I often see this word on the Yoga Health Coaching forum and the Body Thrive forum. And it comes up a lot in daily casual conversations. People feel deluged with the amount of things on their to do list.They do not feel like they are keeping up. Responsibilities at work and home are pulling all of us in too many directions.The complexities of living in the world today all pile on top of one another. I...
Now is the perfect time to check in with your agni. Why? Spring is Kapha season. Kapha is cold and wet which dampens digestive fire. Low digestive fire is a big problem, and you don’t want seasonal effects to throw you off course. Agni is the fire of transformation, the mechanism of digestion and understanding in our mind and body. In Ayurveda strong agni builds wellness and opportunity. “Agni is the main source of life and...
The body loves simplicity, the soul loves celebrating. It is about to be Easter, a jovial spring time celebration honoring the resurrection of Jesus and the miracle of life. Celebrations are amazing in that they feed our soul. There is a feeling of connection, joy and gratitude in the air that our souls thrive on. Thinking back to my childhood when I was embedded in a society dictated by Christian holidays (Germany if you are curious)...
In the Spring season Passover and Easter are holidays for both looking back and looking forward. My husband is Jewish and I was raised Catholic and we have always celebrated both of these traditions. While, you may not observe either of these religious holidays, traditions are important. Perhaps instead, you create special rituals for the solstice, the equinox or for the changing seasons. No matter what our religion or cultural background there are always some...
If you’re reading this post, chances are, you or someone you know is coming to the bitter end of maternity leave. Oh Mama, I Empathize. First there’s the emotional end of this major change - the guilt trip we send ourselves on is a big one. Pack your bags ladies - this trip is long! Your baby. Your everything. Handed over to another person. Left behind. Left to die in the streets! Chances are basically 100% that you’ll...
Menopause and midlife can have a devastating impact on our intimate relationships. The way we choose to transition through this major phase in our lives and the level of comfort we feel in our bodies is in direct relationship to us creating either a hurricane or heaven. How are you choosing to create your body? Conversation on Menopause and Relationships As women, we have a profound impact on our partners and the rest of our relationships. As deeply...