Here we are, already at week three! This week we rise into the power center of our being, the radiating gem of Manipura. If you’re just joining us, welcome! I encourage you to start at the beginning of this rainbow bridge with my articles on the first and second chakras (Muladhara and ...
This week we dive into the energy of Svadhisthana, the Sacral Chakra. If you need a refresher on what these energy centers are or have not read my article on Muladhara, I recommend taking a minute to do that first. Now, back to Svadhisthana! When Svadhisthana is open, we have unlimited creative ...
Knowledge of the chakras dates back in history over 5,000 years. This gem of wisdom was first found in the Upanishads, sacred Hindu writings that collectively from the Vedas. The word Veda means “knowledge” and Upanishad translates to “those who sit near.” The Vedas are sacred scriptures that ...
Before I begin, I have a confession to make. I’m sorta an ‘all or nothing’ personality. And that’s not necessarily a good thing. Now, let me tell you why that matters. Recently, I decided to quit coffee. And when I say quit, I mean cold turkey. Decided it one morning and just stopped, and ...
This article is not intended to say that there isn’t a time and place for western pharmaceuticals, but I want to also present that Mother Nature has taken care of us by providing so much healing in plant form on this magical planet. The ancients knew this. The indigenous tribes of the ...
So here’s the deal, I have to be transparent and start this by saying, when my kids were young I didn’t swear. Not in front of them or without them. I felt that swearing wasn’t “ladylike” and it meant I lacked intelligence because clearly, if I was intelligent, I could find a more appropriate ...
Baddha Konasana pose is one of my favorites! It’s so amazing for releasing tight hips and pelvis, and feels great in the lumbar spine. I do this pose almost every day. Days that I want to hold space for longer, more of a Yin flare, I’ll take my heels farther away from my body, folding ...
At first glance, Tadasana appears simplistic and effortless. But if we take a look deeper into this pose, we find it’s a strengthening foundational pose with therapeutic benefits. Tadasana is a common transitional pose, starting pose, or even a resting pose. While those are all great uses, I ...
The end of a year and the beginning of a new can be incredibly powerful. It’s a time for reflection, contemplation, and intentions. We take step a back and reflect on the year coming to a close. Sometimes, this can be a painful. Reflecting on difficult emotional times, or maybe we didn’t ...
